By Editor on Good Living, Good Thinking, Heath, Rockwall
(Rockwall ISD) Last year, more than 1,500 participants crowded in the stadium to participate in the inaugural Students Serving Others Day, a community-service event. Sixty site-based service projects were held throughout the community that allowed older students to lend a helping hand. This year, the Rockwall Independent School District invites you to the 2nd annual […]
By Editor on Dallas, Frisco, Good Thinking
National School Foundation Association to host 7th annual conference More than 40 speakers and 60 sessions highlight 3-day event, April 11-13 at Conference Center and Embassy Suites, Frisco (Frisco) Most states have severely cut school funding, and as a result most schools and districts in the United States are seeking alternative financial revenue streams to underwrite […]
By Editor on Good Thinking, Rockwall, Rowlett
(Rockwall ISD) Counselor Gloria Hill recently enjoyed a farewell reception at Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary School where she has served for the past 18 years. Gloria accepted a counselor position at Olympia Elementary School in Juddson ISD in San Antonio. She and her husband will be moving closer to several family members who currently live […]
By Editor on Good Thinking, Rockwall
Jones Elementary in Rockwall was one of the first schools to host the newest, premier gaming experience to area school kids. Spring was just beginning to bud when Jones Elementary held their outside event on March 3 with a unique twist – Human Hamster Balls! “The kids had a fantastic time and talked about it […]
By Editor on Good Thinking, Wylie
The Wylie East Sapphires competed at the Champion Dance Nationals at the University of Florida in Orlando on March 3, taking home several outstanding awards. The drill team dancers also spent time at Walt Disney World, visiting the various parks and enjoying a character breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and Friends and a private team […]
By Editor on Good Thinking, Heath, Rockwall
In honor of Black History Month, fifth grade students at Reinhardt Elementary chose an African American that was honorable and made a difference in our lives. Then they created a Bottle Buddy to represent that person. Submitted by Kim Smith, SAGE teacher, Reinhardt Elementary and Rochell Elementary. To submit your news and events, email . […]
By Editor on Good Thinking, Rockwall, Rowlett
(Rockwall ISD) The students at Doris CullinsLake Pointe Elementary had a surprise visit from the tooth fairy. The fairy (compliments of Rockwall Pediatric Dentistry) stopped by to share ideas for maintaining healthy teeth. First graders at DCLP have been learning how to take care of their teeth during February for Dental Health Month. Submitted by Kristi Leavell. […]
By Editor on Good Thinking, Heath, Rockwall
(Rockwall ISD) Nebbie Williams staff selected Geniece Smith as their Teacher of the Year for 2011-12. Smith is the campus resource teacher serving all grade level students. She has taught for 11 years, all of which have been at Nebbie Williams. She has contributed countless hours working with Nebbie students, as well as offering her […]
By Editor on Good Thinking, Heath, Rockwall
(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary sixth graders hosted a showcase of projects which culminated a three-week research study of the decades of the 20th century. Jack Conner shares his time capsule and newspaper, created to reflect the decade of the 1960s, with his mother Richele. Submitted by Norma Terrell. […]
By Editor on Good Cause, Good Living, Good Thinking, Rockwall
The annual Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter Awards Presentation was held on Sunday, March 4, in the home of Regent Carolyn Duckworth. Two Rockwall ISD teachers were recognized. Barbara Starling Wood, Ouida Springer Elementary teacher, was recognized for winning the essay contest when she was in the 8th grade in Royse […]