Russellville Junior High School

RJHS PTO has a t-shirt Fundraiser! Proceeds from sales go right back to the PTO to support students and staff throughout the year! Follow the link, and check out some of the awesome options! There is something for everyone! **Click on each picture to see multiple options!  https://rjhsptofundraiser.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ Fundraiser ends Friday, October 30!

RJHS PTO is hosting a DECADES DANCE for our students! Mark your calendars for this fun event!

HOMECOMING WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! 🖤❤️

Whirlwinds, get ready to show your school spirit! 🌪️✨ Check out our dress-up days for next week and join the fun as we celebrate Homecoming!

🧳 Tuesday: Tacky Tourist
🏈 Wednesday: Jersey
🌪️ Thursday: Whirlwind Spirit
😴 Friday: Too Tired to Dress Up

Let’s fill the halls with red, black, and Whirlwind pride! ❤️🖤 We can’t wait to see everyone participate and help make this Homecoming week one to remember!

This SOCKtober, RJHS Student Council and FCCLA are teaming up to collect NEW socks for children in our community! All donations will benefit Joseph’s House in Russellville, an organization that supports foster families by providing clothing and other essentials for children placed in their care at no cost.

We are collecting socks for kids of all ages and sizes, including:
🧦 Solid-color socks
🌟 Fun and printed socks
🏃 Athletic socks

Every pair makes a difference! Help us support children and foster families in our community by bringing your donation of NEW socks to RJHS this October. We will have a collection box at Parent-Teacher Conferences too!

❤️🖤 Introducing the 2026 Homecoming Court! 🖤❤️
Homecoming this year is on October 23rd, 2026
🖤 Seniors
• Autumn Estes
• Yareli Mondragon
• Valeria Cano-Gatica
• Olivia Odom
• Ella Cantu
❤️ Juniors
• Yoselin Chacon-Castillo
• Braelyn Ann Herring
• Grace Olson
• Bre’ona Westbrook
🤍 Sophomores
• Makayla Harrell
• Ava Hixson
• Grace Ruple
🩶 Freshmen
• Leah Taylor
• Hayllin Arias
Congratulations to all, and we look forward to celebrating Homecoming with our Cyclone family!
#WeAreRussellville

RJHS Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week!❤️🖤 We look forward to connecting with our families on October 13–14 from 4:00–6:15 PM in the RJHS Cafeteria! 🌪️ Be sure to stop by and visit The Coffee Van on Tuesday and Sunshine Sips on Wednesday to purchase some refreshments while you’re here! ☕🍋

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR RJHS FALL PICTURE DAY ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026! 📸❤️🌪️

We are celebrating our students’ excellent effort on the Fall Interim ATLAS exams with a Movie Night!🎥🍿🎬❤️🌪️ Location: RJHS Cafeteria Date: Friday, October 2nd, 2026 Gates Open: 6:00 PM || Entry: $5 cash Student Pick-Up: No later than 8:00 PM Pick-up and Drop-off on the 9th grade car rider side. Concessions available for purchase! Bring a chair or comfy Blanket to sit on!

We are excited to announce a new junior high tradition to recognize RJHS students and join in on the celebration of Cyclone Homecoming!❤️🌪️

It's time to order your yearbook!

Order by October 2nd to get the lowest price of the year at only $45.87!

There is a QR code on the flyer below to purchase your yearbook, a second QR code for students to upload pictures, and a promo code to get a major discount on up to 4 icons (YBKICONS), saving you up to $20 on personalization!

Hard copies of this flyer were sent home with students the first week of September.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and we are asking our Whirlwinds to GO GOLD next week during testing! 💛🎗️ WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! Let’s support our students, staff, and their families who have been affected by childhood cancer. 🎗️💛

Next week our Whirlwinds will have their first interim ATLAS tests! Make sure you are ready to show what you know!💻💯🧠

ALL STUDENTS GROW AT RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT! ❤️🖤

District Growth
• Overall student growth increased 20 points
• Top 25% in English Language Arts
• Top 15% in Mathematics
• Top 15% in Science

📊 RSD Letter Grade: B

🏆 10 GEM School Recognitions

📈 Overall Index Score
• 2024: 462.41 — B
• 2025: 480.29 — B
• 2026: 504.27 — B

📈 Achievement
• 2024: 118.6
• 2025: 122.9
• 2026: 142.8

📈 Growth – All Students
• 2024: 153.3
• 2025: 160.5
• 2026: 167.7

We are proud of the continued growth happening across Russellville School District!

National GEAR UP Week is almost here!

Join us September 21–25 as we Light the Way for National GEAR UP Week!

Students can participate all week with themed dress-up days, lunch activities, games, prizes, and
more. Check out the graphic for each day’s theme and activity, and come ready to participate.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our students!

September 21–25 | National GEAR UP Week

Don't forget to get your schedule change requests turned in to the counselors tomorrow!

We’re almost ready to kick off a brand-new school year! 🏫✨
Be sure to check out your school schedule before Monday so you’re ready to go! 📅

⚠️ REMINDER: There will be NO Smart Start on Monday this year. Students will report according to their regular school schedule.

We can’t wait to see everyone back! ❤️
Welcome back, Cyclones! 🌪️
#WeAreRussellville

We hope to see you tonight! ❤️🌪️ Please enter from the 8th and 9th grade car rider walkways. Sunshine Sips will be available for purchase on the 9th grade pad during open house!☀️ RCVA will be distributing laptops in their classroom during open house today!💻 Mr. Young will be hosting an informative session for parents providing “Advice for the College-Bound Cyclone” in Room 303 at 6:15pm🌪️📚

‼️LOTS OF INFORMATION FOR OUR WHIRLWINDS!!! 📬Students should have received their initial schedule of their classes for the upcoming school year! 🚨If there is an error or issue please fill out the form linked through the QR code https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jlXruwHSmWsFf1y9EqdMAiIdRZiOMdsUyV_1kziKmRY/viewform?edit_requested=true 🔔Take a look at the new bell schedule which will be the same M-F this year! 📚We have 2 new classes this year! WIND Academy will be on everyone’s schedule and Science Foundations may appear on some! Check out what they are offering!

We are ready for a new school year with our Whirlwinds!

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