School Resource Officers provide proactive policing in Rockwall ISD

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 9, 2015) Grace Milder, 14 and a student at Williams Middle School this past school year, wasn’t afraid of police officers – but she didn’t think they were much fun. Then she got to know Officer John Donaldson, the Rockwall Police Department’s School Resource Officer at Williams. “He’s a lot like […]

Register through Aug 17 for ROCK After School Program

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 8, 2015) The deadline for registration for Rockwall ISD’s 2015-2016 school year after school program, ROCK, is noon on Monday, August 17th. Registration forms and more information can be found at http://www.rockwallisd.com/students/special-services/rock/. Questions, please call:  469-698-7032. Submitted by Renae Murphy, RISD Chief Communications Officer.  To share your good news and events, email . Please […]

Rockwall ISD ROCK the Universe summer program underway

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 8, 2015) Rockwall ISD’s Summer ROCK the Universe program began June 9 and runs through August 21 from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Registration is on a weekly basis. Morning only, afternoon only, part-time and full-time childcare is available for children ages 5-12 at Rochell Elementary. Students will enjoy fun activities and […]

Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

(June 8, 2015)ROCKWALL,TX. The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Sarah Schneider as the “Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month” and Garrett Dennard as the “Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month”. Sarah Schneider, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Track Team was nominated by Coach Will McCrary and chosen by […]

Free meals for Garland ISD students throughout summer

(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 […]

GISD names District Teachers of the Year

(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 […]

Garland ISD breakfast initiative proves to be a success

(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 […]