Rockwall Music Teacher Association hosts Spring Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) The Rockwall Music Teacher Association sponsored their annual Spring Competition on Saturday, April 14. Over 140 piano, voice, and string students performed for judges two contrasting selections of music.  The judges graded students on the preparation of rhythm, memorization, dynamics, nuance, and style, and then chose the top 3 students […]

Rockwall Stingerette Show Stoppers, officers bring home top awards

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 6, 2018) This past Saturday the Stingerette Show Stoppers (Elite Dance team) and officers competed at their second regional competition at the Marching Auxiliaries North Texas Regional Dance Contest at Liberty High School in Frisco. The Show Stoppers won Super Sweepstakes, Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Technique and Precision in Lyrical, Jazz and Open categories.  […]

Rockwall ISD Culinary Team takes first place in Texas Regional ProStart Competition with perfect score

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 15, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Culinary Team recently competed at the Texas Regional ProStart Competition at the University of Houston, winning first place and earning the first ever perfect score in the competition’s history. The team had 60 minutes and two portable burners to complete two, three-course meals. They were judged on […]

Williams Middle School Drill Team shines in North Texas Classic competition

Williams Middle School Drill Team shines in North Texas Classic competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 22, 2018) On Jan. 20, the Competition Drill Team for Williams Middle School, under the direction of Mrs. Jana Helmer, competed at Quinlan High School in the North Texas Classic competition.  WMS came home with every award they could possibly win and they are listed below: Team: Grand Champions, Judges Award, […]

Students excel at Rockwall Music Teachers Fall Festival-Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 9, 2015) The Rockwall Music Teachers Association hosted a festival and competition for piano students Saturday, November 7.  The competition required pieces to be played in the style of or that were written before 1800.  Winners were chosen in beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. This year’s winners were Yunseong Lee-Beginner Level; […]

TriMathlon adds up to fun, prizes & money for Rockwall schools

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX) Mathnasium’s Fifth Annual TriMathlon, a national competition that allows elementary students to demonstrate their math skills, win prizes and earn money for their school, is happening this weekend! Open to kids in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5, the FREE event is held at Mathnasium Learning Centers across the United Statesand Canada, including […]

TriMathlon: Annual Competition Adds Up to Fun, Prizes and Money for Local Schools

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 21, 2015) The countdown is on for Mathnasium’s Fifth Annual TriMathlon, a national competition that allows elementary students to demonstrate their math skills, win prizes and earn money for their school. Open to kids in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5, the FREE event is held at Mathnasium Learning Centers across […]

Hartman Elementary teacher named Barnes and Noble national winner

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 11, 2015) In celebration of spring Educator Appreciation Days, educators from across the United States were given the opportunity to enter a sweepstakes to win a Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom Classroom Experience from Barnes and Noble. Out of over 640 Barnes and Noble stores nationwide, Amber Swindle, a third grade teacher at Grace Hartman Elementary, […]