Rockwall ISD announces 2018 District Beginning Teacher of the Year

Rockwall ISD announces 2018 District Beginning Teacher of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 1, 2018) Rockwall ISD recently awarded the 2018 Sheri Stodghill Fowler Beginning Teacher of the Year Award to Lauren Milam, Springer Elementary second grade teacher at the 2018 Teacher of the Year Banquet. After graduating from Abilene Christian University in 2017, Lauren heard from friends how hard it was to get into […]

New studio’s playhouses bring tons of interactive fun for kids

New studio’s playhouses bring tons of interactive fun for kids

“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein (ROCKWALL, TX — April 30, 2018) At PlayQ Studio in Rockwall, play time takes on a whole new meaning. Located three doors down from Chiloso at 2455 Ridge Rd., PlayQ Studio offers a wide range of interactive fun and learning experiences for children under and […]

Shannon Elementary staff honored for their roles in the life of child with autism

Shannon Elementary staff honored for their roles in the life of child with autism

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 25, 2018) At the annual Teachers Appreciation Dinner, hosted by the National Autism Association of North Texas, Lucia and Barry Lingo chose to honor the staff of Shannon Elementary who play a role in their son Ryan’s education. “Our sweet boy has autism and has been blessed to be surrounded by […]

Utley Middle School student to perform at 40th Annual Texas Flute Society Flute Festival

Utley Middle School student to perform at 40th Annual Texas Flute Society Flute Festival

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 17, 2018) Utley Middle School flautist, Lorien Britt, won one of three spots in the 40th Annual Texas Flute Society Flute Festival Junior High School Masterclass. She prepared a difficult solo and sent in an audition tape to compete against other flautists from all over Texas. Lorien will be participating in […]

Rockwall Music Teacher Association hosts Spring Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) The Rockwall Music Teacher Association sponsored their annual Spring Competition on Saturday, April 14. Over 140 piano, voice, and string students performed for judges two contrasting selections of music.  The judges graded students on the preparation of rhythm, memorization, dynamics, nuance, and style, and then chose the top 3 students […]

Jones Elementary receives a Toyota of Rockwall grant

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2018) Congratulations to Ms. Cabrales (4th grade), Ms. Tate (6th grade), and Ms. Loya (LMS) for receiving a Toyota of Rockwall grant to help fund morning STEM stations.  The goal of these stations is to provide learning opportunities that students don’t normally get throughout the day or who can’t afford […]

Garland ISD announces new ACE program

(GARLAND ISD, TX – April 11, 2018) With a mission to provide an exceptional education to all students, Garland ISD recently announced the upcoming transformation of two campuses. Beginning in 2018-19, Handley Elementary School and Lyles Middle School will implement the Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) program. Focusing on strategic staffing and student support, the ACE model […]

Rockwall ISD releases Reinhardt relocation and new Dobbs plan for 2018-2019 school year

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 9, 2018) Dobbs Elementary and Reinhardt Elementary will be neighbors during the 2018-2019 school year. This will be a temporary accommodation as Dobbs moves into their new building and Reinhardt relocates to the former Dobbs facility while a new school is built at the current site. After hearing from parents, staff and […]