(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 19, 2018) The Rockwall Lady Jackets had a full weekend of basketball to start out their Thanksgiving holiday in the Flower Mound Tournament. Their first opponent was Canyon Randall on Thursday evening. The Lady Jackets started off strong winning 64-36. In this game, Jordan Mathis led the team with 23 points […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — November 15, 2018) The Royse City ISD School Board approved namesakes for middle schools in the district. Royse City Middle School will be renamed as Ouida Baley Middle School. The district’s second middle school planned for Fate, Texas on Hwy 66 will be named Bobby Summers Middle School. Both namesakes were […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 14, 2018) Canaan Smith had a really big dream. He played on both football and baseball teams for his high school. Like so many young athletes, the Texas native fantasized about playing in the big leagues, like his idol, Yankee Derek Jeter. Before he could reach that lofty goal, though, he hoped […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2018) While Keviah Ealy is no stranger to greatness, it has to be pretty special to be honored with your very own day, especially at the age of 14! At its previous meeting, the Rockwall City Council proclaimed Monday, November 5, as Keviah Ealy Recognition Day. The freshman at Rockwall High […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2018) The students and staff at Linda Lyon Elementary had the joy of honoring veterans of the United States military with a special Veterans Day breakfast and program. They were honored to have over 50 veterans and numerous guests attend. The student-led program opened with the presentation of our nation’s colors […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2018) On November 3rd, 39 Williams Choir students participated in the Rockwall ISD Solo Contest at Utley Middle School, which they have been diligently preparing for over the past six weeks. Thirty seven of WMS’ 39 soloists received ratings of 1 (Superior) – the highest rating given, and two received ratings […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2018) Janelle Hummingbird was recently awarded the Scholastic All American award by USA Swimming. Upon receiving this award, she becomes only the second Rockwall swimmer to ever achieve this status. In order to qualify, a swimmer must meet rigorous time standards as well as maintain a 3.5 GPA. This honor helped […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2018) The Lone Star State School Counselor Association recognized the Rockwall High School counseling department with the Silver Award at the 2018 LSSSCA Annual Conference in Frisco, Texas on November 6. The Lone Star State Award is an award that recognizes effective and outstanding school counseling programs in the state of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 2, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Amy Parks-Heath Elementary 6th grader Keaton Steen as the Rotary Student of Honor this week. Rotarian and County Judge David Sweet and Amy Parks-Heath Elementary Principal Megan Smith presented Steen the award. Before presenting the award to Steen, Smith read out some positive comments […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 31, 2018) On Friday mornings before school, Pullen Elementary students and their parents pack the track for some fitness, friendship and family fun with the Pullen Panthers Running Club. For the 2018-2019 school year, Pullen Elementary received a $3,500 grant from Marathon Kids and Nike to help create a Running Club […]