General Info

Student Population:  approx. 170 students (2008-2009)
Grade Levels:  4th-6th (includes specialists in resource, speech, music, PE and cultural experiences)
Ethnic Backgrounds:  White, Black, Hispanic, Native American and Asian
Faculty/Staff  Population:  30
School District:  Moscow #281 (visit their website)

Our Motto

Preparing Students For Tomorrow's Vision

Our Mission

Russell School is a team of students, teachers and parents working together to build an excellent place to learn through respect, responsibility, cooperation and achievement.

Our Beliefs

• We believe that education should produce motivated, independent thinkers who value diversity, education and their own abilities to reach their potential.
• We believe students will want to learn if they see relevance in what they are learning.
• We believe learning occurs best in a nurturing environment which encourages community.
• We believe infusing technology into the curriculum increases student motivation and success.
• We believe a variety of teaching strategies, methods and materials are necessary to promote academic success for all students.
• We believe good teachers empower students to be stakeholders in their education.

School Report Card

School History:

1884 - First public school (built on present playground)

1888 - First public school was added on to

1901 - Irving School (built on hill)

1912 - Playground (Russell) burned down

1926 - Irving School was razed

1926 - Present Russell School was built

1928 - An addition was built

1946 - Another addition was built

1973 - Russell School was remodeled