Grace Hartman learn game of disc golf

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2015) “Good Up Disc Golf” teaches Hartman six graders the game of disc golf in preparation for their field trip to Harry Myers Park. Pictured are Aidyn Crawford, Cailee Cares, Chris Kelley, Matthew Tucker, Ryne Walsh, Ben Keane and Madelyn Garrett. Submitted by Denice Wheeler, Office Manager, Grace Hartman Elementary. […]

Royse City senior excels in Drum Corps, Winter Guard

(ROYSE CITY, TX – April 30, 2015) Meet Robert Mueller, an 18-year-old Royse City High School senior who also happens to be the only student in the area to land a spot in drum corps while still serving as a student within the school district. Possibly even more amazing is that Robert – who plays […]

Meet the 2015-16 Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 21, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers recently held tryouts for their 2015-2016 team. Twenty-two new members were added to this award winning team. The Highsteppers are under the direction of Monica Lyon and Assistant Director Anna Blair. Pictured are: Jr. Lt. Audrey Lawrence, Jr. Lt. McKenzie Bryant, Jr. Lt. Shawnee Gillham, Karina […]

Rowlett High Student Council partners with fellow campuses, community for charitable cause

(ROWLETT, TX – April 29, 2015) Four Garland ISD campuses recently joined forces to help homeless youth. Students and staff from Coyle Middle School, Keeley and Rowlett elementary schools, and Rowlett High School collected more than 1,000 pairs of jeans for the national Teens for Jeans campaign. Spearheaded by Rowlett High School’s Student Council, the […]

Cullins-Lakepointe students learn through Flat Stanley’s adventures

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2015) First grade students in Tracy Childers’ class at Cullins Lakepointe Elementary recently completed Flat Stanley projects.  After listening to a story about a little boy named Stanley who was made flat because a bulletin board fell on him, students designed their own Flat Stanley’s. Students  practiced their friendly letter […]

Heritage Christian Academy golfers qualify for state tournament

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) Heritage Christian Academy’s boys golf team placed third in the TAPPS North Region Regional at Canyon Golf Course on April 21. The team was edged out by regional winners Waco Vanguard and runner-up Midland Trinity. HCA had two individuals who placed as well: Reagan Oliver tied for sixth place, […]

Rockwall-Heath’s Talon yearbook earns Jostens National Yearbook Design Recognition

The Talon yearbook featured in 2015 Jostens Look Book (HEATH, TX – April 24, 2015) Rockwall-Heath High School’s yearbook, The Talon, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2015 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding […]

Springer family donates books to school library

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Springer recently donated several new books to the Springer Elementary Library.  The donation was made in memory of Richard Springer, grandson of the school’s namesake, Ouida Springer. Pictured left to right are Stanley Springer, son of Ouida Springer, and Rachael Taylor, Springer Elementary Librarian. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, Rockwall ISD. To […]

Springer students celebrate Diwali

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Sixth graders in Becky Riemenschneider’s Social Studies class at Springer Elementary learned about the Diwali festival by creating amazing Rangoli designs. During Diwali in South Asia, families work together to construct this traditional artwork. To support the Diwali theme, students also sampled a Diwali dessert, learned a traditional Indian folktale, […]

Grace Hartman YAC Students: In the Healthy Zone

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) students show off their healthy recipes for an Oatmeal Challenge at Grace Hartman Elementary as part of Healthy Zone Schools. Pictured from left are Ashley Minor, Johnathan Pang, Sophia Sanchez, Jamal Wiley, Holden Blackwell, Cailee Gibbs, Jacque Ghormley, Kaylee Davis and Emilee Lyons. YAC is led […]