SROs receive special training for 2014-15

GARLAND,TX. (November 5, 2014) As an educator, counselor and member of the local police force, a Garland ISD School Resource Officer (SRO) plays a vital role in a school’s environment. But educating students about the legal system and personal safety is not an SRO’s only job, they also bring awareness to drug and violence prevention […]

Dobbs fourth graders re-enact Native American way of life

ROCKWALL, TX (November 5, 2014) Students in Mrs. Segura’s fourth grade class at Dobbs Elementary completed their first  Project Based Learning Unit this past week and showcased it to peers, faculty and family. The students have been working diligently on creating movie trailers based on a single driving question that allowed them to display the […]

Rockwall water polo players take gold at fall league championships

ROCKWALL, TX (November 5, 2014) Three Rockwall athletes left Denton this past weekend with gold medals earned from the North Texas Fall League Water Polo Championships. Janelle Hummingbird and Kyle Fletcher helped power the Southlake 8th grade & under team to a clean sweep, winning all their games in a round robin bracket.  They defeated Flower Mound 12-9, Denton […]

Apple Day at Reinhardt Elementary

ROCKWALL,TX. (November 4, 2014) Students in the first grade at Reinhardt Elementary are investigating apple math during their Apple Day last Friday. Pictured from left to right: Christopher King, Caden Williams, Ltean AlHabshan and Shelby Bishop Submitted by Pat Corwin. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our […]

Rockwall Yellowjacket Athletes of the Month recognized

ROCKWALL,TX. (November 4, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers recently selected Josh Newman as the “Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month” and Chloe Phillips Receives “Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month.” Josh Newman, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Tennis Team, was nominated by Coach Lana Fulkerson and chosen by the […]

Crocodile encounters at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (November 4, 2014) After studying features of non-fiction text, second graders at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary received a visit from Dr. Brady Barr, author of National Geographic Kids~Crocodile Encounters as well as many other books about reptiles. Dr. Barr’s books stem from his life’s work to study and protect some of the world’s […]

Heritage Christian Academy in Rockwall to host Open House events

ROCKWALL, TX (November 4, 2014) Heritage Christian Academy will host an Open House event at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 to give prospective families the opportunity to learn more about the school. Additional Open House events are planned for Jan. 14, 2015; Feb. 25, 2015; March 25, 2014; April 15, 2015; and May 13, 2015. […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Dobbs’ sixth-grader as Student of Honor

ROCKWALL, TX (November 3, 2014) Rockwall’s Noon Rotary recently honored Howard Dobbs’ sixth grader, Lydia Lopez, as their Oct. 30 Rotary Student of Honor. She was nominated by her sixth grade teachers as an outstanding student leader. Lydia has attended Dobbs Elementary from Kindergarten through sixth grade. Currently, she serves on the campus Green Team and […]

Arbor House residents ‘fall’ for visiting Cullins Elementary students

ROCKWALL, TX (November 3, 2014) Fifth graders at Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary recently went to the Arbor House Assisted Living Center and decorated residents tables for the fall season. Submitted by Kristie Leavell. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach […]

Rockwall Stingerettes volunteer at Spooktacular Fun Run

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 3, 2014) Several Rockwall High School Stingerettes volunteered their time recently at the annual Celia Hays Elementary Spooktakular Fun Run. Social Council President Grace Fowler and Vice-President Gabby Garcia attended in uniform for photo opportunities with students. Submitted by Rhonda Franks, Department of Human Resources | Rockwall ISD. To share your good […]