Rusk Elementary School

What a way to start the day at RES! Our students were greeted this morning with high fives and big smiles from the Rusk High School Lady Eagles Softball Team!

Happy Nurse Appreciation Day! Today we celebrate two of the most compassionate heroes in our school family — our amazing RES Elementary School Nurse, and our dedicated Rusk ISD District Nurse! Thank you for your tireless work, your gentle spirit, and your unwavering love for our students and staff. We are healthier, stronger, and better because of you!

🎉 You're Invited to Our End-of-Year Student Showcase! 🎉 Come celebrate a year full of learning, growth, and creativity with our amazing RES students! You’ll be blown away by all they’ve accomplished! 📢 RSVP Reminder: Please turn in your RSVP forms by May 8th so we can prepare for your visit! We can’t wait to welcome you and show off all the wonderful things happening at RES!

🍔🎉 RES Family Night at Burger King! 🎉🍔 Join us for a night of fun, food, and community spirit at Burger King in Jacksonville, TX! 📅 Thursday, May 8 🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Come dine in or carry out and be part of the fun—there will be music, yard games, and lots of RES smiles! A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go back to Rusk Elementary School, so your support helps our students too! Let’s pack the place and show our RES pride!

Happy School Nurse Day! Today we celebrate the heart and calm in the chaos — our incredible school nurse! From scraped knees to fevers, lost teeth to kind words, you care for our students with compassion, patience, and a smile every single day. Thank you for being a source of comfort, safety, and strength. Your care reaches far beyond the clinic doors — and we are so lucky to have you as part of our RES family!

🎉 You're Invited to Our End-of-Year Student Showcase! 🎉 Come celebrate a year full of learning, growth, and creativity with our amazing RES students! You’ll be blown away by all they’ve accomplished! 📢 RSVP Reminder: Please turn in your RSVP forms by May 8th so we can prepare for your visit! We can’t wait to welcome you and show off all the wonderful things happening at RES!

🍔🎉 RES Family Night at Burger King! 🎉🍔 Join us for a night of fun, food, and community spirit at Burger King in Jacksonville, TX! 📅 Thursday, May 8 🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Come dine in or carry out and be part of the fun—there will be music, yard games, and lots of RES smiles! A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go back to Rusk Elementary School, so your support helps our students too! Let’s pack the place and show our RES pride!

🎨 Hey 3rd Graders! 🎨 Get ready to leave your mark on Rusk Elementary School! Our RES Ceiling Tile Project Fundraiser is underway, where YOU get to purchase a ceiling tile and create a lasting piece of art for our school. Deadline to purchase is May 5th.

🎨 Hey 3rd Graders! 🎨 Get ready to leave your mark on Rusk Elementary School! Our RES Ceiling Tile Project Fundraiser is underway, where YOU get to purchase a ceiling tile and create a lasting piece of art for our school. Deadline to purchase is May 5th.

This week, we’re celebrating the heart of our school — our AMAZING teachers and staff! From morning greetings to afternoon goodbyes, you pour your energy, creativity, and love into every student, every single day. Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed — and this week, we want to shout it from the rooftops: THANK YOU! 🙌 For the lessons, the patience, the laughter, and the love — you make a difference, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our RES family.

🎓 College T-Shirt Mondays at RES! 🎓 Don’t forget—Mondays at RES are all about dreaming big! 🎉 Students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite college t-shirts each Monday to spark conversations about future goals and possibilities.

Make Your Voice Heard, Rusk! Election Day is Saturday, May 3rd and your vote matters! If you live in the Rusk Independent School District please head to the to the Rusk ISD Administration Office to cast your ballot and help shape the future of our schools. Where: Rusk ISD Administration Office 203 East 7th St. Rusk, Texas 75785 When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Strong schools build strong communities—let’s show up for our kids and our future!

Make Your Voice Heard, Rusk! Election Day is Saturday, May 3rd and your vote matters! If you live in the Rusk Independent School District please head to the to the Rusk ISD Administration Office to cast your ballot and help shape the future of our schools. Where: Rusk ISD Administration Office 203 East 7th St. Rusk, Texas 75785 When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Strong schools build strong communities—let’s show up for our kids and our future!

RYSA Cheer and Flag Football Registration is now OPEN!!! Link for online registration! https://rysa.sportngin.com/register/form/519220920

Math Master in the Making! We’re so proud of this kiddo for hitting a huge milestone on Reflex Math! ❤️ Mrs. Richey's students have demonstrated dedication and hard work--and it is paying off as they build fluency and confidence in math facts. Way to go, keep shining and solving!l

🎉 You're Invited to Our End-of-Year Student Showcase! 🎉 Come celebrate a year full of learning, growth, and creativity with our amazing RES students! You’ll be blown away by all they’ve accomplished! 📢 RSVP Reminder: Please turn in your RSVP forms by May 8th so we can prepare for your visit! We can’t wait to welcome you and show off all the wonderful things happening at RES!

Library books are due today! If you haven’t turned yours in yet, please take a minute to look around at home, in your backpack, or your classroom. Let’s get all our books back to the library so we can inventory them for the end of the year.

Our 📆 2025-2026 School Calendar is here! Mark your calendars and get ready for another amazing year at Rusk Elementary! 🎉 We can’t wait for another year of learning, growth, and fun!

🎨 Hey 3rd Graders! 🎨 Get ready to leave your mark on Rusk Elementary School! Our RES Ceiling Tile Project Fundraiser is underway, where YOU get to purchase a ceiling tile and create a lasting piece of art for our school. Deadline to purchase is May 5th.

RES Fun in the Sun Color Run Friday, May 16, 2025 @ Rusk Elementary School Two Fun-Filled Events: *Student Only Color Run Event 9AM $10 to participate and concession will be available for an additional cost. Students may fundraise to be eligible for prizes opportunities. *Community Color Run & Summer Kick Off 6-8PM This lively fun run is for all ages! The Community Event will be $10 a family at the gate and includes Color Run and access to all carnival-style stations. Food and concession will be available for an additional cost. For more information visit or call 903-683-2595.