Community welcome at Fulton Fall Festival

(Heath) October 22, 2012 – Join the fun from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 27 at Fulton’s community-wide Fall Festival. Come check out arts and crafts vendors, a pumpkin patch, food and games at The Fulton School, 1623 Laurence Drive in Heath. There will be fun activities for all ages. The Fulton School is an […]

Garland Police answer unusual call at GISD schools

Garland Police answer unusual call at GISD schools

(Garland ISD) October 22, 2012 – Homework duty, snack duty, and dodgeball duty are not typical assignments for the City of Garland Police Department. But for officers leading the Garland Police Youth Program (GPYP), it’s a typical Wednesday afternoon as the group meets to tutor and mentor Garland ISD elementary school students. “We want to […]

GISD superintendent among new inductees into Garland Sports Hall of Fame

(Garland ISD) October 22, 2012 – Since 1986, the Garland Sports Hall of Fame has been honoring individuals who have contributed to athletics in Garland and have helped cultivate a continued interest in sports participation. Four new members were inducted into this elite group Sept. 29, at the organization’s annual Hall of Fame Banquet. The […]

Nebbie Williams second graders go for the gold during water safety program

(Rockwall ISD) October 21, 2012 – Two time Olympic gold medalist Neil Walker spent time with students from Nebbie Williams Elementary School, during Rockwall ISD’s annual Second Grade Water Safety Program at the RISD Aquatic Center. Second grade teacher, Kathleen Elam, raced Neil and with a small head start was able to squeak out the victory and in […]

Springer students get history lesson from special visitor

(Rockwall ISD) October 21, 2012 – Sheri Fowler, local author and historian, visited second graders at Ouida Springer Elementary.  During this visit she took the students on a virtual tour of Rockwall’s history using historical photographs.  Fowler explained the historical significance of the city’s namesake, showed images from her book and answered students’ questions. A […]

Pink Out pep rally at Utley

Pink Out pep rally at Utley

(Rockwall ISD) October 19, 2012 – On Tuesday, October 17, in honor of breast cancer awareness month, Utley cheerleaders led students, faculty, staff, and parents in the 4th annual pink out pep rally. This is a special time where honor is given to family members and friends of students and faculty who are survivors, still […]

Technology takes off at Celia Hays Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) October 19, 2012 – First graders at Celia Hays received their classroom net books that were purchased with the district’s technology bond. The students are very excited to be using this new technology in math and literacy centers. Students shown are Fin Long, Matthew Ridilla, Hayden Craig, and Nailah Jappah. Thanks to Tammi Schmitt, […]

RHHS presents Heath Holiday Home Tour Friday

Rockwall-Heath HS Class of 2013 presents Heath Holiday Home Tour Nov 30 (Heath) October 17, 2012 – A community holiday tradition continues Friday, November 30 when the Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Class of 2013 presents the annual Heath Holiday Home Tour. Five beautiful homes will be drenched in holiday décor and open for self-guided touring from 10 […]

World Fit medals presented to Williams Middle School students

(Rockwall ISD) October 17, 2012 – TOP 25 MILEAGE AWARD WINNERS were presented medals for their participation in the World Fit program at Williams Middle School .   The United States Olympic Committee was represented by:  Pat Sapp (2002 Gold Medal Winner in Ice Hockey), Ryan Berube (1996  4×200 Freestyle Relay Gold Medal Winner), and Janine […]