(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 […]
Students named National Merit Semifinalists (ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) Rockwall High School is home to three students who scored in the top 1% of high school seniors on the 2014 Preliminary SAT (PSAT). Jennifer DeMars, Wesley Scivetti and Peyton Young join a long tradition of Rockwall ISD National Merit Semifinalists. In the past ten […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – September 2, 2015) Wanting to ensure its students are prepared for college, Garland ISD has offered all sophomores and juniors a chance to take the PSAT for free the past two years. This year, even more students will receive that invaluable opportunity. All eighth and ninth-graders will be administered the test […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 2, 2015) A very special “superhero” book was auctioned off this past weekend at the Firefighters Ball, held at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. Students in Wendy Rathje’s first grade class at Springer Elementary created the Project Based Learning augmented reality book titled, “The Reality of Our Superheroes” last year. Benefits […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) Sixth graders in April Perkins’ class at Springer Elementary discussed the definition of stereotypes and how important it is to see and accept people for who they are and what they have to offer – to really get to know the person and not make assumptions. Students watched a […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – August 29, 2015) Friday morning, together with parents from five classes of kindergarteners along with the entire student body and all staff of Amy Parks Heath, we watched our newest Mariners march the halls of our great school in the Kindergarten Spirit Walk – a time honored tradition and rite of passage […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – August 27, 2015) Advanced fashion students in Mrs. Durst’s class began the school year at Rockwall-Heath High School with a team-building project to create a recycled redesigned dress. The only materials allowed were newspaper, plastic utensils, tape and paint. Submitted by Ann Knostman, Instructional Technology Specialist, Rockwall-Heath High School. To share your […]
Rockwall County leaders rally around RISD students and teachers (ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) Today, the formation of Better Schools Brighter Future was announced to serve as the political action committee (PAC) to promote passage of the November 3 Rockwall ISD bond referendum. Better Schools Brighter Future is a diverse coalition of business leaders, […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – August 26, 2015) The area’s newest Montessori is just around the corner. Garland ISD strives to provide all students with a well-rounded education that includes school choice. Currently, the district boasts 10 specialized magnets at 16 campuses. Montessori provides families with another option to customize their child’s learning. Additionally, the locations […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – August 26, 2015) High-fives, hugs and smiles were buzzing across Garland ISD as 71 campuses welcomed students to the first day of school Aug. 24. “With innovative teacher trainings, exciting staff development activities and an inspiring Convocation, we were more than ready to greet students and kick off a new year,” […]