ROCKWALL,TX. (March 9, 2015) Heritage Christian Academy seventh grader and Rockwall native, Grayson Frank, won the Dallas regional of the Middle School History Bee on Feb. 28, 2015. Frank will compete in Louisville, Kentucky, with 34 other regional winners for a chance to become a National History Bee Champion. The National History Bee will be […]
ROWLETT, TX (March 6, 2015) Rowlett High School Assistant Choir Director Evan Ramos recently won the first-ever Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Composition Contest. He received the title for his original work “O Magnum Mysterium,” a piece written for middle school boys’ choirs. “I was speechless when I found out I won, it is such […]
GARLAND ISD, TX (March 6, 2015) Garland Independent School District honored 70 high school athletes at the district’s annual Signing Day Ceremony Feb. 4 at the Curtis Culwell Center. The seniors have all signed letters of intent to play a variety of sports, from baseball to rugby, at institutions of higher learning in the fall. During the […]
GARLAND, TX (March 6, 2015) Just one year after graduating from Garland High School, Micah Wesberry landed his dream job. The alumnus was recently hired to the City of Garland Fire Department, all thanks to a grant he received his senior year. “Firefighting was something that I wanted to pursue,” he explained. “Having the ability […]
GARLAND, TX (March 6, 2015) Garland Independent School District is joining hundreds of school districts nationwide by implementing the innovative educational framework known as STEAM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Championed by educators, public officials and researchers across the country, STEAM’s official concept is that science and technology interpreted through engineering […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2015) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Rose Njoku as the Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month, and Bryce Singer as the Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month. Rose, a 11th grade member of the Varsity Track Team, was nominated by Coach Will McCrary and chosen by […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 3, 2015) The Heath Wrestling Team had six individuals compete at the 2015 UIL State Wrestling Championships! Zack Dobbins (195lbs) and JJ Nwigwe (285lbs) went 1-2 and finished in the top 12 in the State in their respective weight classes. Steven Contreras (120lbs) was not able to compete due to a concussion he […]
HEATH, TX. (February 26, 2015) On Friday, February 20, 2015 members of the Heath Student Council Pride Patrol “flew” across the district to land at the doors of Grace Hartman Elementary. They joined forces with Hartman administrators Becky Reidling and Jane Bruning to sneakily surprise Kindergarten “Teacher Rock Star” Deedra Mann. “It was my first […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (February 26, 2015) With the assistance of “Weather Minds” from WFAA, meteorologist Collen Coyle helped the second graders of Cullins-Lake Pointe get a hands on lesson on weather safety with the approaching tornado season. The second graders have been learning about the different types of weather safety in their classes. The students at […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) Hartman Elementary’s Youth Advisory Council recently hosted the 2nd annual “Fear Factor” event, designed to take the fear out of eating healthy. YAC is led by PE Coach Elizabeth Trowbridge and Cafeteria Manager Vicki Dorgelo. Submitted by Denice Wheeler, Office Manager Grace Hartman Elementary. To share your good news and events, email . […]