Patriot News
November 2026
Here's What's Happening in November at Russell Elementary
4th - Stevi B's Spirit Night 4 - 8 PM
5th - Olympia Skate Night 5:30 - 7:30 PM
11th - Veterans Day - No School
17th - "Reading is a Thrill" Russell Literacy Night 5:30 - 7:00 PM
23rd - 27th - Thanksgiving Break
Día 4 - Noche de apoyo escolar en Stevi B's, de 4:00 a 8:00 p. m.
Día 5 - Noche de patinaje en Olympia, de 5:30 a 7:30 p. m.
Día 11 - Día de los Veteranos - No hay clases
Día 17 - Noche de alfabetización en Russell: "Leer es emocionante", de 5:30 a 7:00 p. m.
Días 23 al 27 - Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
Student Check Out and Transportation Reminders
⏰ Student Checkout Policy:
Please note that no students may be checked out from the front office between 3:00 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and orderly dismissal process
🚗 Drop-Off and Pick-Up Times (per Houston County Student Handbook, Page 8):
Students may not be dropped off before 7:45 a.m.
All students must be picked up by 3:50 p.m.
🔴 Repeated early drop-offs or late pickups may be reported to the appropriate authorities, including local law enforcement and DFACS.
🌅 Morning Drop-Off Procedures:
Use one lane only for morning drop-off to ensure student safety.
Follow the directions of staff members to keep the process smooth and safe.
🌇 Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures:
We will be using two lanes for afternoon pick-up.
Ensure your 2026 - 2027 Silent Dismissal card is clearly visible in your vehicle’s window.
Photos or cards from previous years will not be accepted.
If you need a replacement or additional card, please visit the front office.
Without a valid card, you must report to the front office to receive a new one.
Zipper Merge Reminder: Use two lanes until you reach the merge point. This helps maintain a smooth and safe traffic flow.
🚨 Dismissal Changes:
To make changes to your child’s dismissal plans, please contact the front office by 2:30 p.m.
You may be asked a few security questions to verify your identity.
🚌 Bus Riders – Track Your Child’s Bus in Real Time
The Here Comes the Bus app lets you track your student’s bus location in real time, providing greater peace of mind and convenience.
How to Access:
Download the app by clicking here: https://www.hcbe.net/herecomesthebus
Once installed, you can also access it through the HCSD App by selecting the More tab located at the bottom of the app’s main page.
HoustonCountySchoolDistrictMobileApp
Parents: Make sure to download the app so you don't miss out on any announcements and information.
Exciting News, Houston County Families!
We’re thrilled to introduce the Houston County School District mobile app. While the content is limited during the summer, we’ve got plenty of other useful information already posted.
With the app, you can:
View a calendar of events
Stay up-to-date with District and school-wide announcements
👩🏫 Connect directly with their child’s teacher through the Classrooms feature
📷 View pictures sent by the school and teachers
🔔 Receive important alerts & notifications from your child’s teacher
📂 View important documents related to your child’s class and school
💬 Use two-way communication between teachers and parents
Additionally, we are launching a new mass alerts system for important messages. In addition to phone calls and email, schools now have the ability to send SMS texts. No matter what school your child attends, texts will be received from the number 98900—please save this number to your contacts.
The app is available for download on the iOS App Store and Android Play Store. For links and more information about the app, visit www.hcbe.net/mobileapp.
Thank you for partnering with us. We look forward to improving how we stay connected with you!
Don’t miss out! Download today and stay connected with us!
Parents/Guardians are required to complete the digital handbook.
Things To Do at Home
We are now using NutriSlice for menu, nutrition, and allergy information. Please click the link and then click the logo for the school of your choice.