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Education in Russellville

Russellville School District is all about opportunities afforded to its students through a curriculum that makes it possible for young people to follow their interests and ambitions. There is the opportunity to excel in one of the most challenging, wide-ranging curriculums in the state. There is the opportunity to pursue one’s interests in an environment that encourages students to follow their dreams, whether it is forensics or football, creative writing or choir, technology or teaching. There is the opportunity to be part of a school environment that prepares students to be competitive on the global stage. Perhaps the most important opportunity available to Russellville School District students is the chance to attend a school where the students come first and creating a quality learning experiences is the guiding force.

Russellville school district has an enrollment of around 5,000 students. With a faculty of approximately 450 teachers, the district is able to offer a full curriculum that includes a variety of learning experiences. The district is known statewide for its commitment to excellence in education, both in terms of student learning experiences and ongoing staff development for the faculty. Test scores are continually above state and national averages. Advanced placement courses are numerous and varied, and students are able to enter Pre-Advanced Placement programs in the sixth grade. The average ACT score in 2005-06 was 22.1, scoring above the state average of 20.6 and the national average of 21.1.

Six elementary schools provide a caring, nurturing environment that features a well-trained faculty and support staff specializing in the needs of children at this age. Russellville Upper Elementary 5th Grade, Russellville Middle School (Grades 6-7) and Russellville Junior High (Grades 8-9) provide students with the proper academics and age appropriate developmental activities designed to assist students as they grow and develop academically, socially and emotionally. Russellville High School (Grades 9-12) is a comprehensive high school whose goal is to meet the needs of all of its students.

This excellent academic program is supported by an equally varied co- and extracurricular program. The Russellville instrumental music program is one of the most recognized and honored in the state. Numbering almost 200 strong, the Marching Cyclones participated in the 1977 and 1997 Presidential Inaugural Parades. Vocal music is also an excellent option for students, with over 295 students participating in grades 7-12. Fifteen former RHS band students and nine RHS choir students began their college careers in the fall of 2006 with full music scholarships. Students are offered many options when it comes to athletics. Golf, tennis, swimming, soccer, gymnastics, wrestling and weight lifting are available in addition to the traditional football, basketball, track and field, baseball and softball. Forensics and debate teams are available for students.

The Russellville Area Career and Technical Center offers students in-depth training in various vocational, technical, and technology-based courses. This center has 11 different areas of study including medical professions, drafting, horticulture, automotive technology, metal fabrication, construction technology, computer engineering, machine tool, industrial equipment maintenance, hospitality and cosmetology.

At the Russellville School District we understand the need to prepare our students for the world in which they will live. We believe this means providing an environment that is challenging, interesting and wholesome. We are serious about creating those experiences that give our students an advantage in their world.

For more information:
Russellville School District
220 West Tenth Street,
P. O. Box 928, Russellville, AR 72811
Telephone: 479-968-1306 or visit http://rsdweb.k12.ar.us/

Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Tech University is a fully accredited four-year institution of higher learning situated upon 517 acres on the north side of Russellville. The university currently offers over 70 undergraduate degree programs and 25 master’s degree programs within its seven schools:

• School of Business
• School of Community Education and Professional Development
• School of Education
• Graduate School
• School of Liberal and Fine Arts
• School of Physical and Life Sciences
• School of Systems Science

Over a decade ago, Arkansas Tech University raised its standards for enrollment. As a result, Tech has a growing reputation as a prime choice for top students. Each year, Tech freshmen have ACT scores above the state and national averages. Many of the freshmen graduated number one or two in their high school class. Tech now stands as one of the state’s most academically progressive four-year institutions with a diverse student body and a growing mix of students from every county in Arkansas, a majority of the 50 states and many foreign countries.

The Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center opened over seven years ago with the latest technology for students in every degree program. The library continues to offer the latest technological advances for students and the community. Tech can be linked to any of the high schools in Arkansas, providing distance-learning opportunities for small rural schools. Students may also learn from other parts of the world.

Enrollment at Arkansas Tech University grows with each new semester. The fall enrollment for 2006 exceeded 7,000 students at Tech and its affiliate campus in Ozark. These students, and over 900 employees, shop, eat, and enjoy entertainment in the River Valley area, investing an ever-increasing amount of money into the local economy. Arkansas Tech University provides local leadership for many boards, commissions, and non-profit organizations, as well as providing access to athletic and cultural activities.

More than $110 million has been invested in campus-wide improvements. Tech’s academic programs are as impressive as the buildings that house them. Diverse curriculum and prestigious faculty attract students from around the country and the world, making the growing town of Russellville the center of an education renaissance.

For more information regarding Arkansas Tech University: 1509 North Boulder Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801 Telephone: 479-968-0389 or visit www.atu.edu.

School Information:
Center Valley Elementary.............................................. 968-4540
5401 SR 124, 72802

Crawford Elementary ......................................................968-4677
1116 North Parker Road, 72801

Dwight Elementary ..........................................................968-3967
1300 West 2nd Place, 72801

London Elementary .........................................................293-4241
154 School Street, London 72847

Oakland Heights Elementary ........................................968-2084
1501 South Detroit, 72801

Sequoyah Elementary ....................................................968-2134
1601 West 12th Street, 72801

Upper Elementary-5th Grade ........................................968-2650
1201 West 4th Place, 72801

Russellville Middle School ............................................968-2557
1203 West 4th Place, 72801

Russellville Junior High .................................................968-1599
2000 West Parkway, 72802

Russellville High School ................................................968-3151
2203 South Knoxville, 72802

Area Vo-Tech Center ......................................................968-5422
2201 South Knoxville, 72802

Adult Education Center ..................................................968-5244
1000 South Arkansas, 72801

Secondary Learning Center ..........................................968-1972
1000 South Arkansas, 72801