USD 407

RUSSELL – Due to the extreme illness that our staff and students are currently experiencing, Russell County, USD 407 will not be in attendance Friday, February 9th. There will be no evening or weekend activities.

As of Thursday, Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m., the following percentage of student absences due to illness by building were reported:

Simpson Elementary-32%
Bickerdyke Elementary-23%
RMS-19%
RHS-8%
District 20.5%

USD 407 will continue to work closely with Russell County Health Officials to monitor and work through this situation. After consultation with the County Health Nurse on Friday, a determination regarding school on Monday, Feb. 12 will be made.

Russell schools were also closed Wednesday due to illness.