Our Mission

Russell Independent Schools will commit resources and staff to enable students to develop the necessary skills that empower all students to pursue academic excellence as demonstrated in achievement of state and national standards.
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Superintendent's Message

I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve as superintendent of an exemplary school district. Our pledge to students, parents, and community is a commitment to strive for excellence in all that we do to meet the needs of all students. The major focus of our district is to ensure the highest level of academic achievement for all students. I want to thank our community for your continued support and invite you to continue to become involved in our schools as we provide outstanding quality education to our students. Join our administrators, staff, parents, students and the entire community in our efforts to continue "Celebrating Success and A Legacy of Excellence" in this great school system.
Sincerely, Dr. Susan E. Compton, Superintendent   Read more...   << Close

Russell Red Devils' Fall Sports
Russell Independent Schools is extremely proud of the part that sports has played in the rich tradition of our district. From our two State Championships in football to our State Records held in Track, we have much to celebrate regarding our sports programs. Our Athletic Director maintains updates utilizing Twitter@Russellsports for all of the RHS contests; schedules (game times, bus departures, cancellations, etc.) are made available through Schedule Star, and a separate website, www.reddevilsports.com, is maintained to keep our school community informed about our Russell Red Devils! We offer the following varsity interscholastic sports for Fall: Football (boys), Volleyball (girls), Cross Country (boys and girls), Golf (boys and girls), and Soccer (boys and girls).  KHSAA Form   << Close

Russell Red Devils' Winter and Spring Sports
Russell Independent Schools is extremely proud of the part that sports has played in the rich tradition of our district. From our two State Championships in football to our State Records held in Track, we have much to celebrate regarding our sports programs. Our Athletic Director maintains updates utilizing Twitter@Russellsports for all of the RHS contests; schedules (game times, bus departures, cancellations, etc.) are made available through Schedule Star, and a separate website, www.reddevilsports.com, is maintained to keep our school community informed about our Russell Red Devils! We offer the following varsity interscholastic sports for Winter: Basketball (boys and girls), and Swimming (boys and girls); as well as the following for Spring: Baseball (boys), Softball (girls), Track (boys and girls), and Tennis (boys and girls).  KHSAA Form   << Close

Follow Us

In addition to One Call Now notifications, we also offer Twitter and a Mobile App to keep our Students, Parents and Community informed about academic and sports information and school closings.  << Close

Links:
iPhone App, Android App, RISD Twitter, Red Devils' Sports Twitter

Contact Us

Central Office Address:
409 Belfont St.
Russell, KY 41169

Phone: 606-836-9679
Fax: 606-836-2865
Email: contact.us@russellind.kyschools.us

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School Contact Info.
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Careers @ Russell Independent Schools

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the very best employees in all areas to serve our schools and community! Each of our schools works diligently to maintain a positive culture among our faculty and staff. The salaries for our teachers rank among the highest in the state. Russell Independent Schools is not only "A Great Place to Learn!" -- it is also a great place to work!   Learn more...   << Close

Links: Job Openings,  Certified Application,  Classified Application,  Notice of Job Opening - Certified,  Notice of Job Opening - Classified,  Salary Table

History of Russell Independent Schools

The Russell School System is the oldest school system in Greenup County. In 1870, Miss Alice Carner realized that there was a need for a school and opened a private school in Russell, KY. Originally, the teaching took place in a recreation house which stood in Carner's Grove, but in 1874, a school building was erected near the junction of Kenwood Drive and Route 23. In July of 1891, voters of Russell laid the foundation work for the present school system.   Read more...   << Close

Technology @ Russell Independent
Technology supports the strong tradition and goals of excellence that the Russell Independent Schools system has fostered over the years. Our mission states, "We will commit resources and staff to enable students to develop the necessary skills that empower all students to pursue academic excellence as demonstrated in achievement of state and national standards." Our district is therefore committed to capitalizing on all available funding sources to ensure the priorities established by our district are accomplished. The vision for the Technology Program at Russell Independent Schools is to support our schools in accomplishing the district's mission, while integrating 21st Century technology that will empower the learning community to become information-literate critical thinkers and achieve lifelong learning goals in their personal, educational, and workplace environment.  << Close

Links: Technology Page,  Library Media Services,  Student Technology Leadership Program,  Acceptable Use Policy,  Technology Plan

Arts and Humanities

Arts and Humanities Instruction begins when children enter the Primary at Russell Independent Schools. Students participate in Visual Art, Music, and Physical Education classes throughout their entire elementary experience. Choral and instrumental music ensembles are additionally offered for students who show interest during their elementary years. Students rotate through Visual Art, General Music, and Physical education classes in Middle School and are offered a wide array of A&H options to fulfill graduation requirements and personal interests at the High School level. Students participate in Governor's School for the Arts, Breakfast with the Arts, All-District and All-State Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, and Choir), National Art Honor's Society, and community theatre productions.   << Close