RHS Principal's Report for Dec. 10
By Ben Bruni, Principal

Last Week Before the Break

It’s the final week before the break! This weekend gave us a teaser of snow and just invigorated the itch for the holidays. But before we go careening out the doors this coming Friday, there are lots of happenings at Russellville Junior and Senior High School! Here is hoping that each and every one of our Panther Family finishes strong and has a blessed week!

English as a Second Language (ESL) Exiting Awards this Week

On Friday, at 1:45 in the deGraffenried Auditorium, under the direction of ESL teacher Griselda Vargas, five students will exit the ESL program for RHS. These students have displayed a mastery of the English language to such a degree that they are no longer in need of the full services of the ESL program from RISD. The tremendous accomplishment of these students is certainly cause to celebrate as each of these students are now considered fully bilingual, a life skill that firmly sets them in a position for success in today’s multicultural professional job market. 

Christmas Band Concert on Tuesday of this Week

Come join us as we celebrate the holidays with music from our talented middle and high school band members. On Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the deGraffenried Auditorium, parents, students, and community members can come enjoy the holiday concert under the direction of Band Director Brian Brown and Assistant Director Trevor Cardwell.

ASVAB Results Informational Meeting

On Wednesday of this week, Mr. Rex Booth will meet with all students who took the ASVAB. The meeting will be led by SGT. Gilbert, who will help students who took the test to better understand the implications of their scores.

Christmas Lunch with Students this Week

On Thursday of this week, parents will have the opportunity to come in and eat lunch with their child. Parents should have received a RSVP card in the mail from the school that could be returned. Parents and students will get to enjoy the day’s lunch in the high school foyer as well as enjoying the services of the Panther Catering class under the direction of Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Ashley McGinnis.

Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences this Week!

On Wednesday of this week, parents of Middle School students may sign up to meet with whole grade teams. Parents will need to return the flyer that was sent home with a desired time indicated. For more information, please contact Assistant Principal Carlos Quarles at: carlos.quarles@russellville.kyschools.us or call the school at (270) 726-8421. High School Parent-Teacher conferences will be on the second week back from Christmas Break.  

Sports Happenings                                                                                                                

RHS Football Banquet– Monday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m., Russellville Cafeteria

Swimming

The water Panthers have a busy week ahead as they head to Hopkins County on Tuesday and then to Murray on Saturday.

Middle School Basketball

The Lady Panthers suffered their first loss of the season in a double overtime loss at Drakes Creek. They bounced back though, defeating Adairville and Todd County to move to 8-1 for the year. This week they get Christian County at home on Monday, and they travel with the boys on Tuesday to take on Auburn in a doubleheader. On Thursday, they welcome Franklin-Simpson.

The middle school boys split the week, winning 32-25 against Adairville and dropping a 38-53 loss to Todd County. This week they go on the road on Monday to take on Christian County and then again on Tuesday to take on Auburn.

To keep up with the latest Basketball action, visit the school’s updated Webpage, found at:

RMS Boys Basketball - http://www.russellville.kyschools.us/RMSBoysBasketball.aspx

RMS Girls Basketball - http://www.russellville.kyschools.us/RMSGirlsBasketball.aspx

High School Basketball

Coach Shannon Booth and the Lady Panthers continued to improve as they took on Warren East, Todd County and Glasgow this week. The Lady Panthers take on McLean County this Tuesday at McLean.

The boys picked up a second win of the season on the road when they took on Warren East, prevailing 66-62. The Panthers then dropped a pair of games to Todd County and Glasgow. This week they travel to Christian County on Friday night and then to Hopkinsville on Saturday.

To keep up with the latest Basketball Action, visit the school’s updated Webpage, found at:

RHS Boys Basketball - http://www.russellville.kyschools.us/BoysBasketball.aspx

RHS Girls Basketball - http://www.russellville.kyschools.us/GirlsBasketball.aspx

Student Expectations                                                                                                             

All classrooms in Russellville JR/SR HS have been working on creating a universal understanding of the five fundamental expectations for students at Russellville. These are:

1.     Be Kind     

2.     Show Respect     

3.     Do the right thing.        

4.     Get after it.

5.     Rep RVK

Calendar

What’s for Breakfast and Lunch this week?

BREAKFAST ITEMS SERVED DAILY: Pop Tart choices, Cereal choices, Strawberry Bagel w/Cream Cheese, Muffins, and Fruit.

Monday- Sausage Pancake on a Stick

Tuesday – Donut Holes or Mini Pancakes

Wednesday-Sausage & Biscuit w/Jelly

Thursday-Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burrito

Friday-French Toast Sticks w/ Syrup

Lunch Menu