Happy birthday to Jones Elementary’s SRO

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Students at Jones Elementary celebrated with School Resource Officer Shouse for his birthday on Monday, October 19. They all love Officer Shouse! Submitted by Jennifer Holton, Dorris Jones Elementary, PE Teacher.  To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so […]

Dobbs students create dioramas depicting lives of Native American tribes

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Fourth Graders at Dobbs Elementary in Ms. Pitts class created dioramas depicting the lives of Native American tribes in Texas using shoeboxes and materials found in the classroom. Following their research of Native Texans, students will showcase their products around school to visitors and others students at Dobbs. Submitted […]

Science comes to life for Springer students at Arboretum

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 19, 2015) Third and fifth graders from Springer Elementary School recently attended the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden to bring science to life. They explored the Rory Meyer’s Children’s Adventure Garden on a scavenger hunt and discovered different types of species that live in compost, logs, trees, underground, and in gardens.  They also […]

Dobbs Elementary students march in Idiom Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 19, 2015) Students in Mrs. Hammond’s class at Dobbs Elementary came to school dressed to impress on Monday disguised as their favorite idiom. The fifth graders have been studying figurative language and today, they brought their own idiom to show students and teachers how literal they are taking their learning. Submitted […]

TriMathlon adds up to fun, prizes & money for Rockwall schools

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX) Mathnasium’s Fifth Annual TriMathlon, a national competition that allows elementary students to demonstrate their math skills, win prizes and earn money for their school, is happening this weekend! Open to kids in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5, the FREE event is held at Mathnasium Learning Centers across the United Statesand Canada, including […]

Rockwall teen with autism discovers mistake in textbook, prompting reprints

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 7, 2015) Rockwall High School student Logan Tharp, 15, recently made a discovery of significant proportions when he found an error in his Pre-AP Geometry textbook – an error which compromised the entire lesson plan. Thanks to Logan’s eye-opening find, RHS will now receive new, re-printed Pre-AP Geometry textbooks free of […]

Multiplication Madness for 3rd through 6th graders

Math center helps children learn multiplication facts during free Friday sessions this fall (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2015) Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath is hosting its 5th annual Multiplication Madness, a free event offered each fall for children in third through sixth grade. “This is a great opportunity for students in the Rockwall area community to […]

Springer students raise funds for St Jude cancer patients through Math-a-Thon

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 6, 2015) Sixth graders in Liz Kelly’s class at Springer Elementary School have been learning about children and their families who have faced childhood cancer. They decided to make a difference and join one of the biggest fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital called the Math-a-Thon. This is where they […]

Empowering Rockwall ISD students with 21st century learning

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct 6, 2015) As families settle into the new school year, the Rockwall ISD and the Board of Trustees have some exciting goals in mind for students in 2015 and beyond – goals which will greatly impact the way students learn and prepare for life after high school. According to RISD Board […]