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 […]
(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, 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 […]
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,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,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 […]
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 […]
HEATH, TX. (July 2, 2015) The Fulton School of Heath, a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12th grade, is pleased to welcome two new faculty members, and announce the promotion of another. Jessica Sheppard Jessica Sheppard is joining The Fulton School this fall to teach third grade. This will be her […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (June 30, 2015) 2015-16 Fulton Strutter Captain, Reese Brown, sophomore, attended American/Dance and Drill Team Officer Camp at the Hilton Dallas Lakefront Hotel June7-10, 2015. Reese is the single officer for the Fulton Strutters for the upcoming year. At camp, Reese attended seminars on leadership and learned several dances to prepare for the year. […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (June 30, 2015) On June 26th, the Wind Ensemble from Rockwall-Heath High School advanced to state in the TMEA Honor Band Contest. The listening was held at Keller Central High School. The process included a blind listening of the live unedited recordings by the winning bands from Regions 3, 4, 21, and 25. Through […]