Meet Rockwall ISD’s valedictorians, salutatorians

Meet Rockwall ISD’s valedictorians, salutatorians

(Rockwall ISD) May 30, 2012 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce its Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School valedictorian and salutatorian students. Graduations for both high schools are Tuesday, June 5: RHHS at 3 p.m.; RHS at 7 p.m. The schools’ top students shared a little bit about their future aspirations in the […]

Introducing the 2012-13 Wylie East Sapphires

Introducing the 2012-13 Wylie East Sapphires

Meet the 2012-13 Wylie East Sapphires Drill Team: (First row, from left) Audrey Jones, junior; Ashlenn Wellbrock, junior; Billie Watson, junior; Chandler Cobb, senior; Madison Wharton, senior; Haley Archibald, senior. (Second row) Sophia Lott, junior; Paola Ballentine, junior; Montana Rowe, freshman; Kristin Aaron, freshman; Diana Davis, freshman; Sydney Wood, sophomore; Veronica Villa-Blais, freshman. (Third row) […]

Groundbreaking at Heritage Christian Academy

Groundbreaking at Heritage Christian Academy

(Rockwall) May 29, 2012 – Thanks to Paula Kerr of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce for sharing this photo of the May 24th groundbreaking and dedication ceremony for Heritage Christian Academy‘s new math and science wing. Heritage Christian Academy is a K3-12 co-educational, biblically based, multi-denominational school located at 1408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. […]

Trinity Christian welcomes deployed alumni home

Trinity Christian welcomes deployed alumni home

Students at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison adopt soldiers, welcome them home (Addison) May 24, 2012 – With Memorial Day quickly approaching, it is important to honor and show our appreciation for the men and women making great sacrifices while serving our country. This school year, Trinity Christian Academy adopted four alumni who are currently in service: Dean Driskill […]

Williams Middle School student wins national art competition

Williams Middle School student wins national art competition

(Rockwall ISD) Eighth grader Sofia Sanchez competed in the nationwide “Art. It’s in the air” drawing contest hosted by Triarco Arts and Crafts, and won 1st place in the 7-9 grade division. Sofia’s artwork will be featured in the 2013 catalog publication that will be mailed in November to art educators throughout the country. Sofia […]

Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary hires new principal

(Rockwall ISD) May 22, 2012 – Jeff Bailey, superintendent of schools for the Rockwall Independent School District, is pleased to announce that Megan Gist has been hired as principal for Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School.  Gist is currently serving as an elementary assistant principal in Wylie ISD. Gist holds a bachelor of arts in elementary […]

Royse City student earns Knights of Columbus scholarship

(Royse City) May 21, 2012 – Royse City High School Salutatorian Christina Barsoum was recently awarded $1,000 from the Knights of Columbus.  Todd White represented the Knights of Columbus and presented Christina with the scholarship. White said that every year the organization gives scholarships in memory of four of their deceased members.  He went on […]

Rockwall ISD to host Memorial Day celebration May 24

Rockwall ISD to host Memorial Day celebration May 24

(Rockwall ISD) The Rockwall Independent School District will host its second annual Memorial Day Celebration at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center at Ultey. The venue is located at 1201 T.L. Townsend Drive in Rockwall adjacent to the Rockwall Aquatics Center. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend […]