(ROCKWALL, TX – March 24, 2020) At their Monday night monthly Board of Trustees meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board members approved postponing the May 2, 2020, local election for at-large board seats Place 6 and Place 7 to the November 3, 2020 general election. A proclamation issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on March 18, 2020, […]
In an email message to parents today, Rockwall ISD wrote: Rockwall ISD Parents, Guardians, and Students, This letter is in support of Dr. Villarreal’s message regarding the start of Online Campus Learning. Our Curriculum & Instruction team has compiled this information to provide parents with a clear direction of how Online Campus Learning will be provided […]
When it comes to serving others, the Heath Hawks Student Council is looking to soar to new heights in 2020. The Heath StuCo invited parents and city officials to a recent presentation of their goals for the 2020 semester. One of their goals for the year is to pack their food pantry to help feed […]
The Rockwall Rotary recognized its Student of Honor this week from Springer Elementary – sixth grader Sam Eisenbise. Springer Elementary Principal Sara Reeves introduced Sam and presented him with the honors during the Rotary meeting on Feb. 13. Photo by BRN Media. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and […]
The Rockwall High School Robotics Booster Club, Inc is proud to announce that they have been selected to receive a community grant from the Best Buy Foundation and the Best Buy store in Rockwall. The purpose of the grant is to support students in exploring new technologies and further preparing them for the workforce. FRC […]
In an email to parents on Friday, Feb. 7, the Rockwall ISD said, “In an abundance of caution, you may observe additional law enforcement presence on or near campuses on Monday, Feb. 10. The Rockwall Police Department notified us of individuals who may want to protest local law enforcement at government locations, including the possibility […]
The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2020-2021 school calendar at their January board meeting. Download a printable pdf here >> https://www.rockwallisd.com/Page/11518 Courtesy Rockwall ISD. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Subscribe to our email newsletter here. […]
Twenty Business Professionals of America (BPA) students recently advanced to state after competing at the BPA Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) competition held at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Careers Academy GBCCA chapter members will now have the opportunity to join over 3,200 other conference delegates, from across the state, to participate in state level business skill […]
Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently welcomed more than 1,300 8th grade students from all three middle schools. Students choose one career cluster/ program of study to learn more about by spending time in that classroom with the lead teacher. Burton Academy Student Ambassadors took the lead with organizing all the groups, letting […]
Since 2015, Refinancing/Refunding Bonds Saves Taxpayers $49.6 million In October, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to take advantage of low-interest rates and refinance bonds from the 2007 bond referendum. At the Board’s Monthly Meeting on January 21, the administration announced the Board’s action saved taxpayers $8.5 million. In addition, the Board’s refinancing/refunding […]