(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) Congratulations to the Rockwall Yellowjackets, Back to Back Area Champs! The Yellowjackets defeated Jesuit 38-27 after a hard fought victory Friday. The Yellowjackets will take on Spring at 7:30 next Friday night at Waco ISD Stadium. More: http://www.rockwallisd.com/athletics/2015/11/21/stung-jackets-claim-area-title/ Source: rockwallisd.com
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) First grade students at Springer Elementary paraded around the school asking others to join them in saving turkeys from a Thanksgiving feast! They encourage everyone to “eat more candy!” Have a Happy Thanksgiving from Springer Elementary. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. The Blue Ribbon News […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) Congratulations to Springer Elementary School’s 3rd grade team, Librarian Rachael Taylor, Technology Specialist Kay Orr and SAGE Teacher Jenny Kaup for receiving a grant for 3rd grade students to participate in after the holidays. Students at Springer Elementary will have the opportunity to be a part of a “Makerspace” […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) Mrs. Straight’s 4th graders at Dobbs Elementary took analyzing area and perimeter to a new level on Friday. As they worked in pairs to move about the hallways, they looked for ways to find the area and perimeter of multiple surfaces that they move about every single day. There […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) The staff at Williams Middle School along with former Wildcat and local doctor, Dr. Tim Swofford, donated Thanksgiving Meals with all the trimmings to the Helping Hands Food Pantry. The new location for Helping Hands Food Pantry is at 102 S. First St. 2nd Floor. They are now located in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School hosted its annual Donuts with Veterans this morning. Each year students deck the halls of CLP with United States flags, posters of family members or friends who served in the military, and patriotic art work. They learn what it takes to be in one of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 10, 2015) Rockwall High School Band is proud to announce that Nick Messick, sophomore, and Nathan Mathura, senior, have made the 2015 TMEA All State Jazz Bands. This is a very prestigious honor. There are only 40 seats available for high school students of Texas to earn. Out of 40 seats […]
(HEATH, TX – Nov 10, 2015) Heath Hawk Orchestra is proud to announce, for the first time in Heath history, one of its String Orchestra students has made it to State Orchestra. Alyson Davis competed on October 31st in an audition process against 198 other cellists across the entire state of Texas. Alyson ranked 23rd in the State. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The lessons learned at Rockwall ISD Quest Academy go much deeper than schoolwork. Each year, Principal Brian Neely and Counselor Michel Jensen incorporate service projects into the curriculum. Most recently, Quest students decorated and delivered pumpkins to Autumn Leaves nursing home. They played board games, Dominoes, and Bingo with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The Rockwall Education Foundation awarded lots of grants this week. Jones Elementary teachers: Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Loya, and Mrs. Barnes were chosen as recipients. They are beyond excited to get to work with their students using a 3D printer and recycler. The students are excited, too! Submitted by Jennifer […]