This week at RHS, Mrs. Ptacek and Ms. Bunker planned activities to celebrate National School Counseling Week! On Monday, we had Music Bingo during Advisory over the intercom where students and staff had to listen and mark off songs on their cards to get a bingo and earn a prize. On Tuesday, we played a game called We Are the Champions where students had to try to find little hidden cutouts of Champion the Bronco from staff members to win a prize. On Wednesday, all students and staff received Dream Theatre popcorn from Mrs. Ptacek and Ms. Bunker. On Thursday, there were You Rock cards available for anyone to fill out to give a positive shoutout to someone they thought was doing a good job. Finally, today we had Rock Paper Scissors Battle. During passing periods and lunch, students could challenge each other to rock paper scissors to earn beaded necklaces. Once a student had five beaded necklaces, they were able to challenge a staff member. At the end of the day, we had an assembly to determine and crown the ultimate rock paper scissors champion. The winner, Bo Schoenberger, received bragging rights and a $15 Casey's gift card. It was a fun week and a big thanks go out to all of the students and staff who participated and helped make it a great week!
The BOE will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 12th at 5:30 PM in the Central Administration Office. Public hearing to close the district office begins at 5:15 PM. See the agenda for details. Agenda: https://5il.co/2ee2i | Live Stream: http://tinyurl.com/ry5nv9uc
Forms are available in the RHS Office.
Senior Baby Ad Announcement
Hello Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of a Senior,
We are continuing the tradition of having “senior ads” in the 2024 Russell High School yearbook! These ads consist of photographs that you select and send in with a note that you write to your senior. The note can congratulate, praise, or send well wishes from you and your family. You can send in pictures of your senior when they were young, or their senior pictures. These ads can make your senior’s yearbook even more special to them! Please submit the pictures, message, and payment to the RHS office by Friday March 15th.
With gratitude,
Mr. Revell and the RHS Yearbook Staff
___ Purchase a 2024 Yearbook $75 (Baby Ads are purchased at an additional cost.)
___ Option 1: One quarter (1/4) page ad with up to three (3) pictures and a message. $25
___ Option 2: One half (1/2) page ad with up to five (5) pictures and a message. $50
___ Total cost
*Please make checks payable to RHS and submit payment, pictures, and messages to the office. Digital pictures and messages can be emailed to trevell@usd407.org. Please feel free to contact Mr. Revell via email with any questions you may have.
**If you submit a senior picture from a professional photographer, please get their permission.
On Monday, USD 407 celebrated students from all four buildings who were recognized for continually displaying the character trait for January- perseverance. Perseverance is pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles. The celebration included a pizza luncheon and a game of this or that at Simpson Elementary School. Fun was had by all! The character trait for February is honesty.
RHS :
The RHS Madrigal Singers will be doing Singing Valentine's again this year.
Price $25.00 per delivery
(Make check payable to RHS Vocal Music)
All Singing Valentines will be delivered on Wednesday, February 14th between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM in Russell. Payment must be received by 4:00 PM on Monday, February 12th in the RHS Office.
Forms can be picked up in the office or from any Madrigal Singer or email Mr. Davidson.
mdavidson@usd407.org
We are temporarily out of iPads for sale. When USD 407 has more available we will announce it here. Thank you!
USD 407 still has iPads for sale. They are $70 each. Purchased in 2019, Wi-Fi only, 32gb of storage, 9.7 inch screen. CHARGERS ARE NOT INCLUDED. First come first serve. Cash or Check only. Please come to the district office at 802 N Main in Russell if you are interested.
USD 407 is holding a public hearing on January 29, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. regarding closure of Ruppenthal Middle School. See the news article for details. https://www.usd407.org/article/1393772
The Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting on January 29, 2024 in the District Office. A public hearing will precede the meeting beginning at 5:30 PM. See the agenda for details. Agenda: https://5il.co/2dhd4 | Live Stream: http://tinyurl.com/3ty8mtfx
USD407 is looking for licensed and classified substitutes. If you are interested please apply on our website or use this link: https://www.usd407.org/page/employment-opportunities1.
USD 407 has generation 6 iPads for sale. It is first come first serve. They are 9.7 inch screen, wifi only, 32gb storage. CHARGERS NOT INCLUDED. $70 each. If you are interested please come to the district office at 802 N Main in Russell to purchase. Cash or Check only.
The RHS Boys Basketball game that was scheduled for this evening will now take place tomorrow, January 19, 2024, at 7:30 PM in the Plainville High School gym.
The RHS Boys Basketball game that was scheduled for tonight has been postponed. Make up game TBD.
Due to inclement weather, the USD 407 hearing for the closure of the district office and the school board meeting scheduled for this evening have been postponed to January 29, 2024.
The Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting on January 15, 2024 in the District Office. A public hearing will precede the meeting beginning at 5:05 PM. See the agenda for details. Agenda: https://5il.co/2catt | Live Stream: http://tinyurl.com/46yj8p3t
Russell High School:
Senior Parents,
RHS will host a financial aid workshop on January 22, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:30 in the Student Services Center (across from the office). This is a come-and-go event aimed at assisting you in completing your student's 2024-2025 FAFSA. I strongly encourage all to attend, even if you have completed a FAFSA before because this process has changed from previous years. A representative from the Central Kansas Educational Opportunity Center will be here to provide guidance.
Before you attend, both the student and parent will need to register for their FSA ID. This is how you log in and sign and submit the FAFSA. You will not be able to complete the FAFSA if this is not done. Please see the following two links for additional information on completing this process:
YouTube Tutorial
Creating an FSA ID Worksheet/Instructions
There will not be a parent meeting on January 25th as previously planned.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Thank you!
Ms. Bunker
Celebrate School Board Recognition Month with us by thanking Raeleen Reinhardt, Brett Mai, Kathy Wallert, Joyce Ellis, Ron Wedel, Deanna Myers, and Crystal Waymaster. These individuals make crucial decisions for the students and staff at USD 407. THANK YOU, school board leaders!
There will be no school tomorrow (January 9, 2024) due to inclement weather. Please be safe and stay warm.
There will be no school tomorrow (January 8, 2024) due to anticipated weather. Stay safe and stay warm.
Today, USD 407 celebrated students from all four buildings who were recognized for continually displaying the character trait for December- Empathy. Empathy is understanding and connecting to other people's feelings. The celebration included a pizza luncheon and musical chairs at Simpson Elementary School. Fun was had by all! The character trait for January is Perseverance.
