Rockwall ISD Education Foundation to host Trailblazer Benefit & Bonfire Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) Join the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation for their Trailblazer Benefit and Bonfire to celebrate 15 years of supporting RISD students and educators. The celebration is Saturday, November 3rd at Summerfield at Tate Farms beginning at 6:30 p.m. The first-ever “Trailblazer Award” will be presented to a community member who exemplifies […]

Rockwall ISD, Rest Haven to host First Responders Night Sept. 7

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2018) Rockwall ISD and Rest Haven Funeral Home are honored to host the third annual First Responders Night at 7:15 p.m. Friday, September 7 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. First responders wanting to participate in the on-field ceremony should meet on the scoreboard side of the stadium between 7-7:10 p.m. The event […]

Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra places 4th in State Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2018) Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra recently placed 4th in the state in the TMEA MS Honor Full Orchestra Competition in San Antonio, TX. In May, the WMS Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Shari Allison and Bethany Jones, submitted a recording to the Texas Music Educators Association Competition where they were […]

Rockwall ISD Music Education Program receives national recognition

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2018) Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. […]

Rockwall ISD Board approves appointment of new Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School principal

(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – July 5, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees recently approved the appointment of Dr. Mary Pugh as principal of Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year. Dr. Pugh joins Rockwall ISD with 17 years of experience in public education, including most recently three years as an Assistant Principal at […]

Save the date: Teacher Prayer Breakfast Aug. 3

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2018) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall invites all area teachers, including those in the Rockwall ISD and Community ISD, to a FREE Teacher Prayer Breakfast in their honor from 7 to 8 a.m. Friday, August 3rd. There will be a time of prayer and encouragement, and prize drawings – including […]

Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath Academic Decathlon teams compete in Region X Tournament

Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath Academic Decathlon teams compete in Region X Tournament

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 5, 2018) Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath HS Academic Decathlon teams recently competed in the Region X tournament placing third and fourth place in the region respectively, qualifying them to advance to the state tournament. In the Region X Super Quiz Relay, the two teams finished in a first-place tie with each other, […]

Rockwall High School counselors win CREST Award for Counseling Excellence

Rockwall High School counselors win CREST Award for Counseling Excellence

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 5, 2018) The Rockwall High School Counseling staff is one of a group of only 38 secondary schools from across the state of Texas to win the CREST Award for Counseling Excellence for 2017-2018. The Rockwall High School counselors will receive their award Sunday, February 18, 2018 during a special dinner […]

Williams Elementary students audition for Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra

Williams Elementary students audition for Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) Nebbie Williams Elementary School had three 6th grade Orchestra students, under the leadership of Shari Allison, audition for the Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra on Saturday, January 6, 2018.  They auditioned against over 100 other students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades throughout the district.  Wesley Nelson placed 16th in […]

Illustrator AG Ford visits Jones Elementary

Illustrator AG Ford visits Jones Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) The Jones Elementary PTA recently sponsored a visit from AG Ford, a New York Times Bestselling Illustrator.  Mr. Ford spoke to all of the students during two fun-filled and informative sessions. Ms. Loya, the library media specialist, prepared the students for the visit by giving the students information about […]