These Two 6^th Graders Are LaPREP

Bound and Determined!

Congratulations are due to Collin Honey and Eric Clark. Mrs. Ford, pictured with the two young men, nominated them for LaPREP. This summer, ...more

T.O. RUSHEON WINS BIG AT eCYBERMISSION

The 6th grader team from T.O. Rusheon Middle School that went to compete in an eCybermission wowed everyone and walked away richer for it.

The four students ...more

April 26^th has been designated as Purple Up day in all Bossier Parish Schools. Students are encouraged to wear a purple shirt in support of our military children and their families.

This will also ...more

Mrs. Hedges was selected as the latest Golden Apple award winner from KSLA! Click the picture below for the full story.

March 18, 2013

Dear Parents,

Last week you should have received a letter announcing the school system’s implementation of a new cafeteria management system that incorporates palm scanning. The goal is three-fold; to improve the accuracy of meal charges made to student accounts, increase the speed of the lunch line, giving children more time to eat and to allow you more flexibility and options in managing your child’s account.

Let us emphasize it is not mandatory that a child participate in the hand scanning system. Parents may “opt out” without it impacting their child’s participation in the school food service program. Simply send written notification to your child’s school, stating so. Payments by check or cash can continue to be sent directly to the school. After Spring Break, and as schools “go live” with the new system, online payments using a credit or debit card will become an option. School Payment Solutions will charge a $2.50 convenience fee for each online transaction.

We realize information and hand scans may have already been collected at some schools prior to parents receiving proper notification. For that, we apologize. If that is the case, and you wish to opt out, your child’s hand scan will be erased from the system once the school receives your written notification.

This cafeteria management system has been highly successful in improving the effective management processes involved with school food services, speeding up the breakfast and lunch lines at schools throughout the U.S. It is in all 50 states and 19 districts throughout Louisiana. 

Sincerely,

D. C. Machen, Jr.

Superintendent

Cafeteria changes 2012-2013

It is not easy to lose someone you care about, especially when they are taken too soon. Unfortunately, this is a lesson the students and faculty of T.O. Rusheon had to experience last year. But as time moves on, it is important to reflect on those we lost and remember what they mean to us. That is why T.O. Rusheon will be placing the above plaque at the site of a memorial garden for Marcus Griffin. This garden is to remember Marcus whom we lost last year in a tragic accident.  The wonderful garden was donated by the Friends for Change with Coach Calhoun along with Mrs. Tinsley, and Jasmine Griffin as well as Home Depot. 

Congratulations to Miguel Chesmudiz for selling the most items during the Hoops for Heart!! Miguel is taking home this brand new bicycle for his hard work. Congratulations, Miguel!!

This year, our 7th grade boys basketball team lead the parish with a record of 9-1. This makes our boys district champs! Congratulations on all you guys did this year! T.O. Rusheon is proud of you!

T.O. Rusheon says congratulations and farewell to Mrs. Harlan, our librarian. Mrs. Harlan impacted so many students' lives and served T.O. Rusheon and Bossier Parish well; we hope she enjoys her well deserved retirement!

Congratulations to Dakota Ziekinski and Travis Goad who were selected to the 2013 All District Honor Band.

Congratulations to all Rusheon Band students who tried out.  Ms. Aymor and the rest of the T.O. Rusheon faculty are proud of all of you for your hard work!

Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners! 

1^st place: Abel Taylor

2^nd place: Micah Robinson

3^rd place: Emily Cunningham 

We were delighted to have an opportunity to visit with our fabulous moms! Students and moms enjoyed juice, coffee, muffins, and conversation in the T.O. Rusheon Middle School library. Thank you moms for supporting our event!

The T.O. Rusheon Robotics program is excited to incorporate STEM skills in a new and exciting way! Thank you to Mrs. Jeannie and  Bossier Parish 4-H for our awesome "Junk Drawer" Robotics Kits!

T.O. Rusheon is proud to announce its 2012-2013 National Junior Honor Society class. Please look at our pictures above from the ceremony and stay tuned to the NJHS page for future updates. Congratulations students!!

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, T.O. Rusheon celebrated a "Pink Week". The week's events culminated on Friday when everyone who had purchased a "'Rusheon' for the Cure" shirt wore it to school. Here are some pictures of our students and staff "Pinked" out!

Mrs. Spring's art classes have been working hard and it shows! The banner above will be displayed at this year's Red River Revel. Be sure to head to the Revel and see it on display between October 6^th through October 13^th. Great job, guys and girls!

Mrs. Spoon's 8^th grade Louisiana Studies classes honor the victims and heroes of 9/11. These September 11, 2012  tribute cards given to the Bossier Firemen. 

Several 8th Grade band members went to NSU for NSU Demon Drumline and Colorguard day on Sept. 8th. Looks like they had a blast!

T.O. Rusheon is thrilled to add seven new Boe Bots to our Robotics Initiative, courtesy of the Cyber Innovation Center.  The new Bots will enable our students to experience engineering and mathematics skills under the leadership of Charlene Cooper and Katherine Spoon.  Thank you Cyber Innovation for investing in our students future!

**Proud to be a Ram**

To develop a strong school family that works toward the common goal of producing positive, progressive results in the areas of student achievement and academic excellence.

We Love Our Parents!!!