Y Rock Sprint Triathlon and 5k coming June 25

Y Rock Sprint Triathlon and 5k coming June 25

Six Week Training Program Available Starting May 15 (ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2017)The YRock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock. There is also a 5K and […]

Reinhardt students speak with International Space Station

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2017) Reinhardt Elementary students recently had the opportunity to speak with Thomas Pesquet, a member of the International Space Station (ISS) for expedition 50/51, about his life in space. Reinhardt Elementary is one of 12 US schools chosen by ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station). The students had […]

Rockwall ISD’s College and Career Academy Named After Former Superintendent

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2017) On Monday, May 15, at their regularly scheduled meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name the College and Career Academy after longtime Rockwall ISD Superintendent, Dr. Gene Burton.  Dr. Burton served in public education for 33 years with 16 of those years in Rockwall ISD. […]

Rockwall-Heath High School student named Presidential Scholar

One of 161 Students Across the Country (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 16, 2017) The United States Department of Education recently announced the 53rd class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, including Christian Giadolor, a student from Rockwall-Heath High School, who is recognized as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. He is one out of 161 nationwide and […]

Reinhardt students chosen to speak with International Space Station May 15

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2017) Reinhardt Elementary students will have the opportunity to speak with Thomas Pesquet, a member of the International Space Station for expedition 50/51, about his life in space on May 15 at approximately 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time. Reinhardt Elementary is one of 12 US schools chosen by ARISS (Amateur […]

Rockwall ISD names 2017 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

Rockwall ISD names 2017 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 11, 2017) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2017 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year: Kayse Williams, special education resource teacher at Stevenson Elementary and Amber Panter, Spanish teacher at Utley Middle School. “Kayse has the ability to make lasting, life-long relationships with each of her students, taking the […]

Hawks and Jackets community football registration now open for fall

Hawks and Jackets community football registration now open for fall

(HEATH, TX – May 11, 2017) Heath Hawks Community Athletics (HHCA) and Heath Hawks Youth Sports (HHYS) have joined together to form a single community football organization, Hawks Youth Sports (HYS), serving the Heath and Rockwall areas south of I-30. HYS is dedicated to providing a safe and positive environment with teams built from Amy […]

Rockwall-Heath Black Hawk Robotics places second at World Championship

Rockwall-Heath Black Hawk Robotics places second at World Championship

(HEATH, TX — May 11, 2017) The Rockwall-Heath High School robotics team, Black Hawk Robotics, recently competed at FIRST Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri. Over 400 teams from around the world competed at this event.  The Black Hawks won their 68-team division, advancing to the “Einstein” finals round-robin tournament against the winning alliances […]

Rockwall Jacket Backers recognize Athletes of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2017) Congratulations to the April Jacket Backer Athletes of the Month Junior Hannah Frank for Softball and Senior Will Frizzell for Baseball. Hannah has been a key component to the success of the Lady Jacket team. On the mound, her ERA was at its best through the month of April. Her […]

Royse City ISD announces 2017 Teachers of the Year nominees

Royse City ISD announces 2017 Teachers of the Year nominees

(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 4, 2017) The Royse City Independent School District has announced the Teachers of the Year for 2017 along with support staff and departmental nominees from across the district. Each will be recognized at the annual RCISD Staff Appreciation Ceremony on May 19 after school. The winners of each category, including […]