Free ‘Multiplication Madness’ program available for Rockwall, Heath area students

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Sept. 22, 2016) For the past several years, Mathnasium Learning Center of Rockwall-Heath has been helping kids in Pre-K through 12th grade better understand math, overcome homework frustration, and “make math make sense.” Owners Bob and Becky Barnes are excited to announce that Mathnasium will once again host a FREE, fun and educational […]

College Week takes Williams Middle School by storm

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) During the week of September 12 – 16, students and faculty at Williams Middle School recognized the importance of starting NOW to think about future college plans. Activities on campus ranged from wearing your favorite college t-shirts and hats all the way to acknowledging their education from elementary school […]

Story time with Nebbie’s School Resource Officer

Story time with Nebbie’s School Resource Officer

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) Officer Curtis Bennett came in and read to students at Nebbie Williams Elementary School on Tuesday, September 20.  He is a 23 year veteran of Texas police departments, with 13 years here in Rockwall.  He has been the School Resource Officer (SRO) for Nebbie for the last two years […]

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Payton Shelton

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Payton Shelton

(HEATH, TX — Sept. 19, 2016) Payton is the daughter of Jeff Shelton and Brandi and Rick Ford, and  has been selected as the Head Cheerleader for the 2016-2017 cheer team. She is a 2016 All State Cheerleader as well as NCA All-American cheerleader with two additional nominations. She has also received the Chevron reward for academic achievement 3 […]

Royse City ISD earns multiple Distinction Awards from TEA

Royse City ISD earns multiple Distinction Awards from TEA

(ROYSE CITY, TX — Sept. 16, 2016) All Royse City ISD campuses received a rating of Met Standard by TEA based on student achievement on the most recent state assessments and in doing so, campuses become eligible to earn designation distinctions in seven possible areas. Royse City ISD is pleased to announce that 10 designation […]

Royse City ISD receives highest accountability rating on STAAR exams

Royse City ISD receives highest accountability rating on STAAR exams

(ROYSE CITY, TX  — Sept. 8, 2016) Each Royse City ISD campus received a “met standard” rating on the most recent administration of the state accountability exams. That is the highest rating issued by the state. Royse City ISD is pleased to announce that student averages exceed the state in nearly every subject area tested. […]

GISD schools rate in top six percent statewide

(GARLAND, TX – Sept. 17, 2016) With more than 8,600 schools throughout Texas, seven from Garland ISD rate among the top six percent. On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency released distinction designations earned by campuses statewide. These are part of the 2016 accountability ratings. Approximately 400 schools in Texas achieved a Met Standard rating and […]

College and Career Day brings opportunities to students at Quest Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Early release days across Rockwall ISD mean an afternoon of fun. However, early release days mean something special for Quest Academy students. On early release days, presenters come into the classrooms from various colleges and professions to share what opportunities are available upon graduation. “A lot of these kids […]

Rockwall High School student named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Jamie Hall, a Rockwall High School Senior, was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Approximately 1.6 million students across the country took the qualifying test and only 16,000 qualified for this high honor, placing Jamie in the top 1% of all students in the nation. “We are very proud […]

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Shelby Graham

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Shelby Graham

(HEATH, TX — Sept. 13, 2016) Rockwall-Heath High School celebrates the return of high school football this fall by selecting seniors from its varsity cheerleading squad to spotlight each week throughout the football season. In the spotlight for Week 1 is Shelby Graham. Shelby is the daughter of Todd and Shanna Graham, sister of Travis […]