ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2022) Rockwall ISD elementary librarians came up with a fun and unique way to engage kindergarten-2nd grade readers and introduce to them new books and authors during the school year. With this in mind, they created the Monarch Book Award. The Monarch Book Award is the book chosen as the students’ […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2022) Eight Business Professionals of America (BPA) students recently competed at the National Leadership Conference where they brought home many awards. The following 8 students participated in the National Conference: ● Jillian Deen ● Jacob Gumm ● Alba Gutierrez-Cucurull ● Jamie Lynn Kavanagh ● Kayla Lindsey ● Vincent Rhone ● Caleb […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2022) Rockwall ISD Library Media Specialists recently received a grant from Atmos Energy through their Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program that will help fund their summer book distribution program, Rockwall Reads. The grant will allow the librarians to provide new, high interest books for students in our community this summer […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2022) Three students recently won medals for their art at the High School Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). Congratulations to Hannah Herrera (RHHS) for receiving a medal for two pieces of art, Jessie Wilson (RHS), for sculptural art, The 5 Layers of Me and Abbygail Teske (RHS), for digital art, Turbulent. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 18, 2022) NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Stan Britton and Jim White Take Oath of Office The newly elected Board of Trustees took the oath of office at Wednesday’s special session. Stan Britton was elected […]
ROWLETT, TX (May 18, 2022) – The Rowlett Area Chamber congratulates its President and Chief Operating Officer, Michael Gallops on earning his Master of Science in Economic Development & Entrepreneurship from the University of Houston – Victoria (UHV). Commencement was held on May 14 in Victoria, TX. Entrepreneurship involves starting and developing new businesses, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 16, 2022) — The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing Monday night’s (5/16/2022) RISD Board of Trustees Special Session. Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding students and student groups for the following accomplishments: State Swim Medalists State Wrestling Medalists Rockwall High School State Track Medalists Rockwall High School Lady […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 16, 2022) Our Stingerette Showcase this week is Miss Samantha Bramlett. Samantha is the daughter of Kyle and Deidre’ Bramlett. Samantha is a three-year member of Stingerettes where she currently serves as Senior Lieutenant. Samantha is also a three-year member of the Elite team, Showstoppers, as well as Kick Company and Hip […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2022) Thanks to our community, Rockwall ISD will soon construct two 9th Grade Centers – one for Rockwall High School and one for Rockwall-Heath High School – to help with the overcrowding in schools while preparing us for future growth. Both 9th Grade Centers will be built with the intent that […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 17, 2022) Our Stingerette Showcase today is Miss Hailey Hunt. Hailey is the daughter of Wes and Valen Hunt. Hailey is a three-year member of Stingerettes where she currently serves as Lieutenant and New Girl Sergeant. She served as Junior Lieutenant her Junior year as well. Hailey has been a three-year member of […]