Mathnasium recognized as Rockwall area’s Best Tutoring Center

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – August 2, 2016) Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath is honored to have been voted Best Tutoring Center in Living Magazine’s 2016 Readers Choice Awards. Owners Bob and Becky Barnes thank the community for its support. When Bob and Becky first opened the Mathnasium franchise in Rockwall nearly six years ago, they never imagined the […]

Rockwall ISD names new principals, new executive director

Rockwall ISD names new principals, new executive director

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 1, 2016) Yesterday evening, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of three elementary principals and one executive director for the 2016-2017 school year. The new principals will visit their respective campuses this week to meet parents, students and staff. Congratulations to Steven Pesek, named new principal of Sharon Shannon […]

Superintendent Lone Finalist Selected for Rockwall ISD

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 25, 2016) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously named Dr. John (J.J.) E. Villarreal, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services with the Carroll Independent School District, as the district’s lone finalist for superintendent during a special board meeting held this morning, April 25. “The board took into consideration the voice of […]

Rockwall ISD growing at faster rate than previously estimated

Professional demographer predicts student population to grow by more than 2,000 over next five years (ROCKWALL, TX – October 8, 2015) The student population of Rockwall ISD is expected to grow by more than 2,000 new students in the next five years, continuing a trend of fast growth the district has experienced for the past decade. […]

PSAT is free in Garland ISD

(GARLAND ISD, TX – September 2, 2015) Wanting to ensure its students are prepared for college, Garland ISD has offered all sophomores and juniors a chance to take the PSAT for free the past two years. This year, even more students will receive that invaluable opportunity. All eighth and ninth-graders will be administered the test […]

Rockwall ISD Board unanimously approves bond referendum for Nov ballot

$256,820,000 Bond Package Developed By 60-Member Citizens Committee After Five Months Of Extensive Study & Analysis (ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) By a tally of 7-0, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees voted to place a $256,820,000 bond referendum on the upcoming November ballot. The election will be held November 3rd with early voting running […]

GISD prepares incoming seniors for higher learning

GARLAND,TX (August 6, 2015) More than 100 incoming seniors recently had the opportunity to jump-start their journey to higher education. Taking advantage of Garland ISD’s free college prep program, Destination 2016, the determined high schoolers explored college majors, tackled entrance exams and navigated the admissions process during the six-day course. “I feel that this year […]

Garland ISD Board announces plan to fill Place 4 seat

GARLAND,TX. (June 29, 2015) The Garland ISD Board of Trustees announced a plan to fill its Place 4 seat, which will become unoccupied after Dr. Cindy Castañeda’s resignation takes effect Aug. 18. The Board of Trustees plans to fill this vacancy by appointment. To select this appointment, the board will accept applications from qualified individuals […]

Additional safety measures for Garland ISD’s board work session at Curtis Culwell Center Tuesday

(GARLAND, TX – May 11, 2015)  Additional safety measures will be in place for Garland ISD’s Board of Trustees work session Tuesday evening. Guests will notice an increased presence by district Security and Garland Police as a precautionary measure. They will also be required to enter the building through the south annex doors closest to […]