Russell Elementary

School Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote high expectations and academic excellence for all students.

School Facts and Awards

• Russell Elementary is named after Richard B. Russell, former U.S. Senator.
• 1986: Georgia School of Excellence
• 2009: Title I Distinguished School with adequate yearly progress for seven consecutive years.

School Principal History

• 1971-1995: Billy G. Lee
• 1995-2000: Gary Cook
• 2000-2004: Steve Tesseniar
• 2004-2012: Keith Lauritsen
• 2012-2017: Jo Hall
• 2017-Present: William Wilson

Completed School Improvements and Renovations

• 1990: 4 Classroom Addition
• 1993: New Music, Art and PE Facility
• 2005: 14 Classroom Addition
• 2022-2023: HVAC Improvements