Amy Parks-Heath 6th grader named Rotary Student of Honor

Amy Parks-Heath 6th grader named Rotary Student of Honor

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 14, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Amy Parks-Heath Elementary 6th grader Drew Cooley as the Rotary Student of Honor last week. Rotarian David Sweet and Amy Parks-Heath Principal Megan Smith presented Cooley with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9. Smith shared a few words from […]

Rockwall Music Teachers announce competition winners

Rockwall Music Teachers announce competition winners

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 9, 2017) The piano studio of Michele McDonald, Rockwall, experienced a number of winning contestants during the recent Rockwall Music Teachers Fall Competition. All students entered received a Superior + in several different levels under three different judges.  These dedicated students performed a required piece in the Romantic style which could […]

Cain students named to All-District Honor Band

Cain students named to All-District Honor Band

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2017) Students from all three Rockwall ISD middle schools recently competed for only a handful of spots in the elite ensemble. Students were required to play two major scales, their full chromatic scale, and two prepared etudes. Congratulations to the following 20 Cain Middle School Band students who successfully auditioned […]

Garland ISD welcomes new superintendent

Garland ISD welcomes new superintendent

(GARLAND, TX — November 6, 2017) Following a five-month search process, Garland ISD is proud to announce its new superintendent, Dr. Ricardo López. The district’s Board of Trustees named him as lone finalist Oct. 10, and after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period, named him superintendent of schools Nov. 4. López becomes just the 10th superintendent […]

Rockwall-Heath Cheerleader of the Week: Sarah Gibson

Rockwall-Heath Cheerleader of the Week: Sarah Gibson

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2017) Sarah is the daughter of Jeff and Karin and the sister of Drew Gibson. Sarah has been a school cheerleader since 7th grade as well as a competitive cheerleader. She is a 5x All American, World Champion, All State Cheerleader, and All Star Cheerleader. Some of her favorite things […]

Rochell Elementary 6th grader recognized as Rotary Student of Honor

Rochell Elementary 6th grader recognized as Rotary Student of Honor

(ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Leila Mendiola, a 6th grader at Rochell Elementary School, as the Rotary Student of Honor this week. Rotarian David Sweet presented Mendiola with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Nov. 2. Rochell Elementary School Principal Kelli Crossland shared a few words […]

Rockwall ISD to hold public community education summits

Rockwall ISD to hold public community education summits

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017)  Rockwall ISD will hold four community education summits, open to the public, November 6-7 to discuss the future of the district. As Rockwall ISD continues to grow at an exciting pace, it is important to celebrate past successes and create a new vision to ensure Rockwall ISD continues its […]

Jones Elementary welcomes families at Math Night

Jones Elementary welcomes families at Math Night

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) This year, Jones Elementary School incorporated a cowboy theme for its Family Math Night. The purpose of Family Math Night is to provide engaging math activities to students and their families, ones which they can enjoy together that night as well as at home with common materials—cards, dice, beans, […]