Arts added to Russellville summer school

An improvement to the Russellville summer school program has added arts to the mix.

Larissa Mehmert, Title 1 math instructor, will be the facilitator of STEAM.

The hands-on activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts and math for grades K-9.

"You don't have to be in our district to participate," Mehmert said. "It's a lot more hands-on and higher-level thinking."

From 8 a.m.-3 p.m., the STEAM Academy will include problem-solving projects and outdoor learning on field trip Friday.

The program runs May 20 through June 7 and will include free breakfast and lunch. Limited bus routes are available.

To register, forms are available for pickup at 13111 Park St. or online at cole-mo.schoolloop.com.