Rushing Raptors Newsletter

Rushing Middle School Families,

We are excited to begin our third week of school! It has been a wonderful start to the year, and we are grateful for the energy, enthusiasm, and positivity our students have brought each day. As we settle into our routines, we are also looking forward to the many opportunities ahead. Athletic events, clubs, and activities will begin soon, giving our students even more ways to get involved, connect with others, and make the most of their school experience. We’re excited for all that this year has in store!

Go Raptors!

Jeff McDonnell

Principal, Rushing Middle School

At Rushing Middle School, we foster a community where every student feels seen, valued, and supported as they grow in character, empathy, and fortitude.

🗓️ August 24th - School Board Meeting

🗓️ September 4th - Staff Professional Learning / Student Holiday

🗓️ September 7th - School Holiday

📅 September 10th- National AVID Day

📅 September 10th- Raptor Open House- stay tuned for more information.

Thursday, September 10th is our Raptor Open House from 5:30-7:00PM. Parents and students will follow a shortened bell schedule to meet and hear from each teacher. We will begin promptly at 5:30 that evening. Don't be tardy!

If your student has a doctor’s note or other supporting documentation for an absence, please use the new Attendance Note Submission Form to submit the documentation.

How to Submit:

• Complete the online Attendance Note Submission Form.
• Upload the doctor’s note or supporting documentation directly within the form.
• You will need your student’s 8-digit ID number, which can be found in Skyward Family Access.
• This process applies to both full-day and partial-day absences.

Please Note: A parent notification submitted through Skyward Family Access indicating that a student had a doctor’s appointment does not qualify as a doctor’s note. Supporting documentation must be submitted through the Attendance Note Submission Form.

Thank you for helping us keep attendance records accurate!

We want our processes for drop-off and pick-up to be safe and efficient. To help with that, please review the maps below if you use the car lines. To keep traffic moving, please pull forward to fill any space in front of you. The star on each map indicates a sign that reads Pull Forward Here for Drop-Off & Pick-up. The purple areas are the drop-off and pick-up points for the car lines. Students can exit or enter your vehicle along the curb anywhere in those areas. Rushing staff are positioned along the car lines as crossing guards and to help move traffic along. Please follow the direction of those staff members. Always be safe, patient, and courteous. We have a large number of car riders. Please plan accordingly to allow time for your student to arrive on time in the morning.

As students return to school this week, here are some helpful links with information on Skyward troubleshooting and Back to School Technology information. As part of our secondary student authentication policy, all incoming 6th graders will now use pictographs to log in. Students will be automatically prompted to complete this setup during their very first login of the school year.

https://app.smore.com/n/0se73

Help us celebrate Natalie Brown, as our Week 1 Pre-Athletics Rising Raptor of the Week! Way to go Natalie!

We are VERY excited about our students having the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition in grades 2 - 8.

Students who are interested in learning about, practicing, and competing in these events will need to start prepping NOW for the events they are interested in at home. The prep information can be found at a link at www.prosper-isd.net/uilacademics

You will be able to indicate areas of interest for your student. Please keep in mind that there may be conflicts with practice and/or competition times, and it may not be possible to participate in multiple events.

If you would like your child to participate in UIL Academics, please complete this form BEFORE September 18, 2026. Please complete a separate form for each student.

Competitions available for students to compete in are listed below. HERE is a link to the contest descriptions. https://app.smore.com/n/exn684

After forms are returned, please start studying and prepare for the first contests in September (Middle School) and October (Elementary School).

Form to sign up all ES and MS campuses - https://forms.gle/52b2SnRsp9oczwFU7

Are you a parent or guardian of a GT student?

• 🗓️ School Calendar – https://www.prosper-isd.net/o/rums/events

• 🩺 Student Absence Reporting– mailto:rushingattendance@prosper-isd.net

• 🚌 Bus Routes & Transportation Info – https://www.prosper-isd.net/page/transportation

• 💻 Student Technology Help – https://www.prosper-isd.net/o/pisd/page/technology

• 💬 Report a Concern (tip411) – https://www.prosper-isd.net/o/pisd/page/tip411