Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Springer recently donated several new books to the Springer Elementary Library. The donation was made in memory of Richard Springer, grandson of the school’s namesake, Ouida Springer. Pictured left to right are Stanley Springer, son of Ouida Springer, and Rachael Taylor, Springer Elementary Librarian. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, Rockwall ISD. To […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Sixth graders in Becky Riemenschneider’s Social Studies class at Springer Elementary learned about the Diwali festival by creating amazing Rangoli designs. During Diwali in South Asia, families work together to construct this traditional artwork. To support the Diwali theme, students also sampled a Diwali dessert, learned a traditional Indian folktale, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) students show off their healthy recipes for an Oatmeal Challenge at Grace Hartman Elementary as part of Healthy Zone Schools. Pictured from left are Ashley Minor, Johnathan Pang, Sophia Sanchez, Jamal Wiley, Holden Blackwell, Cailee Gibbs, Jacque Ghormley, Kaylee Davis and Emilee Lyons. YAC is led […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 20, 2015) For the third-straight year, Rowlett High School’s Eagle Theatre Company has been named a finalist in the Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards. The talented theater group is up for nine Best of Category honors for its production of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” “It feels humbling […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 20, 2015) The #1 ranked Rockwall Lady Jackets clinched the 11-6A District Championship on Friday afternoon after throttling Rowlett 13-1 at the Rowlett Softball Complex. Alyssa Henry and Bailey Wallace both went 4 for 5 on the afternoon. The Lady Jackets compiled 20 hits on the afternoon. Emily Cowan picked up […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2015) Sixth graders in Mrs. Rogers’ science class at Springer Elementary collected items to donate to the Rainbow Room, which was established in 1999 to provide emergency assistance to children in critical situations. The Rainbow Room’s mission is to help families through traumatic times by providing additional services and items for the children that include backpacks and […]
Full Metal Jackets score victory at Alamo Regional Robotics Competition (ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2015) The Full Metal Jackets, Rockwall High School’s Robotics Team FRC 1296, led their alliance to victory at the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Alamo Regional in San Antonio last week, as well as earning the “Excellence in Engineering Award.” This […]
Forney Gold – 1st place team 675 Heath Hawks – 2nd place team 695 North Forney – 3rd place team 710 (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 6,2015) Last Thursday at Waterview Golf Club in Rowlett, junior Sam Bowerman became the first boy golfer from Heath High School to win a district championship. Sam shot (74) on the […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 6, 2015) The Heath Student Council presented the Heath Showcase to the student body on April 2. Rockwall-Heath High School students displayed amazing talent in music, song and dance – and they also surprised Principal Dr. Tom Maglisceau with a Hawk Pride video that was directed, filmed and edited by Marlow […]
ROWLETT, TX (April 4, 2015) Surprised on the soccer field by CBS 11, Rowlett High School senior Garrett Stroud was named the Wing Stop Scholar Athlete of the Month March 17. He is one of just 10 high schoolers to receive this title, in addition to a $1,000 scholarship. “I feel really special,” Stroud said. “I […]