Like father, like son: Assistant principal, child dress for success at Dobbs

  (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 .

Jones Elementary students ‘bring Dad to school’

(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 […]

50s Day at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary

(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 […]

Boswell, RHHS, signs National Letter of Intent

(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 […]

Orange Wave Band hosts Senior Night, presents Marching Awards

Orange Wave Band hosts Senior Night, presents Marching Awards

(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 High School student’s picture worth $1,000

(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 […]

Families invited to first-ever Garland ISD Magnet Fair

(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 […]

Panel discussion to help homeless teens in Collin County

(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 […]