Stay hydrated, Eagles! 💧
Our water bottle filling stations are a hit at RES. Students are refilling bottles throughout the day, making it easier to stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn. 🦅
Thank you once again to the Rusk Education Foundation!
Because of your generosity, teacher grants are being fulfilled, and our students will greatly benefit from these opportunities. We are so grateful for your continued support of our schools and classrooms!
Grandparents & Family Night ~ A Classic Celebration!
Rusk Elementary is excited to celebrate Grandparents Day with a “Classic” themed night—think Beach Boys, beach vibes, and classic cars!
This will be a night full of fun and learning for the whole family:
✨ Parent Curriculum Night – Come hear from your child’s teachers about what they’ll be learning this year and how you can support their success at home.
✨ Meet & Greet with Families & Staff
✨ Scholastic Book Fair
✨ Classic Car Show
✨ Food Vendors
Come celebrate, learn, and make memories with your Eagle family!
Rusk Elementary is excited to celebrate Grandparents Day with a “Classic” themed night—think Beach Boys, beach vibes, and classic cars!
This will be a night full of fun and learning for the whole family:
✨ Parent Curriculum Night – Come hear from your child’s teachers about what they’ll be learning this year and how you can support their success at home.
✨ Meet & Greet with Families & Staff
✨ Scholastic Book Fair
✨ Classic Car Show
✨ Food Vendors
Come celebrate, learn, and make memories with your Eagle family!
Grandparents & Family Night – A “Classic” Celebration!
Rusk Elementary is excited to invite you to our Grandparents Day Event with a Classic theme — Beach Boys, Beach Day, and Classic Cars!
This special night will include:
✨ Meet & Greet with Families & Staff
✨ Parent Curriculum Night
✨ Scholastic Book Fair
✨ Classic Car Show
✨ Food Vendors
It’s a busy Homecoming Week, and with a beach-themed day that Tuesday, we can’t wait to keep the celebration going! We hope this will be a special night to remember for our students, grandparents, families, and special friends. Come make memories with your Eagle family—see you there!
Rusk Elementary is excited to invite you to our Grandparents Day Event with a Classic theme — Beach Boys, Beach Day, and Classic Cars!
This special night will include:
✨ Meet & Greet with Families & Staff
✨ Parent Curriculum Night
✨ Scholastic Book Fair
✨ Classic Car Show
✨ Food Vendors
It’s a busy Homecoming Week, and with a beach-themed day that Tuesday, we can’t wait to keep the celebration going! We hope this will be a special night to remember for our students, grandparents, families, and special friends. Come make memories with your Eagle family—see you there!
Beginning September 8th, RES is excited to welcome lunch guests back on campus!
✅ Approved Guests Only - All visitors must be listed in Skyward.
✅ Lunch Options – You may bring lunch for your student only or join your child/grandchild in the cafeteria.
✅ Seating – Visitors and students will sit in a designated lunch area.
✅ Reservations – Please call the office in advance so we can have your visitor tag ready. (Reservations are encouraged but not required.)
We can’t wait to see you at lunch!
✅ Approved Guests Only - All visitors must be listed in Skyward.
✅ Lunch Options – You may bring lunch for your student only or join your child/grandchild in the cafeteria.
✅ Seating – Visitors and students will sit in a designated lunch area.
✅ Reservations – Please call the office in advance so we can have your visitor tag ready. (Reservations are encouraged but not required.)
We can’t wait to see you at lunch!
Car Line Reminders:
All students must be dropped off and picked up through the carline. Please do not bypass the line to park and allow your student to walk up from the road.
Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we begin the new school year. Our priority is student safety, and we’ve found that when everyone follows the procedures, the carline works smoothly, allowing all parents to drop off and pick up their children safely and efficiently.
Thank you for helping us keep every child safe!
All students must be dropped off and picked up through the carline. Please do not bypass the line to park and allow your student to walk up from the road.
Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we begin the new school year. Our priority is student safety, and we’ve found that when everyone follows the procedures, the carline works smoothly, allowing all parents to drop off and pick up their children safely and efficiently.
Thank you for helping us keep every child safe!
📸 Say Cheese for a Cause!! Don't forget that tomorrow will be Back-to-School Photos! M&M Photography and the RHS Senior Class of 2026 will be hosting a Photo Fundraiser to help capture your student’s back to school smiles while raising funds for their senior year.
We are excited to welcome Ms. Trawick to Rusk Elementary as both a paraprofessional and student teacher! A proud Rusk alumna, she has returned home to complete her SFA coursework while learning alongside our amazing staff. She is a natural in the classroom, and we know she is well on her way to becoming a wonderful teacher very soon. Welcome back to the Eagle family, Ms. Trawick!
We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Johnson as our new paraprofessional at Rusk Elementary! She is no stranger to Rusk ISD. Many of you may recognize her from her time as a substitute teacher, and we’ve loved getting to know her as two of her children have come through our campus. With her huge heart and a smile that lights up the room, we know she will be such a blessing to our students and staff.
We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Lankford as our new paraprofessional at Rusk Elementary! With many years of experience supporting students, she brings both skill and heart to our campus. Even more special, she’s a proud Rusk alumna, and we couldn’t be happier that she has chosen to return home to the Eagle family.
📸 Say Cheese for a Cause! 🎓 Save the date for Back-to-School Photos! This year, M&M Photography and the RHS Senior Class of 2026 will be hosting a Photo Fundraiser to help capture your student’s back to school smiles while raising funds for their senior year.
🏈✨ Eagle Family Reminder ✨🏈
We love seeing our students at Thursday and Friday night home football games cheering on the Eagles! To keep everyone safe and ensure an enjoyable experience:
✅ Students should remain in the stands to watch the game.
✅ No running, horseplay, or games (football, wallball, tag, etc..) on stadium grounds.
✅ Please remember to show good sportsmanship and respect for others.
✅ Younger students should be accompanied by an adult.
Let’s support our Eagles with pride, positivity, and school spirit!
We love seeing our students at Thursday and Friday night home football games cheering on the Eagles! To keep everyone safe and ensure an enjoyable experience:
✅ Students should remain in the stands to watch the game.
✅ No running, horseplay, or games (football, wallball, tag, etc..) on stadium grounds.
✅ Please remember to show good sportsmanship and respect for others.
✅ Younger students should be accompanied by an adult.
Let’s support our Eagles with pride, positivity, and school spirit!
Help us give a big Eagle welcome to Mrs. Griffith, our new 3rd grade teacher at Rusk Elementary! A proud Rusk graduate, she is returning home to where her journey began. We are so excited she has chosen to come back to her Eagle family and invest in the next generation of learners.
From 1st grade to present day at Rusk Schools… what a full circle moment! After many moves and several years, Mrs. Goldsberry is overjoyed to be reunited with her former student, Trinity, now serving as her RHS mentor.
We are excited to welcome Mr. Bayless as our new Special Education teacher at Rusk Elementary! With many years of experience and a strong heart for students, he brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our campus. Coming to us from Rusk Junior High, we are so grateful he is continuing his journey with the Eagle family at RES.
Beginning September 8th, RES is excited to welcome lunch guests back on campus!
✅ Approved Guests Only - All visitors must be listed in Skyward.
✅ Lunch Options – You may bring lunch for your student only or join your child/grandchild in the cafeteria.
✅ Seating – Visitors and students will sit in a designated lunch area.
✅ Reservations – Please call the office in advance so we can have your visitor tag ready. (Reservations are encouraged but not required.)
We can’t wait to see you at lunch!
✅ Approved Guests Only - All visitors must be listed in Skyward.
✅ Lunch Options – You may bring lunch for your student only or join your child/grandchild in the cafeteria.
✅ Seating – Visitors and students will sit in a designated lunch area.
✅ Reservations – Please call the office in advance so we can have your visitor tag ready. (Reservations are encouraged but not required.)
We can’t wait to see you at lunch!
At Rusk Elementary, we are proud to celebrate two incredible organizations that continue to make a lasting impact on our district: the Rusk High School Alumni Association and the Rusk Education Foundation.
🦅 The Rusk High School Alumni Association works to keep the Eagle spirit alive long after graduation by connecting alumni, honoring tradition, and supporting current students through scholarships and mentorship.
🦅 The Rusk Education Foundation is dedicated to enriching learning opportunities for our students by funding innovative classroom projects, supporting teachers, and ensuring that every child has access to tools that inspire success.
Together, these organizations embody the heart of Rusk honoring our past while investing in our future. ❤️ We encourage you to support these organizations and follow them on social media to stay connected and help make a difference!
Surf’s Up” at RES!
Join us for a Classic Night as we celebrate Grandparents Day on Tuesday, September 9th, with Beach Boys vibes, a Beach Day feel, and a lineup of Classic Cars! It’s Homecoming Week, and we’re cruising into a night full of family fun, meet & greet, curriculum night, book fair, car show, and tasty food vendors.
Come make “Good Vibrations” and lasting memories with your Eagle family!
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Tucker as our new Speech Teacher serving both Rusk Elementary and Rusk Intermediate! She is passionate about helping students find their voice and reach their full potential. We’re thrilled to have her on our team! Welcome to the Eagle family, Mrs. Tucker!
🏈✨ Eagle Family Reminder ✨🏈
We love seeing our students at Thursday and Friday night home football games cheering on the Eagles! To keep everyone safe and ensure an enjoyable experience:
✅ Students should remain in the stands to watch the game.
✅ No running, horseplay, or games (football, wallball, tag, etc..) on stadium grounds.
✅ Please remember to show good sportsmanship and respect for others.
✅ Younger students should be accompanied by an adult.
Let’s support our Eagles with pride, positivity, and school spirit!
We love seeing our students at Thursday and Friday night home football games cheering on the Eagles! To keep everyone safe and ensure an enjoyable experience:
✅ Students should remain in the stands to watch the game.
✅ No running, horseplay, or games (football, wallball, tag, etc..) on stadium grounds.
✅ Please remember to show good sportsmanship and respect for others.
✅ Younger students should be accompanied by an adult.
Let’s support our Eagles with pride, positivity, and school spirit!
