Cain principal Derrice Randle named Texas PTA Secondary Principal of the Year

Cain principal Derrice Randle named Texas PTA Secondary Principal of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 1, 2020) —Texas PTA today announced the recipients for the 2020 Outstanding Educator of the Year Awards. Among several awardees at the elementary, secondary, and district level – we are happy to share that Mr. Derrice Randle from Maurine Cain Middle School is this year’s Secondary Principal of the Year. “Texas PTA […]

Rockwall High School student heads to State for original music composition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) Mitch Jackson, a second-year piano student at Rockwall High School, will be competing at the state level of PTA Reflections for his original music composition. Sixty thousand students across the state of Texas participate and less than three percent advance to the state level. If Mitch advances beyond state, he […]

Reinhardt PTA donates Little Free Library in honor of retirees

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 21, 2017) Virginia Reinhardt Elementary PTA recently dedicated a Little Free Library to honor six staff members who retired in June of 2017.  These staff members included Principal Kaylene Laveen, Carol Anderson, Fran Laman, Loya Merritt, Sherrie Lofland, and Janet Dufraine. Combined, these dedicated educators gave over 180 years to public […]

Rockwall first grader’s musical composition heads to state competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 30, 2017) Kaden Newton’s Reflections entry, Mermaid in the Sea, has advanced to state-level judging! This is a wonderful achievement as nearly 60,000 students participate in the program annually and less than 3% of those advance to the Texas PTA State Level. Kaden is a seven-year-old first grader at Celia Hays Elementary. […]

Springer Elementary PTA Rock-A-Thon Fundraiser a big success

Springer Elementary PTA Rock-A-Thon Fundraiser a big success

(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 14, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary School celebrated its annual Rock-A-Thon PTA Fundraiser this past November 18.  The PTA raised almost $23,000 at the event and exceeded its goal of $20,000! The top three fundraising classes were Mrs Knight, Mrs Wood and Mrs Baxter.  The top 10 fundraising students were Zachary Higgins, Cash […]

Mathnasium partners with National PTA on STEM Initiative

 Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath is one of 680 Mathnasium locations nationwide slated to put the “M” in STEM   (ROCKWALL, TX—June 20, 2016) Mathnasium Learning Centers is proud to announce that it has joined forces with National PTA as a partner in PTA’s nationwide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and family engagement initiative. Through […]

Rockwall DA Culpepper educates RISD PTA Council about new Child Advocacy Center

Rockwall DA Culpepper educates RISD PTA Council about new Child Advocacy Center

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016)  Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper recently spoke to both Rockwall Independent School District principals and the RISD PTA Council about the new and developing Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County.  She educated school and PTA leaders about what services the CAC will provide on behalf of children who […]

Nebbie William’s annual ‘Dad’s Night’ is huge success

ROCKWALL,TX. (September 29, 2014) On Tuesday, September 24th, the Nebbie Williams Elementary School PTA held its annual Dad’s Night. Students and their fathers enjoyed dinner of pizza and desserts provided by the PTA and its volunteers while they put together wood working sets donated by Home Depot and Lowes. Following dinner and wood working, attendees […]

Nebbie News: Picnic in the Park

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (September 2, 2014) In celebration of the new school year, Nebbie Williams Elementary PTA recently hosted its annual Picnic in the Park at Shores Park. Families brought their own dinner and enjoyed snow cones for dessert, provided by the PTA. Top: Savanna Cagle, Sarah Davidson, Alex Kiker, Cru Cagle, Callie Cagle, Caroline Davidson, Bella […]

Jag Jog 5K Race/1 Mile Run Run at Jones Elementary March 2

(ROCKWALL ISD-Feburary 18, 2013) The Jones Elementary School PTA will host its second annual St. Patrick’s Jag Jog beginning at 8:30 a.m.  Saturday, March 2. The 5K Race/1 Mile Fun Run is a fundraising event that also features a carnival, petting zoo, hamster balls, obstacle courses, bounce house, DJ, cake walk, silent auction and raffle. If […]