(ROCKWALL ISD-February 24, 2013) Grace Hartman Elementary recently hosted SMaRT Night for students and their families. Activities in Science, Math, Reading and Technology were set up in the gym throughout the building. Each activity was capable of meeting students on different skill levels and challenge them to try an even higher level of thinking. Tables […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 24, 2013) On Thursday, March 7, Rockwall ISD will host a “Celebrate Texas Public Schools” Rally featuring former Texas Commissioner of Education Robert Scott. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center located on the Utley campus. The event is held in conjunction with Celebrate […]
(GARLAND ISD-February 22, 2013) A new initiative at Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence is adding more exercise into education, and the results show an increase in student engagement. In spring 2012, the Garland ISD elementary school exchanged students’ chairs for exercise balls. “Students often sit in classrooms for long periods of time without an opportunity […]
(February 20, 2013) Earning 36 merit badges each from the Boy Scouts of America, two Garland High School students have not only achieved the organization’s highest rank for boys aged 11-17—they’ve exceeded it. Casey Cooley and Hunter Merriman now hold the rank of Eagle Scout Silver Palm. Cooley, a senior, and Merriman, a freshman, both […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 20, 2103) Williams Middle School thrives on helping people in Rockwall as well as people in the world. The staff and students are always looking for the next service project to give back to those in need. The need for ties arose when WMS teacher Mrs. Barrett learned at her church there was a […]
Joe Ehrmann speaks on ‘Raising healthy men and women’ (ROCKWALL ISD-February 18, 2013) Joe Ehrmann, educator, motivator, coach and social justice activist for more than 25 years, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Rockwall-Heath High School Performing Arts Center. He will discuss teen relationships and community values to motivate individuals and communities to […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-Feburary 18, 2013) The Jones Elementary School PTA will host its second annual St. Patrick’s Jag Jog beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2. The 5K Race/1 Mile Fun Run is a fundraising event that also features a carnival, petting zoo, hamster balls, obstacle courses, bounce house, DJ, cake walk, silent auction and raffle. If […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 16, 2013) Reinhardt Elementary students in Aliison Blair’s 3rd grade class recently dressed up as the main character from their fantasy fictional book. In addition to dressing up, each student also retold their book report to the class. Submitted by Patricia Corwin. To share your good news and events, email .
ROCKWALL ISD-February 16, 2013) Fourth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary presented a Wax Museum of people who have had an influence on Texas. After researching their chosen person, they wrote a report and memorized a speech using the information they had gathered. The students created a poster displaying the important facts on their chosen […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 15, 2013) Congratulations to 8th grade artist, Emily Mastronardi of Cain Middle School, for winning first place in RISD’s Multi-Cultural Art competition, held February 7. The event celebrated the many cultures represented in a student body of nearly 14,000 students. Submitted by Rikki Smith, Instructional Technology Specialist, Cain Middle School. To share your […]