Ida J. Russell Elementary

It is time once again to sign up for Camp Panther 2023! Video, info, and registration link below! Camp panther is a free 12 day summer camp with an emphasis on reading, ...

Registration for returning students (K-12) is open online from July 17th - August 4th. Log onto Family Access. If you need password help, please contact Abe Loveless (aloveles...

Summer is in full swing, and many children have a little more time on their hands now they are not in school. Their time may be spent outside or online. We wanted to take the time...

As we approach the summer months, it's time to focus not only on protecting our skin from the sun's harmful rays but also on safeguarding our mental health. Just as we apply sunsc...

The early dismissal on Friday, May 19 th has changed. Early dismissal times will now be as follows: Elementary schools dismiss at 11:15 Middle School dismisse...

We are inviting parents to come out for our Summer Reading Launch at Litchfield Library! WEDNESDAY MAY 17, 6-7pm @ Litchfield Library What to expect: Brief presentati...

As we welcome the fresh starts of spring, take the time to evaluate the goals you set in the new year. Setting and achieving goals can help children develop a sense of purpose and...

Everybody has one - everybody needs one… but what are smartphones and the hours we spend on social media doing to our mental health - what about your child's mental health? The Ap...

Spring break for the Litchfield Schools starts Wednesday, April 5 and runs through Monday, April 10. School resumes Tuesday, April 11 at the usual time.

If you missed the presentation last week, you can watch it here: https://cookcenter.info/LitchfieldMarch22Replay Required Passcode: 4nuaN?h7 This was the last mental healt...

Access this free course offered through our partnership with ParentGuidance.org: " Unlock Your Inner Parent Superhero ."

The days are getting longer and the sun is starting to shine. What a great time to get moving once again and focus on creating a more positive body image, which helps improve one’...

Don’t miss our next session “ Bullying- Stop the Cycle" on March 22 at 7:00 pm, where Dr. Melissa Lopez-Larson will share the importance of addressing bullying concerns both at h...

In case you missed Wednesday's presentation of 'Social Media: Protecting Your Child', you can access via this link: REPLAY LINK: https://cookcenter.info/LitchfieldFeb22Replay ...

There will be no school for students on the following dates: Friday, March 3 - Teacher Intitute Monday, March 6 - Casimiar Pulaski Day School resumes Tuesday, March 7 at ...

Don't forget! You can still register for this virtual session regarding social media! Protecting children from technology that moves so fast is very difficult to manage. Oftenti...

Litchfield schools dismiss early on 2-17-23. Elementary Dismissal @ 1:15 Middle and High School Dismissal @ 1:30

Families, This is a reminder to participate in the parent survey supplement, part of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey administration. We guarantee that survey respo...

During the month of February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. This month we encourage you to focus on you, the love you have for yourself as well as the love you have for your child...

Protecting children from technology that moves so fast is very difficult to manage. Oftentimes, the way parents react can make the issues worse. This session covers the follow...