Rockwall students named winners at A&M competition

Rockwall students named winners at A&M competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 22, 2016) Two up and coming young Rockwall pianists were selected as winners of their respective divisions at the recent Texas A&M Commerce Sonata-Sonatina Competition.  The event was held Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the concert hall of the university.  Over 80 young pianists competed in 15 divisions of required repertoire.  […]

Hartman Elementary sixth graders take ‘World Tour’

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2015)  Grace Hartman Elementary sixth graders recently wrapped up their Contemporary World Culture Studies by holding a World Bizarre to showcase their knowledge.  The Social Studies class is led by Tristy Lane. Submitted by Denice Wheeler, Office Manager, Grace Hartman Elementary. To share your good news and events, email . […]

Grace Hartman YAC Students: In the Healthy Zone

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) students show off their healthy recipes for an Oatmeal Challenge at Grace Hartman Elementary as part of Healthy Zone Schools. Pictured from left are Ashley Minor, Johnathan Pang, Sophia Sanchez, Jamal Wiley, Holden Blackwell, Cailee Gibbs, Jacque Ghormley, Kaylee Davis and Emilee Lyons. YAC is led […]

Healthy Selfies at Grace Hartman Elementary

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX  (Feb. 4, 2015) Sixth grader Cailee Gibbs poses in front of Grace Hartman Elementary’s #healthyselfie wall. Students were caught eating healthy during lunch and breakfast at home and school in order to encourage healthy habits in our community. Submitted by Denise Wheeler, Grace Hartman Elementary Office Manager, for publication in Blue Ribbon News. To […]

Hartman students raise ‘Bills for Chills,’ enjoy ice cream social at Culvers

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19, 2014) Grace Hartman Elementary students recently participated in a challenge hosted by Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club by donating dollar bills for the purchase of winter coats for local people in need. Pictured are Principal Becky Reidling, Assistant Principal Jane Bruning, and Counselor Melissa Shaw with Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Bell’s 4th […]

Grace Hartman YAC students host food drive benefiting Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 18, 2014) The students of Grace Hartman Elementary “YAC” (Youth Advisory Council) recently hosted a school wide food drive benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands.  With the guidance of YAC leaders Coach T. and Cafeteria Manager Vicki Dorgelo the students were able to donate eight shopping carts full of food. Pictured are Ashley […]

Grace Hartman students take ‘Journey to Japan’

(ROCKWALL ISD-May 14, 2013) Grace Hartman students in Mrs. Mann’s kindergarten class recently connected cultures with a Journey to Japan program. Students first learned about the country and the many interesting facts of its culture. For the past several months, the children made artwork, learned origami, sang songs and learned many things about the Japanese […]

Rockwall sixth grader collects donations for Helping Hands food pantry

Rockwall sixth grader collects donations for Helping Hands food pantry

At your service  (ROCKWALL-April 7, 2013) For her sixth grade service project, Anna Hibbs of Grace Hartman Elementary is collecting canned goods, flour, sugar, oil, peanut butter, jelly, canned meats and Hamburger Helper to help fill the food pantry shelves at Rockwall County Helping Hands. Jeremy Shanks, manager at Brookshires in Rockwall, has allowed Anna […]

Grace Hartman students enjoy the gift of giving

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 20, 2012) Fourth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary used the holiday season for a Service Learning Project. The students decided instead of bringing a book or gift for a classroom gift exchange, they wanted to help others in their community. Some students brought books for a donation to the Boys and Girls […]

Grace Hartman among top ten schools in ‘Whole Grain Challenge’

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 13, 2012) As of July 2012, every US school participating in the National School Lunch Program is required to make at least half the grains they serve “whole grain-rich.” How do you take these new regulations and make meals kids will want to eat? And how do you do it quickly, when the […]