Rockwall ISD to honor School Lunch Superheroes

(ROCKWALL ISD-April 23, 2013) Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Rockwall ISD nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, the School Nutrition Association organizes School Nutrition Employee Week, May 6-10, 2013. To kick off […]

Rockwall-Heath freshman produce video PSA for Poison Control Center

(ROCKWALL ISD-April 19, 2013) Congrats to Rockwall-Heath freshman Michele Perez and Ayah Mahmud, shown here with Public Health Educator Charise Thomason of the Poison Control Center, for having their video selected to run as a public service announcement for the PCC. The video was part of a school project assigned by Coach Luis Najarro, speech […]

‘Critical Thinking’ is critical for STAAR testing

Texas is transitioning from the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) to STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness), and the process is causing everyone a little bit of heartburn. The kids are faced with a new battery of tests that are not only timed, but more challenging due to the increased emphasis […]

Rockwall High Athletes of the Month recognized

Rockwall High Athletes of the Month recognized

(ROCKWALL ISD-April 13, 2013) Rockwall High School Jacket Backers Athletic Booster Club congratulates its Athletes of the Month! LADY JACKET ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Kailea Coles has been selected as the Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. The 12th grade member of the gymnastics team was nominated by Coach Denise Hedges and chosen by the […]

Rockwall-Heath Interact Club donates wheelchair to fellow student

(ROCKWALL-April 13, 2013) In recent years, the Rockwall-Heath High School Interact Club, in conjunction with the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club, has raised funds to support the efforts of the Wheelchair Foundation in providing wheel chairs to people in need all around the world. On Friday, April 12, the Rockwall-Heath Interact Club was able to provide […]

Community fundraising event benefits Orange Wave Band

Stop by Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium and help students by test driving a Ford in the parking lot  (ROCKWALL-April 12, 2013) Across the United States, vital music programs are affected annually due to growing budgetary constraints and lack of funding. Without fundraisers, youth would miss out on extremely valuable opportunities to expand their knowledge and diversify their […]

School board, city council candidate forum April 20

(ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY-April 9, 2013) Rockwall County Democratic Party will host a Candidates forum at 9 a.m.  Saturday April 20, 2013 at the Community Building at Harry Myers Park, 815 East Washington Street. Candidates who are running for positions in the Rockwall ISD and the Royce City ISD have been invited to attend as well as Candidates for […]