Dallas Christian School Announces First Responder & Active Military Tuition Assistance Program

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Dallas Christian School, a private Christian School in Mesquite with more than half of its students from the Rockwall/Heath area, is introducing a new tuition assistance program for first responders and active military. “We are very blessed in our local city of Mequite to receive tremendous attention and support from […]

Rockwall ISD Students Excel at FCCLA/Skills Competition in Waco

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Rockwall ISD students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently competed at the FCCLA/Skills Competition in Waco where they brought home many awards from multiple subject areas.  Fashion Design FCCLA Fashion Design Construction Occupational Category First place – Kennedy Leath FCCLA Fashion Design Construction Senior Category First […]

Royse City ISD Communications Team Earns State-Wide Recognition

(ROYSE CITY, TX – Feb. 26, 2019) The Royse City ISD Communications team was recently honored at the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) conference for outstanding work in school public relations. In total two Best-in-Category awards, five Gold Star awards and three Silver Star Awards were announced at the 2019 TSPRA Annual Conference in Cedar […]

Rockwall ISD Communications Department Shines at TSPRA Conference

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 25, 2019) The Rockwall ISD Communications department recently earned a Crystal Commendation Certificate of Merit, one Best-in-Category Award, eight Gold Star Awards and two Silver Star Awards at the 2019 Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Conference. “To have the work that we do for the students and community in Rockwall ISD validated […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary Recognizes Student of Honor from Grace Hartman Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 22, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club recently recognized Whitney Williams, a sixth grader from Grace Hartman Elementary School, as a Student of Honor. Grace Hartman Elementary School Principal Becky Reidling commended Whitney for her helpfulness and kindness to all students, her hard work in the classroom, and her respectful attitude […]

Noon Rotary Recognizes Student of Honor from Shannon Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 21, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Hector Herrera of Sharon Shannon Elementary School as its Student of Honor for the week of Feb. 18. Rotarian and Rockwall County Judge David Sweet joined Shannon Elementary Principal Steven Pesek in honoring Hector during today’s Noon Rotary Club meeting. Hector’s teachers report that he is […]

Garland ISD Trustee Named Texas’ School Board Member of the Year

(GARLAND, TX – Feb. 21, 2019) As Garland ISD’s most tenured Board of Trustees member, Linda Griffin has served the district since 1998. Year after year, she selflessly dedicates her time—without compensation—to ensure the safety, equity, financial stability and educational excellence of all students. But Griffin’s reach extends well beyond the tri-cities of Garland, Rowlett and […]

Rockwall-Heath Grad Earns Place on UNT’s President’s List

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) Hannah Dale, a 2018 Rockwall-Heath High School graduate, has been named to the President’s List at the University of North Texas for recognition of her outstanding academic work. Hannah achieved a perfect grade-point average for the Fall 2018 Semester. Only students who have earned a 4.0 GPA with a […]

Panther PRIDE Robotics Roars into State Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 19, 2019) The Panther PRIDE Robotics competition team from Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School recently competed in the VEX IQ Challenge held in Greenville, Texas emerging victorious. The 6th grade team, comprised of Bronwyn Ferris and Grant Jordan, competed against other middle school teams in grades 6-8. The team won Robot Skills Champion, […]