Rockwall ISD names 2024 Teacher of the Year nominees

Rockwall ISD names 2024 Teacher of the Year nominees

ROCKWALL, TX (March 4, 2024) – The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce 2024 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-three teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced in […]

Registration open for RISD Education Foundation Bowling Tournament, March 22

Registration open for RISD Education Foundation Bowling Tournament, March 22

Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – It’s time to bowl! Gather your friends and get ready for the 6th Annual Rockwall Education Foundation (REF) Bowling Classic at 7:00pm on March 22nd at Shenaniganz-Rockwall. Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship and philanthropy as teams compete for the highly coveted “Grand Champion” trophy or walk away […]

Rockwall Lego League team, Brick Nerds, advances to regional competition

Rockwall Lego League team, Brick Nerds, advances to regional competition

Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Rockwall’s FIRST Lego League robotics team, Brick Nerds, just completed their second season advancing to the regional competition for the second year in a row! The team of 5th and 7th grade students from Rockwall includes Isaac Morales, Ben Sterling, Jason Denhartog, Matthew Denhartog, and Tucker Dugdale.  Led by […]

Rockwall County hosts patriotic event and plaque unveiling to commemorate William Travis “Victory or Death” Letter

Rockwall County hosts patriotic event and plaque unveiling to commemorate William Travis “Victory or Death” Letter

Rockwall, TX (February 29, 2024) – Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently held a patriotic commemoration and unveiling event of William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter from the siege of the Alamo. The event held February 24 was exactly 188 years following the penning of his poignant letter. Travis’ letter spoke of the need for […]

Rockwall County Library is excited to bring unique hands-on exhibit for all dinosaur fans!

Rockwall County Library is excited to bring unique hands-on exhibit for all dinosaur fans!

Rockwall, TX (February 28, 2024) – In partnership with The Dinosaur Company and the Dallas Paleontology Society, the Rockwall County Library will host a special event at the library on Friday, March 8. The exhibit will offer an opportunity for children and families to engage with robotics and Paleontology. The Dinosaur Company will provide tactile […]

Local private school Vandermont to host Children’s Business Fair

Local private school Vandermont to host Children’s Business Fair

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 27, 2024) Vandermont, a K-9 private Christian school located at 2816 Winchester Road in Royse City, will host a Children’s Business Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 27, 2024 at 3018 Ridge Road in Rockwall (Shaw Orthodontist parking lot). The Children’s Business Fair is a culmination of ideas and hard […]

National Charity League, Inc. Texas Pearl Chapter donates more than 300 books to advance literacy

National Charity League, Inc. Texas Pearl Chapter donates more than 300 books to advance literacy

  Rockwall, TX (February 13, 2024) – National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter nonprofit organization, has a unique program designed to empower members to succeed as confident, well-rounded contributors to society while making a positive impact in the communities they serve. The National Charity League, Inc. Texas Pearl Chapter participated in NCL’s […]

Garland ISD Presents Annual Black History Program: “My Story, My Dance”

Garland, TX (February 20, 2024) – Garland ISD is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated Black History Program for the third consecutive year. Under the theme “My Story, My Dance,” this year’s event promises an evening of celebration and cultural enrichment. Hosted by the Garland ISD Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department, […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting and Monthly Meeting Monday, February 19, 2024

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting and Monthly Meeting Monday, February 19, 2024

Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. For more information on every agenda item presented, click the following link www.rockwallisd.com Special Session Meeting The Board of Trustees toured the Rockwall High School Ninth Grade Campus. Monthly Meeting Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals […]

Rockwall Art League to host Floral Oil Painting Workshop with Debora Lytle

Rockwall Art League to host Floral Oil Painting Workshop with Debora Lytle

Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2024) – Rockwall Art League is excited to announce the Floral Workshop in Oil Paint on April 5th, 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  The workshop will be held at Harry Myers Community Center located at 807 East Washington St. in Rockwall. Debora Schubert Lytle is an accomplished oil painter with an […]