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Homecoming Week at Russell High School is September 25-30

Homecoming Week at Russell High School is September 25 through 30.

2023 RHS Homecoming Candidates: Gunnar Ulrich, Marissa Myers, Peyton Pfannenstiel, Brooke Birney and Roman Hernandez. Not pictured: Lizzie Morgenstern.

Local News

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Education Enrichment Program Approaches Capacity

Governor Laura Kelly has announced the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) has reached a significant milestone, with program enrollment nearing full capacity just eight months after launching.

Sep 22, 2023
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local KDOT Requesting Comments on STIP Amendment

The Kansas Department of Transportation requests comments on an amendment to the federal fiscal year 2024 through 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document.

Sep 22, 2023
2023 RHS Homecoming Candidates: Gunnar Ulrich, Marissa Myers, Peyton Pfannenstiel, Brooke Birney and Roman Hernandez. Not pictured: Lizzie Morgenstern.
Local Homecoming Week at Russell High School is September 25-30

Homecoming Week at Russell High School is September 25 through 30.

Sep 21, 2023
Stargazing
Local Kansas Wetlands Education Center to Host Star-Gazing Event

Fort Hays State University's Astronomy Club will set up telescopes at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center on October 6, giving students and other observers the chance to see the Andromeda (M31) Galax...

Sep 21, 2023
Tracey Mann
Local Representative Mann, Colleagues Celebrate National Teach Ag Day

Congressional FFA Caucus Co-Chairs US Representatives Tracey Mann of Kansas and Jimmy Panetta of California have introduced a resolution recognizing September 21 as National Teach Ag Day.

Sep 21, 2023
USD 407 Champion Logo
Local Unauthorized Access of Sensitive Information Reported at RHS

Russell County USD 407 was alerted on the evening of Tuesday, September 19 that a student may have accessed sensitive information through PowerSchool, the district's student information system.

Sep 21, 2023

Sports

Sam Whitten and Kaleb Ives-Thull 9-19-23
Sports RHS Cross Country Runs at Southeast of Saline Invite

The Russell High School cross country team ran September 19 at the Southeast of Saline Invite at Gypsum.

Sep 20, 2023
2023 RHS Volleyball Team Picture by Jason Drake
Sports Lady Broncos Split Triangular in WaKeeney

The Russell High School volleyball team split a Mid-Continent League triangular in WaKeeney on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Sep 20, 2023
Kelvie Reeves Reaches 500 Career Digs 9-16-23
Sports RHS Volleyball Goes 2-2 at Russell Invitational Tournament

The Russell High School volleyball team competed in the Russell Invitational Tournament at Amos Morris Gym in Russell on Saturday, September 16 and finished 2-2 on the day.

Sep 17, 2023
Football
Sports Area Football Scores - September 15

Area high school football scores from Friday, September 15.

Sep 15, 2023
Football
Sports GOW: Ellinwood Stops Stanton County 24-6

Drew Heinz passed for a touchdown and ran for another and Ellinwood's defense held Stanton County to 131 total yards in a 24-6 victory on Friday, September 15 at the Ellinwood High School Field.

Sep 15, 2023
2023 RHS Football Team Picture by Jason Drake
Sports Russell Suffers First Loss of 2023

The Russell High School football team fell 30-6 to Smith Center at Shaffer Field in Russell on Friday, September 15.

Sep 15, 2023