Rockwall-Heath cheerleaders, mascots earn multiple awards at summer camp

(Rockwall) June 18, 2013 – The Rockwall-Heath High School cheerleaders and mascots brought home several awards from summer camp, sponsored by the National Cheerleaders Association. The camp was held at Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth from June 10-13. All RHHS cheer squads were awarded a technical excellence award for jumps and stunts. All RHHS […]

Rowlett Lions honor Rowlett High grads with scholarships

(Rowlett) June 12, 2013 – The Rowlett Lions Club selected five outstanding candidates to receive merit scholarships of $1,000 each to continue their studies in college and further education. These young adults have distinguished themselves through their passionate commitment in their education, in their communities, and in their careers. Congratulations to Emily Rasberry, Madelynn Willis, […]

Bussey MS coach inducted into athletic hall of fame

Bussey MS coach inducted into athletic hall of fame

(Garland ISD) June 11, 2013 – Under the leadership of Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach Fred Parker, Bussey Middle School has won several west zone and city championship titles. But that’s not the record gaining him recognition. Parker was recently inducted into the athletic hall of fame at his alma mater, Mississippi Valley State […]

Luna fourth grader cares for local foster children

(Garland ISD) June 11, 2013 – For Luna Elementary student Tucker Burgin, it’s never too early to start preparing for next school year. During the last two months of 2012-13, the fourth grader organized a backpack and school supply donation drive. But Burgin wasn’t preparing for fifth grade. He wanted to make sure that local […]

Introducing Rockwall ISD’s 2013 Valedictorians, Salutatorians

(Rockwall ISD) June 10, 2013 – The Rockwall Independent School District is proud to announce the Class of 2013 valedictorians and salutatorians for Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School. Jacob Cariker has been named the Valedictorian of Rockwall High School and he plans to attend Hendrix College in the Fall. Rockwall High Salutatorian Katharine Page […]

Aspasians award scholarships to local seniors

(Rockwall) June 7, 2013 –The Aspasians recently awarded $40,000 in scholarships to four Rockwall ISD students. The 2013 recipients from Rockwall High School include Clint Turner (recipient of the Blake Finnell Memorial Scholarship) and Truc Pham. The Rockwall-Heath High School students include Jacob Anderson (recipient of the Chad Leeuw Memorial Scholarship) and Courtney Munoz. Congratulations […]

Free breakfast and lunch for children up to age 18

Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition participates in summer food program (Rockwall ISD) June 5, 2013 – The Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Department will again provide sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program.  This year the program will operate four sites:  Springer Elementary, Dobbs Elementary, Rochell Elementary and Lake Rockwall Estates Community Center.  All sites are open […]

East Trinity Masonic Lodge awards scholarships to Rockwall HS students

(Rockwall) June 4, 2013 – The East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 recently awarded $3,000 scholarships to four Rockwall High School students. Two of the scholarships were given through family members, in memory of deceased members of East Trinity Lodge.  Pictured from left are Matthew Whalin, Collin Sevier (attending Texas Tech), Bruce Beaty, Kelsie Dickerson (attending Oklahoma State), […]

Butterfly release honors former Pullen student Nate Oxford

(Rockwall ISD) June 4, 2013 – On the morning of Monday, May 29, Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary students released 85 Painted Lady butterflies at Betterton’s Butterfly Garden in memoriam of Nate Oxford, a former student at Pullen Elementary who lost his battle to cancer earlier this year.   This special garden was named after Pullen music teacher, […]

Rockwall ISD announces administrative changes

(Rockwall ISD) June 4, 2013 – In anticipation of the 2013-2014 school year, Rockwall ISD is pleased to announce the hiring and re-assignment of several principals.  These include:  Tammi Schmitt as the new principal at Celia Hays Elementary.  Mrs. Schmitt was previously the administrative intern at Hays Elementary. Ruth Johnson as the new principal at Howard […]