Ruskin Elementary School

As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, Ware County Schools would like to remind families that McKinney-Vento eligibility must be reviewed and reevaluated each school year....

Ware County Schools is proud to announce Mrs. Linsey Hayman as the new Assistant Principal of Ruskin Elementary School. Mrs. Hayman brings nearly two decades of experience, dedic...

Ware County Schools is proud to announce Dr. Erin Harvey as the new principal of Ruskin Elementary School. A Waycross native, Dr. Harvey began her educational career in Ware Coun...

As the school year winds down, Ware County educators are continuing to invest in the work that matters most: helping students become strong, confident readers. Recently, K–2 teac...

Ware County Schools is looking for caring, dependable individuals to join our team as substitute employees for the 2026–2027 school year! If you’re looking for flexible schedules...

The 2026 Georgia Department of Education Annual Parent Survey is now open for all parents of Ware County Schools students who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Each ye...

Ware County Schools was honored to welcome State School Superintendent Richard Woods on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, for a special recognition event held at Waycross Middle School. D...

Ware County Schools will observe Spring Break April 6 - 10, 2026. All schools and the District Office will be closed for the week. We hope you enjoy the break and come back ready ...

The Golden Gator Band Staff is excited to announce Auxiliary Tryouts for the Ware County Golden Gator Marching Band , which will be held April 14–16, 2026 . Tryouts are open to...

Ware County Schools is excited to welcome our newest students! Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year opens Monday, March 16, 2026. Parents and guardians should ...

Ruskin Elementary invites Parents and Guardians to complete the Georgia School Climate Survey (2025–2026). Your voice matters and helps us better support our students and families...

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...