Math is a ‘whole-brainer’

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 31, 2016) It is a common misconception that math is a strictly left-brained activity, reserved only for the structural, logical side of our brain and not the creative side. The idea that only left-brained people are talented at math is a myth—math has more than one component. When you describe math as a left-brained […]

PBL puts Springer students in print

Young writers in the spotlight (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) As part of Project Based Learning, Christina Lee, a fourth grade bilingual teacher at Springer Elementary School, has spent the last few months teaching her students about journalism, the writing process, peer review, advertising and more – including what it takes to get published […]

Fulton students chosen for National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence

Fulton students chosen for National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 27, 2016) The Fulton School students Corley Caldera and Merritt Mitchell were recently selected to represent their school and the State of Texas as Delegates at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders on June 25-27, 2016 in Boston, MA. Caldera and Mitchell were recognized for their outstanding academic record, leadership potential […]

Rockwall ISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month

(ROCKWALL ISD – Jan. 21, 2016) Rockwall ISD celebrated their Board of Trustees in honor of School Board Recognition Month in Texas. The board is celebrated for their crucial role they play in the community and its schools. Throughout January, school districts around the state recognize the countless hours and diligent service that school board […]

FFA receives Grand Champion Award

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) This weekend the Rockwall FFA Ag Mechanics Team received Grand Champion for their 36 foot Lowboy Trailer. They received first out of the 350 projects that were entered into the competition.  It took over 800 hours for the students to complete the trailer and get it to the competition. Students […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Springer Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2016) Ismael Medina, a sixth grade student at Springer Elementary School, was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club today as a Rotary Student of Honor. He was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Assistant Principal Kelli Crossland spoke about Ismael’s character and academic accomplishments. “Ismael […]