Springer Instructional Coach earns scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Springer Elementary School Instructional Coach Sabrina West represented Rockwall ISD at the 2016 Teaching Learning Coaching Conference presented by Corwin on Nov. 3 and 4 in Dallas. Corwin had a total of ten nationwide scholarships available for those teachers and/or administrators currently employed at schools and districts that have […]

Nebbie Williams Elementary introduces ‘Treasure Tower’

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Nebbie Williams Elementary School has begun a new lunchtime incentive program, headed by assistant principal Bridget Justiss and office manager Melanie Pyland.  The program, Treasure Tower, runs every day during lunch.  Students have a chance to earn a token by following directions, showing good manners, and exhibiting other The […]

Local high school theatre students volunteer to trick-or-treat because ‘hunger is a scary thing’

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 3, 2016) The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and its student honorary organization, the International Thespian Society, are pleased to announce the participation of Rockwall-Heath High School’s Thespian troupe #7119 in Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat. Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat (TOTS EATS) is a national community service […]

Springer Elementary announces Principal’s 200 Club winners for October

Springer Elementary announces Principal’s 200 Club winners for October

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 2, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary School is excited to announce the Principal’s 200 Club Winners for October! The Principal’s 200 Club is a positive behavior support system that rewards students for exhibiting their BEST behavior. Students who are “caught” exhibiting their BEST behavior are given a golden ticket that is redeemed […]

Jones Elementary teachers give training sessions at TABE Conference

Jones Elementary teachers give training sessions at TABE Conference

(ROCKWALL, TX  — Nov. 2, 2016) Jones Elementary first grade teacher Anna Gil and kindergarten teacher Mynda Rivera were selected to present training sessions at the Texas Association for Bilingual Educators (TABE) annual conference in Galveston. Mrs. Rivera and Mrs. Gil presented to more than 100 teachers from different parts of the state and shared their knowledge and expertise. Mrs. Rivera presented […]

Watch out, Shark Tank!

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Lance Carter, a seventh grader at Williams Middle School, showed October 13th at the State Fair Of Texas in the Ag Mechanics show.  For the second year in a row, Lance took first place honors and received another blue ribbon for his efforts. Last year’s project was an outdoor connect-four game […]

Cullins-Lake Pointe students get fit with drum sticks and yoga balls

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 24, 2016) The students at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary participated in the Drum Fit program during their physical education classes.  Students followed the Drum Fit program and used yoga balls and drum sticks to stay physically active in unique way!  The Drum Fit program helps students that are inactive, anxious and stressed […]

Nebbie Williams homecoming float project promotes teamwork, school spirit

Nebbie Williams homecoming float project promotes teamwork, school spirit

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 20, 2016)  Nebbie Williams Elementary students and faculty enjoyed a positive, spirit-promoting, team-building experience while crafting their homecoming float for the parade this year. Nebbie William’s Student Spirit Squad (S3) and the student lighthouse team, along with staff members Lisa Efaw, Lavonda Montemayor, Leila Gibson, Lana Edwards, Brandi Lindsay, and Melanie […]