Masks Required at Ruppenthal Middle School from October 25-29

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education met for a special meeting Friday morning and voted to require masks at Ruppenthal Middle School from October 25 through 29.

The requirement applies to all students and staff at RMS and to anyone visiting RMS.

RMS specifically has seen a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases and close contacts in the last couple weeks according to school officials.