Hartman Elementary sixth graders take ‘World Tour’

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2015)  Grace Hartman Elementary sixth graders recently wrapped up their Contemporary World Culture Studies by holding a World Bizarre to showcase their knowledge.  The Social Studies class is led by Tristy Lane. Submitted by Denice Wheeler, Office Manager, Grace Hartman Elementary. To share your good news and events, email . […]

Pullen principal spends four hours on school roof

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2015) With STAAR testing behind them and the end of the school year close in sight, Pullen Elementary faculty is raising the roof. Or at least, climbing on top of it. Pullen Principal JaNeice Rainey made a deal with her 4th grade students this year: if they scored higher than […]

Two Amy Parks students spend an ‘Hour with a Heath Hero’

(HEATH, TX – May 22, 2015) It was a fire engine Red Letter Day for Preston Lucas and Will Ragland of Amy Parks-Heath Elementary today! They were winners of the Hour with a Heath Hero package offered during the recent PTO Silent Auction fundraiser. The prize included riding in the fire truck, touring the DPS […]

Cullins-Lake Pointe students learn about ‘Careers on Wheels’

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2015) Mrs. Stecker’s 3rd grade class at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary had a great time at their annual Career Day!  The students got to see and hear about some “Careers on Wheels.” An EMT team from Children’s Medical City Hospital brought an ambulance for students to get an inside look at […]

Rowlett student selected as participant in epilepsy-focused conference

(ROWLETT/GARLAND ISD, TX – May 19, 2015) Every year, the Epilepsy Foundation of America selects a small group of teens to attend a two-day conference focused on public policy and medical advancements in the field of epilepsy. Rowlett High School student Cole Pettit was one of just 40 teens from across the country invited to […]

Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra wins festival at Eisemann Center

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 2015) The Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra, under direction of Shari Allison and Steven Sauerwein, were selected as Grand Champions at the Lonestar Showcase of Music Festival May 8 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. The students have been working since January to perfect their Full Orchestra program and both of […]

US Rep Ratcliffe announces Congressional Art Competition Winners

US Rep Ratcliffe announces Congressional Art Competition Winners

(WASHINGTON, DC – May 12, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe announced the winners for the high school art competition his office held in conjunction with the U.S. House of Representatives.  The 2015 Grand Prize Winner is Aaron Tamez of Royse City High School followed by Piper Fisk, Rylie Power and Colton Johnson. “I am extremely impressed with […]

Springer teacher named District Elementary Teacher of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) Rockwall ISD hosted its annual Teacher of the Year Banquet Friday at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. The evening is designed to honor the teachers of the year from each of the 19 campuses and announce the one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher chosen to be the District […]

Jacket Athletes of the Month recognized

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2015) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Trey Ochoa as the Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month and Bailey Wallace and Raena Eldridge as the Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athletes of the Month. Trey Ochoa, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Baseball Team, was nominated by Coach Jeff […]

Rockwall Art League selects scholarship recipient

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2015) Rockwall High School student Alexandra Schrader has been selected by the Rockwall Art League to receive its annual $1000 scholarship. The RAL’S Tom Collins Fine Art Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior pursuing a career in 2-D, 3-D, graphic arts or an art-related field requiring higher […]