It’s National Principals month and this month, RIS is celebrating the one and only Mrs. Sitton, our outstanding principal at Rusk Intermediate!
Your boundless energy, sharp wit, and playful spirit bring a unique gift to our school that everyone appreciates. Your fun ideas and creative approach to leadership make Rusk Intermediate a place where both students and staff feel inspired and excited to come every day.
You truly keep the school poppin’! Thank you for all that you do to lead us with enthusiasm and passion. We’re lucky to have such an amazing principal! You make Rusk Intermediate a better place every day! 🦋
Mark your calendars and get ready to ROCK OUR SCHOOL at the greatest event of the year!
Join us for our annual ROCKTOBERFEST, an after-hours event where students AND families are invited for a night of fun!
At ROCKTOBERFEST, we're showing that everyone has a purpose within our school community, and EVERYONE is a ROCKSTAR! When we come together, we build stronger connections with each other, trust in our unique roles, and celebrate what makes us all shine!
ROCKTOBERFEST is a special family event filled with games, trunk or treat, music, the book fair, food trucks, and more! All focused on rocking out together and promoting a love for learning!
So, grab your family and join us for an evening of fun and help us ROCK OUR SCHOOL!
*Free admission! * Free Candy! * Free Games!*
Rusk Intermediate is gearing up for our annual ROCKTOBERFEST!
To make this event a rockin' success, we need help with candy donations!
Please drop off candy donations at the school office by **October 11th**.
Each student who donates a bag of candy will receive 5 extra dojo points!!
Event details will be announced soon- stay tuned for more information about the fun and festivities!
Thank you for supporting our school community!
It's that time to *Stock the Stock Trailer* !!
Rusk Intermediate will be collecting canned food donations all week next week to help the Rusk FFA in their donation to the Good Samaritan and Packs of Love!
The class with the most collected cans will receive and popcorn AND recess party!
Let's help the Eagles CAN the Tigers!
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On this special Superintendent Appreciation Day, Rusk Intermediate is calling in the ultimate hero—Mr. Burton!!
Just like the Avengers, you lead with strength, vision, and an unyielding commitment to our school and community.
Today, we celebrate your superpowers of leadership, wisdom, and dedication.
Thank you for being our guiding force!
Avengers, UNITE to wish Mr. Burton an epic day of appreciation!
Rusk Independent School District
We’re celebrating Attendance Awareness Month at Rusk Intermediate!
Next week, let’s show up and show out with some fun themes to keep our attendance strong!
🧢 Monday: Head for Success by arriving on time—Free Hat Day!
💥 Tuesday: Be an attendance H.E.R.O- Here Everyday Ready On-time- Dress like a super hero!
⭐Wednesday: In remembrance of 9/11, wear Red, White, and Blue and be Proud to be Present!
🦅Thursday: When you attend, your team wins- Show your Eagle Pride!
Rusk Intermediate had a full house last night at the Annual Watch D.O.G.S. Kickoff event! It was a fantastic evening for dads, father figures, and their kiddos to come together and learn about this impactful program.
The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program is a nationwide initiative that encourages fathers and father figures to take an active role in their children's education. By volunteering at the school, they provide positive male role models for students, helping to promote a safe and supportive learning environment.
We're excited to see the positive impact this program will have on our school community this year!
Thank you to the Rusk Intermediate PTO for the delicious pizza and our amazing RIS Dads for showing up and showing out! A special thank you to Mr. Devan Waters for being out guest speaker. His inspiring and energetic speech truly set the tone for an incredible year ahead with out Watch DOGS!
After last night, we're sure our dads are ready to "raise the woof" at Rusk Intermediate!
We're eager to get this year started with out Watch DOGS and see the positivie impact they'll have on our campus!
You know what's better than a Magic Monday?
A Magic Monday on a Tuesday!
Congratulations to this week's students who received a shoutout for their great work and accomplishments!
Great Job, Eagles!
Next week, Rusk Intermediate will be celebrating Grandparent's Day in a unique and meaningful way at school. Throughout the week, students will be participating in special activities dedicated to honoring and appreciating the important role grandparents play in their lives. Like sharing stories to creating heartfelt surprises for you! We're making sure your grandchild has the opportunity to express their love and gratitude.
As a special treat, your grandchild has prepared a sweet surprise that will be arriving in your mailbox very soon! We encourage you to keep an eye out for this token of their affection-it's sure to bring a smile to your day!
Thank you for all the love and support you give!
Happy Grandparent's Day! Love, RIS!
Did you know you can be a *HERO* just by showing up?
H.E.R.O. stands for:
Here*Everyday*Ready*On-time!
When you're here every day, you're helping yourself succeed and earning yourselves valuable Dojo points!
Let's be Attendance HEROES and make this the best year!
*Magic Monday Shoutouts* at Rusk Intermediate are a special weekly tradition where teachers select one student from their class to highlight and celebrate!
Each Monday, these chosen students are recognized for their outstanding behavior, hard work, or other positive contributions in the the classroom. It's a great way to start the week on a positive notes, encouraging students and showcasing their achievements.
The selected students receive recognition during out Magic Monday Meeting, making it a magical start to the week!
Way to go Eagles!
Join us for Meet the Teacher on August 8th from 4pm-6pm!
Go on an adventurous scavenger hunt as you get comfortable with our school and enjoy Kona Ice on your way out!
Don't forget to bring your school supplies to drop off with your teacher!
We can't wait to see you there!
Happy National Librarian Day, Mrs. Oliver!
We really do have the BEST librarian, y'all!
She loves and takes care of our kids, teachers, and school.
We love how she connects with our kids and and really builds strong connections with them. We love how she encourages a love reading. She has a gift for all things technology too!
She is super talented and we are super duper thankful to call her our very own!
We love you, Hope Oliver!
-Mrs. K. Sittion
Happy National Paraprofessionals Day!
To all of our amazing paraprofessionals on campus, thank you for all that you do for our school! Your dedication, hard work, and unwavering support do not go unnoticed!
You each go above and beyond for everyone, and we are so grateful to have the BEST team of paraprofessionals with us, an absolute powerhouse!
Here's to celebrating you today and every day!
Happy National Assistant Principals Week to the amazing Mrs. Thownsend!
Your fun, energetic spirit and dedication to staff and students make our school SHINE BRIGHT!
Thank you for bringing so much personality to our days and for all the hard work and support you provide our staff and students every day.
You're simply the best!
Kona Ice will be on campus during lunch on Tuesday, March 19th!
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This week is National School Counseling Week!
This celebration focuses on the unique contribution that school counselors make within a school and the amazing impact school counselors can have on students success.
We are celebrating Mrs. Nimitz, Rusk Intermediate's awesome school counselor!
Mrs. Nimitz is always genuinely concerned about the health and well-being of our students and goes above and beyond to meet their needs. her dedication to helping our students "shine" is greatly valued by our campus!
Happy School Counseling Week, Mrs. Nimitz!! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff!
We love you more than Sasquatch!
We're ready for another week to SHINE at RIS!
Holly Jolly Dress Up Week @ RIS!
4th Grade students will be traveling to SFA on Tuesday, November 14th, to visit the planetarium and enjoy a play preformed by SFA!
