(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, area businesses and members of the community came together to celebrate Rockwall ISD’s new teachers and staff at a welcome breakfast in the Rockwall High School cafeteria this morning. The Chamber teamed up with Waffle House to provide the free breakfast, which was […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – August 26, 2015) The Fulton School of Heath, a college prep school for PK3 through 12th grade, hosted a back-to-school picnic on August 15th for students and their families. The Fulton campus was filled with students, parents, staff, guests and board members out for a great evening. Fulton entertained the crowd with […]
(ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX – August 22, 2015) In the 1970’s sitcom Good Times, James Carter “Jimmy” Walker’s character frequently let out a big “Dyn-o-mite” during the show. This popular catch phrase was born out of his character’s outgoing personality. Because we are drawn to people who are confident and have a positive attitude, it was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 22, 2015) Friday night, Jones Elementary students headed back to school for Meet the Teacher night! It was a huge success. Students dropped off supplies, had some fun in photo booth, and got to meet their teachers. Pictured from left are Brynlee, Cale, Hallie, and Sadie Simms. Submitted by Jennifer Holton, […]
(HEATH, TX – August 21, 2015) Ready or not, it’s back to school on Monday. With a fresh start comes extra heavy traffic for the first week or two between the hours of 7:30 and 9 a.m.; and 2:30 and 4 p.m. Here are a few coping tips: Plan Ahead–look at the best routes to get […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (August 19, 2015) The Rockwall High School Stingerettes shared a week of summer fun with young ladies from kindergarten through 6th grade, by hosting their annual Kids Camp. The theme of Kids Camp was “Once Upon a Time”, focusing on storybooks. Stingerette Officers taught dance technique and a routine that was performed for […]
GARLAND,TX. (August 18, 2015) Believing that proper nutrition plays an important role in education, Garland ISD will offer free and reduced-price meals to eligible students during the 2015-16 school year. The district participates in National School Breakfast and Lunch programs, which provide federal funding to cover the cost of discounted meals offered to families unable […]
GARLAND,TX. (August 18, 2015) Two Garland ISD high school drill teams and a local organization recently came together to help students in need. Volunteers from the Sachse High School Swingsters and the South Garland High School Southern Belles helped the Noon Exchange Club of Garland donate hundreds of back-to-school items to three local organizations—the Child […]
$256,820,000 Bond Package Developed By 60-Member Citizens Committee After Five Months Of Extensive Study & Analysis (ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) By a tally of 7-0, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees voted to place a $256,820,000 bond referendum on the upcoming November ballot. The election will be held November 3rd with early voting running […]
After-school art classes offered through RISD ROCK program (ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2015) Shay Cronin, owner of Art’s A Blast, announces its association with Rockwall ISD’s Rock Program. In the coming school year, Art’s A Blast On Campus (“AABOC”) will handle the after-school art programs for each of the 13 elementary schools in the […]