College and Career Day brings opportunities to students at Quest Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Early release days across Rockwall ISD mean an afternoon of fun. However, early release days mean something special for Quest Academy students. On early release days, presenters come into the classrooms from various colleges and professions to share what opportunities are available upon graduation. “A lot of these kids […]

Springer sixth graders learn from area businesses on Career Day

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2016) Sixth grade students at Springer Elementary School participated in annual Career Day on May 25. The students rotated through five presenters to learn about different careers and what education and training is necessary for each field. The students also participated in “hands on” activities to gain a deeper knowledge […]

Rockwall students explore career paths

ROCKWALL (February 11, 2014) Sixth graders from around the Rockwall Independent School District participated in a field trip to the RISD Administration Office where 14 different speakers from various careers were invited to share their career path and inspire students. Pictured are Reinhardt students Lauren Ross and Lydia Harper who learned about careers in aviation and […]

College and Career Day at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) May 30, 2013 – Dobbs Elementary fifth grader Layne Miller (left) explains to classmate Chase Barnett (right) just what she will have to do to prepare for her chosen career in veterinary medicine as an equine specialist.  This included researching her college of choice. Dobbs fifth grade students recently completed a career research […]

Business professionals meet with Utley students for Career Day

(ROCKWALL ISD-February 28, 2013)On Wednesday, February 27, the staff and students at Utley Middle School welcomed 33 business professionals from the community and surrounding area to the school’s inaugural Career Day. The goal of this endeavor was to continue to strengthen partnerships with business and industry, as well as enlighten our students on their educational […]

Career Day prepares Webb Middle School students for the future

(Garland ISD – November 27, 2012) Sharing Garland ISD’s commitment to college and career readiness, Webb Middle School wants to make sure its students are aware of every possible path after graduation. That’s why the campus has organized Career Day events for the past 23 years. “Kids need to know what it’s like out there […]