Technology Support for Students/Parents

Students and parents will be provided with appropriate training on technology, and accessing the virtual lessons. Teachers will provide support to students and parents on fostering remote learning.

• Technical Support Hotline - email Brandon Vance at bvance@russell.k12.va.us

• Instructional Technology Support Hotline - email Kathy Nunley at knunley@russell.k12.va.us or Amanda Collins-Browning at acollins@russell.k12.va.us

• If a device cannot be fixed, the parent must bring the device to their school and the student will be issued a new device

• Issues with Internet will be addressed with the service provider

Health Requirements for 2021-2022 Enrollment

Parents and Guardians of RCPS Students, The following immunization requirements will apply to all students (in person and virtual) attending Russell County Public Schools for the 2021/2022 school year. The Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 1090 which effectively requires Virginia’s immunization recommendations and requirements to coincide with the recommendations of the Centers for Disability Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Kindergarten Requirements

What are the changes regarding kindergarten school entry vaccination requirements? Before children enter kindergarten they now need two properly spaced doses of the hepatitis A vaccine (HAV). The first dose should be administered at age 12 months or older. The HAV vaccine requirement is an addition to the existing kindergarten vaccine requirements according to the ACIP vaccine schedule. Prior to the law going into effect children entering kindergarten were not required to have the HAV vaccine. With the new requirements, are students in first grade and above required to receive the HAV vaccine doses? No, rising first grade students and above will be considered “grandfathered” and will not be required to receive the HAV vaccine doses. If a first grade student comes to Virginia from out of state, will they be required to have the HAV vaccine doses for school entry? No, the first grader is not required to have the Hep A series, however, it is recommended. If a Kindergarten student presents with only one dose of the HAV vaccine on the first day of school, can the student receive a conditional enrollment? Yes, the student can receive a conditional enrollment as long as the student has received the first dose of the HAV 2-dose series. The conditional enrollment period is 180 days.

Seventh (7th) Grade Requirements

What are the changes regarding seventh-grade school entry vaccination requirements? Children entering seventh grade are required to present proof of their first dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, one booster of the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccine (Tdap), and their first dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY). All are required for both boys and girls before entering the seventh grade. If a student is missing the HPV vaccine, will they be allowed to attend school? A parent or guardian has the right to decide if a child receives the HPV vaccine. A student is allowed to attend school and be missing HPV. Parents are encouraged to discuss this with your healthcare provider. Attention parents of students who will be entering: