CSRMS Family Newsletter!

Raven Families,

Have you checked your child’s report card yet? Report cards are now available in the Parent Portal! You may notice some attendance information not displaying correctly. This appears to be a district-wide technical issue, and we expect it to be resolved soon. Thanks for your patience!

🏈 Tuesday is our LAST HOME football game of the season! It's also 8th Grade Night as we take on the undefeated Pine View Middle School team. The theme is BLACK OUT, so wear your black and come cheer on our 8th graders as they take the field at home one last time as Rushe Ravens!

The holiday season is right around the corner. If your family could use a little extra support, please see the information later in this newsletter. If you'd like to help other Raven families, we'll be sharing opportunities to give back in the coming weeks.

🎃 Halloween Dance tickets are on sale now! Save money by purchasing your tickets ahead of time through the Parent Portal. Tickets will cost more at the door. And don't forget... costumes are encouraged!

Mark your calendars, the first early release day (ERD) of the school year is coming up on Wednesday, October 28th. School will dismiss at 11:37, 2 hours earlier than normal. If your child is in 8th grade and scheduled into Algebra or Geometry as their math class, they will also be taking the PSAT that day!

Have a great week, Ravens!

• Wed, Oct 28th- Early Release Day! Dismissal- 11:37 AM
• October 28th: PSAT for all 8th Grade Algebra & Geometry Students
• October 26-30- Red Ribbon Week
• October 30th- Halloween Dance! 👻🎃
• October 30th- Pep Rally

Tickets are available for purchase in your parent portal NOW!

An exciting U.S. History field trip is coming up soon for 6th grade students! This is a great opportunity for students to bring their learning to life and experience history beyond the classroom. To reserve your child's spot, please log in to the Parent Portal to pay the field trip fee and return all transportation and lunch request forms as soon as possible. We can't wait for this memorable adventure!

We will will have a full day of learning on October 30th, and our Red Ribbon Dress up theme is a Halloween T-shirt that day. It is encouraged that students wear a fun fall or Halloween t-shirt to school, and save their costumes for the dance that evening!

When arriving to the dance in costume, please keep the dress code expectations in mind. We will follow the same expectations as our neighbors SLHS, that aligns with the student code of conduct:

Dress Code Compliance

We are thrilled to launch this year’s National PTA Reflections program at Rushe! This year’s theme, “What My Culture Means to Me,” invites students to explore and celebrate their heritage, family customs, and personal identities through creative expression.

Students can submit original work in six categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.

Every student who participates will receive a special medal and be invited to our PTSA awards ceremony. The first 10 submissions will receive a special prize!

Top submissions will advance to District Finals, with the opportunity to move on to State Finals and Nationals for a chance to win an $800 Young Artist Scholarship!

Entry forms and official guidelines are available by scanning the QR code on the Reflections flyer or visiting our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RushePTSA

Submission deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026

For questions, please contact Kerri Nuccio, Rushe PTA Reflections Chair, at Rushe.PTSA.Secretary@gmail.com.

Please encourage your child to participate! We can’t wait to see how our Rushe Ravens share their culture, stories, and creativity.

If your family may need support for a holiday meal for Thanksgiving, or gifts for children and a meal for the winter holidays, please reach out to our school counselor, Denise Ferguson, dlwolfe@pasco.k12.fl.us.

CSRMS like many Pasco County Schools has an ABC (Assist, Believe & Care) program. In Pasco County Schools, this is a district initiative that provides limited, confidential assistance to students and families experiencing financial hardship or crisis.

The program relies on voluntary donations from school staff, families, local businesses, community groups, and annual drives by local county organizations. Once we know what the need is at Rushe, we will be seeking support from the community to provide holiday assistance to some Rushe families experiencing hardship.

Ravens are ready to take flight! On November 18, Charles S. Rushe Middle School will participate in the Great American Teach-In, and we're inviting members of our community to help inspire our students. Share your career journey, life experiences, talents, or expertise as we connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities. Every presentation helps our students spread their wings and explore new possibilities.

Sign up: https://csrms.pasco.k12.fl.us/school-news/great-american-teach-in-2026

The renewal of Pasco County Schools' Salary Referendum is on the ballot in November. To learn how the referendum has impacted our schools, please visit Pasco Schools' Referendum Renewal.

• Jessica Maus- Principal-

• Dr. Eshonda Swackard- Assistant Principal- eswackar@pasco.k12.fl.us
• Edward Doychak- Assistant Principal- edoychak@pasco.k12.fl.us