Garland ISD teachers inspired after Ron Clark Academy

GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Students might notice some exciting changes in the classroom this spring. Innovative instructional initiatives inspired by Convocation keynote speaker Ron Clark are sweeping the district, thanks to a recent inspirational road trip. Encouraged by Clark’s energetic, motivational presentation, Garland ISD organized a two-day trip to the Ron Clark Academy last fall. […]

Garland ISD kicks off Book Bytes contest

  GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Garland ISD  kicked off its third-annual Book Bytes contest Jan. 6, calling all reading enthusiasts to advertise one of their favorite pieces of literature through technology. Open to any GISD student, the competition challenges participants to create book trailers using Photo Story, Movie Maker or iMovie. In addition to showcasing advertising and technological capabilities, Book […]

Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

  ROCKWALL, TX. (January 13, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Austin Grandstaff as the “Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month” and Mandi McMillan as the “Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month”. Grandstaff, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Basketball Team was nominated by Coach Alan Simmons and […]

Rockwall ISD approves 2015-16 school calendar

ROCKWALL ISD, TX (Jan. 13, 2015) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees has approved the 2015–2016 school calendar. The upcoming school year will begin on August 24th and conclude on June 3rd. Below are the holidays and other dates most relevant to RISD students. For a complete list of important dates please refer to the 2015-2016 […]

Springer students present ‘First LaunchPad’ project

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2015) Fifth graders at Springer Elementary recently gave their first LaunchPad PBL presentation. Students were asked to design a unique, modern American symbol to represent our country’s history and diversity. Students researched current American symbols, examining their history and their meaning. Photo submitted by Jenny Kaup, SAGE teacher, Springer Elementary. To […]

7-11 donates to Jones Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1 2015) Yogesh Jarodiya, owner of neighborhood 7-11, pictured here with Eyeruscam Belay, Teresa Twedell, Principal  and Dianne Cockrill, Counselor of Jones Elementary generously donated $711.00 to the students of Jones Elementary. The funds will be used for the academic enrichment of our future leaders. To share your good news and events, […]

Rockwall students stand by for launch of their spaceflight experiment

The countdown continues… ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 8, 2015) They might not look like rocket scientists at first glance, but six Rockwall High School freshmen will soon have the experience of a lifetime. Will Brown, Ryan Figert, Brooks Helmer, Chase Howerton, Harrison Smith, and James Matthews will watch as an experiment they designed is launched into […]

Rockwall culinary arts students on Fox 4’s ‘Good Day’

ROCKWALL ISD, TX (Jan. 6, 2015) Chef Cody Hayes’ Culinary students from Rockwall High School presented three kids’ meal creations to the Executive Chef from the Cotton Patch restaurant back in November.  The Executive Chef and others from the Cotton Patch selected one meal out of three to go on their kids’ menu. The meal is called […]

Rockwall-Heath men’s 2015 soccer season underway

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 31, 2014) The Rockwall-Heath High School Men’s Varsity and Junior-Varsity squads have been named, and the 2015 season kicks off with a scrimmage on January 2 against Horn at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. JV plays at 5:30; Varsity at 7:15 p.m. “We are extremely excited about the talent level of both Varsity and Junior Varsity […]