Proficient in Reading: 28%
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Distinguished in Reading: 16%
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Proficient in Math: 31%
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Distinguished in Math: 16%
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2024-25 Kentucky School Report Card (SRC) Dashboards for Russell County High School
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Principal's Message
Welcome to Russell County High School, home of the Lakers! It is an honor to serve as the principal of a school that is committed to academic excellence, student growth, and preparing young adults for success beyond the classroom. At RCHS, we strive to provide a well-rounded education that challenges our students to think critically, work collaboratively, and pursue their passions. Guided by our motto, Forward Ever, Backward Never, we are dedicated to helping each student move confidently toward a bright future.
Our success is built on strong partnerships between students, families, educators, and the community. We encourage parents and guardians to stay involved, support their students, and celebrate their achievements. Together, we will make this a year of learning, growth, and Laker pride. Let’s keep moving forward!
Shanna Tarter, Principal
Russell County High School
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The 2024-25 Assessment and Accountability scores for Russell County Schools are officially released to the public today. The district received scores in the core subjects as well as other factors such as school climate, safety, and graduation rate.
PUBLIC NOTICE
RUSSELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT
ANUNCIO PUBLICO
ESCUELAS DEL CONDADO DE RUSSELL
DECLARACION DE LAS POLIZAS SIN DISCRIMINACION
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Russell County Schools will hold Open House at each school on two different nights in August. Please see the article and the graphic for dates and times.
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This is a letter from Superintendent Michael Ford to Laker Families regarding two new KY laws affecting how schools communicate with students and how students may use technology during the school day.
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Mission Statement
The mission of Russell County High School is to provide students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills in order to become self-sufficient, responsible members of society. The RCHS faculty and staff recognize that all students have the ability to learn, and our role is to help them apply knowledge from various subject matter fields to real-life experiences and to show them the necessity of becoming life-long learners. We vow to strive to fulfill our mission, fight regress, and live up to our motto: Forward Ever, Backward Never!