(June 8, 2015) GARLAND,TX. School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean Garland ISD campuses are shutting their doors. In addition to summer programs, several campuses are also offering free meals to district students. Breakfast and lunch will be served Monday-Thursday until July 30. A list of schools, dates and times can […]
(June 8, 2015) GARLAND,TX. Two Garland ISD teachers received a special surprise June 3 that sweetened their end-of-year celebrations. Samantha Patten and Marie Walker-Peterson were named 2014-15 District Teachers of the Year. “It is my pleasure to present this award,” said Superintendent Bob Morrison as he handed each a commemorative plaque. “Thank you for your […]
(June 8, 2015) GARLAND,TX. Striving to provide the most important meal of the day to all students, Garland ISD introduced Breakfast in the Classroom at 14 elementary schools this year. Since its roll out, the nutritious program’s benefits have been revealed quickly, prompting high praise from the Garland ISD community. “The program was implemented in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) If you stroll the halls of Hartman Elementary on a Friday, you just might encounter a surprising guest among the students. He’s a little bit taller than most of the school’s occupants, but his enthusiasm for learning matches his stature. Who is this stranger you’ve spotted? An Eagle Eye […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – June 4, 2015) Paula Walker’s 32-year career as a Royse City teacher and principal has come to an end, but there’s a sound connected to her life in education that will likely never disappear. The sound? Ex-students — many times, adults — calling her name. “The best sound is when I’m […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) Rockwall High School Stingerettes greeted students this morning at elementary campuses to invite K-6th grade girls to attend Stingerette Kids Camp this summer, to be held August 10-14. For additional information and registration form, contact Edith Davis at . Stingerettes and former Dobbs students Savannah Franks and Caitlyn McCormack […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) Congratulations to Krista Searles and Litzy Herrera from Springer Elementary for having their work accepted into “From The Hands of Children M.I. Hummel Club Contest”. This international art competition invited artists between the ages of 2 – 12 to share their celebration of the artistic spirit of childhood. Their […]
(HEATH, TX – June 2, 2015) U.S. Navy Ensign Stefanie Michelle Cotner, daughter of Jeff and Libby Cotner, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on Friday, May 22nd, 2015 and was commissioned as an Officer in the U.S. Navy. Ens. Cotner successfully completed four years of intensive academic, physical, and professional […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 2, 2015) The Fulton School of Heath celebrated the graduation of its eleven senior class members on May 29. This year’s valedictorian was Zachary Johnson, and due to the proximity of their final GPAs, Lauren Johnson and Meredith Pollock were both salutatorians this year. “They are wonderful young people, and they […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2015) The 9th annual Rockwall-Heath High School fashion show was held on May 22 at the Rockwall ISD Administration Building. Over 250 guests enjoyed the luncheon, raffle items and fashions. The Advanced fashion students had to market, organize the show and work with local businesses. This year’s fashion director was Senior – Jessica Gomez who […]