On January 12, 2017, Russell High School hosted more than 50 students for the third annual Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Empowerment Day.

“Link Crew” is an initiative where twelfth-grade Link Crew member students are assigned small groups of ninth-grade students to help them make the transition from middle to high school and answer any questions they may have, whether it be socially or academically.

Sports teams include: girls' and boys' soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, badminton, track and field and softball.

In January 2016, Russell High School made a $621 donation to the Canadian Cancer Society by purchasing the jersey of a former RHS student, Ryan Cranford, who has gone on to start a junior hockey career with the Ontario Hockey League's team, the Kingston Frontenacs.

[7] Russell High School offers students the chance to learn the skill of playing a wide variety of instruments.

Students who may not be interested in performing in front of audiences also have the chance to learn about the backstage processes of theatre, like lighting and sound support.

Taking this class allows them to get hands-on skills and the needed certification for their chosen field, while giving the students credits towards their graduation.

This program is extremely beneficial for interested students as they will be graduating with certification that is recognized in the economic and apprenticeship sector and helps them be a “step ahead” of others once their schooling is completed.