The Rockwall High School counseling department was recently honored for being one of a group of only 100 schools from across the state to win the CREST Award for Counseling Excellence for 2019-2020. In 2005, Texas School Counselor Association began a program called CREST to recognize schools with outstanding counseling programs. Schools receiving CREST awards have demonstrated a commitment using the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) The Rockwall County Spelling Bee was recently held at the Rockwall ISD Administration Building where Owen Koziol, an Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School student, won top honors. Grant Jordan, a Cain Middle School student, is the alternate. Winner: Owen Koziol APHE Alternate: Grant Jordan CMS All participants: Rochell ES Rashad Pennington (5th) Amy Parks-Heath […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) This week’s Stingerette Senior Showcase is Miss Lainey Crawford. Lainey is the daughter of Lowell and Julie Crawford. Lainey is a three year member of the National Champion Stingerettes and is currently a Senior Lieutenant. She was previously a Lieutenant her Junior year and was awarded Top 4 at line tryouts her Sophomore year. Lainey […]
In an email to parents on Friday, Feb. 7, the Rockwall ISD said, “In an abundance of caution, you may observe additional law enforcement presence on or near campuses on Monday, Feb. 10. The Rockwall Police Department notified us of individuals who may want to protest local law enforcement at government locations, including the possibility […]
(GARLAND ISD/ROWLETT) Thirteen Garland ISD AVID students are vying for a chance to receive $20,000, a laptop, textbook credits and ongoing educational support. The high schoolers were recently named Dell Scholar semifinalists due to their academic rigor, ambition and perseverance. “I am proud to announce that 13 Garland ISD seniors were named Dell Scholar semifinalists,” […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) Jennifer Tartt, a third-grade teacher at Linda Lyon Elementary School, was recently surprised in her classroom as the Good Morning Texas Teacher of the Month. The segment will air on the morning of February 28 on WFAA. Submitted press release, RISD. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and […]
The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2020-2021 school calendar at their January board meeting. Download a printable pdf here >> https://www.rockwallisd.com/Page/11518 Courtesy Rockwall ISD. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Subscribe to our email newsletter here. […]
This week’s Stingerette Senior Showcase is Miss Gracie Lamont. Gracie is the daughter of Kathy Lamont. She is a three year member of the National Champion Stingerettes and is currently a Senior Lieutenant. Gracie also served as a Junior Varsity Instructor her Junior year. Gracie is considering Texas Tech University where she would like to major […]
The Williams Middle School Wildcat Dancers recently competed at the TVCC Cardette Extravaganza by Showtime where they brought home numerous awards. Officer Awards Sweepstakes, Judges Award, Grand Champion and BEST OF THE BEST (for this last award, they beat five high schools and two other middle schools’ officers) Team Awards Sweepstakes, Best in Category for […]
Twenty Business Professionals of America (BPA) students recently advanced to state after competing at the BPA Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) competition held at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Careers Academy GBCCA chapter members will now have the opportunity to join over 3,200 other conference delegates, from across the state, to participate in state level business skill […]