(ROCKWALL ISD-December 11, 2012) For the 8th year in a row, Williams Middle School placed 1st in 7th grade Overall, 1st in 8th grade Overall and 1st place in the UIL TEAMS competitions. The WMS students that contributed to this accomplishment are: Art: 7th grade – 1st Cody Orr, 2nd (tie) Skyler Dayoc & Miles Scott, […]
(GARLAND ISD – December 10, 2012) Garland ISD’s robotics program is going global, with representation at the 2013 VEX Robotics World Championships. More than 600 of the best middle and high school teams from 15 countries will face off next April in California, including two from GISD—both products of Austin Academy for Excellence. Qualifying to […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 10, 2012) The Hartman Elementary school Honor Choir and Orff Ensemble traveled to Summer Ridge Assisted Living Center in Rockwall to entertain the residents and spread some holiday cheer. The students in the Orff Ensemble performed two pieces from their fall concert, while the Honor Choir sang some selections from the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 6, 2012) The Rockwall-Heath Youth and Government Team recently participated in the Youth and Government District Conference. Building on their very strong showing at the Garland Mock Legislature in November, the team was dominant in winning seven of the 13 Distinguished Delegate medals. Medals went to Jacob Anderson, Jocelyn Cardenas, Adrian […]
(ROCKWALL – December 5, 2012) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band and their families invite the public to join them for an evening filled with wonderful music in celebration of the holiday season. Admission is free for the RHS Band Winter Concert, which will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 6 at the Rockwall Performing […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 5, 2012) Congratulations to the Williams Middle School for having 26 students selected by audition on Saturday, December 1, 2012 to perform with the Rockwall ISD All City Orchestra. Please join us in congratulating these fine young musicians. They are: (Front row, from left) Kevin DeMars, Caroline Slater, Brandon Gan, Gracie Self, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 4, 2012) Rockwall ISD has named Lee Stout as the interim athletic director effective January 2 following the recent resignation of Athletic Director Scott Smith. The district is developing a search process for a new athletic director and will be posting the open position prior to releasing for winter break. Coach […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 4, 2012) Students from Cain Middle School and Amy-Parks Heath Elementary School were recently invited to participate in SMU’s TEDxKids event in Dallas. Last Friday, SMU brought in speakers from around the country to present new, engaging ideas to the next generation of leaders. The speakers talked about leadership skills, connecting […]
Spirit-filled weekend includes Lakewood Theater performance benefiting child cancer patients (December 3, 2012) The Wylie East Sapphires Drill Team marched in the nationally televised Children’s Holiday Parade in downtown Dallas Saturday, December 1, and then headed into downtown Wylie for their hometown lighted Christmas parade – where the Sapphires parade float took second place! “Prop […]
Community forum Monday, Dec 10 (Garland ISD – December 1, 2012) Garland ISD’s Board of Trustees is seeking public input regarding the district’s superintendent search. A Community Forum will be held Monday, Dec. 10 from 7-9 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center. All are invited to attend. A short online survey is also open to […]