Applications being accepted for Rockwall Youth Advisory Council

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2015) The City of Rockwall is now accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2015-2016 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The City Council will be filling just two vacancies, positions which became open due to recently graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be freshmen through seniors […]

GHS Math Competition Team takes first in five categories

GARLAND,TX. (August 6, 2015) Taking a break from summer, several Garland ISD students brushed up on their skills at the Texas Tech University Summer Math & Science Camp July 14-18. Garland High School’s Math Competition Team experienced college life, attended classes and ended the week long event claiming titles against approximately 180 competitors from 40 schools […]

GISD prepares incoming seniors for higher learning

GARLAND,TX (August 6, 2015) More than 100 incoming seniors recently had the opportunity to jump-start their journey to higher education. Taking advantage of Garland ISD’s free college prep program, Destination 2016, the determined high schoolers explored college majors, tackled entrance exams and navigated the admissions process during the six-day course. “I feel that this year […]

Superintendent Bailey presents details of RISD bond at Rockwall Chamber

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) Rockwall ISD Superintendent Jeff Bailey presented details of a $256,816,104 educational bond referendum to members of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce last Thursday. A 2015 Bond Planning committee composed of 60 individuals from across the community met from January to June to discuss how to allocate funds to […]

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers, 55 members strong, excel at Line Camp

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – July 30, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers attended the American Dance/Drill Team Platinum Line Camp from July 23-26 in Richardson.  The Highsteppers performed a Home Kick Routine, and two routines – a streamer and a kick – for final evaluation.  The team received the Gussie Nell Davis Award – Day 2, Best Overall […]

ADHD Support Group to address getting kids ready for back-to-school

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 29, 2015) Mark your calendar for 6 p.m. Thursday, August 13th when Rockwall’s ADHD Support Group will meet at the Rockwall County Library to discuss getting kids prepared to go back to school. The guest facilitator for this meeting is Cini Abraham, M.D. The purpose of the group is to connect parents […]

Rockwall fashion design students win gold at Nationals

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 28, 2015) Two Rockwall ISD Fashion Design students won gold at the national FCCLA meeting in Washington D.C. Claire McNabb from Rockwall-Heath High School and Jorga West from Rockwall High School won gold metals in the Fashion Design Contest. The students had to create a fashion label, research demographics and retail outlets, design six outfits, make […]

Rowlett High School to receive Texas Bandmasters Association award

ROWLETT,TX. (July 13, 2015) The award-winning Rowlett High School Mighty Eagle Band is about to enhance its packed display shelf with another shining trophy. The ensemble will receive the 2015 Exemplary High School Band Award by the Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) later this month. Just two secondary schools in the state receive this honor every […]

New administration welcomes students back at Garland ISD

GARLAND,TX. (July 13, 2015) Several new principals and assistant principals will greet students as they return to school this year. A list of recent campus appointments is below. Principals: Armstrong Elementary School– Coleman Bruman Bullock Elementary School– Shannon Trimble Centerville  Elementary School– Amie Pennington Classical Center at Vial Elementary School– Beatris Martinez Club Hill Elementary […]