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Welcome to Dean Rusk Middle School
Summer Meals Start June 1
Free summer meals for children - read more about the program dates, times and locations in this news story.
Summer Office Hours
Start the process online - Click Here
2026 Walkthrough Meet and Greet
Generic School Supply List
Generic School Supply list. Teachers will give a more specific list in August
First Day of School: August 3
Students Can Now Use Their School ID at the Public Library
Navigating Canvas
Whether you need to set up a new account or just need to brush up on the basics, resources for how to use the Canvas Learning Management System are just a click away! See this page for more information.
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