(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 […]
Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently welcomed more than 1,300 8th grade students from all three middle schools. Students choose one career cluster/ program of study to learn more about by spending time in that classroom with the lead teacher. Burton Academy Student Ambassadors took the lead with organizing all the groups, letting […]
The Heath Lady Hawks Varsity Soccer Team played their first home game of the season on Friday, winning 2-0 over Mesquite. In the first half, Rockwall-Heath started the game slow but picked up the pace about 15 minutes into the game. They settled in and started to knock the ball around and attacked […]