ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2020) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce USDA and TDA waivers allowing RISD to provide breakfast and lunch meals at no charge to all students, with no financial qualifications required for participation. The change will be in effect beginning Thursday, September 24, 2020, through December 31, 2020, or while USDA funds are available. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2020 — Cailee Cares has been selected as Head Cheerleader for the 2020–2021 Varsity Squad at Rockwall High School. Cailee served as co-captain her freshman year and has received several cheerleading awards the past 4 years including 2-time All-American Cheerleader, 4-time All-American Nominee, NCA Leadership, Best Base, Miss 100% and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 21, 2020) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Monday, September 21. Here is a summary. 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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 18, 2020) Rockwall-Heath High School students Isabelle Baumler, Chloe Holliman and Elise Sibley were recently named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. More than 1.5 million students across the country took the qualifying test and only 16,000 qualified for this high honor, placing them in the top 1% of all students in the nation. […]
Board Hears Plans for Unity Teams under Better Together ROCKWALL, TX (September 8, 2020) During the Superintendent Update to the Board of Trustees, Dr. John Villarreal announced the development of Unity Teams as an extension of the Better Together mindset. The Unity Teams fall in line under the District’s 2018 Strategic Plan, which states, ‘We […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 2, 2020 — Meet Cate Baxter, an alumna of Heritage Christian Academy (HCA) whose grandfather, Dr. Ron Taylor, was Head of School during her tenure there. And now Cate has returned to become a Spanish teacher at the very same school from which she graduated! Cate moved to Rockwall in 1999 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 1, 2020) Come enjoy Honey’s Shaved Ice while support Rockwall High School Orchestras during the Honey’s Spirit Night and Orchestra Membership Drive, 4 to 7 pm. Thursday, Sept. 17. Honey’s Shaved Ice is located at 1021 Kingsbridge Lane, Rockwall, TX 75032. Masks and physical distancing recommended. Our print edition is delivered free […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2020 — Austin Taylor, a junior at Rockwall High, was awarded the Gold Presidential Service Award for the second time for his volunteering efforts in and around Rockwall. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a volunteer award program that encourages citizens to live a life of service. To earn the […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (August 27, 2020) Nicole Auringer of Rockwall is one of two Texans selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation’s Summer Fellowship Program. The Foundation’s annual Internship Program normally provides 50 paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies to college students nationwide. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Television Academy Foundation […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 27, 2020) The City of Rockwall is accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2020-2021 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The purpose of the Rockwall YAC is to provide participation by local youth in municipal government and to teach students more about how local government works. The Rockwall […]