Students celebrate Black History Month with ‘bottle buddies’

In honor of Black History Month, fifth grade students at Reinhardt Elementary chose an African American that was honorable and made a difference in our lives.  Then they created a Bottle Buddy to represent that person. Submitted by Kim Smith, SAGE teacher, Reinhardt Elementary and Rochell Elementary. To submit your news and events, email . […]

Take a walk in Jesus’ steps

First Christian Church Rockwall, the same church that brings Rockwall its Living Nativity every Christmas, will present Eyewitness Views: Jesus in Jerusalem on Saturday, March 31. Come between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to hear the stories of those who have just witnessed the incredible and amazing presence of Jesus through his […]

Nebbie names Teacher of the Year

(Rockwall ISD) Nebbie Williams staff selected Geniece Smith as their Teacher of the Year for 2011-12. Smith is the campus resource teacher serving all grade level students. She has taught for 11 years, all of which have been at Nebbie Williams. She has contributed countless hours working with Nebbie students, as well as offering her […]

‘Why I Relay’ / In memory of Lance Holland

Rockwall County Relay For Life, April 27-28 “Lance Holland was my brother, not just my brother-in-law,” Dana Macalik stated emphatically. “He began dating my sister, Saundra, when they were just 13 years old. He was a fixture in my family from then on, because they weren’t just high school sweethearts. They married when they were […]

Dobbs students host showcase for parents

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary sixth graders hosted a showcase of projects which culminated a three-week research study of the decades of the 20th century. Jack Conner shares his time capsule and newspaper, created to reflect the decade of the 1960s, with his mother Richele.           Submitted by Norma Terrell.     […]

Reinhardt honors its Rotary Student of the Month

(Rockwall ISD) Congratulations are in order for Virginia Reinhardt Elementary’s Rotary Student of the Month: Emily Baumann! Reinhardt staff and administration came together to choose the one student most deserving of recognition for her outstanding citizenship.  This was no easy task; however after much consideration Miss Baumann was chosen for her years of consistent positive […]

Meet Mojo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Mojo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Mojo may look like your typical chihuahua, since he’s small and cute. But he could be the friendliest chihuahua on the planet. He’s about three years old and very well-behaved. He’s also extremely playful. You’d never know he was used as bait for fighting dogs when he was much younger. Maybe Mojo knows how to […]

Dobbs students top off Dr. Seuss’ birthday

(Rockwall ISD) In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the bilingual kindergarten class at Dobbs Elementary School shows the “Cat in the Hat” they can wear funny hats, too! Pictured are (back row, from left) Juliette Rayo, Nicholas Casares, Josue Gomez, David Luna,  teacher Layla Sherrard and (front row) Leila Moreno, Alex Galvan, and Emiliano Campos.

Nebbie Williams jumps to action for American Heart Association

(Rockwall ISD) Nebbie Williams Elementary School raised more than $22,000 during its recent Jump Rope for Heart campaign. First grader Ella Turner raised more than $12,000 of that total in memory of her little sister, Colby. Ella received an award from the American Heart Association for her great efforts. “We are proud of our students […]

Nebbie Williams student earns Rotary Student of Honor Award

Connor Campbell, a sixth grader from Nebbie Williams Elementary, was recently recognized with the Rotary Student of Honor Award. Connor was chosen based on his work ethic, academic success, kindness to others, and the great volunteer work he does outside of school for his church. He was honored at the February Rotary Meeting. Mrs. Gammon, […]