ROCKWALL (February 12, 2014) Saturday, February 8 was an awesome day to get to be a Dobbs Lil Jacket. Students competed in six of the seven categories at Rockwall ISD’s Elementary UIL competition. Pictured are Dobbs students who were awarded ribbons – Andrew Soto, Derek Sellers, Jacob Limerick, Dobbs’ UIL Coordinator Beverly Stovall, Celia Straight, […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Dobbs Elementary kindergarten teachers celebrated the 50th day of school with their students. Teachers and students dressed in fifties attire; students wore headbands that said, “I am 50 days smarter!” The students’ day centered around exploring the number 50. Photo submitted by Ruth Johnson. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, […]
ROCKWALL (November 3, 2013) Celia Straight was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor at the Rockwall Rotary Club’s October 31st lunch meeting. Celia attends Dobbs Elementary, and was honored for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Ruth Johnson, Principal at Dobbs, presented the award. Photos by Greg Caffarel. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, […]
(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 […]
(Rockwall ISD) May 27, 2013 – Thirty-five graduating Rockwall ISD seniors recently returned to their elementary home campus to be honored. Dobbs has recognized its graduating seniors for the last seven years. Submitted by Jovan Overshown, Rockwall ISD Communications Coordinator. To share your good news and events, email .
(ROCKWALL ISD-May 20, 2013) The annual Chick-fil-A breakfast at Dobbs Elementary honors one boy and one girl from each classroom who demonstrate strong character traits throughout the school year. Pictured with the Chick-Fil-A Cow are Dobbs students Andy Manresa, Erin McCabe, Lucas Tabira and Elijah Braley. Submitted by Norma Terrell. To share your good news […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-April 2, 2013) Valerie Fry, accompanied by her dog-in-training Jazz, recently visited Dobbs Elementary and was presented with a check for $1,000. The money was raised by Dobbs students and donated to support the Patriot Paws Service Dogs organization of Rockwall. Patriot Paws trains Labrador retrievers to help disabled vets and others who need […]
(HEATH-March 20, 2013) Heath City Councilman Justin A. Holland, Place 2, came to Dobbs Elementary recently to talk to the third graders about city councils and how they work. Pictured with Holland (center) are members of Rachael Johnson’s third grade class. Mrs. Johnson is pictured in the back, right-hand side. Submitted by Norma Terrell, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 5, 2013) Dobbs Elementary sixth graders recently learned to cashier while playing the math game “Working the Till” during Dobbs Family Math Night. Parents, students, and teachers gathered for the annual night of math activities. Pictured at table are, from left: Graeson Lynskey, Kayleigh Fink, Kaylyn Kilpatrick, Lana Rivera, and Noah Dodd. Submitted […]
January is National Mentoring Month (ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) At school, seven-year-old “Shelby” is agitated and has trouble focusing. She shivered on the floor of her unheated mobile home last night while her mom worked the late shift. “Victor” didn’t have clean clothes or well-fitting shoes to wear this morning, and he struggles to keep up […]