Rockwall High Student is a Homecoming Hero After Saving Boy in Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 30, 2019) Tyra Winters is not your ordinary high school cheerleader. Not only can she tumble down the field while leading a crowd, she is a hero! During the Rockwall High School homecoming parade, Tyra’s courage and leadership skills would be put to the test. While she was in the parade, she […]

Two Amy Parks students spend an ‘Hour with a Heath Hero’

(HEATH, TX – May 22, 2015) It was a fire engine Red Letter Day for Preston Lucas and Will Ragland of Amy Parks-Heath Elementary today! They were winners of the Hour with a Heath Hero package offered during the recent PTO Silent Auction fundraiser. The prize included riding in the fire truck, touring the DPS […]

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 […]

Grace Hartman students meet Mega-Man at anti-bullying program

(Rockwall ISD) September 25, 2012 – Grace Hartman students were introduced to Mega-man presenting a program about Anti-Bullying. Mega-man lifted third grader, Jessica Alvarez, and first grader, Savanna Schoellmann, to help encourage them to use their own power to stop bullying. He told the students to be a HERO (Help Everyone Respect Others) and don’t […]