ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) Sixth grader Cailee Gibbs poses in front of Grace Hartman Elementary’s #healthyselfie wall. Students were caught eating healthy during lunch and breakfast at home and school in order to encourage healthy habits in our community. Submitted by Denise Wheeler, Grace Hartman Elementary Office Manager, for publication in Blue Ribbon News. To […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) The Rockwall Soroptimist recently hosted a birthday luncheon for all of the single mother’s residing at the Boles Home in Quinlan. The luncheon was held at the Soroptimist House on Washington St. Each mother received a goody bag, a birthday present and time to visit Eloise’s Closet for a free […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb 4, 2015) Russ Childers has announced that he has officially filed for re-election as member of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees’ Place 2. In his announcement, Childers said, “My family and I have been active members of our community and I am excited to represent our values on the school board. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) Congratulations to the Class of 2015 on all of their incredible athletic achievements while attending Rockwall High School. Hard work has paid off! Here’s a follow-up from Signing Day ceremonies this morning. Football Xavier Castille- Southern Methodist University Jay Galloway- Townson University Wyatt Miller- William Jewell College Ty Thomas- Navarro […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) Congratulations to Rockwall-Heath Hawks and Lady Hawks on committing to pursue their academic and athletic careers at the next level, during Signing Day ceremonies this morning. BASEBALL Ryne Randle – GRAYSON JUNIOR COLLEGE Jake Salinas – HESSTON COLLEGE FOOTBALL Denzel Chukwukelu – UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO Trevor Elbert […]
ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) Rockwall Christian Academy students celebrated the 100th day of school on Feb. 3 with campus-wide festivities that incorporated a variety of art and science-based challenges. While first graders counted out 100 M&M’s, marshmallows and a variety of other unexpected toppings for DIY ice cream sundaes, junior high students were competing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2014) The 2015 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 9. Three year terms up for election are Place 1 presently held by Chris Cuny, Place 2 presently held by Russ Childers, Place 3 presently held by Linda Mitchell Duran. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2015) Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Lewis filed for the office of Mayor of Rockwall last week with strong support from local citizens. “Clarissa and I are humbled by the hundreds, literally, of our friends, both old and new, who have expressed their commitment to my candidacy,” said Lewis. “I am passionate […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 2, 2015) The Heath Student Council “Pride Patrol” recently traveled right around the corner to the elementary in closest proximity. Their mission: to recognize and celebrate Special Education Paraprofessional Rickie Tuttle. Pride Patrol Senior Ambassadors Annabelle Baker, Andrew Fisher, Mackenzie Long, Bailey Varner, Kenzie Woessner, Junior Britton Swanson, and Sophomore Grayson Smartt […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2015) Meet Bert, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week. This happy, friendly little Chihuahua loves everyone he meets. He has an old leg injury that healed up crooked, so his leg looks a little different, but that doesn’t bother him at all. In fact, Bert and the folks at Rockwall […]