Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – More than $32,000 in innovative teaching grants were awarded to District educators for the 2024-2025 school year through the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF). Each year, the REF invites Rockwall ISD educators to submit a grant application for an innovative project that engages students and teachers in creative and […]
Rockwall, TX (November 13, 2024) – For the second consecutive year, Rockwall High School has received the Silver level of distinction for the College Board AP School Honor Roll. To be recognized on the AP School Honor Roll, a school must meet the following criteria, which are based on research linking AP participation to college […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 13, 2024) At Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal gave the following update regarding the recent VATRE and bond election: Rockwall ISD would like to thank the community for their ongoing support. We believe we have outstanding students, teachers, and staff. Supporting our community’s school district that serves 19,200 […]
Rockwall ISD National Merit Scholar Semifinalists Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions Congratulations to the following students and student groups that were recognized by the Board of Trustees: • National Merit Semifinalists […]
Heath, TX (November 8, 2024) – A legacy of student-led service! For the 14th consecutive year, the Rockwall-Heath High School Student Council beat Rockwall High School in the annual Pack the Pantry Food Drive! Every Fall, the winner of the food drive is announced before the I-30 Classic Football Game kickoff. This drive benefits Rockwall […]
Rockwall, TX (November 7, 2024) – Teacher Julie Byrnes at Billie Stevenson Elementary received a $300 grant from local Bimbo Bakeries this week. The Bimbo Bakeries team, along with their mascot Osito, visited Dr. Byrnes’s classroom to present her with a check and lots of baked goods and snacks. Mrs. Byrnes said the donation will […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (September 25, 2024) – Rockwall High School Theatre announced the opening date of its latest production, The Outsiders, opening October 3. The program will showcase its award-winning talent with this powerful retelling of the beloved novel by S.E. Hinton. “Our program has been blessed with talent on all sides,” said Virginia McGuire, director […]
Rockwall, TX (September 20, 2024) – Two Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School senior Angela Williams and Rockwall-Heath High School senior Savannah Crocker. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Academics Update District leaders presented information about the variety of academic programs offered for students. Trustees were provided an academic update related to the following: • Summer […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 12, 2024) Thanks to the voters of the 2021 bond election, the two ninth grade campuses mark an important milestone in the growth of the Rockwall ISD. Rockwall ISD invites the community to the dedication ceremonies for the Rockwall High School Ninth Grade Campus and the Rockwall-Heath High School Ninth Grade Campus […]