Two principals named to new Rockwall ISD campuses

Two principals named to new Rockwall ISD campuses

ROCKWALL, TX (July 12, 2022) Rockwall ISD is grateful for our campus principals and leadership teams. Two schools will have proven principals at the helm entering the 2022-2023 school year. Today Mrs. Kelli Crossland, principal of Rochell Elementary, has been named the principal of Hays Elementary. She fills the vacancy left by Mrs. Tammi Schmitt, […]

Hays Elementary Honors Award Winners at Annual Chili Cook Off

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 1, 2019) Celia Hays Elementary School hosted its 6th annual Chili Cook Off recently. A total of 61 entries were featured, and the top two awards went to Chris and Madison Holden with their first place Deer Lease Chili, and Jackson Jeffus with Bob Chili.  Thanks to Julie Swann, Celia Hays Kindergarten Teacher, […]

Local family raffles Yeti cooler to benefit boy who underwent brain surgery

Local family raffles Yeti cooler to benefit boy who underwent brain surgery

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 9, 2017) When the Hunton family of Rockwall learned that their son’s friend and classmate, 9-year-old Simran Martell, had a brain tumor and would need to undergo brain surgery, they decided to raffle off their Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler to raise money for the Martells. Simran lost his older sister Luna […]

Rockwall Stingerettes volunteer at Spooktacular Fun Run

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 3, 2014) Several Rockwall High School Stingerettes volunteered their time recently at the annual Celia Hays Elementary Spooktakular Fun Run. Social Council President Grace Fowler and Vice-President Gabby Garcia attended in uniform for photo opportunities with students. Submitted by Rhonda Franks, Department of Human Resources | Rockwall ISD. To share your good […]

Road trip inspires Rockwall girl to create T-shirt company

‘Josephine’s Mountain’ T-shirt designs raise awareness, funds for environmental conservation (January 29, 2013) When Josie Miller of Rockwall visited the pine forests of Oregon on a family vacation, the eight-year-old became alarmed when they drove by a sudden clearing in the woods, where hundreds of trees had been cut down for timber. “It was dramatic,” […]

Fifth grader recognized for act of bravery during house fire

(ROCKWALL ISD-January 2, 2013) The Rockwall County Fire Department visited Hays Elementary this past October to educate students on fire safety and prevention. Students were educated on the importance of having a fire safety plan, knowing your home address and remaining calm during emergencies. Jacob Purdue, a fifth grade student from Hays Elementary, demonstrated his […]