Janice Longino chosen as 2018 President of Texas Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance

Janice Longino chosen as 2018 President of Texas Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Janice Longino, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary PE Teacher, was recently chosen to be the 2018 President of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance (TAHPERD). “Janice Longino is a long-time educator who continues to strive for excellence each day. She continuously brings enthusiasm and challenges herself by seeking […]

Rockwall-Heath students win multiple awards at National Leadership Conference

Rockwall-Heath students win multiple awards at National Leadership Conference

(HEATH, TX — May 16, 2018) Students from Rockwall-Heath High School recently attended the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, where they won multiple awards, producing 16 national qualifiers and nine national champions in three major events. Rockwall-Heath Hawk chapter members joined more than 5,500 other conference delegates from across the nation to […]

Royse City American Legion selects Law Officer/Firefighter First Responder of the Year

Royse City American Legion selects Law Officer/Firefighter First Responder of the Year

(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 16, 2018) A police officer from the Dallas Police Department has been selected as the 2018 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by The American Legion Post 100 in Royse City. Officer Rogelio Santander was honored not only for his overall performance as a police officer in the community, but […]

Rockwall High School Jacket Backers names April Athletes of the Month

Rockwall High School Jacket Backers names April Athletes of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Congratulations to Rockwall High School Jacket Backers April Athletes of the Month ​​Chika Iwuamadi and Austin Shumake. Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of April.​​ Chika Iwuamadi, Senior – Track and Field: Chika was a key member of the varsity girls 3rd District Championship in four years. […]

Rockwall High School sophomore to compete in Football University Texas Showdown

Rockwall High School sophomore to compete in Football University Texas Showdown

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Rockwall High School sophomore middle linebacker James Strohmeyer was selected to compete for a top position against the best linebackers in the state on May 26 and 27 in Austin, Texas. To earn his invite, Strohmeyer competed in a recent FBU Camp held in North Dallas that showcased athletes […]

Rep. Ratcliffe names Rockwall students 2018 Congressional Art Competition finalists

Rep. Ratcliffe names Rockwall students 2018 Congressional Art Competition finalists

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced the finalists from the 2018 Congressional Art Competition, including Desirae Barrera, Rhianna Swift, Kelsie Brouillette, Brittany Ables and Min-Suk Cha from Rockwall High School. The finalists were chosen by a panel of judges who assessed submissions from high school students across the 18 counties […]

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation hosts bowling fundraiser

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation hosts bowling fundraiser

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 15, 2018) Over 190 people attended the 2nd Annual REF Bowling Classic, presented by Park Place Motorcars Dallas, in support of the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation, Inc. The tournament raised over $26,000 through team registrations, sponsorships and silent auction sales making it even more successful than last year’s event. The 24 […]

Meals on Wheels celebrates Older Americans

Meals on Wheels celebrates Older Americans

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2018) Meals on Wheels honored seniors, programs and volunteers serving the community during the Older Americans Day celebration at the Rockwall County Library on May 10. Older Americans Month was established in 1963 and is celebrated nationwide during the month of May each year. MOWSS Executive Director Margie VerHagen said […]