Rockwall, TX (March 11, 2025) – The Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy’s Education and Training FCCLA chapter has achieved an incredible milestone at the recent regional competition, with all nine student competitors advancing to the state competition. Six students competed in Education and Training-related events, showcasing their knowledge, leadership, and innovative ideas for […]
Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Eleven fashion design students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy have advanced to the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Fashion Design state competition. The 2024-2025 FCCLA Fashion Design competition team, which consisted of 13 team members, traveled to Waco, Texas, on February 6-8 […]
Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Eight Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy fashion design students placed in the Top 5 at the Technology Student Association (TSA) Fashion Design competition, including three who have advanced to the state competition. All eight students were placed within the Top 5 in the fashion design category in […]
Rockwall, TX (January 28, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT). This esteemed recognition celebrates districts across Texas that demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success through high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The […]
Rockwall, TX (November 19, 2024) – The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2025 had the opportunity to visit the Rockwall Independent School District’s (ISD) Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, gaining firsthand insight into the district’s innovative educational programs and the challenges of preparing students for their futures. The day began with an overview of […]
Rockwall ISD will host an Elective Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 at the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy. All clubs, organizations, athletics, band, cheer and more will be represented from each high school.
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) This coming fall, Rockwall ISD will open the doors to its Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy – a 154,944 square-foot facility providing students from Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high schools the opportunity to explore career options and professional certifications. Housing a maximum capacity of 1,100 students, the Academy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the partnership contract for three years at their special session on May 7. This unique partnership gives Texas Tech the ability to host both face-to-face and online classes at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy. Students will now have […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2018) Last week, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees were invited to take a tour of the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy (2301 John King Blvd) opening this coming fall. The Trustees strapped on hard hats and safety vests and were guided through the entire academy, marveling at […]
UPDATE: Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the event will now be held at the Rockwall ISD Admin Gym at 1050 Williams Street. (ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2017) Rockwall ISD will hold a signing ceremony for the new Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy Tuesday, October 3 at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony […]