Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2025) – For the ninth consecutive year, Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate […]
Rockwall, TX (May 13, 2025) – Team 1296, Full Metal Jackets from Rockwall High School, competed this year in the FIRST in Texas Robotics State Championship in Houston on April 2nd – 5th, 2025 after qualifying in their district competitions. The team spent over 13 weeks building a robot that can meet the challenge of […]
Bristol, PA (May 13, 2025) – Washington Crossing Foundation announced the 2025 scholarship winners for high school seniors planning careers in government service. Local student, Keaton Steen, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School received the Gregory Czura, Esq. Memorial Scholarship. He is actively involved with his school community and encourages his peers in academics and […]
Rowlett, TX (May 12, 2025) – When Rowlett High School senior Alexa Garcia-Alexander first enrolled in the Outdoor Power class at the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center (GRCTC), she didn’t expect to place first in the state for Motorcycle Service Technology at the SkillsUSA Texas Leadership and Skills Conference just a few months later. “I […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Three Rockwall ISD seniors have been recognized for their commitment to education with scholarships through the district’s “Grow Your Own” initiative, a partnership between the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA), Rockwall Education Foundation (REF), and ROCK after-school program. Alexis Crispin from Rockwall High School, and Judith Zavala […]
Rockwall, TX (May 12, 2025) – On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the Rockwall High School Robotics team, Full Metal Jackets (FMJ) FRC 1296, gathered along State Highway 66 for a community clean-up day on a newly adopted stretch of highway. The highway adoption project, initiated by FMJ team member Phoebe Ishmael, serves to further the […]
Rockwall, TX (May 10, 2025) – Maddie Weir is our final Stingerette Senior Spotlight! She is the daughter of Crystal and Brandon Weir, and a proud three-year member of the team. Maddie has been a standout leader, serving as Captain for the 2024–2025 year after leading as a Lieutenant during the 2023–2024 season. Known for […]
Rockwall, TX (May 9, 2025) – Alli Leff is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. She is the daughter of Susie and Ryan Leff and a three-year member of the team. Alli currently serves as First Lieutenant for the 2024–2025 year and holds several prestigious titles, including Miss High Kick, Positive Polly, and Miss Perfect Beautiful. […]
Rockwall, TX (May 9, 2025) – Eight Rockwall ISD high school students recently earned top honors at the 2025 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), the largest student art competition in the nation, including the prestigious Gold Seal Award. Sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), VASE celebrates original student artwork and fosters creativity, […]
Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) – Haedyn Holt is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Haedyn is the daughter of Jennifer and Daylan Holt. She is a three-year member of the team and currently serves as a Lieutenant for the 2024–2025 year. Haedyn is celebrated for her leadership, academic excellence, and her dedication to both performance […]