Dr Villarreal delivers message of faith at Rockwall YMCA’s Teacher Prayer Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 4, 2017) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed Rockwall ISD teachers for some good food, fellowship and prayer during the RISD Teacher Prayer Breakfast on Friday, August 4. Guests helped themselves to steaming hot plates of delicious breakfast food served by Preston Hollow Catering as they enjoyed a beautiful musical […]

LULAC welcomes Rockwall ISD Superintendent at July 24 meeting

LULAC welcomes Rockwall ISD Superintendent at July 24 meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 19, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, July 24, 2017. This month’s guest speaker is Dr. John “JJ” Villarreal, Superintendent of the Rockwall Independent School District. Dr. Villarreal became Rockwall ISD Superintendent in May 2016. The meeting will be […]

YMCA welcomes local teachers to prayer breakfast Aug. 4

YMCA welcomes local teachers to prayer breakfast Aug. 4

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 5, 2017) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA cordially invites ALL teachers from Rockwall and Heath schools to a Teacher Prayer Breakfast in their honor. The event is also open to the public for community members who want to celebrate RISD teachers. The breakfast will be a time of encouragement and prayer and […]

Rockwall-Heath HS student presented with Presidential Scholar medallion

Rockwall-Heath HS student presented with Presidential Scholar medallion

(HEATH, TX — July 14, 2017) Rockwall-Heath High School student, Christian Giadolor, was recently presented with a Presidential Scholar medallion in Washington D.C. He was recognized as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and is one out of 161 nationwide and one out of eight from Texas chosen for this honor. Each honoree was presented […]

New Pre-K tuition program announced for Lyon, Hartman elementary schools

New Pre-K tuition program announced for Lyon, Hartman elementary schools

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 28, 2017) Rockwall ISD recently announced a new Tuition Pre-K program in partnership with ROCK After School Care, to begin in the fall 2017 at Lynda Lyon and Grace Hartman elementary schools. Options Pre-K Tuition Only 8:00 AM -11 AM; Cost $294 per month for 9 months Pre-K Tuition 8:00 AM […]

Rockwall High School student receives National Merit Scholarship

Rockwall High School student receives National Merit Scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 28, 2017) National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced more than 3,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. One of those recipients is Jamie Hall, a Rockwall High School 2017 graduate, who was named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist in the fall of 2016. Jamie’s scholarship […]

Rockwall ISD participates in Summer Meal Program

Rockwall ISD participates in Summer Meal Program

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 12, 2017) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the Child Nutrition Department will provide sponsorship of the Summer Meal Program. The Federally Funded Summer Meal Programs are a cost-effective way to provide children with meals during the summer months. This year the program will operate at Dobbs Elementary (101 S. Clark […]

Rockwall, Heath seniors accept diplomas

Rockwall, Heath seniors accept diplomas

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2017) Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath seniors proudly walked across the stage to accept their diplomas and begin their life post-high school this week. Graduation ceremonies for Rockwall-Heath High School and Rockwall High School were held on June 6 and 7 (respectively) at the Curtis Culwell Center. Check out the pages below […]

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation hosts bowling tournament

‘Most successful REF fundraiser in years’ (ROCKWALL, TX – June 5, 2017) Over 180 people attended the inaugural “REF Bowling Classic”presented by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe on May 13 in support of the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation, which raises awareness and funds to enrich the education of RISD students. The tournament, which […]

Bike Rodeo draws crowd, promotes bike safety

Bike Rodeo draws crowd, promotes bike safety

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2017) Officer Curtis Bennet, the SRO officer for Nebbie Williams Elementary School, organized a Bike Rodeo to promote bike safety.  The event had nearly 40 students who came out with their parents. “The stunt show was the highlight, for sure,” says Officer Bennett.  “Bicycling is one of the top activities […]

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