Dobbs’ students ‘leave their mark’

 (Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary third graders Ruston Whitus and Coree Clement proudly place their fingerprints on the school’s “Leave Your Mark” banner. They were “caught” by their teacher for doing good deeds and, as a result, earned the right to add their names to the banner which highlights acts of kindness and compassion. “Leave Your […]

Cullins Lake Pointe fifth graders ‘adopt a pilot’

(Rockwall ISD) This month, Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary fifth graders have participated in the Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot program. Their pilot, Kevin Watts, visited each fifth grade class several times during March. Watts related concepts of flight and aviation to the subjects that they study in school. He also shared with them his Air Force […]

SSO Day promises many community service opportunities

(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 […]

Superintendents, school board members to meet for education foundation conference

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 […]

Cullins Lake Pointe counselor bids farewell, accepts position in San Antonio

(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 […]

Jones Elementary students ride in Human Hamster Balls

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 […]

Wylie East Sapphires take top awards at Nationals in Florida

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 […]

Students celebrate Black History Month with ‘bottle buddies’

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 . […]

Tooth fairy visits Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary

(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. […]