Rusk High School

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We would like to announce that Rusk ISD is transitioning to ParentSquare as our new district-wide communication platform. This move will bring all school, district, and classroom communication into one place, making it easier for families to stay informed and connected.

Why we’re making this change

Remind has been acquired by ParentSquare and will be discontinued after June 30. To ensure uninterrupted communication with our families, Rusk ISD is beginning the transition to ParentSquare.

What to expect during the transition

As we begin migrating our communication systems, you may receive notifications, messages, or test communications from ParentSquare. These messages are part of the setup and migration process.

In the coming days, we will send additional information with step-by-step instructions for downloading the ParentSquare app, setting up your account, and getting connected.

We appreciate your patience during this transition and look forward to using ParentSquare to strengthen communication between our schools and families.

May is a busy month at Rusk High School. Check out all of the great events.

The 2026 Scholarship Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 11th at 6:00 pm in the Rusk ISD Auditorium. We would like to invite our community to join us as we honor and recognize our 2026 scholarship recipients.

2026-2027 Career Plans are ready for review and parent electronic signatures in Skyward. Thank you for reviewing these plans with your students as we prepare for a great 2026-2027 school year.

It is graduation month for our RHS Seniors! Save the date for the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2026.

We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2026 at Decision Day on Thursday, April 30th at 8:30 in the RHS Coliseum.

Can't wait to see Junior parents tomorrow, April 29th at 5:30 in the RHS Commons for a glance at Senior Year for the Class of 2027.

DATE CHANGE: The Junior Parent Meeting for the Class of 2027 has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, April 29th. We are excited to begin looking at plans for your students senior year at RHS.

We are pleased to inform you that the secure lockout has been lifted, and all campuses have returned to normal operations. After careful assessment and coordination with local law enforcement, it has been determined that it is safe to resume the regular school schedule.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our local law enforcement agencies, as well as our Rusk ISD staff, students, and community members for their cooperation, patience, and commitment to safety throughout this situation.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority, and we appreciate everyone’s support in helping us maintain a secure learning environment.

Thank you again for your understanding and partnership.

At this time all Rusk ISD campuses are in SECURE Lockout due to a threat that was made to one of our campuses. We are not allowing anyone in or out of the buildings at this time. The safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority. At this time, all students and staff are safe, and we are working closely with local law enforcement as they assess the situation. We will continue to keep you informed as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and support.

2026 STAAR EOC & TSI Testing Dates at RHS

Attention all Rusk, Jacksonville and Alto business owners. If you are looking for part time or summer employees, email crawford.reyes@ruskisd.net to sign up to participate in our RHS Job Fair! We would love for you to join us and meet our students that are looking for employment.

April is a busy month at RHS! Check out all of the great events scheduled for April!

Great job to our varsity tennis team at Trinity in their final varsity tournament of the season! And big congratulations to Hagen and Vesper for medaling in every tournament this season!

1st place – Hagen Hassell & Vesper Blankinship (Mixed Doubles)

1st place – Robby Callihan (Boys Singles)

2nd place – Luke Goss (Boys Singles)

1st place – Jack Ford & Landon Adams (Boys Doubles)

2nd place – Tiffany Cruz (Girls Singles)

3rd place – Tomasa Cruz (Girls Singles)

Awesome job all around!

Big-time shoutout to Hagen Hassell and Vesper Blankinship! Facing off against multiple 5A schools at the Nacogdoches tennis tournament, they rose to the challenge last week and brought home 3rd place in a tough 10-team bracket. Proud of the fight!

Due to an issue with the QR Code on the flyer, we are reposting this information regrading Senior Ads for the RHS Yearbook.

Please use this link to purchase an ad:
https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101743103129993

RHS Eagle Tennis... How we serve makes a difference!

RHS SENIORS: You will have one more chance to complete the FAFSA with Financial Aid Officials. Please remember this is a graduation requriement, and must be submitted by March 31st to be eligible for the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholarship.

Congratulate your senior in the RHS Yearbook! See the information below to purchase an Ad for your Class of 2026 graduate.