(ROCKWALL ISD – October 1, 2013) More than 100 kids and 75 dads built sailboats, toy cars and dragons from workshop kits donated by Home Depot and Lowes during a special Dads & Kids event Sept. 24 at Nebbie Williams Elementary. Fathers also enjoyed a little friendly competition in a Battle of the Dads dodge ball […]
(ROCKWALL – October 26, 2013) Quick! What is 2/3 of 240 6/229? This is the type of problem that can cause a student to dread math. Just the thought of the computations involved is enough to frighten even the bravest young mathematician. Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers! Ugh! Solving this problem will probably take a […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – September 27, 2013) Rockwall High School’s Orange Wave Marching Band is proud to present their 2013 halftime and contest show, Love and War. The work is written by Daniel Montoya and Rod Kosterman and features the music of Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Barber, the Rolling Stones, Mozart and Verdi. Visual designers of the show […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-September 24, 2013) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Bailey Smith as the Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month and Chris Warren as the Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month. Smith, an 11th grade member of the varsity volleyball team, was nominated by Coach Damon Wilson and chosen by the Jacket Backers board. She moved from middle blocker […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – September 24, 2013) The Rockwall High School Homecoming parade took place on Wednesday, September 18. RHS Student Council President Nikki Tomlisson and member Carson Flowers marched in front of the RHS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. Members of the 1963 State Championship Football Team were a highlight of the parade traveling in vintage […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – September 24, 2013) Nebbie Williams Elementary PTA hosted its annual Picnic in the Park at Shores Park on September 10th. Families brought their own dinner and enjoyed snow cones for dessert provided by the PTA. Photo submitted by Karen M. Woodliff, Nebbie Williams PTA Publicity Chair. To share your good news and […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – September 24, 2013) Rockwall High School’s Sammie Crawford was crowned the 2013 Homecoming Queen and Kaan Toy was honored as Homecoming King during pre-game ceremonies prior to the Rockwall Yellowjackets vs McKinney Boyd football game. Sammie is co-head varsity cheerleader and Kaan is drum major of the Orange Wave Band. Congratulations! Submitted […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – Sept. 19, 2013) These Reinhardt Elementary students read at least TEN books this summer in the school’s First Annual “Get Caught Summer Reading Program Challenge.” They were rewarded with an ice cream courtesy of Culvers, a special book mark and pencils. Congratulations to all participants! Submitted by Pat Corwin, ESL Teacher, Nebbie/Reinhardt. […]
(GARLAND ISD – Sept. 19, 2013) Garland ISD Trustees approved the district’s proposed 2013-14 budget and tax rate at their Aug. 27 meeting in the Harris Hill Administration Building. A public hearing was held prior to the board’s vote, with no comments or questions from the community. GISD’s new fiscal year began Sept. 1. The […]
(GARLAND ISD – Sept. 19, 2013) While the nation commemorated Grandparent’s Day Sept. 8, Liberty Grove Elementary School started celebrating a little early. The campus honored its special guests last Friday, inviting them to the school for snacks, socializing, photos and other fun activities. “Grandparent’s Day is a special one at Liberty Grove,” said Principal […]