Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is excited to announce the official launch of Simple Truths, a website designed to encourage financial transparency and share facts about how public schools are funded and local tax dollars are being spent. In Rockwall ISD, we face financial challenges as we manage deficit budgets and underfunded […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – Texas has a rich and diverse history that began long before the iconic Battle of the Alamo. While tales of “Remember the Alamo,” “Come and Take It,” and Davy Crockett’s fiery farewell as he exited the U.S. Congress, advising fellow legislators “You may all go…and I will go to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 13, 2025) – Rockwall ISD announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price school meals for children based on current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Rockwall ISD will begin distributing letters through the enrollment […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2025) – A cherished tradition, the annual Teacher’s Prayer Breakfast, hosted on July 30 by J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall saw over one hundred educators and community members gather for a time of encouragement, prayer, and fun. Making a perfect start to the day, breakfast, provided by Preston Hollow Catering, greeted […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2025) – As summer winds down and school bells begin to ring, excitement fills the air across Rockwall County. Classrooms are being prepared, school supplies are being organized, and new teachers are getting ready to meet their students for the first time. It’s a familiar scene—but one that carries more significance […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized the 26 School Resource Officers (SROs) who serve our campuses through partnerships with the Rockwall Police Department, Heath Department of Public Safety, Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office, and Fate Department of Public Safety. These officers play a vital role in keeping our schools safe—not […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – Rockwall-Heath High School’s own Gennie Holcomb has been named the 2026 Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year, a prestigious honor recognizing her unwavering dedication, leadership, and impact in the classroom and beyond. Selected from a highly competitive field of 65 remarkable secondary educators across the region, Holcomb stood […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – The Rockwall Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association recently awarded $20,000 to four Rockwall ISD graduates who will be attending Texas Tech University this fall. Since 2005, the Rockwall Chapter has awarded over $320,000 in college scholarships to 84 Rockwall High School and Rockwall Heath High School graduates […]
Rockwall, TX (August 4, 2025) – Fourth graders in Rockwall ISD will learn about how Texas was shaped thanks to a new book written just for their age. Daughters of the American Revolution, an organization that preserves the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence, donated “Texas Before the Lone Star” […]
Rockwall, TX (July 15, 2025) – The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced the 109 winners of the 2025 District of Distinction Award. For the third year in a row, Rockwall ISD is among the list of honorees. The District received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum […]