Rockwall ISD teaching grant recipients recognized

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 19, 2017) Rockwall ISD Education Foundation’s spring 2017 innovative teaching grant recipients were recently presented to the RISD trustees. CONGRATULATIONS to these amazing, innovative educators! Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary – Ms. Kidd and Ms. King Reinhardt Elementary – Ms. Hawkins and Ms. Doss Stevenson Elementary – Ms. Kerby, Ms. McDowell and Ms. […]

New Principals, Executive Director of Technology Named for Rockwall ISD’s 2017-18 School Year

 (ROCKWALL, TX – April 19, 2017) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of two principals and the Executive Director of Technology for the 2017-2018 school year. The district welcomes these fellow colleagues on their new positions in our district. Congratulations to Derrice Randle, named new principal of Cain Middle School Mr. Derrice Randle is […]

Heath Hawks Theatre Company achieves record ranking

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 12, 2017) The Heath Hawks Theatre Company performed at the UIL One-Act Play 6A Region 2 Contest on April 7th. Although they did not advance to the state contest, their final rank was in the top 16 of the 6A Theatre programs in the state. This is a first in the history […]

Heritage Christian Academy Senior Claims State Tennis Championship

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 12, 2017) Early this week, HCA had six student-athletes qualify and compete in the TAPPS 3A State Tournament in Waco, TX. Despite the rainy weather and delay in play, HCA had a solid showing including senior, Kyndall Misak, cruising to a second straight girls’ singles state championship. Misak concluded the two-day […]

Heritage Christian athletes sign letters of intent

Heritage Christian athletes sign letters of intent

(ROCKWALL. HEATH, TX – April 12, 2017) As the spring signing period opens for college athletics, Heritage Christian Academy celebrates student athletes Emily Benton, Madison Brown, Bry Davis and Kyndall Misak as they choose to participate in athletics at the next level and sign their letters of intent. Senior Emily Benton has committed to participate […]

Rockwall High’s A Cappella Group, Walk the Line, Advances to Finals in New York

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2017) The Rockwall High School A Cappella Group, Walk the Line, won the Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) semi-final competition at Marcus HS.  They are now recognized as one of the (Top 8) A Cappella Groups in the nation. “These kids were truly outstanding,” said Rockwall High School Choir […]

Rockwall ISD Awarded Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2017) The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded Rockwall Independent School District its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability. The district was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year […]

Stevenson Elementary students receive awards from Rockwall Kiwanis

Stevenson Elementary students receive awards from Rockwall Kiwanis

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2017) The Rockwall Kiwanis recognized several students of Billie Stevenson Elementary on Thursday, March 23, as a part of the organization’s Terrific Kids program honoring students for their outstanding achievements as leaders among their peers and in the community. Congrats to the following TERRIFIC students who received an award from […]

Heath student athlete signs with Marian University Cycling Team

Heath student athlete signs with Marian University Cycling Team

(HEATH, TX — March 29, 2017) Student athlete Bryan Burpee of Heath, TX  has committed to joining the Marian University Cycling Team in August, the team announced this week. Upon graduation from Rockwall-Heath High School, Burpee will bring his three years of racing experience and desire to earn a degree to Marian University and will […]

Royse City High School student filmmaker takes 2nd at UIL State Contest

Royse City High School student filmmaker takes 2nd at UIL State Contest

(ROYSE CITY, TX — March 29, 2017) Shelby Doroshow, a junior at Royse City High School, won second place in the large school division of the state UIL Festival Film contest.  Her documentary, “Behind the Curtains”, was selected by judges for the honor out of 192 films that were entered from across the state.  Her […]