Russell County Public Schools is releasing its Standard Response Protocol (SRP) for parents and guardians. The SRP outlines specific actions that students and staff should follow during lockdowns and evacuations to ensure safety and security during emergencies. To view the entire documents, click https://5il.co/2x23f
Russell County Schools will provide free meals to all students served under the National
School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Each school and/or central school nutrition office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
All schools in the division will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as implemented under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Students attending a
participating school will be provided a nutritious meal for breakfast and lunch each day at no charge to the household. Households will not be required to submit a meal application form to receive meals at no charge. Each household will receive a letter informing them of the program, including contact information for any questions.
Ballad Telemedicine Parental Consent Process.
Please see the images to assist with registering online. The Ballad Telemedicine link is below:
Schooltelemed.balladhealth.org
Southwest Regional Adult Education is offering a 13-week FREE Training Course IN THREE LOCATIONS! Receive a voucher for free certification exam upon successful completion of the training
Free SMAW Welding Certification is now offered through Southwest Regional Adult Education. Classes start August 19, 2024. Call 276.889.5424 for more information.
Stuff the Bus 2024 is here! United Way of Southwest Virginia wants to ensure that all our students have what they need to succeed at school. Join us to make a difference in our community! You can donate online or drop off supplies in person from 7/1-7/26. Visit United Way's website to see what our schools need most, find a list of drop-off locations, or donate! www.unitedwayswva.org/take-action/community-drive @unitedwayswva #stuffthebus2024
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2023-2024 School Year
All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are requested to complete the VDOE annual Parent Involvement Survey.
This survey will remain open through December 13, 2024. Please complete one survey for each of your children who received special education services during the 2023-2024 school year.
If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne, Family Engagement Specialist/Special Projects Coordinator, via email at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov, or via telephone at (804) 418-4672.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. May 9, 2024, has been selected as the date for Virginia to recognize Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (CMHAD). The goal of this day is to raise awareness of the importance of every child’s mental health. Intentionally engaging in activities that boost mental health should be prioritized as much as routine physical care. Using resources from the Virginia Department of Education, LES will engage students in activities designed to improve mental health. Below is a calendar with daily activities for students and families. #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #loveyourself #pioneerpower
Lexia is proud to partner with families and the Virginia Department of Education to help fulfill the state's ALL In Tutoring! Lexia is excited to announce that they are now offering information sessions specifically designed for Virginia families. In these sessions, parents and families can expect to learn how Lexia will accelerate their child’s literacy growth and how they can be ALL in with at-home strategies to support their learner! These information sessions will be held May 7, 14, 21, and 28 and will be the Core5 sessions for our school. Check out this link to register and learn more: https://register.lexia.com/vafamiliesallintutoring/5231226.
LES 3rd and 4th Grade SOL Kick-off Party! May 2nd 4:00-6:00. Students and families welcome. Please return the RSVP as soon as possible. Hope to see you there!
Spring Picture Day at LES will be on Friday, April 12. Order forms have been sent home with students. The pictures are prepaid, so please either send money with the order form or pay online prior to Friday.
There will be no after-school on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Gifted students had the privilege of seeing the Richmond Ballet, the state ballet of Virginia as they performed Swan Lake. This was an excellent opportunity for our gifted students. Thanks to Olivia Ratliff for reaching out to invite us. #pioneerpower
Please see the letter from Dr. hooker regarding Monday's solar eclipse. We will begin dismissal at 3:27 and expect our last buses to leave around 3:45.
Check out the summer activities happening at the Coomes Rec Center in Abingdon!
The 2nd Grade Field Trip that was scheduled for tomorrow, April 4, has been postponed. The new date is April 24.
LES had our 1st Annual Career Fair for 3rd and 4th grade students today. Career exploration is part of our curriculum, so Ms. Andie Meade and Mrs. Penny Bailey planned this event to help our students learn about a variety of careers. Several community members came and shared their careers with our students. The Russell County Career and Technology Center collaborated with us and students from many of the programs there came and talked with students about their specific program. Today was a great success. Our students now have first hand knowledge on so many different career options as they look toward their future! Thanks to everyone who shared their expertise with our students. #pioneerpower
If you'd like to be a "Book Fairy" and donate to our book fair to help students who are unable to purchase books, please see the flyer below. Here is the link: https://tinyurl.com/5feswyxn.
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