

Welcome to the Students Hub
We are a historic institution  located  in Lucea, Jamaica. Our legacy of academic excellence continues to inspire students across the parish, fostering a culture of ingenuity and creativity for over 250 years.


Your Journey. Your Legacy. Your Rusea's.
Starts Here.
EST. 1777 · LUCEA, JAMAICA
To become a Rusean is to become part of a story that began generations before you—and one that you now have the opportunity to help write.
For nearly 250 years, students have entered Rusea’s High School with different dreams, abilities and ambitions. Within these walls they have learned, competed, created, formed lifelong friendships, discovered their talents and prepared themselves to make their contribution to Jamaica and the world.
Now, it is your turn.
Your years at Rusea’s are about far more than examinations. They are an opportunity to discover what you are capable of becoming.
Challenge yourself in the classroom. Represent your school with pride on the field and stage. Join a club or society. Develop your talents. Take responsibility. Serve others. Build friendships. Ask questions. Make mistakes, learn from them and keep growing.
At Rusea’s, every student has the opportunity to contribute to the life of the school.
The generations before you have included educators, athletes, national leaders, professionals, artists, entrepreneurs and community builders. Their achievements form part of our proud history—but the Rusea’s legacy does not belong only to the past.
It belongs to you too.
As we celebrate 250 years of Rusea’s, remember that one day students will look back on this generation and the contribution you made.
Learn with purpose. Lead with character. Serve with pride.
And wherever your journey eventually takes you, carry with you the spirit, friendships and values formed during your years at Rusea’s.
You are not simply attending Rusea’s. You are becoming part of Rusea’s.
Clubs & Societies
Club listings are currently being compiled. We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive directory of student organizations that foster leadership, creativity, and community engagement across our campuses.
Your Rusea's Experience
There is more than one way to excel at Rusea’s.
Life at Rusea’s gives students opportunities to learn beyond the classroom, discover new interests, develop leadership skills and represent their school with pride.
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Whether your strength is found in academics, sport, culture, creativity, leadership, service or another pursuit, your time here should be an opportunity to explore your potential and find your place within the Rusea’s community.

The Pillars of Excellence

Student Government
We empower our students through leadership, fostering a culture of responsibility and civic engagement within our historic halls.

Guidance & Counselling
We provide academic and personal support to ensure every student navigates their educational journey with confidence and clarity.

Community Service
We instill a sense of social responsibility, engaging our students in meaningful service for Lucea and the wider parish.
Meet Your Teachers
Our Leadership
We are guided by dedicated leaders committed to the legacy of excellence and the future of our students.
Hannah-Kaye Lewis
VICE-Principal
Hannah-Kaye Lewis is an accomplished Vice Principal and dynamic educational leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in secondary education. As past student and now Vice Principal at Rusea’s High School, she is renowned for her strategic thinking, high-impact leadership, innovative and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. She has successfully guided cross-functional teams, shaped departmental policy, and delivered outstanding student outcomes. Her tenure is marked by transformative initiatives in curriculum alignment, instructional leadership, and student development. During her seven years as a head of the Language Arts Department, Ms. Lewis has managed a team of twelve educators, achieving external department pass rates above 90% and ensuring full compliance with national benchmarks.
With a Master of Science in Educational Leadership, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Training coupled with a robust background in teaching, mentoring, and programme coordination, Ms. Lewis blends academic rigor with a deep passion for holistic student and staff growth. Her record includes national recognition as a Jamaica Teaching Council Teacher of Excellence, the Carlong Appreciation Award for Making Impactful Contributions to Education, mentoring award-winning debate teams, and a legacy of coaching new teachers as a trained JTC mentor and an active youth leader within her church and wider community where she actively volunteers.
Hannah-Kaye is widely respected for her data-driven decision-making, excellence in compliance, and her ability to inspire both students and educators. She continues to be a driving force in advancing education through innovation, discipline, and purpose.Â
Principal
Donna Anderson
Donna Anderson continues to give dedicated service to Education and brings a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to Leadership in excess of three decades.
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Visionary Leadership is one of my greatest hallmarks, having served as Vice Principal and now Principal of this noble institution.
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The exposure to training in Teacher Education as well as Supervision and Adminstration, solidifies the art of managing school operations and collaborating with our major stakeholders to promote school excellence.
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Data driven Instructions, Reflections and Differentiated Teaching and Assessments are initiatives that have strengthened during the past five years.
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My mission is to create a school culture that fosters a disciplined, safe and a nurturing learning environment, where students are given the opportunity to achieve excellence and staff continue to build their capacity.
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Hence, my philosophy resonates: Every child deserves a chance to succeed with support from Parents, Educators and the Community.
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I take pride in serving the students, staff and community and remain dedicated to our motto: Labor Omnia Vincit



Heads of Departments
The work we do at Rusea's could not be made possible with out the help of our dedicated teachers and team members. Meet our HoDs.
Dean of Discipline
Mr. Marvin Murray
Marvin.murray@ruseashighschool.com
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Dean of Academics
Mrs. Sheryl Burgess Baugh
Sheryl.burgess-baugh@ruseashighschool.com
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Department of Aesthetics
Mrs. Celia Lewis-Reid, HoD
Celia.lewis-reid@ruseashighschool.com
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Department of Industrial Arts
Mr. Shadrack Campbell, HoD
Shadrack.campbell@ruseashighschool.com
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Department of Agricultural Science
Mrs. Veloris Bailey, HoD
Veloris.bailey@ruseashighschool.com
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Department of Information Technology
Ms. Sasha-gaye Johnson, HoD
Sasha-gaye.johnson@ruseashighschool.com
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Department of Business Education
Mrs. Latoy Johnson-Lewis, HoD
Latoy.johnson-lewis@ruseashighschool.com
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Department of Home Economics
Mrs. Jennifer Hamilton, HoD
Jennifer.hamilton@ruseashighschool.com
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Department of English Language
Mrs. Cyleo Gray, HoD
Cyleo.clarke@ruseashighschool.com