RCS Education Foundation

RCS Education Foundation Invest in the Best: Our Schools, Our Children, Our Passion The Foundation functions within the framework of a Constitution and By-laws.

Our Beginning

Russellville City Schools Education Foundation, established in 2012, is a nonprofit organization created solely for the purpose of providing educational opportunities for students, today and in the future. Following an accreditation review in 2008, the system and community were strongly encouraged to establish a foundation through which supportive and benevolent friends of Russellvi

lle City Schools could contribute financially to the system's endeavors, with tax deductible benefit. With a rich tradition of very strong community support, many alumni success stories, and exemplary academic, technical, and fine arts curriculum with corresponding extracurricular activities including over 30 athletic teams, Russellville schools have as their priority opportunities for students and their development. The Foundation operates under the oversight of twelve (12) Board of Directors including community leaders, system volunteers, alumni, educators, businessmen, all who have the system's needs and interests at heart. Our Purpose

The rich history of Russellville City Schools reflects the values of generations of residents who have entrusted their children to the public school system. While we are proud of our history, we will continue to work to reach new heights. With your help, this foundation will serve as a vehicle for achieving our goals. Our Partnership

Russellville City Schools Education Foundation is a partnership of individuals and businesses committed to promoting academic opportunities and educational excellence.

2015-2016 Board of Directors

Heath Grimes, Superintendent (Ex-Officio)
Kristy Gist, President
Jeremy Campbell, Vice President
Natalie Bendall, Secretary
Julie Hulsey, Treasurer
Nancy Hillman
Deanna Hollimon
Chris James
Kris Lloyd
Kevin Stone
Kevin Strickland
Doris Vincent
Chris Wallace

05/13/2026

RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville City Schools Education Foundation honored Dr. Natalie Bendall, Les Bradford and Richard Parker during its recent annual scholarship banquet. Bendall received the 2026 Dan C. Hindman Star Polisher Award, which honors educators who demonstrate integrity, character and...

What a special evening celebrating the impact of the RCS Education Foundation at the 2026 Scholarship Banquet.Thank you ...
04/30/2026

What a special evening celebrating the impact of the RCS Education Foundation at the 2026 Scholarship Banquet.

Thank you to everyone who made this night possible. Our Board of Directors, led by Elliott Gordon, Mandy Barksdale, Nina McNatt, and Missy Hargett, along with Dr. Tim Guinn and board members Howard Hillman, Maleia Gist Alexander, Jacob Davis, Chris James, Rex Mayfield, Alana Parker, Richard Parker, Joey Rushing, Jamie Sumerel, Kyle Taylor, Channing Wright, and Dr. Natalie Bendall, continue to make a lasting difference for our students.

We are grateful to our honoree, Les Bradford, for his inspiring story and the example he sets for our students and community.

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients:

RCS Education Foundation Scholarship
Raney Susanne Stone
Darlene Campos Juarez
Allison Scarlett Valladares Rojas
Dayaimi Valdez
Yaretzi A Alvarez
Marina Moreno
Oscar Cruz
Parker Odom
Cami Beth Carson
Ellie Elizabeth Willis
Connor Weston McFall
Rosa Castro Mendoza

Sloan Hellums Scholarship
Emmy Elizabeth Green

Lanny Norris Scholarship
Malaki Lashawn Walker Groce

Wayne Collum Memorial Scholarship
Audrey Caroline Oliver

Wells/Samuel Scholarship
Lisa Jose Matias
Stacy Hernandez-Flores

Dr. Wayne Ray Memorial Scholarship
Lily Cate Pace

Dr. Faye Wilson Next Step Memorial Scholarship
Cristal Lopez

A special congratulations to Dr. Natalie Bendall, recipient of the Dan C. Hindman Star Polisher Award, and to Richard Parker, who was awarded a Golden Tiger Core Values Challenge Coin. Both are so deserving of these recognitions and the impact they make on students and our community.

Thank you to our generous sponsors, donors, and auction supporters, as well as CB&S Bank, G&G Steel, Rogers, Bowling & McReynolds, PC, and so many others who give faithfully to support student opportunities.

A special thank you to the RHS Marching Hundred Tigerettes for serving and representing Russellville City Schools so well, and to Hilltop Restaurant, Byron Cheek, and the A.W. Todd Centre and Russellville Park and Recreation employees for helping make the evening a success.

04/29/2026

🎓 FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🎓

Are you a current college student and a Franklin County, Alabama resident?

You may qualify for the Franklin County To***co Tax Scholarship!

📚 Eligibility Requirements:
✔️ Must be Franklin County resident for the past 2 consecutive years
✔️ Must attend a college within Alabama
✔️ Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester
✔️ Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA

📝 Application Requirements:
Submit your application along with:
• Proof of enrollment, coursework and GPA (non-official transcript accepted)

📅 Deadline:
June 30 at 5:00 PM (No exceptions!)

📬 Submit Applications To:
Franklin County Commission
P.O. Box 1028
405 Jackson Ave N
Russellville, AL 35653

📧 Or email: [email protected]

👉 Download the application here: https://franklincountyal.org/franklin-county-tobacco-tax-scholarship/

💰 Scholarship funds are awarded annually based on available funding and number of applicants.

04/06/2026

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1945 Waterloo Road
Russellville, AL
35653

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