The Cole County R-1 School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 8, 2025 election. Interested persons may file at the central office located at 13600 Route C, Russellville, MO 65074. For more information contact Dr. Jeff Jennewein or Mrs. Rachel Brizendine at 573-782-3534.
Filing will begin on December 10th, 2024 at 8 a.m. and will continue during the district's regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Except for the first and last days of filing, filing will not occur on days that the school district's central offices are closed due to inclement weather. Filing will also not occur on the following holidays and breaks when the school district's central offices are closed: December 25th. Filing will end on Dec. 31st, 2024 at 5 p.m.
There are two positions available with 3-year terms.
Jenifer Seaver
Secretary, Board of Education
Cole County R-1 School District
13600 Route C
Russellville MO. 65074
Did You Know? The Free and Reduced Lunch Program provides NUMEROUS BENEFITS not only to your family but our school district and its teachers?
2024-2025 School CalendarThe School Board has approved the 2024-2025 School Calendar. Start planning your school year today.
Stay up-to-date on school news and events by reading the monthly Russellville Indians Newsletter.
Life Skills ClubStudents 9 - 12 grades learn life skills after school twice a month. Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Koestner are looking for donations and volunteer presenters for the club. Learn more how you can help our students.
The Cole County R-1 School district is hiring friendly, energetic faces for the following positions. Russellville is 15 minutes from Jefferson City and 30 minutes from Lake of the Ozarks. Positions are open until filled.
The Cole R-1 School District has these positions open for the 24-25 school year. Interested candidates should apply to the JH/HS Principal, Danielle Greubel (dgreubel@coler1indians.org), or mail: Attn. Danielle Greubel 13600 Rt. C, Russellville, MO 65047. For additional information, call 573-782-3313 extension 1201.
The Cole R-1 School District has these positions open for the 24-25 school year. Interested candidates should apply to the Elementary School Principal Christina Kauffman (tkauffman@coler1indians.org) or mail: Attn. Christina Kauffman, 13111 Park Street, Russellville, MO 65047. For additional information, call 573-782-3313 extension 1402.
Patron District Communication Reminder:
We want to remind you that we are here for you and value the importance of communication and teamwork! Cole R-I families are encouraged to call or email our staff at any time to discuss any concerns or issues. Like many of your workplaces, school days are busy, with tight schedules and a lot of variables. Therefore, scheduling an in-person meeting or phone call in advance is oftentimes the best way to ensure our staff can devote the time and attention needed to address your question(s). When you need to reach out, the following are the different ways to communicate with a staff member in our district:
As always, if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact any of our district administrators.
Bullying is physical or psychological intimidation that occurs repeatedly over time. Researchers and practitioners generally agree that bullying has three defining characteristics:
It is also important to consider what bullying IS NOT. Bullying is not a form of conflict, which implies that the two parties are on more or less equal footing.
Cyberbullying is one or a group of kids or teens using electronic means via computers and mobile phones (emails, Web sites, chat rooms, instant messaging and texting) to torment, threaten, harass, humiliate, embarrass or target another kid or teen.
Source: www.stompoutbullying.org
The Cole County R-1 School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of any form of bullying or intimidation. Bullying is strictly prohibited on school grounds, or school time, at a school sponsored activity or in a school related context. Bullying is the intentional action by an individual or group of individuals to inflict intimidation, unwanted aggressive behavior, or harassment that is repetitive or is substantially likely to be repeated and causes a reasonable student to fear for his or her physical safety or property; substantially interferes with the educational performance, opportunities, or benefits of any student without exception; or substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the school. Bullying may consist of physical actions, including gestures, or oral, cyberbullying, electronic, or written communication, and any threat of retaliation for reporting acts of bullying. Cyberbullying means bullying as defined above through the transmission of a communication including, but not limited to, a message, text, sound, or image by means of an electronic device.
Students who are found to have violated this policy will be subject to consequences depending on factors such as: age of student(s), degree of harm, severity of behavior, number of incidences, etc. Possible consequences to a student for a violation of this policy include: loss of privileges, classroom detention, conference with teacher, parents contacted, conference with principal, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, expulsion and law enforcement contacted.
The District's Board of Education and Administration promotes a secure and positive school climate, conducive to teaching and learning, that is free from any type of bullying behavior. Anyone who witnesses bullying is asked to report the incident to the school administration immediately. An incident may also be reported online through the Bullying Report Form below. All reports will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action will be taken. Click the button below to submit an online bullying report form.
Bullying Investigation Process
Steps taken to resolve bullying issues brought to the school’s attention:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Missouri Suicide Prevention Network
Missouri Department of Mental HealthThe Missouri Department of Mental Health's Division of Behavioral Health manages programs and services for people who need help for a mental illness or alcohol or drug problem. Services available are prevention, education, evaluation, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation. The Division of Behavioral Health wants all Missourians to receive the mental health services they need to live a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle of their choice.
The following resources are provided to help educators, parents and community members recognize bullying behavior and approaches for determining how to respond.
