(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2016) The deadline for high school seniors in Rockwall County to apply for an Aspasians scholarship is Friday, March 18th! Visit the Aspasians website to download the application and find details about turning in the completed application at your school. Last year, Aspasians provided $50,000 to four deserving and local […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 9, 2016) Nebbie Williams Elementary held its 3rd Annual Science Fair competition on Thursday,March 3rd for students grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. This year’s competition consisted of 65 student participants, three retired educators as judges, and over $1000 in prizes awarded to the different category winners from CORE Teknasium in Rockwall. Congratulations to the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary saw a couple students earn top honors and several others place within the top 5 in multiple areas of the UIL competition held on Saturday, Feb. 20: Reading Writing – Coach Christina Lee 4th grade: Sophia Alvarenga – placed 5th 5th grade: Lindsey Thompson – placed 4th Oral […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers team, elite team, and officers took home multiple awards at the Marching Auxiliaries Dance Competition in Grapevine on Feb. 13. The Highsteppers team earned Top Scoring team of all competing teams, as well as receiving Super Sweepstakes, high point, choreography and technique awards for each routine […]
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(ROCKWALL, TX – March 2, 2016) Children who eat breakfast at school start the day ready to learn—reflected in higher test scores and better classroom behavior. However, only half of the children who eat lunch at school also eat school breakfast, according to the Food Research and Action Council. To garner increased participation in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2016) Students in Mrs. Starnes’ and Mrs. Coates’ class at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary held mock elections today for “Super Tuesday!” During social studies, the students were learning about their community and the importance of voting. They discussed how each and every vote counts and how they have the power to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 29, 2016) Luke Miller, a 7th grade student at J W Williams Middle School in Rockwall, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2016 Texas National Geographic State Bee. Luke is the son of Daniel and Carla Miller. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 25, 2016) Sydney Calk of Cain Middle School was recognized today by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club as a Rotary Student of Honor. She was presented with the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Sydney’s counselor was on hand to present her as the best Student of Honor yet. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 5, 2016) The Starlight Singers of Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School delighted attendees with their performance of World War II-era tunes during the 17th annual USO Dessert, Dance and Show, honoring military veterans and active duty servicemen and women of the U.S. Armed Forces at Cain Middle School on Friday, Feb. 5 […]