ROCKWALL, TX (May 18, 2021) The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing last night’s RISD Board of Trustees meeting. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2021 — Austin Taylor, a junior at Rockwall High, was awarded the Gold Presidential Service Award for the third time for his volunteering efforts in and around Rockwall. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a volunteer award program that encourages citizens to live a life of service. To earn the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2021) The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded Rockwall ISD the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency. The school district earned the Certificate of Excellence for its Comprehensive Annual Financial […]
UPDATE May 17, 2021 – Daxx Huddleston and Nate Stamper took 6th place in the THSBA STATE Championship out of 271 teams. They each won a $3000 scholarship and $150 Lews and Strike King gift card. A big thank you to their boat captain, James Stamper. Congratulations on a great season! ROCKWALL, TX – May […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2021 — Our Stingerette Senior Showcase this week is Miss Jordan Zellars. Jordan is the daughter of Joey Zellars and Stephanie Wright. Jordan is a two-year member of the Stingerettes. During Jordan’s time on Stingerettes, the team achieved many successes including ADTS Champions 2020, Showtime International Champions 2021, and MA […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2021 — Last week, students at Primrose School of Rockwall spent a lovely afternoon full of planting and fun with their grandparents. Each year, the Primrose School of Rockwall welcomes grandparents to an annual planting event where students and grandparents team up to pot a plant of their choosing. Each […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2021 — Eva Kay Stewart, a member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1296 – Full Metal Jackets and student of Rockwall High, advances in FIRST Dean’s List. Eva Kay was nominated for this prestigious award by her mentors as someone who demonstrates leadership and a commitment to FIRST. Eva Kay […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2021 — During the Rockwall City Council meeting on April 5, 2021 Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt spoke on the importance of engaging young minds in STEM and pursuing STEM-related activities. The City of Rockwall recognized Robotics week by bringing attention to “activities aimed at increasing public awareness of the strength […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2021 — Our Stingerette Senior Showcase this week is Miss Coree Clement. Coree is the daughter of Brent Clement and Michelle Riggs. Coree is a two-year member of the Stingerettes. During these two years, she performed with her team in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2019 and at the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2021 — As the Rockwall County Uniform Election 2021 approaches, Blue Ribbon News invited all candidates running for Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees to participate in our Candidate Q&A Series. We provided a questionnaire for each candidate on the ballot to provide some insight on themselves and their platform. The […]