Springer students excel in UIL competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary saw a couple students earn top honors and several others place within the top 5 in multiple areas of the UIL competition held on Saturday, Feb. 20: Reading Writing – Coach Christina Lee 4th grade:  Sophia Alvarenga – placed 5th 5th grade:  Lindsey Thompson – placed 4th Oral […]

Heath Highsteppers top scoring team at MA competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers team, elite team, and officers took home multiple awards at the Marching Auxiliaries Dance Competition in Grapevine on Feb. 13. The Highsteppers team earned Top Scoring team of all competing teams, as well as receiving Super Sweepstakes, high point, choreography and technique awards for each routine […]

Springer Elementary names Teacher of the Year

Springer Elementary names Teacher of the Year

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Rockwall ISD Schools Celebrate National School Breakfast Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 2, 2016) Children who eat breakfast at school start the day ready to learn—reflected in higher test scores and better classroom behavior. However, only half of the children who eat lunch at school also eat school breakfast, according to the Food Research and Action Council. To garner increased participation in the […]

Students vote in mock elections at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2016) Students in Mrs. Starnes’ and Mrs. Coates’ class at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary held mock elections today for “Super Tuesday!” During social studies, the students were learning about their community and the importance of voting.  They discussed how each and every vote counts and how they have the power to […]

Williams Middle School student named Texas National Geographic State Bee Semifinalist

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 29, 2016) Luke Miller, a 7th grade student at J W Williams Middle School in Rockwall, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2016 Texas National Geographic State Bee. Luke is the son of Daniel and Carla Miller. […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Cain Middle School

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 25, 2016) Sydney Calk of Cain Middle School was recognized today by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club as a Rotary Student of Honor. She was presented with the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Sydney’s counselor was on hand to present her as the best Student of Honor yet. […]

Amy Parks Starlight Singers honor military veterans with USO show

Amy Parks Starlight Singers honor military veterans with USO show

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 5, 2016) The Starlight Singers of Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School delighted attendees with their performance of World War II-era tunes during the 17th annual USO Dessert, Dance and Show, honoring military veterans and active duty servicemen and women of the U.S. Armed Forces at Cain Middle School on Friday, Feb. 5 […]

Jones Elementary students shine at UIL competition

Jones Elementary students shine at UIL competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 23, 2016) Several students from Jones Elementary School saw their hard work  pay off in a big way during this year’s Rockwall ISD  Elementary UIL Academic Competitions held at Utley Middle School earlier this month. Students competed in the following categories: Oral Reading, Music Memory, Spelling, Chess, Number Sense, Storytelling, Ready […]

Heath wrestlers are State Champions

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 23, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Wresting team won the 2016- 5A State Wrestling Championship at the Berry Center in Cypress-Fairbanks through a team effort over the weekend.  Heath wrestlers came away with six state placers. There was not one individual champion, which in a lot of ways makes the win even more special […]