PSAT is free in Garland ISD

(GARLAND ISD, TX – September 2, 2015) Wanting to ensure its students are prepared for college, Garland ISD has offered all sophomores and juniors a chance to take the PSAT for free the past two years. This year, even more students will receive that invaluable opportunity. All eighth and ninth-graders will be administered the test […]

Springer students’ superhero book helps support local firefighters

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 2, 2015) A very special “superhero” book was auctioned off this past weekend at the Firefighters Ball, held at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. Students in Wendy Rathje’s first grade class at Springer Elementary created the Project Based Learning augmented reality book titled, “The Reality of Our Superheroes” last year. Benefits […]

Springer sixth graders shatter stereotypes with ‘I Am’ project

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) Sixth graders in April Perkins’ class at Springer Elementary discussed the definition of stereotypes and how important it is to see and accept people for who they are and what they have to offer – to really get to know the person and not make assumptions. Students watched a […]

Spirit Walk tradition continues with Amy Parks Heath kindergarten parade

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – August 29, 2015) Friday morning, together with parents from five classes of kindergarteners along with the entire student body and all staff of Amy Parks Heath, we watched our newest Mariners march the halls of our great school in the Kindergarten Spirit Walk – a time honored tradition and rite of passage […]

Heath fashion students design dresses out of newspaper

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – August 27, 2015) Advanced fashion students in Mrs. Durst’s class began the school year at Rockwall-Heath High School with a team-building project to create a recycled redesigned dress. The only materials allowed were newspaper, plastic utensils, tape and paint. Submitted by Ann Knostman, Instructional Technology Specialist, Rockwall-Heath High School. To share your […]

PAC forms to promote passage of Rockwall ISD bond program

PAC forms to promote passage of Rockwall ISD bond program

Rockwall County leaders rally around RISD students and teachers (ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) Today, the formation of Better Schools Brighter Future was announced to serve as the political action committee (PAC) to promote passage of the November 3 Rockwall ISD bond referendum. Better Schools Brighter Future is a diverse coalition of business leaders, […]

Montessori coming to Garland ISD in 2016-17

(GARLAND ISD, TX – August 26, 2015) The area’s newest Montessori is just around the corner. Garland ISD strives to provide all students with a well-rounded education that includes school choice. Currently, the district boasts 10 specialized magnets at 16 campuses. Montessori provides families with another option to customize their child’s learning. Additionally, the locations […]

Garland ISD sees high-energy 2015-16 welcome

(GARLAND ISD, TX – August 26, 2015) High-fives, hugs and smiles were buzzing across Garland ISD as 71 campuses welcomed students to the first day of school Aug. 24. “With innovative teacher trainings, exciting staff development activities and an inspiring Convocation, we were more than ready to greet students and kick off a new year,” […]

Fulton serves up top honors at volleyball tournament, prepares for Fulton Frenzy

(ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX – August 26, 2015) The Fulton School’s volleyball team represented Heath/Rockwall well and brought home a championship win in the StoneGate Third Invitational Volleyball Tournament in Arlington last weekend. Players Merritt Mitchell and Reese Brown had great serving runs, and Jordan Ritter and Tami Price hit some scorchers.  Also representing Fulton were […]

Teachers, staff welcomed at Rockwall ISD New Employee Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, area businesses and members of the community came together to celebrate Rockwall ISD’s new teachers and staff at a welcome breakfast in the Rockwall High School cafeteria this morning. The Chamber teamed up with Waffle House to provide the free breakfast, which was […]