ROCKWALL, TX (March 24, 2026) — Ursula Rakow Middle School Orchestra Director Zoe Rheus has been selected as the 2026 Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) Young Educator of the Year. This prestigious award is presented each year to a Texas orchestra director with 10 or fewer years of teaching experience who exemplifies excellence in teaching […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 19, 2026) — School pride reached new heights this past weekend as Rockwall-Heath High School’s a cappella group, Infiniti, earned a major victory at the semifinal round of a prestigious national competition, ICHSA (International Championship of High School A Cappella). With their win, the talented ensemble has officially secured a coveted spot […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 6, 2026) – Congratulations to Coach Casey Dick, who was named Rockwall-Heath High School Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach. Coach Dick comes to Rockwall ISD with successful head coaching and coordinator experience at the high school level in Arkansas and Texas, along with a demonstrated record of building competitive programs grounded […]
Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications. ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 5, 2025) Rockwall ISD’s Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election was approved by voters today, giving the district access to $16.5 million annually to pay for employee salary increases, school safety, special education and student programs. “The November ballot gave Rockwall ISD voters the unique opportunity to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Three Rockwall ISD seniors have been recognized for their commitment to education with scholarships through the district’s “Grow Your Own” initiative, a partnership between the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA), Rockwall Education Foundation (REF), and ROCK after-school program. Alexis Crispin from Rockwall High School, and Judith Zavala […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Sept. 9, 2024) The Royse City Police Department has detained a 15-year-old male juvenile in connection with a bomb threat at Royse City High School. The juvenile, who is not being identified, posted online that he might bring a bomb to a student group meeting after school on Tuesday. When the police […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 27, 2024) As recently announced, longtime superintendent Kevin Worthy retired from Royse City ISD in December after more than 12 years in the role and 31 in education. The Royse City ISD School Board held a meeting last evening to proceed with the next steps in selecting the next superintendent of schools. […]
It’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 9, 2024) Royse CIty ISD is proud to partner with local law enforcement agencies on all aspects of school safety including School Resource Officers. At least one armed officer or security guard is assigned to every campus in the district. Royse City ISD is dedicated to […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 5, 2024) January is School Board Recognition Month and Royse City ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees is composed of seven board members who are elected by Royse City ISD voters to serve for […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2023) Rockwall ISD is proud to recognize our career and technical education student champions from the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy for their outstanding achievements at the state, national and international level. Weather permitting, a recognition ceremony will be held on Friday, October 27 at 6:45 p.m. at the […]