(ROCKWALL ISD-February 2, 2013) Author and illustrator Vuthy Kuon visited Celia Hays Elementary on January 31. Pictured here, students Eden Rodriguez, Kyle Blackburn, Kennedy Banuelos and Lauren Piper enjoy their time in the library with the children’s author. Vuthy Kuon infuses art, humor, and storytelling to entertain and inspire his audiences. Submitted by Susan Sisto, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-Feb 1, 2013) Rockwall ISD celebrates the 100th day of school, and these students in Amanda Payne’s kindergarten class at Celia Hays Elementary dress up as if they are 100 years old. Thanks to Susan Sisto, librarian, for submitting this photo. To share your good news and events, email .
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 31, 2013) This past weekend Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School took the top two places in the Large School Division of the 2013 Region 10 Academic Decathlon Competition held at W. H. Adamson High School in Dallas. Rockwall (coached by Michael Oldham and Nicole Redmond) took first with a score of 50,612 […]
(Garland ISD-January 30, 2013) In 2012, Garland ISD received its second-consecutive Best Community for Music Education honor from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. Now the district is living up to that title, with 17 musicians earning spots in Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State bands and choirs. “Garland ISD has a long tradition […]
(Garland ISD-January 30, 2013) Garland ISD Trustees named Dr. Bob Morrison lone finalist for the district’s superintendent vacancy in a specially called meeting Jan. 24. Morrison, current superintendent for Mansfield ISD, is expected to assume the duties of GISD superintendent sometime after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period. Morrison succeeds Dr. Curtis Culwell, who retired Dec. […]
Rockwall Fire Department presents ‘Citizen in Action’ Award (ROCKWALL-January 28, 2013) Eleven-year-old Jacob Perdue remembered what he learned from City of Rockwall firefighters and put it into action when faced with a fire at his home. Most importantly, he remembered to remain calm. Jacob was recently honored at a meeting of the City Council by […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 27, 2013) Reinhardt Elementary held a Family Science Night with a variety of hands-on experiments for families to make discoveries and enjoy. Kindergarten students Olivia Beaty, 4th grader Stella Beaty and 6th grader Marnecia Fowler participated in the force and motion exhibit. Shared by Patricia Corwin. To submit your good news and events, […]
(ROCKWALL-January 26, 2013) Joshua Harper, a 6th grade student at Nebbie Williams Elementary, recently received the Rotary “Student of Honor” award. He was chosen by the 6th grade team of teachers in recognition of his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Harper expressed what a great experience and honor it was to receive this award and […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 24, 2013) Congratulations to these Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary third graders who completed the Bluebonnet Reading Challenge. The Bluebonnet Challenge is a challenge to students to read as many Bluebonnet books as possible. A Bluebonnet award is an award that students vote on that is based on 20 books nominated by teachers and librarians. […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 23, 2013) Sixth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary have been studying forces and motion. Using this knowledge, they built their own roller coasters to demonstrate acceleration, velocity, potential and kinetic energy and calculated the speed. After testing the coasters they decided to share their experience with the other students on the campus […]