Rockwall Stingerettes volunteer at Spooktacular Fun Run

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 3, 2014) Several Rockwall High School Stingerettes volunteered their time recently at the annual Celia Hays Elementary Spooktakular Fun Run. Social Council President Grace Fowler and Vice-President Gabby Garcia attended in uniform for photo opportunities with students. Submitted by Rhonda Franks, Department of Human Resources | Rockwall ISD. To share your good […]

Free Multiplication Madness program at Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath

Math center helps children learn multiplication facts during free Friday sessions this fall ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 3, 2014) Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath is hosting its 4th annual Multiplication Madness, a free event offered each fall for children in second through sixth grade. “This is a great opportunity for students in the Rockwall area community to hone their […]

Celebrating ‘Terrific Kids’ at Springer Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (November 2, 2014) 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.  All […]

Springer students make personal timelines to learn about math

ROCKWALL, TX (November 11, 2014) At Springer Elementary, Mrs. Kelly’s math class created timelines showing events that happened prior to and after their birth year.  Each event corresponded to an integer in relation to their birth year, which was labeled as zero.  This project wrapped up their unit of study on rational numbers. What a […]

Reinhardt students make book reports fun with ‘pumpkin characters’

ROCKWALL, TX (November 2, 2014) Second grade students at Reinhardt Elementary recently created pumpkin characters to accompany their book reports. Pictured here (from top left) are: Ethan McCurdy, Landyn Parsely, Emma Southworth, Nash Miller, Diego Gutierrez, Ellie Tomquest, Seth Anderson, Carleigh Wirtzberger and Megan Holub. Submitted by Pat Corwin, ESL Teacher, Nebbie/Reinhardt. To share your […]

‘Boosterthon’ underway at Amy Parks Heath Elementary

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 2, 2014) On Oct. 28, for the second year, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary welcomed “Boosterthon” with a Pep Rally and will end with a Fun Run on Thursday, Nov. 6. Boosterthon Fun Run is a 9-day experience that raises funds while promoting Fitness, Leadership, and Character, and this year’s theme is “Rock ‘N Town Live”! […]

Fifth grade science fun at Jones Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) At Jones Elementary, Mrs. Chorba ( aka Mr. Shman the Game Show Host) taught students about the freezing, melting and boiling points of water in an entertaining presentation today. This is student Braden Strother having fun with science! Submitted by Deborah Rushing, Dorris A. Jones Elementary School.  To share your […]

Lady Yellowjackets claim district volleyball championship

ROCKWALL,TX. (Ocotober 29, 2014) Congratulations to the District 11-6A Champion Yellowjacket Volleyball Team! Freshman B finished their undefeated district season with a gutsy win over Rowlett 25-11, 21-25, 25-18. Freshman A breezed past Naaman Forest 25-7, 25-14. The Freshman A team also finished undefeated 12-0 in district play. JV beat the Rangers 25-17, 25-18, finishing […]

Rockwall Men’s Varsity Golf Teams dominate Lake Highlands Invitational

ROCKWALL,TX. (October 29, 2014) The Rockwall Men’s Varsity Golf Teams competed in the Lake Highlands Invitational Tuesday, October 28 at Firewheel Golf Course. The tournament was a 27 hole competition with a par of 107.  The Jacket Golfers dominated the competition taking home the Team and Individual 1st and 3rd places. The Team was led […]