Dear Russell Families,
Welcome to Campy Russell Primary Academy. We are honored that you are considering—or have chosen—our school community for your son’s educational journey. At Russell, everything we do is grounded in purpose, relationships, and the belief that young men thrive when they are challenged, supported, and inspired.
Our mission and vision guide us every day. We envision a community where every student becomes a courageous, creative, and resilient leader—prepared to thrive academically, compete athletically, and contribute positively to the world. We are committed to developing young people who think independently, build strong relationships, live with gratitude, and boldly pursue their goals with determination and integrity.
This vision comes to life through The Russell Way. Our students learn to work hard, stay determined when challenges arise, and build something out of nothing through creativity and effort. As a tuition-free, all-boys K–5 charter school serving Cleveland and the greater area, we intentionally integrate sports into the school day, using athletics as a powerful tool to teach discipline, teamwork, confidence, and social-emotional growth. Respect, accountability, and positive behavior are not separate lessons—they are embedded into everything we do, in the classroom, on the field, and beyond.
Our goal is to prepare young men not only for success in middle school and high school, but for life. We strive to develop well-rounded students who are mentally and physically strong, emotionally aware, and ready to lead with character in their communities.
Thank you for trusting us with your child. We look forward to partnering with you and walking alongside your family as your son grows, learns, and leads the Russell Way.
With gratitude and commitment,
The Campy Russell Primary Academy Leadership Team
Sherree Dillions, Senior Vice President
Mrs. Dillions joined ACCEL Schools in 2018 with over 25 years of experience as a K-12 educator and principal. As Senior Vice President, she oversees leadership development, instructional programming, operations, and strategic planning. Prior to joining ACCEL Schools, Mrs. Dillions worked for Cleveland Municipal School District where she served as Head Principal for over 10 years and systematically turned-around low-performing schools into schools of academic success and achievement. Mrs. Dillions holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Master’s degree in Education – Adult Learning & Development, and completed the post graduate Educational Administration Program, all from Cleveland State University. She has also completed the post graduate Urban Superintendents Program at Harvard University. In February 2020, Mrs. Dillions was awarded by Radio One as a “Future History Maker of the City of Cleveland.”
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Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) serving students across the United States in brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid school settings. We focus on improving academic outcomes of students regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic factors. The leadership team at ACCEL Schools has a combined 1000+ years of experience as global school management operators with expertise in curriculum research and design, assessment, student support services, and education consulting. Our entire team fundamentally believes that all children deserve a great education and students should be supported as they pursue a wide variety of post-secondary options. Our robust technology increases engagement, access to resources, efficiencies, and academic results helping our students become productive global citizens.
