Celebrating ‘Terrific Kids’ at Springer Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (November 2, 2014) Students at Springer Elementary received honorable awards for “Terrific Kids,” a student-recognition program sponsored by Kiwanis to promote leadership and character development. “Terrific” stands for: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. Students work with their classroom teacher to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or school work.  All […]

Springer students make personal timelines to learn about math

ROCKWALL, TX (November 11, 2014) At Springer Elementary, Mrs. Kelly’s math class created timelines showing events that happened prior to and after their birth year.  Each event corresponded to an integer in relation to their birth year, which was labeled as zero.  This project wrapped up their unit of study on rational numbers. What a […]

Reinhardt students make book reports fun with ‘pumpkin characters’

ROCKWALL, TX (November 2, 2014) Second grade students at Reinhardt Elementary recently created pumpkin characters to accompany their book reports. Pictured here (from top left) are: Ethan McCurdy, Landyn Parsely, Emma Southworth, Nash Miller, Diego Gutierrez, Ellie Tomquest, Seth Anderson, Carleigh Wirtzberger and Megan Holub. Submitted by Pat Corwin, ESL Teacher, Nebbie/Reinhardt. To share your […]

‘Boosterthon’ underway at Amy Parks Heath Elementary

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 2, 2014) On Oct. 28, for the second year, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary welcomed “Boosterthon” with a Pep Rally and will end with a Fun Run on Thursday, Nov. 6. Boosterthon Fun Run is a 9-day experience that raises funds while promoting Fitness, Leadership, and Character, and this year’s theme is “Rock ‘N Town Live”! […]

Fifth grade science fun at Jones Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) At Jones Elementary, Mrs. Chorba ( aka Mr. Shman the Game Show Host) taught students about the freezing, melting and boiling points of water in an entertaining presentation today. This is student Braden Strother having fun with science! Submitted by Deborah Rushing, Dorris A. Jones Elementary School.  To share your […]

American Folk Art Carvings exhibit, silent auction at Artists Gallery on the Square Saturday

ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) A premier exhibit and silent auction of the American Folk Art Carvings of Clifton Smith will be at the Artists Gallery on the Square, 102 S. Goliad in Rockwall, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. It features the caricatures of western figures carved in pieces as small as […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse to host Romeo & Juliet auditions

ROCKWALL, TX. (October 29, 2014) Rockwall Community Playhouse will host open auditions for Romeo and Juliet on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16. Males (ages 16+) and females (16+), as well as some non-speaking roles for younger males and females (ages 12+) are available. Those auditioning are asked to bring a 1-minute Shakespearean monologue and to be prepared […]

Allen Weekley Photography Exhibit at KE Cellars

ROCKWALL,TX. (October 29, 2014) A Solo Exhibit and Sale by Allen Weekley Photography will be featured at KE Cellars Winery, 301 N.San Jacinto in Rockwall, from Nov. 7 through Dec. 6. An Artists Reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Learn more at AllenWeekley.com. Submitted by Betty Hoaglund. To share your good […]

Lady Yellowjackets claim district volleyball championship

ROCKWALL,TX. (Ocotober 29, 2014) Congratulations to the District 11-6A Champion Yellowjacket Volleyball Team! Freshman B finished their undefeated district season with a gutsy win over Rowlett 25-11, 21-25, 25-18. Freshman A breezed past Naaman Forest 25-7, 25-14. The Freshman A team also finished undefeated 12-0 in district play. JV beat the Rangers 25-17, 25-18, finishing […]