Helping Hands provides backpacks, school supplies to over 1900 Rockwall ISD students

Helping Hands provides backpacks, school supplies to over 1900 Rockwall ISD students

In collaboration with North Texas Food Bank, the Helping Hands Food Pantry was also able to give an entire box of groceries to each family attending a back-to-school event held in partnership with FUMC and local community groups, volunteers ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) – Helping Hands, which has been providing back-to-school supplies to local […]

Welcome, Education Superheroes!

Welcome, Education Superheroes!

Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2024) – For over three decades, the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center has brought together businesses of all sizes to welcome the new teachers and employees of Rockwall ISD to our community. This year’s RISD New Teacher & Employee Expo included two sessions (elementary and secondary) on July […]

Rockwall Youth Advisory Council accepting applications for upcoming year

Rockwall Youth Advisory Council accepting applications for upcoming year

Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2024) – The City of Rockwall is accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2024-2025 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The City Council will fill up to five vacant seats on the YAC for this school year. Applicants should be freshmen through seniors and should preferably reside […]

Royse City ISD Security Department makes history with addition of Safety Dog

Royse City ISD Security Department makes history with addition of Safety Dog

Royse City, TX (August 5, 2024) – Much like the growing student body in Royse City ISD, the security department will welcome a new face to the team. After a year of planning and research, the district becomes the state’s first ISD security team to employ a trained weapons detection K-9 safety dog. Trained at […]

Nine students awarded 2024 Texas Tech Tommy Hooper Memorial Scholarships

Nine students awarded 2024 Texas Tech Tommy Hooper Memorial Scholarships

From Rockwall High School, top row from left: Blessing Esene, Burke Felfe, Mia Williams, Seth Williams. From Rockwall Heath High School, bottom row from left: Holland Henderson, Reagan Ruecker, Reese Ruecker, Alexa Shaw, Sophia Waller. ROCKWALL, TX (July 31, 2024) – The Rockwall Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association recently awarded nine scholarships to […]

Rockwall student represents Texas at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation

Rockwall student represents Texas at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2024) – Contessa Barron of Rockwall is one of 100 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation July 20-27 in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided exceptional civic education to thousands of students, teaching them about how the federal government works. Barron […]

Law student from Rockwall ignites non-profit to fuel families through poverty

Law student from Rockwall ignites non-profit to fuel families through poverty

Rockwall, TX (July 19, 2024) – For Rockwall resident Emma Parr, serving the community has been a part of her life since high school. A member of the National Charity League in high school, Emma continued serving others in college at Denton County Friends of the Family, a domestic violence shelter. Now, home from her […]

Rockwall ISD to Host Auxiliary Job Fair on July 22, 2024

Rockwall ISD to Host Auxiliary Job Fair on July 22, 2024

Rockwall, TX (July 16, 2024) – Rockwall ISD will host an auxiliary job fair on Monday, July 22, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Rockwall ISD Administration/Education Center located at 1050 Williams Street in Rockwall. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of […]

Heavy Rainfall Prompts Rockwall to Encourage Mosquito Safety Measures

Heavy Rainfall Prompts Rockwall to Encourage Mosquito Safety Measures

Rockwall, Texas (June 21, 2024) – The City of Rockwall encourages residents to take proactive steps to protect against mosquito population and mosquito-borne illnesses during the hot summer months. The recent storms and significant rainfall—35.11 inches year to date compared to 12.82 inches for the same period in 2023—have created ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. […]

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting of June 17, 2024

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting of June 17, 2024

Rockwall, TX (June 19, 2024) – Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions Congratulations to the following groups and students who recognized by the Board of Trustees: Student Leadership Awards recognizes student leadership teams who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, […]