C-O-N-G–R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S to Nebbie Williams’ top spellers

(ROCKWALL ISD-January 22, 2013) Nebbie Williams Elementary hosted its annual Spelling Bee for grades 4-6 on January 11. Congratulations to fifth grader Paige Carsia for winning first place; and to fifth grader Blake Lewis for being the runner up; and to all of the students who participated.     Submitted by Laurie Walton, Nebbie Williams. […]

Princess & Papa Wonderland Ball Feb 2 at the Hilton

(ROCKWALL-January 2, 2013) Daddies and their daughters ages 2-12 will enjoy dinner, dessert, dancing, contest prizes, a photo booth and more at the annual Princess & Papa Wonderland Ball from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. Mothers invited for ‘Mommy Minutes’ from 5 to 5:30 p.m. […]

Rockwall Citizens Police Academy begins Feb 12

Application deadline Feb. 4 (ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) The Rockwall Police Department is accepting applications for the Spring 2013 session of the Citizens Police Academy. Pick up an application at the Rockwall Police Department or submit one online at rockwallpolice.org. The online application is located under the forms and information section of the website. Applications are due […]

Young Rockwall athlete wins ‘WOW’ Award at cheerleading competition

(ROCKWALL-January 21, 2013) Fourth grader Sydney Hail from United Elite Gymnastics & Cheer of Rockwall was the winner of the “WOW” Award at the Spirit Celebration Cheerleading competition recently held in Galveston. The two day Galveston Island Nationals Championship was hosted in the Moody Gardens convention center with over one thousand cheer participants. This prestigious […]

Lake Pointe earns Employer for Education Excellence Award

Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently received the Employer for Education Excellence Bronze Level Award by the State Board of Education for its outstanding support of Texas schools. In order to qualify for a Bronze level award, companies must collaborate with school districts in a number of ways and have a policy or […]

Hartman students soar in PTA Reflections program

Fourth grader Taylor Hughes’ entry advances to state level judging (ROCKWALL ISD-January 16, 2013) PTA sponsors a Reflections program for students throughout the state of Texas. Entries can be in several categories ranging from Literature to Visual Arts. Grace Hartman Elementary is proud to announce three of its students were recognized as winners on the […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Oliver

On stage Feb 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24 (ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) The cast of Oliver has been hard at work on the stage of Rockwall Community Playhouse this month in preparation for opening night, February 8. Rousing tunes like Oom Pah Pah; Food, Glorious, Food; and Consider Yourself generate boisterous energy, while sentimental favorites like As Long As […]

Utley students step into service with shoe drive

(ROCKWALL ISD – January 16, 2013) Friends of Rachel at Utley Middle School is sponsored by counselor, Elizabeth Peters.  The students are excited to kick of a shoe drive that supports underprivileged children and adults at hospitals, orphanages, and shelters. The group will collect athletic shoes during the months of January and February. The shoe […]

Daddy Daughter Dance Mini-Salon Packages available

(ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) Planning on an enchanting evening of dining and dancing with your daughter? Daddy Daughter Dance Mini-Salon Packages will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at The Center, where your little princess can get her hair styled and makeup applied so she feels like a movie star.  Choose from […]