ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 21, 2020 – The Girl’s Track Team at Rockwall-Heath High School partnered with Rockwall County Helping Hands Food Pantry to bring well wishes and good food to families this Thanksgiving. A freshman team member and her mother, Mrs. Miller, approached RHHS girl’s track team coach, Kyla Hammond, with the idea of […]
GARLAND ISD, TX – Nov. 20, 2020 – Last month, Assistant Superintendent of Security & Operations Dr. Shelley Garrett challenged principals to increase their school’s free and reduced-price meal application submissions, as well as economic survey completions, to ensure as many eligible families as possible receive food benefits. As it turns out, the USDA allowed […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 19, 2020 – The Rockwall ISD Finance Department was recently honored for exhibiting excellence in school purchasing Operations by Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). “It’s a worthwhile program that continues to grow since its inception in 2009,” said Tracy Ginsburg, TASBO Executive Director. “The Award of Merit was created […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 19, 2020 – Fifty Cain Middle School band students were recently selected for the 2020-2021 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 3 All-Region Honor Band. Nearly 600 students from over a dozen middle schools in TMEA Region 3 recorded auditions and competed for placement in the elite ensemble. Students were required […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 18, 2020 – Linda Lyon Elementary School will host Carols and Cocoa for Kids from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Drive through their Fourth Annual Winter Wonderland before dropping off new, unwrapped toys for Helping Hands of Rockwall County. The event will feature the Linda Lyon Elementary Choir, the […]
Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 202 NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Amy Hilton and Stephanie Adams Take Oath of […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 15, 2020 – Anna Claire Strohmeyer of Rockwall was one of five young ladies selected for the Homecoming Court at The Episcopal School of Dallas. Anna, a senior, is a member of the National Honor Society, President of Youth & Government, President & Founder of the Mythology Club and Vice President […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – The Jones Elementary Student Council had a busy October! They started out recording a promotional video for the TEPSA’s Leaders R Us workshop. They then participated in TEPSA’s Leaders R’ Us workshop where they had the opportunity to learn leadership skills and work as a team. During the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – Hamm Elementary family recently celebrated all of the amazing things accomplished throughout the first term by hosting their first Virtual Hero Huddle. From celebrating the PTO fundraiser surpassing their goal and raising $16,255, to watching some of their favorite teachers get pied in the face, to honoring students […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – Nebbie Williams Elementary School teachers were recently surprised with a school supply shopping spree, courtesy of a former Nebbie Williams student, Lance Carter. Lance is currently a junior at Rockwall High School, and was concerned when he heard about the extra expenses that were being incurred in an […]