TEA ranks Rockwall High School #1 in academic growth

TEA ranks Rockwall High School #1 in academic growth

Rockwall, TX (September 26, 2025) – Congratulations to Rockwall High School for being ranked #1 in academic growth among 40 comparable high schools, according to the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings. A distinction designation for outstanding academic growth is awarded to campuses whose raw score is ranked in the top 25 percent of […]

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting

Rockwall, TX (September 24, 2025) – The following summary highlights business and recognitions from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting of Monday, September 22, 2025. Recognitions Congratulations to the following students that were recognized by the Board of Trustees: Extended School Year 2025 Mentors – The ESY Mentor Program, which began in 2018, supports […]

Rockwall ISD announces two National Merit Semifinalists

Rockwall ISD announces two National Merit Semifinalists

Harrison McDonald is one of two National Merit Semifinalists from Rockwall High School. Rockwall, TX (September 15, 2025) – Two Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School seniors Harrison McDonald and Seth Paden! These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in […]

Rockwall ISD Law Practicum students explore the role of the county judge with Judge Frank New

Rockwall ISD Law Practicum students explore the role of the county judge with Judge Frank New

Rockwall, TX (September 12, 2025) – Gene Burton College and Career Academy Law Practicum students Kenai Seda Rentas and Ysabella Buchanan visited the office of County Judge Frank New to learn about his job. The discussion focused on his administrative duties, including how the county judge manages resources, maintains public safety, and oversees emergency management. […]

What is VATRE? Understanding Rockwall ISD’s Nov. 4 Election Measure

What is VATRE? Understanding Rockwall ISD’s Nov. 4 Election Measure

Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 10, 2025) Rockwall ISD is one of only four school districts in the region and is the only school district in House District 33 without a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election, or VATRE. Despite historical conservative spending and fiscal responsibility, Rockwall ISD is not keeping pace with […]

Rockwall ISD elementary student surprised with Super Bowl tickets for learning CPR

Rockwall ISD elementary student surprised with Super Bowl tickets for learning CPR

Rockwall, TX (September 9, 2025) – An unforgettable surprise took place at Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary as one of our very own students, Chelsie Wood, was presented with tickets to the Super Bowl! The surprise, orchestrated by the American Heart Association in partnership with the NFL Foundation, recognized Chelsie for her commitment to heart health. […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Band earns national recognition

Rockwall-Heath High School Band earns national recognition

Heath, TX (August 25, 2025) – Rockwall ISD proudly announces that the Rockwall-Heath High School band wind ensemble and percussion ensemble have been invited to perform at the prestigious 2026 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. This invitation is a testament to the hard work and dedication the students have displayed over the […]

Rockwall ISD Trustees call November 4 VATRE

Rockwall ISD Trustees call November 4 VATRE

Rockwall, TX (August 19, 2025) – On Monday, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees voted to call a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), for Tuesday, November 4. The VATRE will determine whether the district can access more than $16.5 million in new funding every year for staff compensation, student programs, and underfunded special education and […]

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, August 18, 2025

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, August 18, 2025

Rockwall, TX (August 19, 2025) – Board of Trustees Statement Regarding Rockwall-Heath High School Incident On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Trustee Grant DuBois read the following statement at the beginning of tonight’s Board meeting, regarding the incident at Rockwall-Heath High School: “Before we begin tonight’s meeting, I want to take a moment to […]

Rockwall ISD rises to 89 in State Accountability, high schools earn top marks

Rockwall ISD rises to 89 in State Accountability, high schools earn top marks

Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Rockwall ISD earned an 89 accountability rating for the 2024-2025 school year from the Texas Education Agency — an improvement of two points over last year’s rating and a true reflection of the dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and parent partnerships. We are proud to […]