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Red Around Rush!

December 2024

Red Around Rush!December 2024
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Red Around Rush is a monthly digital newsletter that promotes positive happenings around the entire district. In this edition, we will look back at some of the great things that took place in November and look forward to what will be in store for the rest of the year!

Upcoming Events

December 20th - End of the Second Grading Period

December 23rd - January 6th - Winter Break

January 6th - Teacher Work Day

January 7th - Students Return to School

Rushville Consolidated High School

RMH Surgical Services Director Teaches RCHS Students Some Vital Skills in Bio-Med Class

Summer LeSar, Director of Surgical Services at RMH, recently visited Rushville Consolidated High School, where she taught bio-med students how to measure vital signs. She also shared valuable insights into patient symptom presentation and answered questions about her time in the trauma unit. We are extremely grateful that our students were able to learn from such an experienced medical professional.

Future EMTs: RCHS Students Complete State Emergency Medical Responder Course

Adrian and Samantha have completed the state Emergency Medical Responder course through our new EMT Vocational Program at the high school. Because they passed the course, they can now take their state exam. Currently, they are taking the state Emergency Medical Technician course. These amazing students are excelling in our EMT course!

Benjamin Rush Middle School

Taking Charge Against Drug and Alcohol: The New Leaders In Training Program at BRMS

BRMS is happy to introduce the new Leaders In Training (LIT) Program. The LIT Program is a drug and alcohol education opportunity for students. Mrs. Sheila Hupp, the Founder of the LIT program, recently visited us. Sheila's LIT Programs are being utilized in schools and organizations in surrounding counties! Grant funding for the BRMS LIT Program is generously sponsored by the Rush County LCC and Tri Kappa.

Rushville Elementary School

Rushville Elementary School Students Reach for the Stars during Star Lab with Mr. Kuhn

Rushville Elementary School students got to explore the wonders of space in a fun and interactive way thanks to Mr. Kuhn! The star lab dome uses a specialized projector to simulate our sky. Through this experience, students can learn exactly how our solar system works and how enormous our universe truly is! We appreciate Mr. Kuhn for visiting all of our elementary schools.

Milroy Elementary School

A Night of Learning and Fun: Milroy Elementary's Title One Event Brings the Community Together

Milroy Elementary School had a fantastic turnout for their Title One Night! There were many activities for families to enjoy such as two escape rooms, a ring the pumpkin game, an area to make a Christmas craft and a holiday bookmark, riddles to locate and solve, a strategy game or word search to solve while having a snack, and tons more! Students also got to participate in a turkey trot and were able to pick out a new book to take home. The books were all donated by friends and family of the school. We were also joined by a few outside organizations for this event like Milroy Primary Care, Rushville Public Library, MoRE for Kids, and Firefly. Thank you to Mrs. Leisure and Mrs. Koors for organizing this event and the many staff members and volunteers who helped make this night possible!

Arlington Elementary School

National STEM Day Celebration at Arlington Elementary School: Sparking Curiosity and Innovation

Arlington Elementary School participated in National STEM Day on November 8th this year. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Students celebrated with a variety of hands-on activities and experiments. Thank you to Arlington Elementary's staff for always coming up with new and creative ways for students to learn!

Rushville Elementary School Construction Update

The construction is coming along wonderfully at Rushville Elementary! The pictures below show some of the construction progress. When construction is complete, RES will have a new media center space with custom shelving, a new nursing station, classroom spaces for the Literacy Coach and Title One, numerous office spaces, and much more!

Click on the photos listed with the article to get a closer look!

Media Center

Office Spaces

Title One Space

Celebrating our Veterans at Rush County Schools

We have selected some fun photos of the festivities that took place in all of our buildings on Veterans Day this year. Below is a short gallery featuring some of our favorite photos. To find more photos from Veterans Day, please visit our various school Facebook pages!


We would also like to recognize Benjamin Rush Middle School for being honored as an Indiana Purple Star School! This designation is given to schools that show commitment to service members, veterans, and students and families connected to our nation’s military.

Veterans Day Performance at BRMS

Veterans Day Breakfast at RCHS

Veterans Day Assembly at MES

Veterans Day Assembly at RES

Tree Planting Ceremony at AES

Thanksgiving Festivities at Rush County Schools

We have selected some fun photos of the festivities that took place in all of our buildings around Thanksgiving this year. Below is a short gallery featuring some of our favorite photos. To find more photos, please visit our various school Facebook pages!

Kindergarten Feast at MES

Thanksgiving Parade at RES

Thanksgiving Donation at AES

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