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 […]

Sponsorships available in Rockwall-Heath Hawk football program

(Rockwall ISD) June 3, 2013 Even though summer is just heating up, it’s time to think about fall football. The Rockwall-Heath High School football booster club is offering advertising sponsorships in the football program. They range in price from $200 (quarter page) to $600 (full page). Please contact Stacy Loeffler for more info: . Deadline […]

Introducing Rockwall Christian Academy’s 2013 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Congratulations to Valedictorian Katelyn Holboke & Salutatorian John Stanley  (Rockwall) June 3, 2013 – Valedictorian Katelyn Holboke, daughter of Matthew and Carolyn Holboke, has attended Rockwall Christian Academy for four years, participating in Varsity Basketball, Cheer, Volleyball and Yearbook. Her Junior and Senior years, she received academic awards in English, Math, History, Bible and Science, and […]

Meet the 2013-14 Stingerette officers

(Rockwall ISD) May 31, 2013 – Introducing the 2013-14 Rockwall Stingerette officers. Captain- Julie Dickerson First Lieutenant- Elisha White Lieutenant- Savannah Miller Lieutenant- Mikayla Burns Lieutenant- Lindsay Kneedler Lieutenant- Riley Eidson Lieutenant- Emma Cox Lieutenant- Kara Killingsworth Lieutenant- Taylor Minty Source: RockwallISD.com To share your good news and events, email .

Rockwall couple introduces STEM-based summer camp

Rockwall couple introduces STEM-based summer camp

Learn, build and play…with LEGO bricks (ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) Many of today’s parents and teachers realize that in order for our nation to raise up the next generation of innovators and critical thinkers, there must be an increased emphasis on STEM education – the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Kevin and Natalie Shepherd, […]

College and Career Day at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) May 30, 2013 – Dobbs Elementary fifth grader Layne Miller (left) explains to classmate Chase Barnett (right) just what she will have to do to prepare for her chosen career in veterinary medicine as an equine specialist.  This included researching her college of choice. Dobbs fifth grade students recently completed a career research […]

Meet the Rockwall-Heath High School head cheerleaders

(Rockwall) May 19, 2013 – Introducing the 2013-14 Rockwall-Heath High School head cheerleaders: Varsity:  Hannah Hoover and Jacquelyn Doughty Junior Varsity: Lexi Newell and Lauren Story Freshmen: Miki Varner and Jenay Benge Principal:  Tom Maglisceau Submitted by Karen Hunter. To share your good news and events, email .

Celia Hays fourth grader wins Memorial Day essay contest

(Rockwall ISD) May 29, 2013 – Celia Hays Elementary fourth grade student Mackenzie Laughery was chosen as the winner of the Memorial Day Essay contest held by Resthaven Funeral Home in Rockwall. Mackenzie’s essay was chosen out of many entries received from across the school district. Mackenzie and her teachers were recognized at a special […]