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Here are Russell Middle Schools State wide rankings in academic competition.

Russell-McDowell established as an Intermediate School in 1997 & Governor's Cup Regional Champions from 1997 to 2005.
RMS - Academic Team captured dist. & regional championships. Science Olympiad earned 1st & 2nd place in regionals & a top 10 finish at state. KMEA Dist. 8 Solo & Ensemble: Eleven students earned Distinguished & 4 Proficient in Solo. Three were Distinguished & 6 Proficient in Ensemble. KMEA Dist. 8 All-Dist. Band: All Bands awarded Distinguished. Thirteen students selected for honor band. KMEA Dist. 8 Chorus: Several Proficient Ratings at Solo & Ensemble Festival.
RHS - Excellence continues in academics, visual, & performing arts. Academic team finished 1st in dist. & regionals, & 5th in State Governor's Cup. The Governor's Cup Quick Recall Team finished 2nd in state. Beta Club Quiz Bowl team placed 2nd in state & 3rd in nationals. Science Olympiad team placed 1st in state. Six students participated in prestigious KY Governor's Scholar Program. In vocal music, 41 students were recognized for outstanding performances & selected All-Dist. Fifteen students received All-Dist. Band titles & 3 students All-State Band recognition. Two participated in KY Governor's School for the Arts. Orchestra includes 300 students & performed in Chicago.