GISD students learn Taiwanese culture, education first-hand

GARLAND, TX (April 4, 2015) Nine Garland ISD students, two administrators and one alumna recently had the opportunity to reciprocate an international exchange hosted by the district two years ago.  Thanks to the district’s partnership with the Dallas-Fort Worth Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, the hometown group enjoyed an enlightening trip to Taiwan’s Luzhu District March […]

Rockwall Christian Academy students learn the Easter story

ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2015) Rockwall Christian Academy students celebrated Holy Week with interactive learning at different stations to represent each day. Teachers incorporated a variety of curriculum-based activities, from science to art, to make the story of Jesus truly tangible. Submitted by Jana Edwards, Rockwall Christian Academy. To share your good news and events, […]

Celia Hays students dig Science Night

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 1, 2015) Celia Hays Elementary hosted Science Night on March 26.  Families came and participated in several different science experiments including making slime, decorating a pet rock, and digging for dinosaurs! Photo submitted by Susan Sisto. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our […]

Springer students recognized as ‘Terrific Kids’ by Rockwall Kiwanis

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2015) Students at Springer Elementary received honorable awards for “Terrific Kids,” a student-recognition program sponsored by Kiwanis to promote leadership and character development. “Terrific” stands for: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.  Students work with their classroom teacher to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or school work.  […]

Rockwall-Heath’s Powder Puff game benefits Hanna4Hope

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 27, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath senior and junior girls met at the RHHS football field March 26 to participate in the 6th annual Powder Puff Football Game. The game has always served as a philanthropic fundraiser; and this year, proceeds went to the RHHS chapter for Hanna4Hope. Student Council officers Mackenzie Long, […]

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2015) Rockwall High School senior Michael Bonfante was honored on March 20 with a check for $500 from the American Society of Marine Arti

CTE students to compete in state SkillsUSA competition

GARLAND, TX (March 25, 2015) After besting their competition at regionals, nearly 100 Garland ISD students are on their way to compete in the state round of the SkillsUSA Texas Leadership and Skills Conference, March 26-28 in Corpus Christi. Fourteen Audio Video Production Magnet students from Lakeview Centennial High School are among the contenders who will […]

Heath Highsteppers earn National Championship honors – again!

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 24, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers competed in the highly competitive American Dance and Drill Team National Championships in Denton this past weekend and earned the title of National Champions for the second year in a row! Once again the Highstepper team scored higher than every team in every high school division […]