(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 3, 2018) Rockwall High School students from FRC Team 1296 the Full Metal Jackets recently attended the 2018 National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C to advocate for STEM funding on Capitol Hill. The conference was attended by President Lauren Knoff, FIRST Alum Brandon Taylor, VP of Robotics Construction Joshua Sadler and team […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 2, 2018) To celebrate Constitution Week (Sept. 17-23), the Rockwall County Bar Association held a U.S. Constitution Poster Contest for Rockwall ISD 5th graders. During the contest, students used their art skills to show what the Constitution means to them. A winner was selected from each Rockwall ISD elementary school, and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 29, 2018) A night of pizza and fun was had by Dads and their kiddos on Thursday, September 20 at Pullen Elementary School. Pullen Elementary’s Watch D.O.G.S. program started off their year with an incredible Annual Pizza Night Kickoff event. The annual event is a favorite as Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, and male […]
(WASHINGTON – Sept. 24, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) invited high school sophomores and juniors in Texas’ 4th District today to apply for the 2018-2019 Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP). This marks the third year of the program. “I launched the CSLP to give young folks an opportunity to learn about the role of the federal […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2018) Rockwall ISD recently held a dedication ceremony for the new Howard Dobbs Elementary School. The event was attended by students, parents, staff, alumni, government officials and community members. “Our community’s educational history is founded in this area,” said Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal. “This is our history, and today we see […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 22, 2018) Fifth graders at Linda Lyon Elementary School recently participated in a poster contest, “What does the Constitution Mean to You?” Audrey Bailey earned first place and will receive a$100 savings bond. Three additional students earned honorable mention. The students’ posters will hang in the American National Bank next week. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 21, 2018) Rockwall High School Homecoming Week is September 24-29. The RHS Homecoming Parade will take place on Wednesday, September 26. The parade begins at 6 p.m. at Dobb’s and Reinhardt Elementary Schools. The RHS Class of 1978 will serve as parade marshals. The parade route will follow Clark Street to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2018) The Jones Elementary sixth grade girls participated in the Kindness Campaign, thanks to Jones Counselor, Mrs. Batson. After seeing and experiencing girl-against-girl teasing and bullying, Mrs. Batson decided to introduce the internationally recognized kindness program to the sixth grade girls. This program brings awareness and healing to the negative and […]
(HEATH, TX — September 18, 2018) Sofia is the daughter of Tina Angelo and the late Art Angelo. She is the twin sister of Lucas Angelo. She is a returning member of the Varsity Cheer Team and was a member on the National Championship team in 2018. She has participated in competitive gymnastics where she […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 18, 2018) The Rockwall Texas Tech Alumni Association has presented the 2018 Tommy Hooper Memorial Scholarships to the following students: Rockwall High School: Gabriel Colmenares-$4000 Emily Baumann-$2000 Sarah Clifton-$1000 Lauren Elam-$1000 Gillian Weaver-$1000 Rockwall Heath High School: Natalie Boudewijn-$4000 Emma Grabenhorst-$2000 Tony Maglisceau-$1000 Rebecca Joseph-$1000 The Rockwall Texas Tech Alumni Association […]