Radish harvest at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Students in the Dobbs ROCK program, Rockwall ISD’s after-school program, recently presented the first harvest from their new vegetable garden to Dobbs cafeteria manager Erin Gooch. Gooch is preparing the locally grown, fresh radishes for the Dobbs lunch line.  Pictured with Gooch are (left) kindergartener Anna Juarez and (center) first grader Tres Saenz. […]

New chef’s coats top off quality, service standards

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary cafeteria manager Erin Gooch, right, stands with principal Teresa Twedell in her new chef’s coat. The coat, along with a copy of the book The Professional Chef, was presented to Erin and five other Rockwall Elementary cafeteria managers by Julie Farris , director of Child Nutrition in the Rockwall ISD, for […]

‘A Bug’s Life’ at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs kindergarten students recently constructed models of the insects they have been researching. Pictured with their projects, in the back row, from left, are Garrett Mitchell, Emiliano Campos, Connor Davis, and Ryan Brackett, and front row, from left, Blake Ogden, Zaria Taylor, David Luna, and Allie Lynskey. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD. […]

Dobbs’ students ‘leave their mark’

 (Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary third graders Ruston Whitus and Coree Clement proudly place their fingerprints on the school’s “Leave Your Mark” banner. They were “caught” by their teacher for doing good deeds and, as a result, earned the right to add their names to the banner which highlights acts of kindness and compassion. “Leave Your […]

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.

Earth Science at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary third graders are using the Proscope microscope and iPad to magnify and compare soil samples taken from the Rockwall area. Pictured are Arian  Mehdizadegan (left) and Ethan Spearman from Beverly Dobb’s third grade class. Submitted by Norma Terrell. To submit your news and events, email .

Dobbs students get creative with famous Americans

Dobbs students get creative with famous Americans

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary second graders have created bottle dolls to resemble the famous Americans they have been researching. Pictured with their dolls are (back row, from left) Jayden McDonald and Diego Chavez, and (front) Krista Johnson and Jessica McCoy.

Gabriel Colmenares named Rotary Honory Student at Dobbs

(Rockwall ISD) Gabriel Colmenares, son of Rosa and Adolfo Colmenares, has been named the Rotary Honor Student of the 2011-12 school year for Dobbs Elementary. Gabriel, a sixth-grader, stands with Principal Teresa Twedell. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Dobbs Elementary School. To submit your news and events, email .

Valentine’s treat for Reese Valley Manor residents

Valentine’s treat for Reese Valley Manor residents

Boy Scout Nicholas Srygley of Scout Troop 421 serenaded senior residents at Reese Valley Manor in Rockwall Feb. 11, while making a surprise Valentine’s delivery. Students in Mrs. Alders’ first grade class at Howard Dobbs Elementary School in Rockwall decorated the Valentine’s goody bags shown here on table. Nicholas personally delivered the handcrafted bags to […]

Donuts for Dads at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary parent Mark Homs joins his two daughters Rachel (on left) and Kate at the Dobbs PTA’s annual “Donuts for Dads” event. Each year, Dobbs dads are invited to join their children at the school for a donut snack before the school day starts. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Dobbs Elementary. To submit […]