Springer student is Officer of the Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Meet Springer Elementary’s newest recruit – Junior Officer Fite!  He was selected “Officer of the Day” with Officer Dee Brumit as a reward for being one of the “Top Ten Fundraisers” for Springer’s recent Rock-a-thon. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news and […]

Springer fourth graders present Living Museum

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) Fourth graders at Springer Elementary culminated their studies on Texas regions and Native American tribes with a living museum on Friday, November 21. Sponsored through a grant from the RISD Education Foundation, students taught visitors about the political, cultural, and economic systems within different tribes, in addition to making models […]

Turkeys on strike at Springer Elementary!

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) First grade students at Springer Elementary parade around the school asking others to join them in saving the turkeys from a Thanksgiving feast!  They encourage everyone to “eat more candy!”  Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news and events, […]

Standing room only for Dobbs students’ Thanksgiving play

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2014) First grade students at Dobbs Elementary recently performed a Thanksgiving Play portraying different animals to tell what they were thankful for. Students had opportunities to sing as well as tell stories in front of a live audience. Animals ranged from tigers all the way to owls and rabbits. Students have […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Nebbie sixth grader as Student of Honor

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 20, 2014) Trevor Webb, a sixth grader at Nebbie Williams 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. Nebbie principal Lisa Gielow spoke about Trevor’s long legacy of accomplishments,  his service […]

Hartman students raise ‘Bills for Chills,’ enjoy ice cream social at Culvers

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19, 2014) Grace Hartman Elementary students recently participated in a challenge hosted by Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club by donating dollar bills for the purchase of winter coats for local people in need. Pictured are Principal Becky Reidling, Assistant Principal Jane Bruning, and Counselor Melissa Shaw with Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Bell’s 4th […]

Rockwall Stingerettes put on patriotic performance

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 18, 2014) Rockwall High School Stingerettes participated in Military Appreciation Night at the October 24, 2014 football game held at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. The drill team used American flags in their pre-game performance. Submitted by Rhonda Franks. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook […]

Grace Hartman YAC students host food drive benefiting Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 18, 2014) The students of Grace Hartman Elementary “YAC” (Youth Advisory Council) recently hosted a school wide food drive benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands.  With the guidance of YAC leaders Coach T. and Cafeteria Manager Vicki Dorgelo the students were able to donate eight shopping carts full of food. Pictured are Ashley […]

Math Wars!! Episode 1 – The Calculator Debate

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 18, 2014) Believe it or not, if you Google the term “Math Wars” today you will find over 32,000,000 hits in under 30 seconds. How can it be that something seemingly so matter- of-fact as math can be involved in a war? It is not the “what” of math that creates so […]

Meet the real superheroes of Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (November 12, 2014) Wendy Rathje’s first grade class at Springer Elementary is learning about the real superheroes of Rockwall County! The students toured the neighborhood fire station as part of their superhero Project Based Learning program and also had a visit from a superhero nurse. Students have discovered through their interviews that everyone […]