ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2020 — As Covid-19 continues to ravage nations across the globe, the pandemic has become especially detrimental to populations in developing countries like Ecuador. That’s why former Rockwall residents Desmion Dizney and Bill O’Brien are looking to turn the tide for the starving poor in Cuenca, Ecuador, one meal at […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 24, 2020 – Public comments must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 27 for the Special Session of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees set for 4 p.m. Please include your name and address when submitting comments. Public comments may be emailed to the following link: Timely submitted public […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 22, 2020 – Not sure about public school this year? Children’s Lighthouse, located at 3009 N. Goliad, offers Virtual Learning Assistance. Full-time and part-time programs are available, and small class sizes. More than just a daycare, Children’s Lighthouse is a family-focused, premium early learning school with a focus on developing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 21, 2020) Rockwall ISD shared the following information today for remote learners. Welcome Students and Parents! A School Start Committee composed of district leaders, campus leaders, and curriculum and instruction team members have been working on plans for the upcoming academic school year. We appreciate you and our teachers for responding to […]
July 21, 2020 – The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is presenting modifications to the 2020-2021 UIL calendar and updated COVID-19 risk mitigation guidelines, set to take effect August 1, 2020. The modifications to the 2020-2021 calendar differ by activity and conference and can be found on the UIL website and in the chart below. These adjustments reflect the […]
Dr. Stroy succeeds Dr. Tom Maglisceau as Chief of Student Services, who accepted the superintendent position in Celina ISD ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2020 – This evening, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Kelvin Stroy, Chief of Student Services. Dr. Stroy comes to us from Mansfield ISD, where he […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (July 20, 2020) Royse City ISD is proud to announce the hiring of Taryne Dismuke as Executive Director of Cultural Development. In this new cabinet-level position, Dismuke will plan, coordinate and design professional development for district personnel with a primary focus on leadership, culture, equity and inclusion. In addition, this position will develop […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 16, 2020) Rockwall ISD today announced the following update to the 2020-2021 School Start Plan: Dear Rockwall ISD Parents and Guardians, We hope you and your family are healthy, well, and safe this summer. Rockwall ISD appreciates your patience and understanding during this time of change. As we move towards the 2020-2021 […]
DJuly 14, 2020 (DALLAS) – The Dallas Innovation Alliance recently partnered with the Dallas Independent School District, Fair Park First, and Spectra to launch its Mobile Learning Lab at Fair Park. The Mobile Learning Lab is a converted school bus that provides various summer programs and a footprint of 200-300 feet of free Wi-Fi coverage. […]
Message from Royse City ISD: ROYSE CITY, TX (July 14, 2020) Weeks of planning and preparation, along with guidance from the Texas Education Agency, has prepared us to release our reopening plans for 2020-2021. Our focus is on providing a safe in-school environment and high-quality learning both online and in-person. Our taskforce and administrative teams […]