ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2015) – Springer Elementary’s robotics teams recently competed at the VEX Robotics event located at Utley Middle School last Saturday, with outstanding results! Both teams earned awards during the competition and one will be advancing to Regionals next month. Featured clockwise from back left are Tiny Titans Ryan Bostik, Collin Renteria, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 10, 2015) Heritage Christian Academy’s Eagle Theater welcomes the public to explore the world of Shrek. There are only three shows spanning two days, so you won’t want to miss this opportunity! Tickets are $10 at the door or may be purchased in advance at HCA’s school office. Performances will be held […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) Congratulations to the following Williams Middle School Orchestra students for being chosen from more than 200 students to perform with the Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra. They will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 24 in the Rockwall High School Theater. Submitted by Stacey Hatten, Williams Middle School. To share your […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) Saraid Driskell was selected to be a Launch Cart recipient for the second year at Springer Elementary while integrating math, reading and science. Students created/designed a travel map to demonstrate a better understanding of the Solar System. They identified the order of the planets, the distance from the Sun, as […]
GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Students might notice some exciting changes in the classroom this spring. Innovative instructional initiatives inspired by Convocation keynote speaker Ron Clark are sweeping the district, thanks to a recent inspirational road trip. Encouraged by Clark’s energetic, motivational presentation, Garland ISD organized a two-day trip to the Ron Clark Academy last fall. […]
GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Garland ISD kicked off its third-annual Book Bytes contest Jan. 6, calling all reading enthusiasts to advertise one of their favorite pieces of literature through technology. Open to any GISD student, the competition challenges participants to create book trailers using Photo Story, Movie Maker or iMovie. In addition to showcasing advertising and technological capabilities, Book […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (January 13, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Austin Grandstaff as the “Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month” and Mandi McMillan as the “Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month”. Grandstaff, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Basketball Team was nominated by Coach Alan Simmons and […]
ROCKWALL ISD, TX (Jan. 13, 2015) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees has approved the 2015–2016 school calendar. The upcoming school year will begin on August 24th and conclude on June 3rd. Below are the holidays and other dates most relevant to RISD students. For a complete list of important dates please refer to the 2015-2016 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2015) Fifth graders at Springer Elementary recently gave their first LaunchPad PBL presentation. Students were asked to design a unique, modern American symbol to represent our country’s history and diversity. Students researched current American symbols, examining their history and their meaning. Photo submitted by Jenny Kaup, SAGE teacher, Springer Elementary. To […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1 2015) Yogesh Jarodiya, owner of neighborhood 7-11, pictured here with Eyeruscam Belay, Teresa Twedell, Principal and Dianne Cockrill, Counselor of Jones Elementary generously donated $711.00 to the students of Jones Elementary. The funds will be used for the academic enrichment of our future leaders. To share your good news and events, […]