Amy Parks robotics squad advances to Vex IQ Worlds

Amy Parks robotics squad advances to Vex IQ Worlds

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 22, 2016) The Amy Parks Heath Elementary Robo Rascals Robotics team qualified for the Vex IQ Worlds competition by placing in the top 30 robotics squads from around the world with their programming and skills scores. Thanks to fantastic teamwork and the help from some great mentors and coaches, the first-year […]

Rockwall-Heath student crowned Miss Rockwall’s Outstanding Teen 2016

Rockwall-Heath student crowned Miss Rockwall’s Outstanding Teen 2016

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 22, 2016) Emma Oleksinski, a Rockwall-Heath High School sophomore, was crowned Miss Rockwall’s Outstanding Teen 2016 at the Miss South Central Texas pageant. The title is part of the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Foundation. Emma will be moving on to the Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen pageant, which takes place in […]

Rockwall ISD names 2016 Teachers of the Year nominees

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2016) The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2016 Teachers of the Year nominees. Nineteen teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The overall elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year will be selected from the group and announced […]

Comedian Dean Lewis entertains at Rockwall Breakfast Rotary

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2016) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to have Dean Lewis speak to the club on March 8. He is the comedian extraordinaire who keeps his audiences on their toes and in stitches. His comedy is clean and funny and he will customize his presentation for the particular group he […]

Problems in math? Solve them with play time

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 21, 2016) Once while working with a 2nd grader, I was reminded that just because a child knows a particular math skill, does not necessarily mean they will understand related or corollary facts.  This young man effortlessly counted by 2’s beginning at 2, however, when I asked him to then count […]

Mathnasium welcomes former Rockwall ISD teacher as new Assistant Director

Learning Center offering tutoring for end-of-year assessments, gearing up for summer programs  (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 21, 2016) As the end of the school year draws near, Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath has been in full swing prepping students for end-of-the-year testing, while welcoming a brand new member to its team of math tutors. Melody Kentopp – […]

Rockwall company announces Teacher Award

Sterling National Financial Group, LLC Announces Award Program For Public School Employees (ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2016) Sterling National Financial Group, LLC has announced the kick-off of a brand new annual award program that recognizes public school district employees.  The Sterling Shining Star Award can be won by any full-time staff member at a […]

HSAA Angels Water Polo Open 2016 Season with Early Success

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2016) The 2016 High School Water Polo Season has started out successfully for the HSAA Angel Water Polo Boys and Girls Teams. In two weekends of action, the HSAA Boys placed 5th at the Southlake Carroll Dragon Invite back on March 12. The boys finished the double elimination tournament with a […]

Meet Marshall, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2016) Marshall is a happy Pit Bull/Dalmatian mix. He has a truly infectious energy. It’s impossible not to grin at his wagging tail and huge smile! Marshall is house trained and crate trained. He gets along with dogs of all sizes and also with children and adults. Marshall has been […]