(Rockwall – November 20, 2012) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the first school in Rockwall for Autism. The Marigold Learning Academy specializes in Autism and related disabilities for students’ ages 2.5 to 7 years old. They are located north of Historical Downtown Rockwall, at 502 N. Goliad. Marigold believes in empowering a lifelong fascination […]
(November 20, 2012) Prepping for their futures, Garland High School culinary arts students recently competed in the third-annual Iron Chef: North Texas event at The Art Institute of Dallas. A “high school take on the popular Iron Chef: America” concept, the culinary showdown is unlike any other in the area. Teams from Allen, Duncanville, Garland, […]
(Garland ISD – November 20, 2012) As Garland ISD prepares for Superintendent Curtis Culwell’s retirement in December, the Board of Trustees announced an interim at its Nov. 13 work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building. Gary Reeves, assistant superintendent of administration, will lead the district until Culwell’s replacement is named. “Dr. Reeves is a […]
(Rockwall ISD – November 16, 2012) Texas Music Education Association 9th Grade All-Region Band auditions were held Saturday, November 10, for Region 3. Eleven Rockwall High Band students were selected for the 9th Grade All-Region Band. They are (from top left) Christina Pinkerton, flute; Kai Robinson, French horn; Forrest Croom, French horn alternate; Marina Conner, […]
(Rockwall ISD – November 16, 2012) Rockwall High School Band is excited to recognize the outstanding achievement of junior band member, Kaan Toy. He was selected as the Jazz Bass Guitar Chair for the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Jazz Band. Kaan will travel to San Antonio in February to perform at the Texas Music […]
(Rockwall ISD – November 16, 2012) Grace Hartman’s Youth Advisory Council organized a food drive to benefit Helping Hands. YAC is made up of students from 5th and 6th grades and they participate by giving input on nutrition for the Hartman campus. The students went on the school’s daily news program to inform students of […]
(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 […]