Caught Giving the Extra 1%!
These RES staff members were spotted going above and beyond—giving that extra 1% to make a difference for students! Whether it’s through creativity, connection, or care, they’re living the Ron Clark way and making RES shine!
Our students showed up strong repping their house colors and favorite colleges today! We’re building school spirit and planting seeds for bright futures—because at RES, we dream big and shine bright!
3rd Grade STAAR Pep Rally Power!
Our rotation teachers brought the energy and laughter with a hilarious skit that showed how we use our test-taking strategies to take down the STAAR!
With teamwork, determination, and a whole lot of RES spirit, our 3rd graders are ready to conquer the test like champions!
We believe in them—and we’re cheering them all the way to success!
Our 3rd Grade ROCK Star Teachers!
Our 3rd Grade ROCK Stars!
Shoutout to our amazing 3rd grade teachers who brought the STAAR PepRally to life with a creative skit—set to rock music!
They ROCKED it out in such fun and unforgettable way! Keep on Rocking, 3rd grade!
📚✨ 3rd STAAR Test Tomorrow! ✨📚
Tomorrow is a big day for our students as they take the STAAR test, and we want to send them off with ALL the encouragement and positivity! ❤️
To our amazing families:
✅ Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast in the morning
✅ Arrive at school on time and ready to shine!
Please remind your child that this test does not define them—it’s just one way to show what they’ve learned. We are already so proud of how hard they’ve worked this year! 💪
Let’s lift our students up with love, support, and confidence. They’ve got this—and so do we!
Today (and every day), we celebrate the heart, hustle, and leadership of our incredible Assistant Principal, Mrs. Herrera! ❤️ Thank you for your tireless dedication, your unwavering support, and the countless ways you pour into our staff, students, and families. RES is stronger because of YOU!
🥚🐰 Exciting News, RES! 🐰🥚
The RES FCS Club is hosting a fun-filled Egg Hunt for our students on April 17th! 🌸 Get ready to search, find, and celebrate with friends as we welcome spring with this egg-citing event!
Stay tuned for more details!
🎉 HIGH FIVE HOUSE RALLY – Let’s HYPE Up for STAAR!
RES, it’s time to bring the energy and excitement as we cheer on our 3rd graders for their upcoming STAAR test! 🦅
Join us for our High Five House Rally on Monday and help us show our students that we believe in them! We want to see 100% attendance as we come together to support our test-takers!
✅ Wear your House Colors OR a college shirt
✅ Bring your enthusiasm and positive vibes!
✅ Be ready to cheer LOUD & PROUD!
Let’s show our 3rd graders that they are prepared, capable, and ready to shine! See you Monday!
Happy Assistant Principal’s Appreciation Week!
Today we celebrate Mrs. Herrera, our incredible Assistant Principal!
Her dedication, leadership, and love for our students shine through in everything she does. From supporting teachers to encouraging students, Mrs. Herrera is truly the heart of RES.
Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Herrera — we are so lucky to have you!
🎉 HIGH FIVE HOUSE RALLY – Let’s HYPE Up for STAAR!
RES, it’s time to bring the energy and excitement as we cheer on our 3rd graders for their upcoming STAAR test! 🦅
Join us for our High Five House Rally on Monday and help us show our students that we believe in them! We want to see 100% attendance as we come together to support our test-takers!
✅ Wear your House Colors OR a college shirt
✅ Bring your enthusiasm and positive vibes!
✅ Be ready to cheer LOUD & PROUD!
Let’s show our 3rd graders that they are prepared, capable, and ready to shine! See you Monday!
🎓 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.
📚 Our Librarian is HIP & We Appreciate HER! 📚
Today, we celebrate School Librarian Appreciation Day, and let’s be real—Ms. Corley is just as legendary as the most iconic librarians in pop culture! 📖
She’s got the wisdom of Belle, the charm of Ms. Pince, the adventurous spirit of Flynn Carsen, and the fun energy of Mrs. Goosebumps—all wrapped into one amazing librarian.
From sparking a love of reading to keeping our library fun and engaging, she makes RES a better place every day!
Happy National School Librarian Day, Ms. Corley!
🎉 HIGH FIVE HOUSE RALLY – Let’s HYPE Up for STAAR! RES, it’s time to bring the energy and excitement as we cheer on our 3rd graders for their upcoming STAAR test! 🦅 Join us for our High Five House Rally on Monday and help us show our students that we believe in them! We want to see 100% attendance as we come together to support our test-takers! ✅ Wear your House Colors OR a college shirt ✅ Bring your enthusiasm and positive vibes! ✅ Be ready to cheer LOUD & PROUD! Let’s show our 3rd graders that they are prepared, capable, and ready to shine! See you Monday!
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.
Our Wig Out Wednesday reminder failed to get posted, but that didn't stop these goal-setters from earning their house points! We love their school spirit!
College T-shirt Monday! Our elementary stars show off their future college pride!
Today we’re celebrating our wonderful paraprofessionals who make our school a brighter, kinder place every day! Their support, care, and big smiles help our students learn and grow, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you for all you do!
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!
