(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 21, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers recently held tryouts for their 2015-2016 team. Twenty-two new members were added to this award winning team. The Highsteppers are under the direction of Monica Lyon and Assistant Director Anna Blair. Pictured are: Jr. Lt. Audrey Lawrence, Jr. Lt. McKenzie Bryant, Jr. Lt. Shawnee Gillham, Karina […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 29, 2015) Four Garland ISD campuses recently joined forces to help homeless youth. Students and staff from Coyle Middle School, Keeley and Rowlett elementary schools, and Rowlett High School collected more than 1,000 pairs of jeans for the national Teens for Jeans campaign. Spearheaded by Rowlett High School’s Student Council, the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2015) First grade students in Tracy Childers’ class at Cullins Lakepointe Elementary recently completed Flat Stanley projects. After listening to a story about a little boy named Stanley who was made flat because a bulletin board fell on him, students designed their own Flat Stanley’s. Students practiced their friendly letter […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) Heritage Christian Academy’s boys golf team placed third in the TAPPS North Region Regional at Canyon Golf Course on April 21. The team was edged out by regional winners Waco Vanguard and runner-up Midland Trinity. HCA had two individuals who placed as well: Reagan Oliver tied for sixth place, […]
The Talon yearbook featured in 2015 Jostens Look Book (HEATH, TX – April 24, 2015) Rockwall-Heath High School’s yearbook, The Talon, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2015 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding […]
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Springer recently donated several new books to the Springer Elementary Library. The donation was made in memory of Richard Springer, grandson of the school’s namesake, Ouida Springer. Pictured left to right are Stanley Springer, son of Ouida Springer, and Rachael Taylor, Springer Elementary Librarian. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, Rockwall ISD. To […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Sixth graders in Becky Riemenschneider’s Social Studies class at Springer Elementary learned about the Diwali festival by creating amazing Rangoli designs. During Diwali in South Asia, families work together to construct this traditional artwork. To support the Diwali theme, students also sampled a Diwali dessert, learned a traditional Indian folktale, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) students show off their healthy recipes for an Oatmeal Challenge at Grace Hartman Elementary as part of Healthy Zone Schools. Pictured from left are Ashley Minor, Johnathan Pang, Sophia Sanchez, Jamal Wiley, Holden Blackwell, Cailee Gibbs, Jacque Ghormley, Kaylee Davis and Emilee Lyons. YAC is led […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 20, 2015) For the third-straight year, Rowlett High School’s Eagle Theatre Company has been named a finalist in the Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards. The talented theater group is up for nine Best of Category honors for its production of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” “It feels humbling […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 20, 2015) The #1 ranked Rockwall Lady Jackets clinched the 11-6A District Championship on Friday afternoon after throttling Rowlett 13-1 at the Rowlett Softball Complex. Alyssa Henry and Bailey Wallace both went 4 for 5 on the afternoon. The Lady Jackets compiled 20 hits on the afternoon. Emily Cowan picked up […]