(ROCKWALL, TX — August 27, 2018) Administrators at Royse City ISD want to know “What’s Up?” within the school district community. A result of the district’s newest Strategic Plan, the Communications Office has developed an online form designed for two-way communication. The “What’s Up?” form is located on every district and campus level page on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX, August 23, 2018) Jones Elementary has been recognized as an ERP Honor Roll School by ERP Learn. This award recognizes high-performing, achievement gap-closing schools around the state. Jones Elementary focuses on closing the achievement gap and helping all students reach academic success, so this is an exciting honor! “We’re so excited that ERP Learn […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – August 16, 2018) Garland ISD has announced a change to its free and reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for 2018-19. Twenty-four campuses across the district now qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision, which provides breakfast and lunch to every student at no charge, eliminating the collection of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 16, 2018) Kathryn Howell and Jennifer Murray, with the help of stencils from The Wood Shoppe and donations from other moms, recently painted positive quotes on the bathroom stalls at Cain Middle School, to start the year off on a positive note. “The principal Derrice Randle was kind […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 15, 2018) Rockwall ISD’s 20 campuses earned the state’s highest rating, Met Standard, while the district accountability rating received an A, according to the Texas Education Agency’s preliminary accountability rating system that will go into effect 2019-2020. The new A-F accountability rating is based on student achievement on the high-stakes STAAR test. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2018) Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra recently placed 4th in the state in the TMEA MS Honor Full Orchestra Competition in San Antonio, TX. In May, the WMS Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Shari Allison and Bethany Jones, submitted a recording to the Texas Music Educators Association Competition where they were […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2018) Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2018) Rockwall-Heath High School 2018 graduate, Evan Scott, and current senior, Preslie Mann, recently interned at the Original House of Pancakes in conjunction with the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association and Medical City Dallas Kids Fit Menu program. They were asked to completely revamp the children’s menu with a focus of healthier entrees. They […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 8, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce joined Rockwall ISD for the annual New Teacher and Employee Welcome Breakfast at Rockwall-Heath High School on Tuesday, Aug. 7. The 137 incoming teachers and employees to the school district enjoyed a nutritious meal and heard some stimulating speeches from special guests during […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – August 9, 2018) ESS, a leading national provider of education managed solutions for K-12 schools, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Royse City ISD to recruit, hire and manage substitute positions including daily teachers, long-term teachers, educational aides, receptionists and nurses. Royse City ISD is the third […]