(Rockwall ISD) October 26, 2012 – Culminating a week of celebrating being drug-free with the Red Ribbon campaign, Dobbs Elementary students dressed up as nerds for “Nerd Day.” Dobbs fifth grade teacher Jay Fisher joined in the fun by dressing up, too! Standing with him are third grade “nerds” (from left) Ryan Manning, Jillian Maggio, Hanna […]
(Rockwall) October 24, 2012 – Eleven-year-old Gretta Sonnen of Rockwall was recently selected to the North Texas Olympic Development Soccer Team – an honor she earned after a very challenging, three-part tryout with more than 300 of the best female soccer players in her age bracket from across North Texas. The Hartman Elementary sixth grader has been […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 24, 2012 – Principal Megan Gist of Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary kisses a pig. The Principal Pig Kiss was one of several events held during the PTA’s Fall Carnival last Saturday. Photo submitted by Kristie Leavell. To share your good news and events, email .
(Rockwall ISD) October 23, 2012 – Congratulations to the Williams Middle School Orchestra for having 12 students selected by audition to perform in the 20012-13 TMEA Region 3 Junior High/Middle School All-Region Orchestra. The audition was Saturday, October 13, at Berkner High School in Richardson. We are so very proud of all of the WMS […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 23, 2012 – Congratulations to Bryan Jennings! The USA Water Polo (USAWP) and Olympic Development Program (ODP) selected Bryan, a 7th grade student at Utley Middle School, to attend the 2012 Olympic Development Program Boy’s Holiday Camp in Colorado Springs, CO, at the United States Olympic Training Center in December. Bryan was […]
(Garland ISD) October 23, 2012 – Opened in 1988 as Garland ISD’s fifth of seven high schools, Naaman Forest recently celebrated a milestone in the campus’ history—25 years. Current and former faculty as well as guests commemorated the anniversary on Oct. 2. Naaman Principal Steve Baker coordinated a ceremony to recognize the school’s past. “Naaman […]
(Garland ISD) October 22, 2012 – An eighth grader at Garland ISD’s Austin Academy for Excellence, Linh Nguyen, is still a year away from high school. But she’s already getting a preview of what her future holds as a member of the Garland High School Math Team. John Hobbs, GHS teacher and Math Team coach, […]
(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 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 […]
(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 […]