Mission
The purpose of the Russell Byers Charter School Alumni Association shall be to serve the alumni students in such a way as to maintain their ideals and friendships that have been formed and to provide opportunities for them to become contributing citizens of tomorrow.

The Alumni Association helps RBCS students create a better life and embrace a successful vision for their futures. Our goal is to provide social, emotional, and financial support to former students in good standing who strive to achieve higher learning throughout their educational journey.

Through our work, we will engage parents and students in a network of continuous knowledge, one that enriches the lives of our alumni, engages them in supporting their community, and promotes their active interest and involvement in a system of lifelong education.

Message from the Alumni Association Chair

Dear Alumni Families,

Greetings!

It was 2001 when Russell Byers Charter School officially opened its doors to students from neighborhoods across Philadelphia. It provides a rigorous education that cultivates self-assurance, love of fresh ideas, and a sense of joy.

Fast forward seven years, more than ever, the Russell Byers Charter School is thriving with smiling and engaged children that are eager to learn in an environment rich with nurturing opportunities. The next few years will be monumental with the completion of the most significant expansion in Russell Byers seven year history. Plans for the basement's renovations are underway to better our children's learning experience.

In two short years, the basement will be transformed into a state of the art Learning Center facility to include a Library/Story telling area, a Music/Dance studio, an Artist studio for our promising artists, a Multi-Media studio and much, much more!

It is with great pleasure that I have agreed to chair the forming of the Russell Byers Alumni Association. It is our goal to capture the "BIG IDEA" and begin the process of ensuring that past, present and future students of Russell Byers are equipped with the tools to develop skills to become successful in our ever changing world.

We are actively developing the mailing list so we can keep everyone informed. We welcome your participation in our goals to acquire new ideas and programs to provide alumni students with mentoring and financial support as they continue to strive for higher standards in education.

Together we can support the school to create new horizons for students now and in the future, just as Russell Byers Charter School created an important beginning for our children.

Warm Regards,

Devra A. Jamison Chair, Alumni Association