(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 21, 2016) Once while working with a 2nd grader, I was reminded that just because a child knows a particular math skill, does not necessarily mean they will understand related or corollary facts. This young man effortlessly counted by 2’s beginning at 2, however, when I asked him to then count […]
Sterling National Financial Group, LLC Announces Award Program For Public School Employees (ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2016) Sterling National Financial Group, LLC has announced the kick-off of a brand new annual award program that recognizes public school district employees. The Sterling Shining Star Award can be won by any full-time staff member at a […]
(HEATH, TX – March 17, 2016) With Senior Prom fast approaching, Rockwall-Heath High School students were reminded to make it a night to remember, not one to forget, with a presentation of the Shattered Dreams program highlighting the dangers of drinking and driving which took place on March 14-15 at the RHHS campus (801 Laurence […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 17, 2016) Julia Keiser of Williams Middle School was recognized today by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club as a Rotary Student of Honor. She was presented with the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall, with her parents and grandparents in attendance. Principal David Blake commended Julie and shared some of […]
(AUSTIN, TX – March 15, 2016) Linda Duran of Rockwall ISD was among a group of school board members gathering in Corpus Christi Feb. 25—27 to learn the latest on 21st century challenges to leadership and the implications of those trends for educators. The session theme for this, the third of five training sessions of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2016) The deadline for high school seniors in Rockwall County to apply for an Aspasians scholarship is Friday, March 18th! Visit the Aspasians website to download the application and find details about turning in the completed application at your school. Last year, Aspasians provided $50,000 to four deserving and local […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 9, 2016) Nebbie Williams Elementary held its 3rd Annual Science Fair competition on Thursday,March 3rd for students grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. This year’s competition consisted of 65 student participants, three retired educators as judges, and over $1000 in prizes awarded to the different category winners from CORE Teknasium in Rockwall. Congratulations to the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary saw a couple students earn top honors and several others place within the top 5 in multiple areas of the UIL competition held on Saturday, Feb. 20: Reading Writing – Coach Christina Lee 4th grade: Sophia Alvarenga – placed 5th 5th grade: Lindsey Thompson – placed 4th Oral […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers team, elite team, and officers took home multiple awards at the Marching Auxiliaries Dance Competition in Grapevine on Feb. 13. The Highsteppers team earned Top Scoring team of all competing teams, as well as receiving Super Sweepstakes, high point, choreography and technique awards for each routine […]
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