The Exceptional Eagle Award recognizes excellence in action—celebrating educators, staff, and community members who uplift Rusk ISD and help every student soar.
By creating a more conducive learning environment both inside and outside the classroom, we can empower students to reach their full potential. This includes initiatives such as improving classroom facilities, providing additional resources, and fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. By investing in our students' educational experiences, we can help them become exceptional Eagles and achieve their goals.
Joe Eckel
Staff Member - Transportation
Grant Craig
Staff Member - Junior High
Lauren Dyess
Staff Member - Intermediate
Madison Dunn
Staff Member - High School
Brittney Davis
Staff Member - Primary
Elizabeth Cahalane
Staff Member
JoJo Ballew
Student - Primary
Aubrey Dement
Student - Elementary
Keely Goodman
Student - Intermediate
Samantha Quinalty
Student - Junior High
Hagen Hassell
Student - High School
Elizabeth Cahalane
Staff Member
Ashley Oliver
Staff Member - Elementary
Jill Hardy
Staff Member
Sally Richey
Student
Julianne Newman
Student
Trapper Lankford
Student
Aiden Garner
Student
Theresa Gates
High Scool
Tallulah Lankford
High School
Nevierra Smith
Elementary
Hadley Joyner
Primary
Ryle Ball
Intermediate
Lisa Dean
Intermediate
Katie Norman
Jumior High
Nathaniel Nimitz
High School
Kala Moore
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