GISD schools rate in top six percent statewide

(GARLAND, TX – Sept. 17, 2016) With more than 8,600 schools throughout Texas, seven from Garland ISD rate among the top six percent. On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency released distinction designations earned by campuses statewide. These are part of the 2016 accountability ratings. Approximately 400 schools in Texas achieved a Met Standard rating and […]

College and Career Day brings opportunities to students at Quest Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Early release days across Rockwall ISD mean an afternoon of fun. However, early release days mean something special for Quest Academy students. On early release days, presenters come into the classrooms from various colleges and professions to share what opportunities are available upon graduation. “A lot of these kids […]

Rockwall High School student named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Jamie Hall, a Rockwall High School Senior, was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Approximately 1.6 million students across the country took the qualifying test and only 16,000 qualified for this high honor, placing Jamie in the top 1% of all students in the nation. “We are very proud […]

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Shelby Graham

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Shelby Graham

(HEATH, TX — Sept. 13, 2016) Rockwall-Heath High School celebrates the return of high school football this fall by selecting seniors from its varsity cheerleading squad to spotlight each week throughout the football season. In the spotlight for Week 1 is Shelby Graham. Shelby is the daughter of Todd and Shanna Graham, sister of Travis […]

Rockwall County 4-H presents awards, welcomes all to kickoff event Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Rockwall County 4-H recently presented members with top awards for 2016. From left to right, standing, are Todd Williams  – Extension Agent; Melody Miller and  Bryan Miller/not pictured – Distinguished Leader Award; Kaitlin Rothbauer – Gold Star Award; Kamryn Adams – Silver Star Award; Sam Kazlow – Gold Star […]

‘I Am’ project teaches Springer sixth graders to celebrate their uniqueness

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Sixth grade students in Mrs. Perkins’ ELAR class at Springer Elementary School recently participated in an “I Am” project. It taught them how to brave enough to let their peers know who they really are and what they’re going through, all while promoting acceptance and appreciation for the unique qualities […]

Rockwall Red Raiders to host 12th Annual Memorial Golf Tourney benefiting graduating Rockwall ISD seniors

Rockwall Red Raiders to host 12th Annual Memorial Golf Tourney benefiting graduating Rockwall ISD seniors

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) Guns Up! The Rockwall Area Red Raiders invites all to its 12th Annual Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, September 23, at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Golfers can get in some practice swings on the range and also enjoy lunch beginning at 12 p.m. Shotgun start for the […]

Rockwall ISD receives highest accountability rating in latest STAAR results

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 29, 2016) Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce that every campus in the district has met the highest accountability rating of “met standard.” Rockwall ISD scored higher on the End of Course (EOC) test than the statewide average in all subjects, which include: Algebra, Biology, English I, English II and […]

First Baptist Rockwall Adult ESL Classes begin Sept. 6

First Baptist Rockwall Adult ESL Classes begin Sept. 6

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 26, 2016) As children begin to return to school, so do their parents!  First Baptist Rockwall offers Adult ESL Classes for parents who need additional support learning English and our culture.  English As A Second Language (ESL) will be offered to adults in the Lake Ray Hubbard area. Adults from all […]