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West Rusk CCISD board approves new 'Video Game Programming' and other innovative courses for 2026–27
Summary
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board unanimously approved a slate of 2026–27 innovative courses, including Video Game Programming (formerly Esports), Kinesiology I/II (renamed from Health Science) and a junior-high General Employability Skills course that can lead to internships.
The West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District board on June 15 unanimously approved a package of innovative courses for the 2026–27 school year, including Video Game Programming, Kinesiology I and II, General Employability Skills and Student to Industry Connection.
Superintendent Jake Jackson said the changes include course renaming and an emphasis on real-world experience. "Mr. Jackson explained the courses, two are old courses with new names, Kinesiology used to be Health science and Video Game Programming used to be Esports," he said, noting the courses are intended to link students to internships and work experiences.
The board discussed grade-level placement and applicability: Mathew Eastwood confirmed General Employability Skills is offered at the junior-high level; Jackson affirmed that placement. Trustees framed the action as expanding career and technical options rather than creating a work-release program. Jeff Mason asked whether the courses have worked in the past; Jackson said they are not a work program but do lead to internships and follow-up tracking.
The motion to approve was made by Jeff Mason, seconded by Mathew Eastwood, and announced as unanimously approved by President Sandra Smith. The approval adds curricular options for students interested in applied skills and industry connections starting next school year.
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