(ROCKWALL ISD – March 1, 2013) Congratulations to the Heath High School Hawk Orchestra for winning Sweepstakes at their very first UIL competition yesterday. Sweepstakes is the highest honor a group can receive at this competition. This is the beginning of a long legacy for the Hawk Orchestra Program. The Hawk Orchestra is under the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-March 1, 2013) In a special scheduled board meeting on Friday, March 1, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Rodney Webb as the new head coach and campus athletic coordinator for Rockwall High School. Coach Webb has most recently served as the head football coach and campus athletic coordinator […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 28, 2013)On Wednesday, February 27, the staff and students at Utley Middle School welcomed 33 business professionals from the community and surrounding area to the school’s inaugural Career Day. The goal of this endeavor was to continue to strengthen partnerships with business and industry, as well as enlighten our students on their educational […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Comprised of active duty Marines, the Mounted Color Guard ride wild Mustangs of palomino color, adopted from the Bureau of Land Management’s Adopt a Horse and Burro Program. The Color Guard travels across the country performing at rodeos, parades and ceremonies. This Thursday, February 28, the Marine Mounted Color Guard is […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers attended the Duncanville High Hat Competition on Saturday February 9, 2012. The Highsteppers represented Rockwall I.S.D. very well, winning several honors. The team was awarded the following awards: Sweepstakes, Gussie Nell Davis Award of Excellence, Judges Award in Kick, Judges Award in Pom, Judges Award in Contemporary, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall FFA had a great showing at the San Antonio and San Angelo AG Mech Shows. Team members include: Brandon Gaddis (RHS), Zach Thomasson (RHS), Will Morris (RHS), Tucker Doughty (RHHS), Brandon Williams (RHS) , Cameron Defebaugh (RHS) , Ryan Ullom (Nebbie Williams Elementary), and advisor Bobby Fowler. San Angelo AG Mech […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary School fifth graders visited the residents at Arbor House Assisted Living in February. The students made Valentines greetings and enjoyed delivering them and wishing them a Happy Valentine’s Day during their evening meal! Submitted by Kristie Leavell, Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary. To share your good news and […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Rockwall High School Band sophomore Alexandra Patterson won third chair alto clarinet in the TMEA 5A All State Concert Band. The performance took place on Saturday, February 16 in San Antonio. More than 64,000 Texas high school music students auditioned for chairs in the Texas All State bands, orchestras, and choirs. […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) On Feb 22-23, Rockwall High School participated in the 2013 5A UIL Swimming and Diving Championships at the Lee and Joe Jamail Swim Center at the University of Texas. Haylie Harbin, the RHS record holder in the 500 Freestyle, placed 14th with a time of 5:06.16 in the event. Raena Eldridge […]
(DALLAS-February 26, 2013) Richland College is offering “Becoming an American Citizen,” a course for individuals interested in preparing for the civics portion of the naturalization test — a requirement for U.S. citizenship. Prospective students have a choice between two meeting times: Mondays through Fridays from 7-9 a.m., March 7 through April 5; or Mondays and Wednesdays […]