(ROCKWALL, TX—June 8, 2016)—Rockwall High School seniors donned their caps and gowns and crossed into a new stage of life yesterday at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. Rockwall ISD Superintendent Jeff Bailey spoke to his last RHS graduating class before his upcoming retirement and introduced the new superintendent, John Villerreal. Principals from each elementary […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2016) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the Class of 2016 Valedictorians and Salutatorians for Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School. Rockwall High School Valedictorian – Tara Len McCoy Salutatorian – Mikaela Noelle Waslien Rockwall-Heath High School Valedictorian – Alyssa McHargue Salutatorian – Brittany Dickison Rockwall High School’s graduation will be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 1, 2016) As part of a project based learning experience at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School, students in Mrs. Kidd’s fifth grade Social Studies classes built a cut-a-away representation of the White House. The White House showcases what happened during each president’s term that had a major impact on America. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 1, 2016) Fifth grade students at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School recently simulated immigration to America through Ellis Island as a part of a showcase night for their parents. The students took on identities of people of the past and dressed their part […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 1, 2016) Fifth and first graders at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School recently collaborated on an ideal playground design. First, they visited various playgrounds in the area. They viewed pictures of them and evaluated what they liked and disliked about each playground. They formed teams, typically with two first graders and two […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe selected Rockwall High School student, Eric Wimpee, to receive a 2016 “Rising Lone Star” award for his active involvement as an outstanding leader on his campus. Ratcliffe’s staff formally presented the award to Wimpee last week. The “Rising Lone Star” award recognizes extraordinary acts of self-sacrifice […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2016) HCA’s Board of Trustees selected local RISD principal, Dr. Brad Helmer, as the school’s new headmaster this past month. Dr. Helmer is a Rockwall native who currently serves as the principal of Springer Elementary School. Previous to that, he held assistant principal positions at both Utley Middle School as […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2016) Sixth grade students at Springer Elementary School participated in annual Career Day on May 25. The students rotated through five presenters to learn about different careers and what education and training is necessary for each field. The students also participated in “hands on” activities to gain a deeper knowledge […]
(UPDATE from RockwallISD.com – June 4, 2016) Fourth grader Gage Duke from Stevenson Elementary School has been selected as one of six winners of The Leader in Me’s annual speech contest. Stevenson Elementary surprised Gage with the announcement during a live chat/Skype call from The Leader in Me organization during an Awards Ceremony Friday. He was […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 27, 2016) Teachers face many challenges. They must raise the bar on student performance, all while competing against social, environmental, and outside pressures. A teacher cannot control what comes into their classrooms, so how do they create high-achieving students? They must capture their hearts. And at Royse City ISD our […]