Rockwall ISD Wins 2023 TAEA District of Distinction Award

Rockwall ISD Wins 2023 TAEA District of Distinction Award

Rockwall, Texas (August 14, 2023) – The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced the 68 winners of the 2023 District of Distinction Award. Among the list of honorees is Rockwall ISD. The district received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional […]

Educators prepare for school year with encouraging message

Educators prepare for school year with encouraging message

Rockwall, TX (August 9, 2023) – The JER Chilton YMCA’s Annual Teachers Prayer Breakfast kicked off bright and early the morning of July 26. With the purpose to encourage and uplift educators, the Rockwall YMCA board and leadership dedicates this time just for educators as they prepare their minds and hearts for the new year. […]

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce kicks off school year with annual Rockwall ISD New Teacher & Employee Welcome Expo

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce kicks off school year with annual Rockwall ISD New Teacher & Employee Welcome Expo

Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – A local back-to-school tradition, the Rockwall ISD New Teacher and Employee Welcome Expo was held on August 1, 2023 with hundreds of new staff staff members, sponsors, elected officials, and board members present. The much anticipated event, whose purpose is to welcome and introduce new RISD staff members to the […]

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees special session meeting on August 7, 2023

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees special session meeting on August 7, 2023

Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing the special session meeting of Monday, August 7, 2023. Elementary Update District leadership provided an update about elementary summer programming, including summer school, Science Camp, Launch Camp, and Extended School Year Services. The Elementary Recess Committee reported their work. The […]

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees July 10, 2023 meeting

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees July 10, 2023 meeting

Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing the meeting of Monday, July 10, 2023.  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. Review of Board of Trustees Operating Procedures The Board of Trustees […]

Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal Named Recipient of National School Communication Award

Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal Named Recipient of National School Communication Award

Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2023) – Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The award recognizes one district leader annually for their outstanding leadership in and support of school public relations and […]

Area educators welcome at Teachers Prayer Breakfast

Area educators welcome at Teachers Prayer Breakfast

Rockwall, TX (June 23, 2023) – The annual JER Chilton YMCA Teachers Prayer Breakfast, dedicated to the professional educators who serve area districts, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26. Breakfast will be served at 6:45 a.m. with a special program to follow at 7. An open invitation is extended to all Rockwall County area educators […]

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees June 19, 2023 meeting

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees June 19, 2023 meeting

Rockwall, TX (June 19, 2023) – NOTE: Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions Congratulations to the 6A State Track and Field Champions from Rockwall ISD: • Claire Lowrey, Rockwall High School Senior, is the Class 6A UIL Girls High Jump State Champion. The Texas Tech signee […]

Rockwall ISD Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees June 12, 2023 Special Session Meeting

Rockwall ISD Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees June 12, 2023 Special Session Meeting

Rockwall, TX (June 13, 2023) – The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing the special session meeting of Monday, June 12. 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. RHS and RHHS Ninth Grade Campus Principals Named Tonight, the […]

Linda Lyon Elementary School Students Donate ‘Birthday Baskets’ to Lone Star CASA

Linda Lyon Elementary School Students Donate ‘Birthday Baskets’ to Lone Star CASA

Rockwall, Texas (June 9, 2023) – The students at Linda Lyon Elementary School spent part of their end of year field day making birthday baskets for Lone Star CASA, an organization that provides children in foster care with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interests. Each basket is filled […]