Hello,
Welcome to RJHS Mrs. Vaught!
"My name is Libby Vaught. I'm a proud graduate of Russellville High School and, I'm excited to return to teach agriculture and immerse students in FFA! I reside in Clarksville with my husband Brian. We have two grown sons and raise German shorthaired pointers. When I'm not teaching, I'm most likely turkey-hunting or planning turkey-hunting trips. I'm looking forward to a great year!"
Welcome to RJHS Mrs. Mata!
"Hello, my name is Mirna Mata. I am the Secretary in the Counselor's Office at RJHS. I've been married for 8 years and have 3 beautiful kiddos! (Leo, Luci and Livi). In my free time, I like to cook, bake, craft and spend time with my family. This will be my third year at RSD, but my first year being part of a school building. I look forward to helping staff and students throughout the year."
Welcome to RJHS Ms. Nieman
"My name is Abigail Niemann, and I will be teaching 8th Grade Social Studies at Russellville Junior High School along with being one of the sponsors for Student Council! I graduated from Russellville High School in 2018, so being able to return to my alma mater is the best feeling. This year, I am most excited about growing as an educator and a person! Go Whirlwinds! "
Welcome to RJHS Mrs. Torres!
"Hi! My name is Bailey Torres. I am the Jr High Cheer coach and will be teaching 8th grade English! I grew up around Russellville, and now my husband and I live here with our sweet dog, Zeke. Everyone at RJHS has been so welcoming and kind to me. RJHS truly has the best staff! I’m super excited to get to know each student and see what this year has in store! "
This message is for boys interested in trying out for the 2023-2024 RJHS basketball team. Due to recent staff changes we are going to postpone tryouts until further notice. We will send a message out and post them on our Facebook page as soon as dates are decided. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Spring Semester Test Schedule 2023
Cyclone Softball tryouts will be May 22-24, 2023. See flyer for more details.
Our E.A.S.T. students have been working hard and cultivating a garden in the middle of our outdoor space at RJHS! They partnered with Flowers Etc. , Greenthumb Nursery, and Russellville Tractor Supply to gather materials. It has made the pad an inviting and welcoming space!
EDIT: Date Change for Tryouts
Attn RJHS Parents and Guardians: Junior High boys basketball tryouts will be held on May 22nd and 23rd at Cyclone Arena from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
Thank you to First State Bank for providing lunch for the staff of RJHS today!
#rjhsteacherappreciationweek 2023
Thank you to Arvest Bank for the cute cookies in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week 2023!
This week has been so fun! Teachers have been dressing up each day to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2023! Tuesday each content/department dressed in a different color, and yesterday was "ROCK your band t-shirt day"!
#rjhsteacherappreciationweek2023
Any 8th or 9th grader interested in trying out for the Cyclone Baseball team for the 2023-2024 school year, please email Coach McCrotty at will.mccrotty@rsdk12.net for more information. Tryouts will be held on May 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. All players trying out must have a current physical.
Yesterday, RSD treated RJHS to Sonic drinks for Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thank you Russellville School District!
The staff of RJHS enjoyed Monday of Teacher Appreciation Week 2023, by dressing up and twinning with their departments and teacher besties!
#rjhsteacherappreciation23
#itsgreattobeawhirlwind
Thank you so much to Richard Roberts and Jacob Reddell from Cogswell Motors, for the donuts this morning! Our staff loved them!
#rjhsteacherappreciationweek23
#itsgreattobeawhirlwind
Happy TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK to our AMAZING RJHS staff!
Students in Mrs. Mitchell’s Family & Consumer Sciences classes pose with their financial literacy certificates. Students completed seven financial literacy modules including banking basics, budgeting, and insurance with an average of 70% or higher to earn a certification.
L to R, Front: Sadie Culwell, Amanda Reyes, Riley Brenner, Janee Hernandez, Jimena Ceballos, Addison Crain, Madison Mills, Josie Traylor, Kaitlyn Alexander, Susanna Manns. L to R, Back: Tiana Taylor, Leilani Caballero, Jaida Jones, Mandy Rivera, Isaiah Anderson, Maleea Kamsourivong, Taylor Roach, Aaliyah Castro, Caden Keenan. Also certified, but not pictured: Paige Housenick, Gabriel Ruiz, Lucy Sweeney, Emma Taylor, Matt McClure, Genesis Mendoza, Jose Lara-Escobar, Taisean Donahue, Elaina Hall, and Mariaisobel Merino, Noah Elliot.
Way to go Whirlwinds!
#whirlwindPROUD
2023 RJHS ACT Aspire Daly Schedule for 8th and 9th
Visitors from John Hopkins University and the Arkansas Department of Education visited RJHS recently to visit with teachers and administrators who have been participating in a year-long educational program called Boundless Learning. They visited Coach Jordan Duvall and Melissa Jackson's 8th-grade history class and were excited to see the teachers working together and students learning.
