Rockwall students experience Guinness World Record Holder, National Champion BMX Rider breaking record

Rockwall students experience Guinness World Record Holder, National Champion BMX Rider breaking record

ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – The students at Jones Elementary recently attended a virtual assembly featuring Guinness World Record Holder and National Champion BMX Rider, Matt Wilhelm.  The assembly was coordinated by Ms. Rivera, the Jones Counselor, who ensured that all students had access to the assembly, including remote learners. During the presentation, […]

Pullen third graders revitalize school garden

Pullen third graders revitalize school garden

ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – When school was shut down abruptly following Spring Break in 2020, Pullen’s outdoor garden was left untended.  After six months, the third graders at Pullen Elementary School, whose classes overlook the garden area, noticed the outdoor garden needed some attention and they sprang into action! The boxes are […]

Reinhardt Elementary students close the book on non-fiction writing units

Reinhardt Elementary students close the book on non-fiction writing units

ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – Reinhardt Elementary 2nd, 4th and 5th graders recently wrapped up their non-fiction writing units with a celebration.  Second graders learned about “Animals that Scare Us” like bats, sharks, spiders and gila monsters.  They used books as well as PebbleGo to find information on their chosen animal and then […]

Message from Baylor Scott & White-Lake Pointe regarding COVID-19 vaccine

Message from Baylor Scott & White-Lake Pointe regarding COVID-19 vaccine

ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – Baylor Scott and White – Lake Pointe shared the following the message today regarding the availability of the COVID 19 vaccine. Dear Community Partners, For months, our best defense against COVID-19 has been mask wearing, hand washing and physical distancing. We are now on the cusp of adding […]

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting (Dec. 14)

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting (Dec. 14)

ROCKWALL, TX – December 14, 2020 –  Here is a summary of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Meeting on Dec. 14. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting […]

Royse City ISD Finance team earns Award of Merit

Royse City ISD Finance team earns Award of Merit

ROYSE CITY, TX – December 14, 2020 — The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) has released the list of 53 educational organizations recognized for following best practices in the area of purchasing operations. Royse City ISD made the list and will be honored in February during TASBO’s annual conference. “The Award of Merit […]

Royse City High School students earn national honor from College Board

Royse City High School students earn national honor from College Board

ROYSE CITY, TX – December 14, 2020 — Royse City High School is proud to announce that two students have been recognized as part of the College Board National Recognition Program. Micah Wolfe and Jude Stacy have received the 2020-2021 Rural and Small Town Scholar as part of this national program. “To be honored by […]

Final Salute at Texas Health Rockwall: Oldest known living Aggie dies at 106

Final Salute at Texas Health Rockwall: Oldest known living Aggie dies at 106

ROCKWALL, TX – December 13, 2020 — The oldest known living Aggie, Col. Lee Eynon James, passed away on Dec. 10 at 106 years old at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall. James lived through quite a lot in his 106 years, watching the world change and experiencing history in the making. He was born in 1914 […]