Rockwall County 4-H Kick-Off Sept 9

ROCKWALL,TX (September 2, 2014) Rockwall County4-H will hold its annual Kick-Off from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9. It will held at 915 Whitmore, Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087.  Open to youth ages 8 and in 3rd grade through 18 years of age. 4-H is the largest national youth leadership organization. Opportunities include Animal, […]

Springer Elementary teachers accept Ice Bucket Challenge

ROCKWALL, TX (September 2, 2014) Rockwall Springer Elementary 5th grade teachers recently accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, agreeing to have buckets of ice dumped over their heads to raise awareness for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The challenge took place after the school’s pep rally supporting Springer’s motto, “Expect Our Best.” Pictured are teachers Susie Kinney, Rebekah Hawkins, Melissa […]

Nebbie News: Picnic in the Park

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (September 2, 2014) In celebration of the new school year, Nebbie Williams Elementary PTA recently hosted its annual Picnic in the Park at Shores Park. Families brought their own dinner and enjoyed snow cones for dessert, provided by the PTA. Top: Savanna Cagle, Sarah Davidson, Alex Kiker, Cru Cagle, Callie Cagle, Caroline Davidson, Bella […]

Rockwall ISD College Night Sept 8

ROCKWALL, TX. (September 1, 2014) Rockwall ISD will host College Night on Monday, September 8, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rockwall High School.  Over 100 colleges will be represented and representatives will be available for students to meet and learn more about their institutions.  Three information sessions will also be scheduled which include: Financial Aid Special Needs […]

Dobbs Elementary uses birthday celebrations to inspire college dreams

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 31, 2014) The Staff of Dobbs Elementary recently continued their tradition of celebrating the birthdays of their Lil Jackets. On August 29, August birthdays were recognized. During the celebration Principal Ruth Johnson and the Assistant Principal Michael Stuart shared a favorite story book, a book about a college or university, and pencils with […]

Lakeside Civic Chorus names music scholarship recipients

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 28, 2014) Three local high school graduates have been named recipients of the 2014 Mary Elaine House Scholarship. The recipients are Whitnee Ann Bomkamp and Sydney de la Garza, graduates o fRockwal lHigh School, and Jade Keath, a graduate of Rockwall-Heath High School. They are all majoring in music as they begin their […]

Local businesses host supply drive to fill back-to-school wish lists

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) Cypert Insurance was joined by The Life House Coffee Shop, Pho Garden Vietnamese Restaurant, Rockwall Floor Covering, Metro Design Loft, Full Impact, and many other friends to provide much needed student and teacher  supplies for the 2014-15 school year. Cypert Insurance orchestrated the drive after receiving “wish lists” from Brad […]

‘Unmask the Leader in You’ at Dobbs Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) Dobbs Elementary School welcomed back their Lil Jackets on Friday, August 22.The staff was excited to share the school theme for the year, “Unmask the Leader in You.” The school’s principal, Ruth Johnson and Assistant Principal, Michael, Stuart, shared the excitement by posing as “super kids.” As a special thanks […]

Rockwall and Heath High School Cheerleaders welcome back RISD Staff

ROCKWALL/ HEATH, TX. (August 25, 2014) Cheerleaders and Mascots from Rockwall Heath High School and Rockwall High School welcomed back the RISD staff on Monday, August 18th at Lake Pointe Church as the RISD district teachers kicked off the school year 2014-2015. Submitted by Karen Hunter. To share your good news and events, email . […]

Nebbie Williams students ‘Pop Back To School’

ROCKWALL, TX (August 25, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary hosted its annual Pop Back to School Event last Friday. At 4 p.m., the gate opened and students were invited to find out who their 2014-15 teacher would be. The PTA provided refreshments, signed up volunteers, and sold spirit wear, memberships and yearbooks.  Representatives were on hand […]