Message from Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent: The Value of the VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Rate Election)

Message from Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent: The Value of the VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Rate Election)

Editor’s Note: The following is sponsored content paid for and submitted by Vote YES for Rockwall ISD, written by Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent.  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2025) The Rockwall Independent School District is recognized across the state for being a high performing district in all aspects of student achievement. The district […]

Twenty-four Royse City High School students receive College Board National Recognition Program honors

Twenty-four Royse City High School students receive College Board National Recognition Program honors

Royse City, TX (October 7, 2025) –  Royse City High School is proud to announce 24 students who have earned academic honors through the College Board National Recognition Program. This prestigious program helps students from underrepresented backgrounds stand out on college and scholarship applications, providing them a platform to showcase their hard work and dedication. […]

Rockwall ISD congratulates over 250 students receiving College Board National Recognition

Rockwall ISD congratulates over 250 students receiving College Board National Recognition

Rockwall, TX (October 6, 2025) – A total of 259 recognitions were awarded to high school juniors and seniors from the College Board National Recognition Awards for their exceptional academic achievement. Rockwall ISD students are recognized in two 2025 College Board National Recognition Program award designations, including School Recognition Award, honoring the top-performing students in […]

Royse City ISD Grow Your Own program celebrates 2025 graduates

Royse City ISD Grow Your Own program celebrates 2025 graduates

Royse City, TX (October 1, 2025) – In a time of nationwide teacher shortages, Royse City ISD (RCISD) is making a significant investment in its future workforce by expanding its talent from within. The district recently celebrated the newest four graduates of its unique Grow Your Own (GYO) program, a strategic partnership designed to transition […]

Royse City ISD dedicates Sara Moss Elementary, honoring a 41-year career in education

Royse City ISD dedicates Sara Moss Elementary, honoring a 41-year career in education

Royse City, TX (September 29, 2025) – Royse City ISD hosted a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Sara Moss Elementary which opened its doors to welcome students this year. The dedication ceremony celebrated the opening, and honored Mrs. Sara Moss’s 41-year career in public education, 38 of which were spent serving the […]

Students from Rockwall ISD Gene Burton College and Career Academy tackle the Farm Bill

Students from Rockwall ISD Gene Burton College and Career Academy tackle the Farm Bill

Rockwall, TX (September 26, 2025) – Students in Rockwall ISD’s Gene Burton College & Career Academy are digging deep into today’s agricultural policies to better understand their impact locally, statewide, and nationally. Recently, a co-curricular team participated in the Agricultural Issues Forum, a leadership development contest, with the local USDA and Farm Service Agency offering […]

Royse City’s H.H. Browning Achievement Center celebrates first graduates of Alternative Learning Program

Royse City’s H.H. Browning Achievement Center celebrates first graduates of Alternative Learning Program

Principal Dr. Jared Smith, Counselor Susan Talbert, and ALC Teacher Justin Strayhorn celebrating with graduate Karen Rosas. ROYSE CITY, TX – The H.H. Browning Achievement Center and Royse City ISD are proud to announce the first two graduates of the Alternative Learning Program (ALC): Landyn Pittman and Karen Rosas. Both students have successfully completed the […]

Rockwall County Community Resource Festival set for Oct. 9

Rockwall County Community Resource Festival set for Oct. 9

Rockwall County (September 16, 2025) – The Rockwall County Library will once again host the Rockwall County Community Resource Festival on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy an evening filled with fun activities while connecting with local nonprofits, organizations, and community groups. The event is designed to showcase […]

Rockwall ISD announces two National Merit Semifinalists

Rockwall ISD announces two National Merit Semifinalists

Harrison McDonald is one of two National Merit Semifinalists from Rockwall High School. Rockwall, TX (September 15, 2025) – Two Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School seniors Harrison McDonald and Seth Paden! These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in […]

Rockwall ISD Law Practicum students explore the role of the county judge with Judge Frank New

Rockwall ISD Law Practicum students explore the role of the county judge with Judge Frank New

Rockwall, TX (September 12, 2025) – Gene Burton College and Career Academy Law Practicum students Kenai Seda Rentas and Ysabella Buchanan visited the office of County Judge Frank New to learn about his job. The discussion focused on his administrative duties, including how the county judge manages resources, maintains public safety, and oversees emergency management. […]