Russellville School District

06/17/2026

The Cyclone Junior Varsity team competed at The Quiz Bowl National Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, this past weekend. They defeated several high school teams from Alabama, New Jersey, and Tennessee.

The team earned the national number one seed going into the championships, where they would eventually face Jenks High School (OK) for the national title. In a best-of-3 game series

The Cyclones dominated the Trojans and won the series 2 to 0. This is the third national championship in the last three years for Russellville Quiz Bowl!

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

🎭 Don’t miss the talented cast of Cyclone Theatre Summer Camp as they present Seussical Kids!

Made up of 50 amazing students from across the River Valley, these 3rd–5th grade performers have spent the last two weeks auditioning, rehearsing, and preparing for this fun-filled musical adventure.

📅 Show Times:
• Friday, June 12 – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 13 – 6:00 p.m.

📍 The Center for the Arts

🎟️ Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at the box office (opens at 5:00 p.m. on show nights) or online at: tcfta.booktix.com/dept/Arts/e/CTSC26SH

06/11/2026

Congratulations to all 10 Russellville School District campuses for receiving the Energy Award for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉⚡
Congratulations to:
🏆 Sequoyah Elementary
🏆 Crawford Elementary
🏆 Oakland Heights Elementary
🏆 Center Valley Elementary
🏆 London Elementary
🏆 Dwight Elementary
🏆 Russellville Middle School
🏆 Russellville Intermediate School
🏆 Russellville Junior High School
🏆 Russellville High School
While not every campus is pictured, our 10 buildings earned this achievement. Thank you for helping make RSD more energy-efficient every day!

06/11/2026

🏀 Welcome to Cyclone Nation, Coach Ferrell!

We're excited to announce Josh Ferrell as the new Head Coach of RHS Cyclone Basketball.

Learn more about Coach Ferrell and what he brings to the Cyclones by reading the full story below. ⬇️
https://russellvillear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/athletics/article/2983790

06/10/2026

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06/02/2026

Congratulations to Misty Barron on receiving two prestigious state-level honors!

🏆 James Bailey Memorial Educator of the Year Award from the Arkansas Water Environment Association

🏆 Outstanding Formal Environmental Educator Award from the Arkansas Environmental Education Association

05/26/2026

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Russellville School District is proud to announce that Brian Canard was selected as a recipient of t...

05/26/2026

What an incredible way to celebrate the end of the year! ❤️

Thank you to our dance team, football players, volleyball players, and all of the staff members behind the scenes who helped set up, serve, prepare food, and create such a special atmosphere for our RSD family. Thank you to Roy's Heating and Air , Valley Industrial Engineering, and FirstState Bank

Our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year:
⭐ Brandi Gray – Center Valley Elementary
⭐ Deborah Starr – RCVA/SLC
⭐ Susan Berry – Oakland Heights Elementary
⭐ JulieAnne Hilton – Russellville Intermediate School
⭐ Amanda George – Sequoyah Elementary
⭐ Melinda Swift – Russellville Middle School
⭐ Camille Blaney – London Elementary
⭐ Steven Quoss – Russellville High School
⭐ Kady Nagel – Dwight Elementary
⭐ Mickey DuVall – Russellville Junior High School & District
⭐ Nancy Madison – Crawford Elementary

Our STORM Award recipients:
🌪Jennifer Anderson – RMS
🌪 Sandra Alfaro – RHS
🌪 Sabina Bahena-Mendez – RIS
🌪Cathryn Bass – Center Valley Elementary
🌪 Micah Bennett – Secondary Learning Center
🌪 Jessica Davis – Crawford Elementary
🌪 Aubrey Howerton – RJHS
🌪 Haley Jackson – Sequoyah Elementary
🌪 Larry Moore – RJHS
🌪 Sandra Thompson – Oakland Heights Elementary

Our Classified Employees of the Year:
🏆 Elizabeth Ratliff – London Elementary
🏆 Amy Hart – Russellville Intermediate School
🏆 Gary Pitts – Center Valley Elementary
🏆 Jeff Mumert – Russellville Middle School
🏆 Renea Aden – Dwight Elementary
🏆 Sarah Lensing – Sequoyah Elementary
🏆 Melissa Coffman – SLC/RCVA
🏆 Pam Rose – Crawford Elementary
🏆 Janie Duvall – Russellville Junior High School
🏆 Mary Johnson – Oakland Heights Elementary
🏆 Kelsey Dollar – Russellville High School
🏆 Anthony Freeman – Maintenance Department
🏆 Christina Herdman – RSD Transportation and District

Our RSD retirees :
❤️ Lisa Bowden
❤️ Anthony Freeman
❤️ David Gaston
❤️ Kelley Honghiran
❤️ Jetta McCool
❤️ Trina McKenzie
❤️ Marc Tucker
❤️ Kimberly Wyborny
❤️ Debbie Hudson
❤️Robert Jenkins
❤️Lisa Mullins
❤️ Jennifer Roberts

05/25/2026

All RSD offices will be closed May 25th for Memorial Day. We’ll resume normal operations on May 26th.
Today, we take time to honor those who gave everything for our freedom. It's a day for remembrance—and a time to be with loved ones.