Blue Ribbon News August “Back to School” 2020 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News August “Back to School” 2020 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Below is a digital look at our August “Back to School” 2020 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, Samee’s Pizza […]

Rockwall ISD Board hears school start update at monthly meeting

Rockwall ISD Board hears school start update at monthly meeting

ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2020 — Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal and District Leadership Team members presented a School Start update to the Board of Trustees. Dr. Villarreal informed the Board of the recent back-to-school registration period where parents across the District selected in-person learning by 62 percent and remote learning by 38 percent. “This […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes 2020 Boys/Girls State Delegates

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes 2020 Boys/Girls State Delegates

ROCKWALL, TX – August 13, 2020 — In its regular meeting on Aug. 11, the Commissioners Court recognized the 2020 American Legion Boys/Girls State delegates. The Boys/Girls State program went virtual for the first time in its history due to COVID-19, with 12 young ladies and eight young men from Rockwall County high schools participating […]

Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Department announces free and reduce-priced meals policy

Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Department announces free and reduce-priced meals policy

ROCKWALL, TX (August 10, 2020) Rockwall ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines, which can be found at squaremeals.org. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. The online application […]

Rockwall ISD receives state-issued Personal Protective Equipment

Rockwall ISD receives state-issued Personal Protective Equipment

ROCKWALL, TX – August 4, 2020 — Rockwall ISD received the first 16 pallets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) last week. In collaboration with the Governor’s Strike Force and the Texas Department of Emergency Management, PPE was procured to help school districts reopen for the 2020-2021 school year. These supplies will be divided and allocated […]

Rockwall ISD Board considers lowest proposed tax rate in 29 years for 2020-2021

Rockwall ISD Board considers lowest proposed tax rate in 29 years for 2020-2021

Order and notice for Nov. 3 General Election approved by Board of Trustees in special meeting ROCKWALL, TX – August 4, 2020 — In a special session of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees on Monday, Aug. 3, Senior Chief Financial Officer David Carter presented proposed tax rate of $1.3100 for the 2020-2021 school budget. […]

Rockwall ISD Board approves academic policies in light of COVID-19

Rockwall ISD Board approves academic policies in light of COVID-19

ROCKWALL, TX – August 4, 2020 — The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved amending policy EIC (LOCAL) and the 2020-2021 Grading Guidelines to reflect the changes. As a result of the current pandemic’s impact for remote learning, Chief Curriculum & Instruction Officer Dr. Amy Ellis presented a resolution for EIC (LOCAL) clarifying grades earned […]

Rockwall ISD hybrid schedule for in-person learners announced for grades 9-12

Rockwall ISD hybrid schedule for in-person learners announced for grades 9-12

ROCKWALL, TX – August 4, 2020 — With the commitment period for in-person or remote learning extended to Wednesday, Aug. 12, Senior Chief Financial Officer David Carter informed the Rockwal ISD Board of Trustees of the current selection trend and the ability to practice social distancing in school facilities. Based on data presented by Carter, […]

Rockwall High School student Kate English receives national honor

Rockwall High School student Kate English receives national honor

ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2020 — Rockwall High School student Kate English was recently selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The Society recognizes top high school scholars across the nation who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, scholarship and community involvement. “On behalf of the NSHSS, I […]

Notice of Rockwall ISD school board meeting Monday, public comments welcome

Notice of Rockwall ISD school board meeting Monday, public comments welcome

ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2020 – The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 in Room 600 of the Administration/Education Center, 1050 Williams Street, or via video conference. Agenda items are shown below. Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, online public comments may be submitted […]

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