Rockwall Community Playhouse to present Romeo & Juliet

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 10, 2015) William Shakespeare’s masterpiece Romeo & Juliet opens at Rockwall Community Playhouse in February, the month celebrating love. Come experience the beauty, poetry and passion of  Shakespeare’s greatest romance, where love and violence vie for the hearts and souls of young, star-crossed lovers. Performance dates are Feb. 6, 7, 8, 13, […]

Heritage Christian Eagle Theater presents Shrek the Musical

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 10, 2015)  Heritage Christian Academy’s Eagle Theater welcomes the public to explore the world of Shrek. There are only three shows spanning two days, so you won’t want to miss this opportunity! Tickets are $10 at the door or may be purchased in advance at HCA’s school office. Performances will be held […]

Williams Middle School students selected for Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) Congratulations to the following Williams Middle School Orchestra students for being chosen from more than 200 students to perform with the Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra. They will perform at 4 p.m.  Saturday, January 24 in the Rockwall High School Theater. Submitted by Stacey Hatten, Williams Middle School.  To share your […]

‘If Ms Driskell’s Class Could Travel to the Sun’

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) Saraid Driskell was selected to be a Launch Cart recipient for the second year at Springer Elementary while integrating math, reading and science. Students created/designed a travel map to demonstrate a better understanding of the Solar System. They identified the order of the planets, the distance from the Sun, as […]

Garland ISD teachers inspired after Ron Clark Academy

GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Students might notice some exciting changes in the classroom this spring. Innovative instructional initiatives inspired by Convocation keynote speaker Ron Clark are sweeping the district, thanks to a recent inspirational road trip. Encouraged by Clark’s energetic, motivational presentation, Garland ISD organized a two-day trip to the Ron Clark Academy last fall. […]

Garland ISD kicks off Book Bytes contest

  GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Garland ISD  kicked off its third-annual Book Bytes contest Jan. 6, calling all reading enthusiasts to advertise one of their favorite pieces of literature through technology. Open to any GISD student, the competition challenges participants to create book trailers using Photo Story, Movie Maker or iMovie. In addition to showcasing advertising and technological capabilities, Book […]

Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

  ROCKWALL, TX. (January 13, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Austin Grandstaff as the “Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month” and Mandi McMillan as the “Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month”. Grandstaff, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Basketball Team was nominated by Coach Alan Simmons and […]