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!
📢 Exciting Things Ahead for 2025-2026!
As we look forward to the 2025-2026 school year, we are thrilled about the new opportunities coming our way! One of our biggest goals is to continue building and strengthening our PTO organization, creating even stronger partnerships between families, staff, and our school community.
To support our efforts, we invite you to participate in our PTO fundraiser! Your contribution will help provide valuable resources, programs, and events that directly benefit our students. Thank you for being a part of the RES family!
🥚🐰 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!
RES Families! As we gear up for an exciting spring full of testing, field trips, and special student events, please note that our campus will be closed to guests on the dates listed on the flyer. These closures help ensure our students can fully enjoy their learning experiences without interruption. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to provide a safe and focused environment for our students. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!
Our 2nd graders had an amazing time at Stephen F. Austin State University for the Bugs, Butterflies, and Blossoms field trip! 🌿🐝 From exploring nature to learning about pollinators, it was a day full of hands-on discovery! 🌼✨
A special highlight? This sweet student got to interact with her big sister, who is an SFA student leader! 💜 And our wonderful TAFE students were phenomenal helpers! We are so appreciative that RHS allowed them to attend with us!
📸 Capturing the Joy of Learning! ❤️
One of our students couldn’t help but admire this amazing bulletin board full of special memories and moments made at school with our incredible students and teachers. 🏫
At RES, we celebrate the connections that make our school feel like family.
📢 Exciting Things Ahead for 2025-2026!
As we look forward to the 2025-2026 school year, we are thrilled about the new opportunities coming our way! One of our biggest goals is to continue building and strengthening our PTO organization, creating even stronger partnerships between families, staff, and our school community.
To support our efforts, we invite you to participate in our PTO fundraiser! Your contribution will help provide valuable resources, programs, and events that directly benefit our students. Thank you for being a part of the RES family!
Each of our houses represents a vital characteristic of the Eagle:
🪽Courage – Facing challenges with confidence and bravery.
The wings are a symbol of COURAGE, the eagle is a reminder that we are capable of achieving much more than we might think we can. The eagle challenges you to face fears and confront both enemies and barriers head-on.
Each of our houses represents a vital characteristic of the Eagle:
💪 Grit – Demonstrating perseverance and determination in all we do.
The talons a symbol of GRIT, the eagle knows there is a time to move, and a time to wait and breathe. Breathing centers you while waiting conserves your energy. Eagles are tenacious and have endurance.
Each of our houses represents a vital characteristic of the Eagle:
❤️ Kindness – Showing compassion, respect, and care for everyone.
The feather is a symbol of KINDNESS, the eagle is a symbol of inspiration and renewal. New beginnings can bring joy and renewal of attitude and relationships.
Each of our houses represents a vital characteristic of the Eagle:
👀 Leadership – Guiding with integrity and inspiring others to succeed.
The EYES are a symbol of LEADERSHIP, the eagle reminds you to be a visionary, Set your eyes and mind on your goals. The spirit of the eagle is to aspire for mastery in all that you pursue to fulfill your purpose.
🏡 The RES House System: Soaring Together as One 🦅
At Rusk Elementary, we have chosen to incorporate a school-wide House System to strengthen our school culture, foster relationships, and build a strong sense of belonging for every student and staff member. While each of us belongs to a specific house, it’s important to remember that our true strength comes from working together as one school community.
Individually, each house is powerful, but together, we soar to new heights! Just as an eagle needs all its feathers to fly, our school thrives when leadership, kindness, grit, and courage come together. The House System is more than just friendly competition—it’s about creating a school family where every student feels valued, encouraged, and inspired to be their best.
When we unite as one, we exemplify the true spirit of the Eagle—stronger, bolder, and always soaring higher! 🦅✨
#RESHouseSystem #SoaringTogether #OneSchoolOneFamily
*Updated House Points*
Our 3rd graders took creativity to the next level with their latest enrichment project! Inspired by "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", they wrote and illustrated their very own children’s books, following the same fun and imaginative story pattern. These young authors and illustrators blew us away with their storytelling skills!
Shoutout to our amazing 2nd graders for achieving 100% fluency in Reflex! Their hard work and dedication to mastering math facts have truly paid off. We are so proud of their growth and determination! Keep shining, little mathematicians!
Engagement was at an all-time high in 3rd grade today as students used Curipod to bring their writing to life! It was incredible to see their creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking shine through this interactive platform. Love seeing our students excited about learning! ✍️ #RESExcellence #CuripodInAction #EngagedWriters
These 2nd graders are field trip ready! ☀️They are looking forward to a fun-filled day at Bugs, Butterflies and Blossoms at SFA.
