(ROCKWALL ISD-January 5, 2013) Pullen Elementary first graders recently turned their classroom into a courtroom. Visiting Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Jack James was the presiding judge over the case of the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs. Was the wolf truly guilty? The students, acting as the jury, listened carefully to the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 3, 2013) The Utley Middle School AVID class sponsored a Pasta for Pennies fundraiser, which raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society each year. This year, Utley raised $820.50! Dane Steinberger’s third period class brought in the most money, winning a pasta dinner from Olive Garden. Submitted by Mary Thacker. To share your good […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 3, 2013) Utley Middle School had 46 seventh and eighth graders participate in 15 different District Academic UIL events for competition in December. Seventh graders placed 3rd and eighth graders placed 2nd in the competition. Congratulations to these students for placing in their events: Calculator Application– Brandon Taylor 7th place, Genhmarie Maghirang 4th place, Zully Zavala 5th […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 2, 2013) The Rockwall County Fire Department visited Hays Elementary this past October to educate students on fire safety and prevention. Students were educated on the importance of having a fire safety plan, knowing your home address and remaining calm during emergencies. Jacob Purdue, a fifth grade student from Hays Elementary, demonstrated his […]
(GARLAND ISD-December 27, 2012) Valued at $2 million, the da Vinci surgical robot is a hot commodity among hospitals in North Texas. Baylor Medical Center at Garland proudly acquired one last July, and several North Garland High School students now belong to an elite group of skilled da Vinci operators. During a special presentation Dec. 3, […]
(GARLAND ISD-December 27, 2012) What does car racing have to do with education? That’s what students find out in Ronnie Tiemann’s classes at Coyle Middle School. They recently designed and constructed derby cars, operated by either aerodynamics or CO2. Students then competed against one another for the title of school champion. “Last semester was my […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 26, 2012) Congratulations to sixth grader Max Soto for being named a Rotary Student of Honor representing Dobbs Elementary School for the month of December. Max is shown here with his principal, Teresa Twedell. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD. To share your good news and events, email .
(GARLAND ISD-December 26, 2012) Curtis Culwell may no longer be Garland ISD’s superintendent, but his legacy will live on as an advocate for education. GISD’s Council of PTAs recognized Culwell with a National PTA Life Achievement Award at its December meeting. “A PTA Life Achievement Award acknowledges great efforts made to improve the lives of […]
(GARLAND ISD-December 26, 2012) Trading his sleigh for a motorcycle, Santa Claus made a special appearance earlier this month at Garland ISD’s Golden Meadows Elementary School. Saint Nick led 70 other bikers from the Curtis Culwell Center to the campus during the seventh-annual GISD Rolling Thunder Toy Run. And, the gang brought gifts to benefit […]
(December 26, 2012) Only three years old, the mountain bike program at Sachse High School has already made a name for itself as the best in Texas. Sachse’s six-member team recently won the Texas High School Cycling League State Championships—its second title in two years. The SHS program was started by teacher Christine Tucker in […]