(ROCKWALL, TX – March 2, 2016) Children who eat breakfast at school start the day ready to learn—reflected in higher test scores and better classroom behavior. However, only half of the children who eat lunch at school also eat school breakfast, according to the Food Research and Action Council. To garner increased participation in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2016) Students in Mrs. Starnes’ and Mrs. Coates’ class at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary held mock elections today for “Super Tuesday!” During social studies, the students were learning about their community and the importance of voting. They discussed how each and every vote counts and how they have the power to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 29, 2016) Luke Miller, a 7th grade student at J W Williams Middle School in Rockwall, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2016 Texas National Geographic State Bee. Luke is the son of Daniel and Carla Miller. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 25, 2016) Sydney Calk of Cain 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. Sydney’s counselor was on hand to present her as the best Student of Honor yet. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 5, 2016) The Starlight Singers of Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School delighted attendees with their performance of World War II-era tunes during the 17th annual USO Dessert, Dance and Show, honoring military veterans and active duty servicemen and women of the U.S. Armed Forces at Cain Middle School on Friday, Feb. 5 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 23, 2016) Several students from Jones Elementary School saw their hard work pay off in a big way during this year’s Rockwall ISD Elementary UIL Academic Competitions held at Utley Middle School earlier this month. Students competed in the following categories: Oral Reading, Music Memory, Spelling, Chess, Number Sense, Storytelling, Ready […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 23, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Wresting team won the 2016- 5A State Wrestling Championship at the Berry Center in Cypress-Fairbanks through a team effort over the weekend. Heath wrestlers came away with six state placers. There was not one individual champion, which in a lot of ways makes the win even more special […]
Students display servant leadership (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 20, 2016) Parents and students of Pullen Elementary School collected 86 bags of food to kick-start this month’s Students Serving Others (SSO) service project benefitting the Rockwall County Helping Hands Food Pantry. Pullen faculty and students packed the gymnasium at the school to welcome Jon Bailey, president […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 18, 2016) Alexis Purcell, a sixth grader from Pullen Elementary, 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. Pullen Principal Ja’Neice Chambers spoke about Lexi’s outstanding accomplishments, and how she is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 17, 2016) Today Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) formally recognized the first place winners of the Congressional App Challenge for Texas’ Fourth District. The winning team is made up of two local high school students: Taylor Barnes, an 11th grader at Royse City High School, and Linh Ngyen, an 11th grader at Heritage Christian Academy. […]