(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2015) Sixth graders in Mrs. Rogers’ science class at Springer Elementary collected items to donate to the Rainbow Room, which was established in 1999 to provide emergency assistance to children in critical situations. The Rainbow Room’s mission is to help families through traumatic times by providing additional services and items for the children that include backpacks and […]
Full Metal Jackets score victory at Alamo Regional Robotics Competition (ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2015) The Full Metal Jackets, Rockwall High School’s Robotics Team FRC 1296, led their alliance to victory at the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Alamo Regional in San Antonio last week, as well as earning the “Excellence in Engineering Award.” This […]
Forney Gold – 1st place team 675 Heath Hawks – 2nd place team 695 North Forney – 3rd place team 710 (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 6,2015) Last Thursday at Waterview Golf Club in Rowlett, junior Sam Bowerman became the first boy golfer from Heath High School to win a district championship. Sam shot (74) on the […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 6, 2015) The Heath Student Council presented the Heath Showcase to the student body on April 2. Rockwall-Heath High School students displayed amazing talent in music, song and dance – and they also surprised Principal Dr. Tom Maglisceau with a Hawk Pride video that was directed, filmed and edited by Marlow […]
ROWLETT, TX (April 4, 2015) Surprised on the soccer field by CBS 11, Rowlett High School senior Garrett Stroud was named the Wing Stop Scholar Athlete of the Month March 17. He is one of just 10 high schoolers to receive this title, in addition to a $1,000 scholarship. “I feel really special,” Stroud said. “I […]
GARLAND, TX (April 4, 2015) Nine Garland ISD students, two administrators and one alumna recently had the opportunity to reciprocate an international exchange hosted by the district two years ago. Thanks to the district’s partnership with the Dallas-Fort Worth Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, the hometown group enjoyed an enlightening trip to Taiwan’s Luzhu District March […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2015) Rockwall Christian Academy students celebrated Holy Week with interactive learning at different stations to represent each day. Teachers incorporated a variety of curriculum-based activities, from science to art, to make the story of Jesus truly tangible. Submitted by Jana Edwards, Rockwall Christian Academy. To share your good news and events, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 1, 2015) Celia Hays Elementary hosted Science Night on March 26. Families came and participated in several different science experiments including making slime, decorating a pet rock, and digging for dinosaurs! Photo submitted by Susan Sisto. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2015) Rockwall High School senior Michael Bonfante was honored at the campus on March 20 with a check for $500 from the American Society of Marine Artists and the Rockwall Art League. The award is in recognition of his success in the 2014 Young Marine Artists Search, sponsored by the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2015) Students at Springer Elementary received honorable awards for “Terrific Kids,” a student-recognition program sponsored by Kiwanis to promote leadership and character development. “Terrific” stands for: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. Students work with their classroom teacher to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or school work. […]