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Russell County Schools to remain virtual this week

November 8, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will remain virtual this week, and the situation will be reviewed at the end of the week, per Superintendent Michael Ford. At the time of the decision, Russell County was in the orange […]

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Elementary schools to begin hybrid schedule when in-person instruction returns

October 19, 2020 Zac Oakes

When Russell County moves out of the red category due to the number of COVID-19 cases and in-person instruction resumes, changes will be made at the elementary schools in the district. Elementary schools will begin […]

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School board to meet Monday

October 18, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at the Auditorium/Natatorium Complex. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. Members of the public who would like to attend are asked […]

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Russell County students return to school today

October 12, 2020 Zac Oakes

Today is the first day back to school in-person for many Russell County students. Middle and high school students with last names beginning A-L will return to in-person classes tomorrow as the district implements its […]

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Some RC students return to school today

September 29, 2020 Zac Oakes

Some Russell County students who are part of transitional grades, i.e. entering a new school, will return to the classroom today in anticipation of the district’s return to in-person education after fall break. Today, kindergarten […]

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New regulation requires parents to notify school of positive COVID-19 tests in children

September 23, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is reminding parents/guardians of a recent regulation enacted that reads in part “ensure parents, legal guardians, or other persons or agencies responsible for a student are aware of the […]

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Russell County students can return in-person on Oct. 12

September 23, 2020 Zac Oakes

In less than three weeks, Russell County students will have the ability to return to in-person instruction. That comes after a 4-1 vote by the Russell County Board of Education this week approving a plan […]

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Ford praises work of teachers and staff during virtual start

September 23, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford offered high praise for the school district’s teachers and staff for the work they’ve done to start the school year virtually, and also challenged those who have made negative […]

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Polston introduces new school resource officers

September 22, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston has long said protecting the students of Russell County was one of his top priorities at the sheriff’s office, and part of his plan to do that is by placing […]

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School Board moves forward with middle school renovation project

September 22, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward with the middle school renovation project Monday night. As part of that process, the board accepted a bid from Sherman Carter Barnhart for architectural […]

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