(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, 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 […]
(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, 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, 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 […]
(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 […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – Aug. 25, 2016) Preparing to roll out nearly 18,000 iPads to high schoolers in September and October, Garland ISD is enlisting community help to ensure the success of its new Ready 1:1 initiative. The Board of Trustees heard details about a GISD Ready Wi-Fi Partners program during its Aug. 23 meeting. More […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 22, 2016) Art’s A Blast proudly announces the expansion of its after-school art program. In addition to its continued association with the Rockwall Independent School District, Art’s A Blast will add Sunnyvale elementary and middle schools to its curriculum. This school year, Art’s A Blast On Campus (AABOC) will hold after-school art […]
(GARLAND, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) When Garland ISD’s new fiscal year starts Sept. 1, district employees will see an increase on their paychecks. The GISD Board of Trustees approved a 2.25-percent raise for all full-time staff Tuesday evening. This decision marks the eighth salary increase for employees since 2008 and allows the district to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Cheerleaders attended National Cheerleaders Association Speed Camp at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine in July. This is an intense three-day camp focused on stunts, tumbling, baskets, and jumps. Many squad members earned All-American honors based during the tryout process. In addition to All-American, Madeline Clark earned Top Gun […]