Ida J. Russell Elementary

Montgomery / Christian County EMA has provided an important press release regarding schools. Please review at this link: https://5il.co/kqbh

The Litchfield Unlimited group along with the YMCA is looking to provide programs for kids in Litchfield. They need your help. Please complete their survey at the link belo...

As promised, here is the calendar for September. We are continuing with Cohort A and Cohort B days. Fridays will remain remote learning days for everyone. The early dismissals ...

Please see the important message below:

Below is a viewable image of the LCUSD#12 COVID Mitigation Metrics. For a downloadable version, click here.

Waiting outside the schools for doors to open? Time to pick up your child for dismissal? If you are walking up and waiting outside any of the elementary schools, we encourage y...

Notes from the Elementary School Nurse: Hello everyone! We are very excited for this school year. Below are some things to keep in mind as we prepare to go back to start school...

Russell Families, Here is a letter from Mr. Heigert explaining procedures for the beginning of the school year. Please take a few minutes to read over the letter by clickin...

Hello 5th Grade Families!!! We are SO extremely excited for this school year to start! This year brings with it some new challenges but together we will overcome each and ev...

Hello 4th Grade Families! We are SO excited to see you all next week! It is going to be a GREAT year! We have put together two videos for you to watch. The...

Start of school message from the Superintendent. Use the link below to watch.

Families, We are so excited for the new school year to begin and we look forward to working with you. Here is a video that demonstrates for both the students and parents...

District Return to Learn Health Plan is now available on the district website. Please use this link to access: https://5il.co/j9dq A presentation and overview is availa...

LITCHFIELD RELEASES RETURN TO LEARN INDIVIDUAL BUILDING PLANS Litchfield CUSD#12 building principals presented their Return to Learn plans to the board of education on We...

Litchfield CUSD#12 has released its reopening plan to the community and staff. Included below is a message from the Dr. Fuerstenau, the reopening plan, a parent questionnaire, an...

Live Facebook Stream of tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Visit and become a member of the Litchfield CUSD#12 Facebook group. Use the link below for the live stream http...

LCUSD#12 Elementary School Families, Here are the new school supply lists for the 2020-21 school year. Please contact the school office if you have any questions. We look fo...

If you have a Pre K student, a Kindergarten student, or any student that did not attend classes at Litchfield last year, please make contact with the following people: Pre...

June 23, 2020 Dear Staff and Community I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance ...