To our Rush County Community,
As we continue to monitor developments from the Indiana State Legislature, we want to inform you about the latest impacts of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) on property tax revenue and how it may affect school funding in the months and years ahead.
While we are still analyzing the full implications, SB 1 will likely result in reduced property tax collections for school corporations across the state. This change affects all taxing entities, including Rush County Schools.
Our goal remains clear and unchanged: to engage in responsible long-range financial planning that maintains a stable total tax rate while ensuring that all of our services, programs, and staffing remain at the highest levels.
We are committed to preserving the quality of education and support we provide to our students and families. Strategic planning will continue to be a priority as we assess how to manage this change and align our resources for long-term success.
Thank you for your continued support, trust, and partnership as we work to do what is best for the students of Rush County Schools.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jim Jameson Ed.S.
Superintendent
Rush County Schools
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Members of KFC (Kids For Careers) recently made a visit to Arlington Elementary 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes. Elementary Students discussed careers they are interested in, played career charades, learned more about RIASEC, and finished with a future career pennant. Ultimately, children are encouraged to EXPLORE, ENGAGE, EXPERIENCE
Take a look at the 2025 Lady Lion Summer Basketball Camp information! Dates are June 2-6th with specific details in the flyer. Fee and application should be turned into Melissa Winkler by May 8th.
Congratulations to our students recognized at our academic excellence banquet! We recognized the Top Ten students from our Junior and Senior class. We are moving to an Academic Excellence Banquet and recognized the students with a Summa Cum Laude designation (GPA 4.0 or higher) in our freshman and sophomore classes. Congratulations!!!
Our graduation bell at Opportunity School got some awesome new signage! Thank you, Mr. Jameson!
Congratulations to eSports coach, Mr. Burchett, and team!
RCHS students recently visited the Purdue Campus in West Lafayette. The tour included an informational session, walking tour, lunch in the Union, and a visit to the University Bookstore!
Mrs. Carmony and RCHS are pleased to announce Maria Sanchez, RCHS exchange student from Spain has been awarded the Student of the Year by the International Cultural Exchange Service. She was chosen out of 1000's of students in the organization. She was selected for her academics, community involvement, and positive attitude. Maria's host family is Chris and Marlo Chastain.
The alumni spotlight for the week is 1994 graduate, Jamey Pavey. Jamey is a College Professor and encourages students to get out of their comfort zone! Thanks for sharing your journey, Jamey!
Congratulations to those students who were inducted into the RCHS National Honor Society last week!! Thank you, Mrs Tillison, for putting on this ceremony!
Ashrey Durand is our staff member of the month for RCHS! She has such a positive attitude and strives for greatness every day! Thank you for all you do!!
Last week, we were excited to honor RCHS Student of the Month CONNER DEWITT at the board meeting! He has an incredible work ethic and sense of humor- he is currently ranked 1 in the Junior Class. Congratulations, Conner!
Due to flooding and road closures throughout Rush County, Rush County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, April 7th, to give our buses, students, and parents daylight to see road conditions.
Here is the link to this week's LION UPDATE! Enjoy and have a great weekend. IT'S ALMOST MONDAY
https://secure.smore.com/n/kx1ez9
Click here to check out the Rush County Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Housing Program flyer!
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The School Board Meeting will begin tonight at 7:00 pm! Click the link below to watch it live!
https://www.youtube.com/@rchslionslive437/streams
Look at our new expanded 6 bay Phlebotomy lab for our EMS students!! You could also take some classes in this space as well! Visit teachemt.com for more information!
Please see the following dates for the RCHS EMERGENCY TRAINING ACADEMY:
August- 22 Adult Phlebotomy course Rushville.
September 13th Adult Hybrid On Line EMT class. Rushville.
January 10th 2026- Adult In classroom EMT class every Sat. Rushville.
January 26th 2026- Adult Phlebotomy Class. Rushville.
May 24th-25th 2026- EVOC CLASS.
INSTRUCTORS: Bill J. Hufford NRP,PI. Robert Darnell, EMT,PI.
765-561-6695 huffordb@rushville.k12.in.us
https://www.teachemt.com/
This week's RCHS alumni spotlight is 2006 graduate, Eric Harpring! He is currently a PE teacher at Rushville Elementary School. Discrete Math and Spanish were classes that stood out to him during his time at RCHS and encourages students to have experiences in the jobs they think they would like to do! Thank you for sharing your journey with students!
Please see the following information for the opportunity to complete the NHA-National Phlebotomy Certification Course. This is open to anyone! Go to teachemt.com to register.
