(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 6, 2018) Rockwall ISD will host parent meetings to detail course offerings at Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy throughout January and February. Meeting topics will include career and technical education, electives and dual credit. A middle school parent night will also be held to discuss student options in high school. […]
(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 […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Feb. 3, 2016) Congrats to the Rockwall-Heath High School Class of 2016 for continuing their education and athletic career at the college level! Football Tyler McCalister- Midwestern State University Cory Wilkerson- Southwestern Oklahoma State University Girls Soccer Jayden Wheeler- Northwestern State University of Louisiana Source: Rockwallisd.com The Blue Ribbon News print edition […]
GARLAND,TX. (August 6, 2015) Taking a break from summer, several Garland ISD students brushed up on their skills at the Texas Tech University Summer Math & Science Camp July 14-18. Garland High School’s Math Competition Team experienced college life, attended classes and ended the week long event claiming titles against approximately 180 competitors from 40 schools […]
GARLAND,TX (August 6, 2015) More than 100 incoming seniors recently had the opportunity to jump-start their journey to higher education. Taking advantage of Garland ISD’s free college prep program, Destination 2016, the determined high schoolers explored college majors, tackled entrance exams and navigated the admissions process during the six-day course. “I feel that this year […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) Congratulations to the Class of 2015 on all of their incredible athletic achievements while attending Rockwall High School. Hard work has paid off! Here’s a follow-up from Signing Day ceremonies this morning. Football Xavier Castille- Southern Methodist University Jay Galloway- Townson University Wyatt Miller- William Jewell College Ty Thomas- Navarro […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) Congratulations to Rockwall-Heath Hawks and Lady Hawks on committing to pursue their academic and athletic careers at the next level, during Signing Day ceremonies this morning. BASEBALL Ryne Randle – GRAYSON JUNIOR COLLEGE Jake Salinas – HESSTON COLLEGE FOOTBALL Denzel Chukwukelu – UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO Trevor Elbert […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 31, 2014) The Staff of Dobbs Elementary recently continued their tradition of celebrating the birthdays of their Lil Jackets. On August 29, August birthdays were recognized. During the celebration Principal Ruth Johnson and the Assistant Principal Michael Stuart shared a favorite story book, a book about a college or university, and pencils with […]
(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 […]
(Wylie ISD) The Dallas CareVan, in cooperation with the Wylie ISD Health Services, will have the vaccines juniors and seniors will need for entry into college. On April 20, the CareVan will be at Wylie High during the morning and Wylie East in the afternoon. This is an opportunity for students to receive vaccines without […]