Rusk Independent School District In accordance with Texas House Bill 1481 Rusk ISD has adjusted its cell phone policy district-wide. Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, a new Texas law (HB 1481) mandates that school districts limit student use of personal communication devices during the school day. In compliance with this law, Rusk ISD will require all students to leave their electronic devices at home or power them off and store them away while on campus. Personal devices will not be permitted for use at any time during school hours. This legislation aims to reduce distractions, safeguard student privacy, and enhance the overall learning environment. What is a Personal Communication Device? • Cell Phone • Smartwatch • Tablet • Pager or other electronic devices Rusk ISD Policy (Effective August 6, 2025) • Students may bring devices to school • Devices must be stored away securely during the school day (backpack or locker) • Use is not allowed during passing periods, lunches, or during class • More information and consequences for use of personal devices will be outlined in the student handbook The law does provide exceptions for students with documented medical or safety needs or special education accommodations.

House Bill 1481 (Cell phone Policy)

August 1, 2025
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Career and Technical Education annual public notification of nondiscrimination

Career and Technical Education Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination/Notificación Publica de No Discriminación en Programas de Educación Técnica y Vocacional

July 31, 2025
Click here to view the Career and Technical Education Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in English and Spanish.
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2025-2026 School Year Due to budget considerations, Rusk ISD will no longer offer Friday Camp for students.

2025-2026 School Year--Friday Camp

July 22, 2025
Due to budget considerations, Rusk ISD will no longer offer Friday Camp for students.
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Rusk Eagles Basketball Camp. July 23-24. 4th-6th grade 8:00 am-9:30 am $20. 7th-9th grde 10:00 am-11:30 am $20.00. Contact Coach Jeff Welch - welchjeff75@gmail.com

2025 Lady Eagles Basketball Camp

July 14, 2025
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2025 Lady Eagles Volleyball Camp Date July 30-31 Incoming 3rd-6th 4:30-6:00 Incoming 7th & 8th 6:30-8:00 Location Rusk High School Gyn Pre-Register & Camp Information Camp Cost $30 You can register the day of the camp or at RHS Contact Coach Billie Walley 903-721-3147 or email billie.walley@ruskisd.net

2025 Lady Eagles Volleyball Camp

July 7, 2025
Join us for Volleyball Camp!
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Accessing Student STAAR Assessment Portal through Skyward Family Access Information

Accessing Student STAAR Assessment Portal through Skyward Family Access

June 3, 2025
You may access your child's STAAR scores by using your Skyward Family Access account. Scores will be available in the parent portal on: June 10 - EOC June 12 - TELPAS June 17 -...
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Election Results

Election Results

May 13, 2025
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Flex Days. November 21, 2025. March 6, 2026. April 24, 2026.

Flex Day Professional Development Guidelines and Flex Day Form Link

May 7, 2025
Click here to view the Flex Day Form Link. Click here to view the Flex Day Professional Development Guidelines.
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RISD Bond 2025 TASB Facility Services 2014 Rusk ISD Facility Assessment

RISD Bond 2025: 2014 Rusk ISD Facility Assessment

April 10, 2025
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Rusk ISD May 2025 Bond Election

NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOT AVISO DE ELECCIÓN DE BONOS Y BOLETA DE MUESTRA

April 4, 2025
NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOT AVISO DE ELECCIÓN DE BONOS Y BOLETA DE MUESTRA
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Student Transfer Requests for the 25-26 school year

STUDENT TRANSFER REQUESTS FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR

April 3, 2025
If you are a transfer student currently enrolled in our district or a student wishing to transfer from another district to our district, you will need to complete the transfer app...
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Rusk Independent School District Athletic Complex Addition and Renovation Eaglehead logo

Rusk ISD Athletic Complex Addition and Renovation

April 3, 2025
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Class of 2025

Class of 2025 End of Year Reminders

March 27, 2025
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2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR

March 11, 2025
Click here to view the 2025-2026 School Calendar.
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Public Notice. Rusk ISD will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the 2023-2024 Annual Report and Texas Academic Performance Report for Rusk ISD. The meeting will be held February 10, 2025, at Rusk ISD's Board Room at 6:00 pm located at 203 E. Seventh Street, Rusk, Texas 75785.

Public Hearing to Present and Discuss the 2023-2024 Annual Report and TAPR for Rusk ISD

January 23, 2025
Public Notice. Rusk ISD will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the 2023-2024 Annual Report and Texas Academic Performance Report for Rusk ISD. The meeting will be hel...
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January Happenings

January Happenings at RHS

January 3, 2025
Check out all of the great events at RHS in January!
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Rusk ISD Earns State’s Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating Rusk Independent School District officials announced that the district received a rating of “A” for “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ School FIRST financial accountability rating system. The “Superior Achievement” rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of Rusk ISD’s financial management and reporting system. This is the 22nd year of School FIRST (Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas), a financial accountability system for Texas school districts developed by the Texas Education Agency in response to Senate Bill 875 of the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999 and amendments under House Bill 5, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2013. The primary goal of School FIRST is to achieve quality performance in the management of school districts’ financial resources, a goal made more significant due to the complexity of accounting associated with Texas’ school finance system. “We are very pleased with Rusk ISD’s School FIRST rating,” said RISD Superintendent Mr. Grey Burton. This rating shows that our district is making the most of our taxpayers’ dollars. This rating shows that Rusk’s schools are accountable not only for student learning, but also for achieving these results cost-effectively and efficiently.” The Texas Education Agency assigned one of four financial accountability ratings to Texas school districts, with the highest being “A” for “Superior Achievement,” followed by “B” for “Above-Standard Achievement,” “C” for “Standard Achievement” and “F” for “Substandard Achievement.” Rusk ISD has achieved the highest rating for 21 prior years.

Rusk ISD Earns State's Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating

December 11, 2024
Rusk ISD Earns State’s Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating Rusk Independent School District officials announced that the district received a rating of “A” for “Superior Achie...
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Semester Exam

Fall Semester Exam 2024 Information

December 3, 2024
2024 Fall Semester Exam Schedule and Exemption Criteria have been sent to students email.
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FAFSA 12/24

FAFSA Workshop for the Class of 2025

December 2, 2024
Hey Seniors...make plans to attend the FAFSA Workshop with your parents. Please remember that this is a graduation requirement. Please create your FSA ID and have your parents c...
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December Happenings

December Happenings at RHS

November 21, 2024
It is going to be a busy December at RHS! Check out all of these exciting events.
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