Neighbors helping neighbors: Backpacks, school supplies collected for students in need

(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 […]

Providence Academy brings best of home school and classical Christian education to area kids

Providence Academy brings best of home school and classical Christian education to area kids

(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 […]

Area educators hear message of inspiration at Rockwall YMCA Teacher Prayer Breakfast

Area educators hear message of inspiration at Rockwall YMCA Teacher Prayer Breakfast

(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 2018 Health Fair and Back-to-School Rally Aug 11

(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 ISD partners with Texas Department of Public Safety

Royse City ISD partners with Texas Department of Public Safety

(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 High’s Coach Webb named President of Texas High School Coaches Association

(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 ISD Band Director nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award

(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. […]

New principal appointed for Rockwall High School

(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 […]