Rockwall High School students putting service above self

Rockwall High School students putting service above self

Rockwall, TX (November 19, 2024) – A group of high school students in Rockwall are leading the way in service and leadership. The Rockwall High School Interact Club, a program sponsored by the Rockwall Rotary Club, brings together students with a passion to serve. These peer leaders are an excellent example to others in their […]

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation gives more than $32K in grants to teachers and staff

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation gives more than $32K in grants to teachers and staff

Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – More than $32,000 in innovative teaching grants were awarded to District educators for the 2024-2025 school year through the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF). Each year, the REF invites Rockwall ISD educators to submit a grant application for an innovative project that engages students and teachers in creative and […]

Rockwall High School receives College Board AP School Honor Roll achievement

Rockwall High School receives College Board AP School Honor Roll achievement

Rockwall, TX (November 13, 2024) – For the second consecutive year, Rockwall High School has received the Silver level of distinction for the College Board AP School Honor Roll. To be recognized on the AP School Honor Roll, a school must meet the following criteria, which are based on research linking AP participation to college […]

A Message from the Rockwall ISD Superintendent

A Message from the Rockwall ISD Superintendent

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 13, 2024) At Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal gave the following update regarding the recent VATRE and bond election:  Rockwall ISD would like to thank the community for their ongoing support. We believe we have outstanding students, teachers, and staff. Supporting our community’s school district that serves 19,200 […]

Heath High School Student Council wins Pack the Pantry Food Drive for 14th consecutive year

Heath High School Student Council wins Pack the Pantry Food Drive for 14th consecutive year

Heath, TX (November 8, 2024) – A legacy of student-led service! For the 14th consecutive year, the Rockwall-Heath High School Student Council beat Rockwall High School in the annual Pack the Pantry Food Drive! Every Fall, the winner of the food drive is announced before the I-30 Classic Football Game kickoff. This drive benefits Rockwall […]

Rockwall ISD elementary teacher receives grant from Bimbo Bakeries

Rockwall ISD elementary teacher receives grant from Bimbo Bakeries

Rockwall, TX (November 7, 2024) – Teacher Julie Byrnes at Billie Stevenson Elementary received a $300 grant from local Bimbo Bakeries this week. The Bimbo Bakeries team, along with their mascot Osito, visited Dr. Byrnes’s classroom to present her with a check and lots of baked goods and snacks. Mrs. Byrnes said the donation will […]

Operation Christmas Child announces drop-off locations for National Collection Week

Operation Christmas Child announces drop-off locations for National Collection Week

Rockwall, Texas (November 7, 2024) —Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items and drop them off during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. […]

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran” Program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members to receive discounts from participating merchants. To be eligible for the discounts, veterans must present the “Thank a Veteran” ID […]

Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

GATESVILLE, TEXAS (October 17, 2024) – On Monday, October 7th, four United States Veterans from Florida and Texas embarked on a transformative journey as they began the two-week process of receiving Service Dogs from Patriot PAWS. The first week took place at the Lane Murray Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where […]