Rusk Elementary School

Rusk Elementary serves Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade students. As a collective community of educators, we are committed to educating all students and creating pathways to ensuring student success. Our mission is to foster positive growth in social and emotional behavior and attitudes. We accept the responsibility to guide and direct all students to develop to their fullest potential and to become productive citizens of the community. Rusk Elementary fosters relationships with colleagues, students, families, and the community to ensure that all feel respected and valued.

Announcements

School uniforms are a part of being a Rusk Patriot! Click here to review the dress code.

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Click here for a complete list of this years SCHOOL SUPPLIES!

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District Highlights

Board Recognition Month

January is School Board Recognition Month, and MISD Trustees are taking the opportunity to meet with you. Click this article for details on community meetings scheduled for this month.

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MISD to install LED lighting district-wide

The Midland ISD Board of Trustees has given the green light to new, cost-saving LED lighting throughout the district. The project will include retrofitting all existing fluorescent and incandescent lighting both inside and outside.

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MISD Accepted Into Teacher Incentive Allotment Program

Midland ISD has received initial approval to participate in the state's Teacher Incentive Allotment program, which will give teachers the opportunity to earn extra, performance-based pay if they meet certain academic goals.

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Rusk 6th Graders Place 1st, 2nd in Stock Market Game

Rusk sixth-graders' prowess in investing earned them first- and second-place finishes playing the Stock Market Game in the El Paso Region's Middle School division. In the process they learned about local companies and that in trading "anything can happen."

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MISD Family Support Center Receives $2,000 Grant

The Midland ISD Family Support Center has received a $2,000 grant that will help the center continue supporting students and families in need. The money provided by Superior HealthPlan will fund hygiene kits that contain essential items such as laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, and deodorant.

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MISD Names Deputy, Associate Superintendents

Midland ISD is pleased to announce the hire of three dynamic academic leaders who will join the district for the 2021-22 school year.

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Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day

Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, MISD's Child Nutrition Services (CNS) professionals have a lot on their plate.

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Board approves 2021-22 Academic Calendar

The new calendar includes two weeks of "intersession," which is a chance for students who are falling behind to receive extra help. The two weeks of intersession are the weeks of October 18 and February 7.

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MISD becomes 1:1 Technology District

Midland ISD has achieved its goal of affording every student in the District access to their own learning device.

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Family Support Center

The brand new Family Support Center is a way for MISD to help families in need. Click the link to learn more about the program and how you can get help.

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Schools Honored by Imagine Learning

Five MISD elementary schools were named "Imagine Nation School of Excellence" for their work with Imagine Math. More than 16,000 schools participate in the program, and less than 1% received the distinction.

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Apply Midland

The second application window is now open for our schools of choice as well as transfers. Click the link to access Apply Midland. There you can research all of our campuses, then apply.

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