(ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2020) The Rockwall ISD released the following message today: Today Governor Greg Abbott ordered all Texas schools to remain closed through Friday, May 1. As a result, Rockwall ISD will extend our school closure through Friday, May 1, aligning with the Governor’s orders. The earliest possible return date for students […]
Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center to say thank you to all on the front lines of COVID-19 pandemic through porch light campaign, 8-9PM Friday, April 3 (Rockwall, TX- March 31, 2020) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is the region’s largest and leading business association. The Chamber advocates for businesses in Rockwall, […]
Rockwall HS senior, Sean Clements, is a four-year member of the Orange Wave Band. He plays saxophone in the wind ensemble and has been drum major of the marching band for the past two years. Sean is in his 12th year of Boy Scouts having completed the “triple crown” of high adventure activities and is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2020) Bella Schmukal will graduate as Valedictorian at Heritage Christian Academy, where she has been a student since K-4. While at HCA, Bella has been fortunate enough to participate in the Theater Program, Rhythm Dancers, Mission Team, Track and Field Program, National Honor Society (2 years as President), and is […]
Faith Knoff is active in Girl Scouts, finishing 12 years and achieving her Gold Award. She attends Rockwall High School. She loves to read, spend time with friends, and help others through volunteering with youth activities. Faith plans on attending Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska in the fall and majoring in Elementary Education. Submitted […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2020) The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2020 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-one teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced in […]
Rylie Dorrough is a four-year long member of the Orange Wave Band and was Drum Major this past year. She plays piccolo and flute in the Symphonic Band. She is going to UT at Dallas next year to get her degree in Computer Science. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are […]
Allyson McCutcheon is a four-year varsity member of the Rockwall High School Cross Country and Track Team. She will be attending Stephen F. Austin in the fall to major in Global Studies and continue her running career. Submitted by Sarah McCutcheon. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing their end-of-high-school experience. […]
Gracee Drake is a Senior at Heritage Christian Academy in Rockwall. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Charity League and was selected as a delegate of Texas Girls State, where she learned the inner workings of our government. Gracee has a passion for photography and is the recipient of several State awards […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2020) WEATHER PERMITTING, traffic on Farm-to-Market 3549 (FM 3549) between Interstate 30 (I-30) and State Highway 66 (SH 66) will shift from its existing configuration to a new alignment starting at 7:30 a.m. on April 1. This shift will occur over a few days with north and southbound FM 3549 completing […]