RHS Principal issues weekly report
By Ben Bruni, Principal

Down the Backstretch They Come!

Two weeks and counting till Christmas Break. While the year may be winding down, students and teachers are still hard at it with a full slate of testing, finals, and finishing the semester up strong. This past week saw basketball tip off and the coming two weeks are full of activity for Panthers at both the middle and high schools. Lots of happenings!

Star benchmark testing Week!  

This week marks the second benchmark testing of all students at Russellville Middle and High School in the areas of Reading and Math. The Star Benchmark tests provides data to students as to where they fall grade-level wise in the areas of reading and math. The Star Testing system is a nationally recognized measurement and complies the data of millions of students across the US. The majority of Response to Intervention (RTI) services at RJSHS are based on Star scores.

8^th and 11^th Graders Scrimmage On-Demand Writing

All 8^th and 11^th graders at RMS and RHS got a practice run at On-Demand Writing this past week. On-Demand writing is one of the major measurements for 8^th graders and 11^th graders in the Kentucky Department of Education’s Accountability system. The whole RJSHS faculty is coming together this week to grade each students’ paper individually in order to provide students with personalized writing feedback. 

Middle School Parent teacher Conferences

All Middle School students received a flyer on Friday of last week regarding Parent Teacher Conferences. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 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.  

Senior Parent Meeting on Monday

Mrs. Lauren Fynboe will host a Senior Parent Meeting on Monday at 5:30 in the high school library. Parents will learn about needs and plans for Senior week. Parents may contact Mrs. Fynboe for more information at: lauren.fynboe@russellville.kyschools.us 

STLP Headed to WKU

The Russellville Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), under the direction of Mrs. Lisa Rose at the High School and Mrs. Kaylee Crowder at the Middle School will take their skills on the road as they travel to WKU on Monday for the Regional STLP competition. 

Governors Scholar Applications Due This Week

Any student at RHS interested in being considered for the summer Governors Scholar Program must submit their application to Coach Rex Booth by Wednesday of this week. For more information, please contact Coach Booth at: rex.booth@russellville.kyschools.us

Middle School Dance this Friday

The RMS Cheer team will host the Winter Formal Dance in the Middle School Gym. This dance is for Middle School students only in grades 6-8. The dance will run from 7-10 p.m. For more information please contact Juli Link at: juli.link@russellville.kyschools.us

Sports Happenings      

RMS Football Banquet – Monday, Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m., cafeteria

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

Jaylen McMurry honored

In a special presentation prior to the beginning of the RHS v. Allen County game this past Friday night, the RHS community honored the accomplishments of Panther alumnus Jaylen McMurry. McMurry, who played multiple sports for the RHS Athletics, was an All SKY Conference football player, a three year letter winner for the basketball program and a standout on the track. His track accomplishments were the focus of Friday’s celebration, as Jaylen was presented with his State Championship ring for winning the 400 meter in 2017.

Middle School Basketball

The Lady Panthers moved to 6-0 on the season this past week. The Lady Panthers got wins over Olmstead and Muhlenberg South. This week, the Lady Panthers take on Drakes Creek in Bowling Green on Monday and then come home to take on Adairville on Tuesday and Todd County on Thursday, both at home. 

The boys are Home both Tuesday and Thursday as they take on Adairville and Todd County.

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

The Lady Panthers fell in a close one to visiting Butler County on Thursday by the score of 52-60. The Lady Panthers travel to Warren East on Tuesday to take on the 1-2 Lady Raiders. On Friday, Coach Shannon Booth takes her team on the road again to take on a 1-2 Todd County squad.   

The boys opened their season with a 53-45 win over 4^th Region opponent Allen Co. Scottsville. The win gave Coach Rex Booth his first win as a Russellville Panther. In the game, the Panthers used a stifling defense and timely shooting to take the lead and never fully relinquish it. Junior Jacob Naylor and freshman Anthony Woodard both led the Panthers with 12 points apiece while senior Akeem Dukes had 11. The Panthers travel with the ladies this week for two double headers. They face a 0-2 Warren East Team on Tuesday and then take on a red-hot Todd County team on Friday. The Rebels are sitting at 2-0 early in the season. On Saturday, the Panthers host Glasgow.

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

Archery

Coach Jeremy Rust took his band of sharpshooters on the road to a tournament at Olmstead this past week. Top finishers were Jennifer Wilkerson, who finished 2^nd among 8^th Grade females, and Blaine Holley who finished 3^rd among 8^th Grade males. The team took 3^rd overall in the tournament.

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