RISD New Teacher Breakfast celebrates educators, recognizes businesses

(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – New teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD gathered at RockwallHigh School this morning along with local dignitaries, business leaders, school board members and citizens to kick off the 2013-14 school year. The 2013 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast, presented by Timpa Law Office and hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the RISD, […]

Rockwall ISD New Teacher Breakfast August 16

Community welcome with reservations (Rockwall) August 12, 2013 – On Friday, August 16th, new teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD will gather with area business leaders and citizens to kick off the new school year. The 2013 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast, presented by Timpa Law Office and hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce […]

Jacket Babes finish summer camp, present show off

(Rockwall ISD) August 13, 2013 – The Rockwall High School Jacket Babes JV drill team participated in their annual camp in August to prepare for the new school year. The team presented a Show Off for friends and family at the end of camp.  The Jacket Babes are under the direction of Mrs. Amy Lutes. […]

Rockwall ISD meets standard under new state STAAR/EOC accountability guidelines

(Rockwall) August 8, 2013 – Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce that under the new STAAR/EOC accountability guidelines, the district as a whole as well as each individual campus has “Met Standard” according to the State of Texas.  The district was evaluated on 79 indicators including performance, participation and graduation.  Rockwall ISD met […]

Sports physicals for Rockwall ISD students

(Rockwall ISD) July 22, 2013 – Rockwall-Heath High School is offering complete sports physicals to all Rockwall Independent School District students on Wednesday, July 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Participants are asked to make a $5 donation to the Heath Sports Medicine Program at the time of the physical.  Rockwall-Heath is located at 801 Laurence Drive Rockwall, […]

Community welcome at RISD New Teacher/Employee Breakfast

(Rockwall) July 3, 2013 – On Friday, August 16th, new teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD will gather with area business leaders and citizens to kick off the new school year.  The 2013 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast, presented by Timpa Law Office and hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and RISD, will be […]

Extreme makeover signals new season at Williams Stadium

(Garland ISD) July 17, 2013 – Drive by Williams Stadium and you will see an extreme makeover in progress. Last March, the Board of Trustees voted to renovate Garland ISD’s flagship athletic venue. Updates include turf replacement, video board installation and resurfacing the track. The district’s first-ever video board will give fans a more close-up […]

Garland ISD security a 24/7 job

(Garland ISD) July 17, 2013 – While Garland ISD students and staff enjoy their break, one group of district employees is working hard to ensure that schools and offices stay in the same condition they left them. GISD Security works 24 hours a day, seven days a week—including weekends and holidays—to protect the district’s assets. […]

Garland ISD teacher named presidential award finalist

(Garland ISD) July 17, 2013 – Last week, Coyle Middle School’s Jim Manley was named one of eight finalists for the 2013 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Commissioner of Education Michael Williams announced the honorees, who were selected for innovative teaching methods that bring learning to life in the classroom. […]

Family Night at Country Life Montessori July 26

Prospective pre-school, kindergarten families invited (Rockwall) July 15, 2013 – Country Life Montessori School, a private preschool and kindergarten located in Union Valley (just minutes from Rockwall and Royse City), will host Family Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26. Prospective families are encouraged to attend to learn more about the school, tour […]