FFA receives Grand Champion Award

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) This weekend the Rockwall FFA Ag Mechanics Team received Grand Champion for their 36 foot Lowboy Trailer. They received first out of the 350 projects that were entered into the competition.  It took over 800 hours for the students to complete the trailer and get it to the competition. Students […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Springer Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2016) Ismael Medina, a sixth grade student at Springer Elementary School, was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club today as a Rotary Student of Honor. He was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Assistant Principal Kelli Crossland spoke about Ismael’s character and academic accomplishments. “Ismael […]

Springer sixth grader heads to district Spelling Bee

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 9, 2016) Students at Springer Elementary School participated in a Spelling Bee  Friday to determine a lucky winner to qualify for the district level competition.  Congratulations to 6th grader, Roxi Day!  She will be the Springer representative for the district challenge. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary.   […]

Lockdown lifted at two Rowlett schools

(ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 7, 2016) Two Rowlett schools have been cleared after being placed on full  lockdown around 11 a.m. today. This occurred after someone made a call into an internal Garland ISD radio and advised Coyle Middle School to go into lockdown. Rowlett police were called to the scene and found no threats […]

‘Rockwall ISD Relief Day’ for Rowlett is January 29

(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – Jan. 6, 2016) Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Rockwall ISD, has declared Friday, January 29, as “Rockwall ISD Relief Day for Rowlett.” Rockwall Sports Center will have the “Rise Together” t-shirt design on sale at their business, 579 E I-30 Rockwall, for $10 each starting on Monday, January 11. Shirts will be on sale until […]

Rockwall ISD offers help for displaced students

(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) Rockwall ISD wants to offer additional services to its families who have been displaced by the tornado. If your children have been displaced, Rockwall ISD can provide free lunch and transportation to your child’s school regardless of your temporary address. To begin coordinating these services, please fill out the […]

Garland ISD in search of storm victims

Garland ISD in search of storm victims

Website and Phone Bank Set Up to Help Identify Victims and their Needs (GARLAND ISD, TX – Dec. 30, 2015) As Garland ISD prepares to kick off its spring semester, the district wants to ensure all students and staff are able to return to school and work. Estimates show upwards of 3,500 from GISD may […]