(GARLAND, TX — November 6, 2017) Following a five-month search process, Garland ISD is proud to announce its new superintendent, Dr. Ricardo López. The district’s Board of Trustees named him as lone finalist Oct. 10, and after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period, named him superintendent of schools Nov. 4. López becomes just the 10th superintendent […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2017) Sarah is the daughter of Jeff and Karin and the sister of Drew Gibson. Sarah has been a school cheerleader since 7th grade as well as a competitive cheerleader. She is a 5x All American, World Champion, All State Cheerleader, and All Star Cheerleader. Some of her favorite things […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Leila Mendiola, a 6th grader at Rochell Elementary School, as the Rotary Student of Honor this week. Rotarian David Sweet presented Mendiola with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Nov. 2. Rochell Elementary School Principal Kelli Crossland shared a few words […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Rockwall ISD will hold four community education summits, open to the public, November 6-7 to discuss the future of the district. As Rockwall ISD continues to grow at an exciting pace, it is important to celebrate past successes and create a new vision to ensure Rockwall ISD continues its […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) This year, Jones Elementary School incorporated a cowboy theme for its Family Math Night. The purpose of Family Math Night is to provide engaging math activities to students and their families, ones which they can enjoy together that night as well as at home with common materials—cards, dice, beans, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Rockwall ISD recently celebrated the opening of Linda Lyon Elementary School with a dedication ceremony. Linda Lyon Elementary opened its doors for the first time in the fall of 2017 to more than 400 students. “This is a very special day for our Linda Lyon Elementary family. We are […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Gretta Sonnen (Rockwall High School, class of 2019) has verbally committed to play soccer for East Texas Baptist University. She will join the Tigers in the fall of 2019 after high school graduation. ETBU competes in NCAA Division III soccer with the American Southwest Conference under head coach Erik […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Team 1296A known as the Half Metal Jackets, competed in the VEX Terrell In the Zone competition on Oct 14. The middle school aged team competed at the high school level and placed 13th overall headed into the alliance selection. They were picked to be part of the 5th […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) The Williams Middle School Orchestra recently competed in the TMEA All-Region Orchestra Auditions at Allen High School. Other schools from our region include Allen, McKinney, Lovejoy, Sherman and all of Rockwall. The following WMS students were selected: Violin Carrissa Heimer Mia Vu Kyle Gibson Joseph Nguyen Viola Jessica Alvarado Leta […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) Eight students from the Rockwall-Heath High School Orchestra recently earned chairs in the Region 25 All-Region Orchestra. Students from Allen, McKinney, Wylie, Lovejoy and Rockwall ISD competed for chairs in this distinguished group. The following students earned chairs in the All-Region Orchestra: Gillian Boley – Violin Keith Boudewijn – Violin […]