Blue Team wins first place in Robot Performance, advances to Regionals ROCKWALL (January 24, 2014) J. W. Williams Middle School was proud to have entered two Robotics teams in the Area competition held January 18th at the UME Preparatory Academy in Dallas. Congratulations go to both teams for all their hard work and success in […]
ROCKWALL (January 22, 2014) Ouida Springer Elementary students and faculty recently enjoyed an inspirational visit from Mavs Man and Champ,who presented the entire student body with an engaging program entitled, “Making Better Choices.” The Dallas Mavericks’ mascots discussed how Motivation, Activation, Vision and Solutions (MAVS) could help students become productive thinkers who make great life […]
ROCKWALL (January 22, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary is preparing for its first Science Fair on February 27th. Last week, Marc Horn from The Perot Museum spoke to nearly 100 students and parents about the upcoming science fair, the scientific method, and science project ideas. Nebbie Williams’ PTA is excited to sponsor this event and hopes […]
ROCKWALL ISD (January 22, 2014) The annual UIL Academic Competition was held January 10th & 11th. J.W. Williams Middle School is proud to claim the titles of 7th Grade Top Team, 8th Grade Top Team, as well as Overall Top Team again this year. This is the 9th year in a row that WMS has […]
ROCKWALL (January 21, 2014) Bryce Adair was presented the Rotary Student of Honor Award at the January 16th lunch meeting. Bryce attends Ouida Springer Elementary, and was recognized for his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Dr. Brad Helmer, Principal at Springer, presented the award. Submitted by Greg Caffarel. To share your good news and events, email […]
ROCKWALL (January 20, 2014) ROCK THE 80s with Rockwall High School at their 80’s-themed 5K Run on Saturday, March 1 at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium. The 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a one mile Fun Run beginning at 9. Dress up in 80’s gear – neon shorts and leggings, big hair, […]
ROCKWALL (January 19, 2014) Rockwall-Heath High School is well represented at the United States Naval Academy. Jacob Glastad (2016) has made the Superintendent’s and the Commandants’ list for outstanding academics every semester as a Physics major. He attended NOLS Mountaineering (National Outdoor Leadership School) in Alaska this past summer. Michael Gerritsen (2015) was the first […]
ROCKWALL ISD (January 19, 2014) The 2014 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 10. Three year terms up for election are Place 6, presently held by Leigh Plagens, Place 7, presently held by Stephanie Adams. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday from […]
ROCKWALL (January 16, 2014) The Rockwall County A&M Club recently awarded scholarships to Rockwall County residents returning to Texas A&M University (College Station) for the spring 2014 semester through its Endowed Scholarship Program. Rockwall County A&M Club Endowed Scholarship Given in Honor of Duke ’60 and Sue Burnett went to Emily Coltharp. Clarence ’65 and […]
ROCKWALL (January 14, 2014) Ainsley Forrester was recently presented the Rotary Club’s Student of Honor Award at the January 9th lunch meeting. Ainsley attends Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary, and was honored for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Renee Demianovich, Principal at Pullen, presented the award. Information and photo by Greg Caffarel, Rotary. To share your good […]