Local robotics students team up for special delivery

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) A couple of Rockwall County robotics teams joined forces with robotics squads from Greenville and Quinlan during the Christmas holidays to make a positive impact on the lives of a local family which had fallen on hard times. Over the Christmas holidays, Black Hawk Robotics of Rockwall-Heath High School and […]

Springer teacher earns grant from Toyota for ‘Bouncing Bodies, Busy Minds’

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2014) Congratulations to Wendy Rathje, first grade teacher at Springer Elementary, who received a grant from Toyota of Rockwall.  The grant is titled, “Bouncing Bodies, Busy Minds,” which will provide balls for students to sit on while working  – perfect for busy little learners to help them focus and get their […]

Rockwall FFA Ag competes at Ft Worth Stock Show

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 21, 2015) The Rockwall FFA Agriculture Mechanics Team exhibited and placed with the following projects at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Agriculture Mechanics Contest Jan. 16-19 : Entrance Gate – 2nd Place in Class Jacob Hogue – RHHS Matt Holland – RHS John Charles Terry – RHS 14′ Utility Trailer – […]

Rockwall High culinary students create kids’ menu for Cotton Patch

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan 21, 2015) Cotton Patch in Rockwall released its newest version of their Kids Fit Menu.  On the menu is the Gobbler Gobbler Slider.  This meal was created by six Rockwall High School culinary students, was tested, and accepted by Cotton Patch. Congratulations to the Rockwall High School culinary students. Source: RockwallISD.com  RELATED STORY Measuring […]

Rockwall High Business Professionals of America students advance to state competition

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2015) Congratulations to the Rockwall High School Business Professionals of America.  The team competed at Regionals in Waco this past weekend.  The following members will be advancing to the State competition: Video Production Team – 1st Place Peyton Young Walker Sosa Daniel Saputa Grace Tiawo Digital Media Production 2nd Place – […]

Springer ‘Tiny Titans’ head to regional robotics competition

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2015) – Springer Elementary’s robotics teams recently competed at the VEX Robotics event located at Utley Middle School last Saturday, with outstanding results! Both teams earned awards during the competition and one will be advancing to Regionals next month. Featured clockwise from back left are Tiny Titans Ryan Bostik, Collin Renteria, […]

Heritage Christian Eagle Theater presents Shrek the Musical

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 10, 2015)  Heritage Christian Academy’s Eagle Theater welcomes the public to explore the world of Shrek. There are only three shows spanning two days, so you won’t want to miss this opportunity! Tickets are $10 at the door or may be purchased in advance at HCA’s school office. Performances will be held […]

Williams Middle School students selected for Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) Congratulations to the following Williams Middle School Orchestra students for being chosen from more than 200 students to perform with the Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra. They will perform at 4 p.m.  Saturday, January 24 in the Rockwall High School Theater. Submitted by Stacey Hatten, Williams Middle School.  To share your […]

‘If Ms Driskell’s Class Could Travel to the Sun’

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) Saraid Driskell was selected to be a Launch Cart recipient for the second year at Springer Elementary while integrating math, reading and science. Students created/designed a travel map to demonstrate a better understanding of the Solar System. They identified the order of the planets, the distance from the Sun, as […]