Grace Hartman students meet Mega-Man at anti-bullying program

(Rockwall ISD) September 25, 2012 – Grace Hartman students were introduced to Mega-man presenting a program about Anti-Bullying. Mega-man lifted third grader, Jessica Alvarez, and first grader, Savanna Schoellmann, to help encourage them to use their own power to stop bullying. He told the students to be a HERO (Help Everyone Respect Others) and don’t […]

Trinity Christian seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Dallas, Richardson, Plano and Coppell residents honored as nation’s brightest, most accomplished high school students (Dallas) September 25, 2012 – Seven seniors at Trinity Christian Academy have been named semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship program, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s competition for recognition and scholarships. As National Merit semifinalists, the TCA students have some of the […]

Nebbie Williams students use iPads for research project

(Rockwall ISD) September 24, 2012 – Students in Mrs. Bridgewater’s 5th grade Social Studies class were engaged in their learning this past week by using iPads to complete research. The students worked in pairs to gather information in order to complete a  project. This is the first year Rockwall ISD elementary students have had access […]

Rachel’s Challenge assembly challenges Rockwall ISD students

(Rockwall ISD) September 24, 2012 – On Monday, September 17, Cody Hodges, Rachel’s Challenge Certified Trainer, assembled with the entire faculty, staff, and 722 students at Utley Middle School. Rachel’s Challenge is a program that empowers students and adults with strategies to effectively confront bullying and feelings of isolation with kindness and compassion.  In addition, […]

Wylie East names newly elected class officers, Homecoming nominees

(Wylie ISD) September 20, 2012 – Congratulations to all of the  newly elected Class Officers and Raider Royalty Homecoming Nominees at Wylie East High School. Wylie East Student Council would like to thank the student body all for taking time during lunch to demonstrate citizenship in electing class officers and Homecoming Royalty. “To all of […]

Kimberlin Academy chosen for North Texas fitness initiative

(Garland ISD) September 20, 2012 – Students and staff at Garland ISD’s Kimberlin Academy for Excellence are in training to become one of the healthiest schools in North Texas. They were chosen this year to participate in the Healthy Zone School Recognition Program. Developed by the Cooper Institute, in partnership with the United Way of […]

Garland ISD educators receive grants totaling $46,800

(Garland ISD) September 20, 2012 – Just as society is ever-changing, so are public school classrooms. Garland ISD recognizes that students today learn differently than those in the past, and that each student has an individual learning style. For this reason, GISD teachers are always looking for engaging ways to educate their classes. Often incorporating […]

New York Jets’ Tim Tebow to speak at Trinity Christian fundraising dinner

(Dallas) September 19, 2012 – Trinity Christian Academy will host its annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Anatole hotel with featured speaker, current New York Jets quarterback, Tim Tebow. Prior to the dinner program, a private reception will be held for special guests at 6 p.m. During his keynote […]

Trinity Christian senior recognized by Nat’l Hispanic program for achieving one of the highest PSAT scores in the country

(Dallas) September 19, 2012 – Dallas resident Brandon Galvan, current senior at Trinity Christian Academy, has been recognized by the National Hispanic Recognition Program as an Hispanic/Latino student with one of the highest PSAT scores in the country. Brandon’s PSAT score placed him in the top 2% of all Hispanic/Latino students and qualified him for this […]

Blue Bell honors Rockwall HS chef/instructor with ice cream party

(Rockwall ISD) September 17, 2012 – Blue Bell handed out more than 2,000 free ice cream sandwiches to the staff and students at Rockwall High School on Thursday, September 13. The special treat was held to show support for RHS Chef/Instructor Cody Hayes who has advanced to the state level of the Texas Teacher of the […]