(ROCKWALL, TX – August 8, 2018)As a kickoff to its new season, the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band will be performing at the 5th Annual Sounds of the Stadium event on Thursday, August 23rd at 7:00pm at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. The community is invited to come out and see and hear […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 8, 2018) Tommy McMahan, Team Leader/Realtor of The Trinity Properties Group at Keller Williams, and Team Member/Realtor Matthew Bryan led an effort in partnership with local State Farm Agent John Elsey to collect backpacks for Cain Middle School student need. Principal Derrice Randle was presented with 25 backpacks filled with school supplies […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 6, 2018) A unique University Model school offering kids a high quality, college-preparatory education recently made its home right here in Rockwall County. Formerly located in Rowlett, Providence Academy will bring its exceptional teaching model combining home schooling and traditional Christian education to area children in its new location at the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2018) Rockwall ISD teachers and fellow educators across the area were treated to a free Teacher Prayer Breakfast at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall on Friday, Aug. 3. The teachers enjoyed a hearty breakfast as they were blessed with a prayer from Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal, a soulful […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – August 1, 2018) Garland ISD is partnering with the NAACP Garland Unit to get students ready for 2018-19. This year’s Health Fair and Back-to-School Rally will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Curtis Culwell Center. The annual one-stop shop equips families with information and resources, including school […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — July 31, 2018) In May of 2018, Governor Greg Abbott released a comprehensive School and Firearm Safety Action Plan. Included in that plan was a recommendation for local law enforcement and districts to work closely on ways to increase school safety. Specifically, in an effort to heighten police presence on school campuses […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 26, 2018) Rockwall High School head football coach Rodney Webb was named the new president of the Texas High School Coaches Association on Tuesday afternoon. This will be Coach Webb’s sixth season as the head man of the Rockwall Yellowjackets. He has reached the playoffs all previous five seasons. Webb’s overall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2018) Cain Middle School band director Trevor Ousey has been nominated for the 2018-2019 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Ousey is being recognized as a LifeChanger for his dedication to his school community. Every day, Ousey travels to several elementary schools to teach band and impact the lives of students. […]
(ROCKWALL ISD, July 9, 2018) This morning, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Mr. Kevin Samples as principal of Rockwall High School for the 2018-2019 school year. Samples is completing his 21st year in education. He most recently served four years as the principal at Mesquite High School in Mesquite ISD where […]
(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – July 5, 2018) Full Metal Jacket students were recently recognized for earning the Presidential Service Award at a Rockwall High School’s PTA meeting. Hannah Cowgill is a junior and this is her first time to earn the award. She volunteered over 200 hours to earn the Gold Level. Aaron Smith is a senior […]