Springer students vote for ‘Bad Kitty’

(Rockwall ISD) November 5, 2012 – During library classes this week, students at Springer Elementary campaigned for one of the lesser-known candidates, Bad Kitty.  Librarian Mrs. Taylor read from Bad Kitty for President by Nick Bruel. Students made campaign signs, polled classmates, then wore campaign buttons promoting their candidate. Pictured are 1st graders from Mrs. King’s class. Front row:  Daly Foster, Lizzy […]

Dobbs students vote in mock presidential election

(Rockwall ISD) November 1, 2012 – Fourth grader Nicole Patino casts her vote in Dobbs Elementary’s mock presidential election. Using the school’s iPad technology,  students voted by scanning the QR code under their candidate’s picture. Votes were tallied immediately into a Google document and the winner was announced at the end of the school day: […]

Special needs children seek help funding trip to Morgan’s Wonderland

(Garland ISD) November 1, 2012 – Some very special children at Luna Elementary need help in funding a trip Morgan’s Wonderland, an amusement park in San Antonio that was built entirely for special needs children. Morgan’s Wonderland unlocks a whole new world for these children through sensory stimulation with lights and music, accessible play and social development. […]

Garland ISD schools recognized for safety, high attendance

(Garland ISD) October 31, 2012 – Garland ISD’s District Improvement Plan includes five main goals, one of which ensures that every campus provides a safe, healthy, orderly environment. Several GISD schools were recently recognized for doing just that as the Garland Fire Marshal’s Office and GISD Student Services Department issued safety and attendance awards. The […]

Trinity Christian Academy to host Dr Pepper/Snapple golf, tennis tournament

Annual competition benefits Student Tuition Aid at TCA (Dallas) October 30, 2012 – Trinity Christian Academy will host its Dr Pepper/Snapple Group Golf + Tennis Tournament on Monday, November 5 at Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas. Last year’s tournament raised more than $155,000 in support of TCA’s Student Tuition Aid (STA) program. “TCA is pleased to […]

PJ Day at Reinhardt means students, teachers follow their dreams

(Rockwall ISD) October 30, 2012 – Reinhardt students and teachers participate in Red Ribbon Week to stand  up against drugs. The school’s theme for the week is  “We have a dream at Reinhardt Elementary to be drug free for eternity.” Kindergarten teachers Melanie Weir, Kelly Sellers, Stephanie Kirk and Autum Quinton wore their pajamas, reinforcing […]

Nebbie Williams’ dads rock

(Rockwall ISD) October 29, 2012 – Mayor David Sweet and Athletic Director Scott Smith spoke to the fathers of Nebbie Williams Elementary students during Nebbie’s “Dads Rock” event hosted by the PTA on October 3. Coach Smith gave an inspirational speech about coaching your child to great character.  He encouraged fathers to stay active in their children’s lives […]

Nebbie Williams celebrates ‘Out of this World’ walk-a-thon

Nebbie  second graders are getting ready for the parade with their spirit banner and crazy hair. Photos submitted by Laurie Walton. (Rockwall ISD) October 29, 2012 – The 7th annual Nebbie Williams Elementary Walk-A-Thon was held on Oct 26 and was a huge success as the school’s “Out of This World” fundraiser. The cold front did […]

Starsteppers show teamwork, dedication, spirit

Starsteppers show teamwork, dedication, spirit

October 27, 2012 – Introducing the 2012-13 Rockwall-Heath High School JV Drill Team, the Starsteppers. The award-winning JV drill team is directed by Anna Blair. RHHS Highsteppers Varsity Drill Team Director, Monica Lyon, serves as the assistant director to the Starsteppers. The combination of both directors experience, vision, and expertise have lead both drill teams […]

Dobbs ‘nerds’ are drug-free

(Rockwall ISD) October 26, 2012 – Culminating a week of celebrating being drug-free with the Red Ribbon campaign,  Dobbs Elementary students dressed up as nerds for “Nerd Day.” Dobbs fifth grade teacher Jay Fisher joined in the fun by dressing up, too! Standing with him are third grade “nerds” (from left) Ryan Manning, Jillian Maggio, Hanna […]