(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 6, 2015) Sixth graders in Liz Kelly’s class at Springer Elementary School have been learning about children and their families who have faced childhood cancer. They decided to make a difference and join one of the biggest fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital called the Math-a-Thon. This is where they […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct 6, 2015) As families settle into the new school year, the Rockwall ISD and the Board of Trustees have some exciting goals in mind for students in 2015 and beyond – goals which will greatly impact the way students learn and prepare for life after high school. According to RISD Board […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – October 5, 2015) Fulton School of Heath students Jerilynn D. Sanders and Preston Webb received national awards Oct. 2, in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) selected Jerilynn to become a lifetime member of the esteemed organization, which recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2015) The Jones Elementary 1st and 2nd grade students enjoyed a field trip to the Rockwall County Library on Friday, September 25th to see award-winning author Grace Lin. She discussed how a book is published and emphasized the importance of the writing process to the students. The students were able […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 24, 2015) Congratulations to Ernest Albarado, who recently received a $1,000 Chick-fil-A scholarship from owner/operator Tim Moseley of the Rockwall Chick-fil-A location. Ernest has been employed by the Rockwall Chick-fil-A since August 2012. He is a 2013 graduate of Rockwall High School and was a member of the Yellowjackets football team. […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 22, 2015) Before and after two Honor Code presentations on Early Release Day, Wednesday, Sept. 16, teachers and staff around Rockwall-Heath High School hosted “Minute-2-Win-It” games all across the school. Each hallway advisory class rotated between games hosted in all of the rooms on their hall. Everything from rubber band snapping […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 21, 2015) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Caleb Broach as the Jacket Backer Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month and Bayleigh Scott as the Jacket Backer Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Caleb Broach, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Football Team, was nominated by Coach Rodney Webb […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 16, 2015) The Fulton School of Heath has announced the hiring of Dan Rosenfield as its new varsity basketball coach. The Connecticut native has held a variety of positions in education, including teaching, coaching, counseling and administrative positions in both secondary schools and colleges. He holds a B.A. degree in government […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 17, 2015) Homecoming Week Info October 12 – October 17 Theme Days: Monday – America Day Tuesday – Tropical Day Wednesday – Costume Day** Thursday – Holiday Friday – Spirit Day – Wear Rockwall Spirit Wear **Costumes must be school appropriate and nothing that hides the face (make up / masks etc.) Homecoming […]
(ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX – September 17, 2015) Gayle Kidd, a fifth grade social studies teacher at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, has been named the 2015 Texas History Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. A special award ceremony for Ms. Kidd is scheduled for Friday, September 18 at 9 […]