Ruskin Elementary School

Ware County Schools is now accepting student enrollment applications for the 2023-2024 school year! Families who are new to the school system, returning to Ware County from anothe...

Early Release – Friday, November 21, 2025 Ware County Schools will operate on an early release schedule this Friday , November 21, 2025, due to the number of students, staff, ...

Congratulations to all Ware County Schools for earning "Accredited with Quality" status from the Georgia Accrediting Commission! School representatives were recognized at the Octo...

Please join us in congratulating Christina Hostetter, Ruskin Elementary School’s Certified Golden Achievement Award Winner, along with Sarah McRae and Brittany Hendrix, the school...

The 2025–2026 school year kicks off Friday, August 8, 2025, and we’re excited to welcome students back to campus across the district! ✅ Please review your school’s bell schedule...

As students return this fall, the Ware County School District is launching a powerful new safety initiative designed to enhance school security and foster greater peace of mind fo...

Census Verification is now completely online and easier than ever! Before the school year begins, all families must complete the Census Verification Annual Update through the ...

Beginning this school year, Ware County Schools is implementing a K–12 electronic device procedure that requires students to keep personal devices such as phones, earbuds, smart ...

Five Ware County elementary schools have been honored with the John Hancock Award by the Georgia Department of Education, recognizing their outstanding efforts in cursive writing ...

Ware County Schools will host Open House events on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 , as we prepare to begin the 2025–2026 school year. Open House provides students and families with an o...

As part of a districtwide effort to support student well-being and academic success, Ware County Schools is implementing a K–12 electronic device procedure for the 2025–2026 scho...

Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, all Ware County students in grades K–12 will follow a new electronic device procedure requiring personal electronic devices to be off an...

Say hello to messaging and classroom announcements in the Ware K-12 app. Now, it’s easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the district, schools, and your children's classes. Pa...

We’re proud to support our community partner, the Waycross Ware County Public Library, as they kick off the 2025 Summer Reading Program: Color Our World! This exciting initiative ...

In an effort to preserve academic continuity in the face of future weather-related disruptions, the Ware County Board of Education has approved changes to the 2025–2026 school cal...

The 2025 Georgia Department of Education Annual Parent Survey is now open for all parents with students in Ware County Schools who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Eac...

We are now accepting Ware County School Choice Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year! All applications must be submitted by February 28, 2025. What You Need to Know: Int...

The Ware County Schools District Spelling Bee brought together the county’s top young spellers on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, for a thrilling competition. Eight talented students...

Congratulations to the following employees who were recognized at the November 2024 board meeting for having completed Optimiz-Ed certification to become a PK-12 Certified Educati...

Ruskin Elementary School has earned national recognition from the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (BRSE), Inc., through its national validation assessment process and has met th...