(Rockwall ISD – November 15, 2012) Dobbs Elementary Assistant Principal Michael Stuart and his second-grade son Jaxson Stuart “dress for success” during the school’s recent “College Week” activities. Students were asked to dress in proper attire representing their future career dreams. Submitted by Norma Terrell. To submit your good news and events, email .
(Rockwall – November 15, 2012) More than 200 elementary school students in Rockwall have brand-new coats and some happy memories this winter, thanks to a partnership between The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club and Old Navy of Rockwall. On Saturday, November 10, students and families of Rockwall ISD were invited to the Old Navy store in […]
(November 15, 2012) School is in full swing and kids are trying their best to keep up in math. What can we as parents do to help them understand their homework without doing it for them? Math is a cumulative skill and many children struggle today because they have missed something in the past. Successful […]
(Rockwall ISD November 14, 2012) Jones Elementary hosted its first ever “Bring Your Dad To School” morning on Oct. 31. It was a huge success, with 241 Dads attending to show their support for their children and the school. Dads spent time with their students at breakfast and then later in their classrooms. Dads also […]
(Rockwall ISD – November 14, 2012) The kindergarten students at Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary celebrated the 50th day of school by dressing up like the 50’s. They ended the day with a sock hop. Kindergarten teachers, from left, dressed the part: Tanya Hunt, Debbie Schmucker and Joann Alvarez. Submitted by Kristie Leavell, Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary. To […]
(Rockwall ISD – November 14, 2012) Congratulations to Rockwall-Heath High School student athlete, Bret Boswell, who signed a National Letter of Intent today to play baseball for the University of Texas. Bret was surrounded by family, friends and coaches on Signing Day. Submitted by Bob and Amy Boswell, Bret’s parents. To submit your good news and […]
(Rockwall ISD) November 11, 2012 – At their last home game of the season, Rockwall Orange Wave Band honored senior band members in a pregame Senior Night Ceremony at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. With all the excitement of senior night Director of Bands, Chris Kosterman said he wanted this last home performance to be a fun […]
(Garland ISD – November 12, 2012) Taking a picture requires only the simple push of a button, but capturing a memory requires skill and creativity. That’s exactly what Garland High School senior Tori Moss-Desormier used to win $1,000 and a brand new iPad. Just one month after buying his first “professional” camera, Desormier snapped the winning […]
(Garland ISD – November 12, 2012) While most school districts use attendance zones to determine a student’s campus, Garland ISD allows its parents to decide. The 30-day “Choice of School” election period for elementary families begins March 1. Parents can learn about available options by visiting the first-ever GISD Magnet Fair on Dec. 1 at […]
(Frisco – November 12, 2012) No one imagines a child they know might be someday be living on the streets, especially from affluent areas where opportunity seems endless, good schools are touted and the business community is prosperous. It’s a hidden problem where light needs to be shed to help these children. General society ignores […]