Utley students win big at District UIL Academic Competition

(Rockwall ISD) On Feb. 3 and 4, Utley Middle School students competed in the district UIL Academic competition against Williams and Cain Middle Schools from Rockwall and Wylie Junior Highs:  Cooper, Burnett, and McMillan. The 7th grade academic team placed 2nd and 8th grade team placed 3rd. The 2011-2012 UIL Academic Results are as follows: […]

Mighty Hawk Band to host spaghetti fundraiser

The Rockwall-Heath Mighty Hawk Band will host a spaghetti fundraising dinner on Saturday,March 3, 2012 at Rockwall-Heath High School. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from any RHHS or Cain Middle School band student or by contacting Chris Hoar at 214-676-5007 or by Wednesday, Feb. 21. Submitted by Mary Thacker; edited for publication by Blue Ribbon News, all […]

Dinner with Dr Vinson, Wylie ISD Superintendent

Join the Cox Elementary PTA for Dinner Dr. Vinson, Wylie ISD Superintendent, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Cox Elementary. Dr. Vinson will speak about the Master Facilities Plan and Curriculum Development. Dinner will be Dickey’s barbecue sandwich, chips, cookie and water or tea. Advance tickets are $6 each; $7 at the door. To […]

Mentors needed at Springer Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? Be a Springer Elementary mentor. Sherri Clark has been Fabio Zichittella’s mentor for three years.  Sherri tells that when she enters Fabio’s classroom, he jumps up and runs to give her a hug.  His other Springer classmates ask when will they have a […]

Donuts for Dads at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary parent Mark Homs joins his two daughters Rachel (on left) and Kate at the Dobbs PTA’s annual “Donuts for Dads” event. Each year, Dobbs dads are invited to join their children at the school for a donut snack before the school day starts. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Dobbs Elementary. To submit […]

Mayoral proclamation recognizes Rockwall Rotary Mentoring, names National Mentoring Day

Mayoral proclamation recognizes Rockwall Rotary Mentoring, names National Mentoring Day

‘First a Reader, then a Leader’ In a recent meeting of the Rockwall Rotary Club, Mayor David Sweet presented Barbara Allan, Chairman of Rockwall Rotary Mentoring, with a proclamation declaring Jan. 26 “National Mentoring Day.” The proclamation encouraged all citizens to applaud Rockwall Rotarians, the Rockwall ISD and community-wide mentors who graciously give of their […]

Michael Tetreault Memorial Scholarship dinner, Feb. 2

(Wylie ISD) The faculty and PTA Board of Hartman Elementary will host the 10th Annual Michael Tetreault Memorial Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in the cafeteria of Hartman Elementary in Wylie. All proceeds from the dinner will go to a scholarship fund that has been established in Michael’s name. […]

Wylie ISD to host Secondary Teacher Recruitment Fair

Wylie ISD will hold a Secondary Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 24, for pre-qualified candidates. Applicants may register for the fair by going to the Wylie ISD Human Resources page. If confirmed, they are to report to Wylie East High School at their assigned interview time. For more information on available positions and qualifications,contact […]

Five Business Professionals of America students earn trip to state

(Wylie East High School) Fifteen students traveled to Frisco Heritage High School to participate in various Business Professionals of America competitions Saturday, Jan, 21. Five of them qualified to compete at state. BPA is a national organization that trains members to achieve leadership and prepare for the professional world. Advisor Ted Stephens leads Raiders into […]