Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Eleven fashion design students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy have advanced to the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Fashion Design state competition. The 2024-2025 FCCLA Fashion Design competition team, which consisted of 13 team members, traveled to Waco, Texas, on February 6-8 […]
Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Eight Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy fashion design students placed in the Top 5 at the Technology Student Association (TSA) Fashion Design competition, including three who have advanced to the state competition. All eight students were placed within the Top 5 in the fashion design category in […]
Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – Longtime educator and dedicated community member, Katie Tanner, has officially announced her candidacy for Rockwall ISD School Board, Place 5, in the upcoming May 2025 election. With 30 years of teaching experience, including 15 years at Rockwall High School, Tanner brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2025) – District leadership updated the Board of Trustees on the development of the 2025-2026 budget and continued the new series, Where Does the Money Go: Myth vs. Reality. Key takeaways from the budget presentation: • It is estimated that the FY2025-26 budget deficit will be approximately $10.5M next year. This […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 28, 2025) Texas school funding can be complex. With so much misinformation and disinformation about it, we want to break it down. Are you curious about where money is spent in Rockwall ISD? Join us on March 12 for an in-person session with Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal and Senior Chief Financial Officer […]
Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is proud to recognize two students who have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). This distinguished honor places Angela S. Williams from Rockwall High School and Savannah B. Crocker from Rockwall-Heath High School among approximately 15,000 finalists […]
Rockwall, TX (February 25, 2025) – 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. Special Session Meeting The Board of Trustees toured the Phase 1 renovations to the cafeteria, library and Fine Arts areas at Utley Middle School. The 2021 bond […]
Rockwall, TX (February 24, 2025) – Rockwall Independent School District (Rockwall ISD) is calling all educators and job seekers to join the District Job Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Rockwall-Heath High School Ninth Grade Campus from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. At Rockwall ISD believes in shaping the future by investing in […]
Rockwall, TX (February 12, 2025) – Dr. Mary Pugh, Senior Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction in Rockwall ISD, has been named the 2025 Region 10 TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). Members from the 20 TEPSA Regions across the state recognize a colleague annually for their […]
Rockwall, TX (February 12, 2025) – The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2025 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-five teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced […]