RHS Sophomores have back to school party
     The Rusk High School sophomores, class of 2010, held a back-to-school party at the Rusk City Pool recently. They enjoyed swimming, volleyball, music, food, drinks and door prizes. The sophomore class has 173 students registered to attend school this year, making it the largest class at Rusk High School. There were approximately 574 high school students attending classes the first day of school Monday, Aug. 27. PHOTO: TARA CROSBY
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RUSK ISD
      Monday, Sept. 3 All campuses: Barbecue rib sandwich, fries, pickle spears, peaches, milk Tuesday, Sept. 4 All campuses: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, rolls, milk Wednesday, Sept.
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1st day of school
     Rebecca Corley, a kindergarten teacher at Rusk Primary school, gives a hug and offers comfort to Mark Anthony Henson on the first day of classes on Monday. Because of the later-thannormal start date of school this year, Rusk and Alto students will be required to attend classes next Monday on Labor Day. PHOTO: TARA CROSBY
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Labor Day will be a day of work
Rusk, Alto students are required to report to class
      Despite the woes of parents, Labor Day will be a day of work for all students in the Rusk and Alto Independent School Districts. Students at Jacksonville, New Summerfield and Wells will rest from their labors on Monday. Truancy rules will be enforced for Rusk and Alto students, said Teresa Phifer, Precinct 2 justice of the peace and truancy court officer.
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