Empowering Educators Through Grants


Funding innovative ideas that enhance learning in Rusk ISD.

Teacher Grants

Teacher grants are empowering educators to create unique and engaging learning experiences. These funds are being used to implement innovative programs, purchase cutting-edge technology, and provide personalized support to students. From virtual reality field trips to hands-on science experiments, teacher grants are fostering a love of learning and preparing students for success.

2026 - 2027 Grants

Total Grants: $18,522.66

Mrs. Y’Barbo - Primary
Musical Instruments
$1,000.00

Mrs. Byars - Primary
Building Better Events
$1,000.00

Mrs. Cudd - Primary
Exploring Genius – Hands on Learning
$800.00

Mrs. Sunday - Elementary
Rusk Elementary Rodeo
$1,500.00 (Stallion Communications)

Mrs. Bunn - Elementary
Supporting Student Focus and Self-Recognition
$400.00 (Stallion Communications)

Mrs. Berndt - Elementary
2nd Grade on the Go!
$1,500.00 (Stallion Communications)

Mrs. Beck - Elementary
Quick, Quick, Kwik Stix
$200.00 (Odessa Helm Art)

Mrs. Moore - Intermediate
Audiometer
$1,000.00 (Stallion Communications)

Mrs. Hughes - Junior High
Wacom Tablets
$600.00

Mrs. Ball - Junior High
Making Math Sticky with Word Walls
$200.00

Mr. Garner - Junior High
Citizenship Incentive Program
$1,000.00 (Richards-Penn-Bonner Law Firm)

Mr. Hardy - Junior High
AR Store Merchandise
$1,000.00

Mr. Hopper - High School
Focus Forward: Student Digital Photography Initiative
$2,097.00 (Leo Hicks Creosoting Co.)

Mrs. Ball - High School
Health Science Wound Care Initiative
$683.00 (Christus Health)

Mr. Williams - High School
Eagle Outfitters
$1,000.00

Mr. Hopper - High School
The Nest Network
$3,542.66 (Leo Hicks Creosoting Co.)

Mrs. Foreman - High School
Rusk FFA Pig Showing Supplies
$1,000.00

2025 - 2026 Grants

Issued To Grant
Jenny Peters
Rusk Elementary
Outdoor Education Grant
Laura Davis
Rusk Intermediate
Make My Library Magical Grant
Patrick Hardy
Rusk Junior High
AR Store Merchandise Grant
Brooke Williams
Rusk Intermediate
Special Education Grant
Angela Armitage
Rusk Primary
Enhancing Early Math Concepts through Storytime Grant
Julie Miller & Nicole Bunn
Rusk Elementary
Math Special Education Grant
Shirley Goldsberry
Rusk Elementary
ADHD Friendly Classroom Grant
Jolie Hughes
Rusk Junior High
Standing Desk Grant
Jody Kuchta
Rusk Junior High
Book Lovers Book Club Grant

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