ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 5, 2014) We’re just six weeks into the school year, and Pullen Elementary teacher Julie Woodard is busy making a lasting impression on her fourth graders. The award-winning Rockwall ISD educator has a teaching style that is, in her words, “messy, sticky, reflective, fun, challenging – and of course, student-driven.” Using all […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 4, 2014) For many years Rockwall-Heath High School has educated students about the dangers of drinking and driving through the “Shattered Dreams” program. “Shattered Dreams” is a program for high school students conducted every other year to detour students from drinking and driving. The program is usually presented just before Prom, a […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 2, 2014) If the turnout at the inaugural Bluebonnet Stomp at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School is any indication of things to come, wildflowers will be blooming and a new tradition will have taken hold in the community. “It was just such a relaxed and spontaneous event and I know when those bluebonnets […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 2, 2014) One of the most common and regularly heard stories is what I call “The Kitchen Table Math Story.” The players are different, but the plot is basically the same, and has been as long as I have been involved in math. My story was no different… Scene 1 – Math homework: […]
GARLAND ISD (October 2, 2014) Since 1964, South Garland High School has prepared students for success, fostering lifelong relationships between classmates and coworkers. The campus now invites current and former students and staff to commemorate Colonel history Oct. 2-4. A three-day anniversary celebration will kick off with alumni and students decorating SGHS halls from 3-10 […]
Math center helps children learn multiplication facts during free Friday sessions this fall ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 1, 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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 30, 2014) The Rockwall Jacket Backers will sponsor Military Appreciation Night at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium on Friday, October 24 when the Yellowjackets play Rowlett in the Ray Hubbard Rivalry. Part of the program is a special video tribute to Rockwall High School alumni who have also served in any branch of military service. […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 29, 2014) On Tuesday, September 24th, the Nebbie Williams Elementary School PTA held its annual Dad’s Night. Students and their fathers enjoyed dinner of pizza and desserts provided by the PTA and its volunteers while they put together wood working sets donated by Home Depot and Lowes. Following dinner and wood working, attendees […]
GARLAND ISD,TX. (September 29, 2014) Numerous studies have shown that art education provides the critical thinking, communication and creativity skills essential to academic success. To celebrate this vital scholastic field, schools across Garland ISD commemorated National Arts in Education Week with fun, imaginative assignments. Students fashioned mixed-media art pieces, paintings and illustrations. Some even shared […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 25, 2014) Rockwall High School 2014 Homecoming Parade photos by Blue Ribbon News reporter Austin Wells. Jacket Fight Never Dies!