(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2016) Students at Springer Elementary School had the opportunity to “walk in the shoes” of different types of professionals during the school day as a result of submitting top donations toward our Rock-a-Thon Fundraiser that took place in the fall. Cash Meade served as principal with Dr. Helmer, and Ava Clower […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2016) Lauren Baker and Zach Dougal were recently named Rockwall High School Jacket Backers April Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month and Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month, respectively. Lauren Baker, a varsity member of the soccer team, was nominated by Coach Melissa Garcia, and chosen by the Jacket Backers board. Lauren was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2016) C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network) brought its 45-foot customized bus to Rockwall High School on Tuesday, March 22, in recognition of Rockwall High School senior Peyton Young and his documentary on public education reform, which won third place in C-SPAN’s nationwide StudentCam competition. StudentCam encourages middle and high school students […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 25, 2016) Several Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary students and their families joined the Cullins Elementary PTA for a night of family fun and hands-on science during Perot Science Night for the CLP families. The Perot Museum came to Cullins and brought several hands-on stations focused on nano-science. The stations focused on family […]
(HEATH, TX — March 25, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Highstepper Officers were named Best of the Best of all the officer teams that competed at the American Dance/Drill Team National/International Competition in Denton last weekend (March 18-19). They were also named International and National Kick Champions, 1st Runner Up National Champions, National Champions in the Open and Contemporary categories and […]
(HEATH, TX — March 24, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers were invited to perform at Walt Disney World on Monday, March 7. They performed at the Disney Springs Amphitheater for a standing-room only crowd. The 20 minute show included kick routines to “God Blessed Texas” and an American tribute, a pom routine, and performances by the Dreamettes (1st year members), […]
(HEATH, TX — March 23, 2016) Rockwall-Heath Starsteppers JV Officers brought home many awards from a state competition in February and in the Denton National Champions this past weekend. In the state competition on Feb. 20, the Heath Starsteppers JV officers earned a number of awards, including Texas State Champion JV Officers, Texas State Super Sweepstakes, Texas State […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 13, 2016) Rockwall’s American Legion, Terry Fisher Post 117, will hold the 2016 Terry Fisher Leadership Symposium in collaboration with Patriot PAWS on Saturday, May 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Patriot PAWS facility (254 Ranch Trl). The goal of the symposium is to bring together veterans and up to […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – March 23, 2016) Art Club members from Royse City ISD’s Herndon Intermediate took a field trip to tour the International Pop Art Exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art. DMA Docents lead the group of 40 students on the tour, explaining the importance of different pieces of artwork and introducing students […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 18, 2016) Springer Elementary teachers received a grant titled “MinecraftEdu: Virtual World Meets Reality” for students to connect past and present world civilizations while creating a virtual civilization through Minecraft specifically designed for classroom instruction. Sixth grade students will initiate the process and then mentor lower grade levels, impacting the entire campus […]