Sachse HS Band hosts Thunder Car Show Saturday

(Sachse) Sachse High School Band will host its annual Thunder Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the high school, 3901 Miles Road in Sachse, 75048. Come out and enjoy great cars, great food and great shopping while supporting the Sachse High School Band. For more information, visit thundercarshow.org. To […]

Cullins Lake Pointe students collect Coins for Cancer, Relay set for April 27

(Rockwall ISD) The teachers and students at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary have raised more than $1,300 for their Relay for Life Team during the past two weeks. Students were encouraged to bring any extra change they could spare to add to their “Coins for Cancer” jars. Ms. Ward’s 3rd grade classroom won the competition by raising $412 […]

Rockwall ISD golf programs advance to regional tournament

Rockwall ISD golf programs advance to regional tournament

(Rockwall ISD) April 23, 2012 – Both Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School were represented by student athletes in the Region II AAAA golf tournaments this week. The Rockwall High School boys team competed at Waterchase Golf Club in Arlington, Texas on April 16-17 where they earned a 3rd place finish narrowly missing 2nd […]

Mathematician Club adds up to fun for Celia Hays students

(Rockwall ISD) Haleigh Rannigan, a second grader at Celia Hays Elementary, is one of many students who have joined the “Mathematician Club.” Students are honored with a certificate from the principal, and the esteemed honor of joining this club. The Mathematician Club and the Multiplication Club honors students who work hard learning their math skills. […]

Bridges of Celia Hays Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Fun things are happening at Celia Hays Elementary! Sixth grade SAGE students from Celia Hays Elementary display their completed toothpick bridge designs.  Students will test the strength of their bridges at a Bridge Bash in May. Thanks to Tammi Schmitt, administrative intern with Celia Hays Elementary, for sharing this photo! To submit your […]

Local schools rally for former employee with brain cancer

Fundraiser at Joe Willy’s to help Rockwall family (Rockwall ISD) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, Amanda Rochell Elementary, and Rockwall-Heath High School are hosting a fundraising event from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at Joe Willy’s for Marvin “Jose” Villalobos. Thirty-three-year-old Villalobos was diagnosed with brain cancer while working at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary and Rockwall-Heath […]

Breakfast Rotary joins Rockwall ISD in celebrating Teachers of the Year

(Rockwall ISD) April 17, 2012 – The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2012 Teachers of the Year. Eighteen teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The Teacher of the Year recognition program is a partnership between RISD and the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary. The overall […]

Rockwall High Orchestra performs at Meyerson

(Rockwall ISD) The Rockwall High School Orchestra was recently invited to the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center to perform as guests arrived to see the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on April 12, 2012. After performing in the entrance area, the students and director Tracy Davis were invited to stay and enjoy the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performance. “The […]

Quest Academy students help families in need

(Rockwall ISD) Rockwall Quest Academy Choice High School students gathered and donated household items, clothes and food for Rockwall county families. The project was a partnership with the Meadows Foundation, a private philanthropic institution that benefits the people of Texas. The Rockwall CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) helped identify families in need. Thanks to Adi […]