Deborah Rushing

Had the honor of taking a student school contest winner from one of my elementaries on a Ride to School this morning. She assured me that she would never again be in the back of a police vehicle and that someday, she wanted to be driving one. 💙

First day of the 2025-26 school year, and Ofc Hernandez and I are excited to welcome our freshmen to the Southside!

How Ofc Hernandez & I spent our 1st day of the new school year. Our favorite part of our jobs as SROs is the relationships that we build with our students and staff. The most important part of it is keeping them safe. Joint training days like this are essential to that endeavor.

A quick pic with a couple of my fave students on our last day of school! I am incredibly blessed to do what I do, and having a wonderful student body to serve and incredible colleagues to work alongside make this an easy to job to 💚. ✌🏻out, from the Southside!

Thank you @DiemerEagles for having me at “Bike to School” day this morning. Loved making connections with so many future Raiders!

So proud of this group for taking 1st place for overall team score at the SMSD Job Olympics! Way to go, students!!!

I think it’s really cool how many SMSD grads are now SMSD employees. Three Rushton alums right here, two who currently teach 4th grade there and one District Resource Officer, who was super excited to speak to their classes today! ❤️🤍

Loved being a mystery reader today for Ms. Phipps’s kindergarten class at @OPC_512 ! Making connections with our students is 100% my favorite part of the job!

Grateful to be a participant this morning in the @SMSDWiL breakfast. Very much enjoyed speaking with these accomplished young women at my table about empowerment and leadership. They will do ALL the things!

As we are dealing with (hopefully) the last gasp of winter, I wanted to give a big shout out to the men & women of our custodial crew here at South & throughout the district. They’ve put in countless hours this winter, ensuring that we all stay safe on our campuses. Thank you!!!

We love you right back, Raiders! 💚💛 fb.watch/xNSgHOh0HM/?

I failed to mention our outstanding counselors and social workers. You are all essential to our students’ well-being. Thank you for all that you do!

Thanks everyone for a great first semester! Teachers, paras, custodians, nurses, aides, admins, office staff & food service, you all serve to help our students be smarter, healthier & better people. I see how hard you work every day, and I APPRECIATE YOU! Have a WONDERFUL break!!

Happy to be invited today by @OverlandPark_PD to assist with Operation Rudolph, which helps local children with their Holiday shopping. It was a lot of fun!

@smsnurseyork Thank you, so does your office! We are all in the spirit!

@OfficerRushing Looks so good!!!!

Officer Hernandez and I are feeling festive, so the South SRO office is decorated in Raider green and gold for all of the December holidays!

Go grateful to our PTSA for gifting each and every South staff member with a whole pie. We appreciate your generosity and support of us throughout the year!

@DrBenRich @SMSouthTDain It is my absolute pleasure and privilege to be a witness to the journeys of our wonderful students and cheer them on however and whenever I can!

Thank you for supporting the students in so many ways, Officer Rushing! #CultureWins @SMSouthTDain

Senior Night at Unified Bowling, and I just had to get a pic with my favorite senior Raider bowler! Go team! 💚💛

So much fun parading today with Brookridge and John Diemer students! Made some special first responder friends too. 🫡 Happy Halloween, everyone and stay safe!