(ROCKWALL, TX – July 9, 2018) This morning, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Mr. Kevin Samples as principal of Rockwall High School for the 2018-2019 school year. Samples is completing his 21st year in education. He most recently served four years as the principal at Mesquite High School in Mesquite […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) The Rockwall-Heath High School Varsity Cheer Team won its first ever NCA National Championship this year, and this fall, three graduates from the squad will continue cheering on the sidelines for Big 12 universities. Congratulations to Sarah Gibson, Brooke Graves and Audrey Lamberth, who made the cheer squads at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) This coming fall, Rockwall ISD will open the doors to its Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy – a 154,944 square-foot facility providing students from Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high schools the opportunity to explore career options and professional certifications. Housing a maximum capacity of 1,100 students, the Academy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2018) Rockwall ISD and Texas Tech University formalized today a partnership at a public signing ceremony at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy. This unique partnership gives Texas Tech the ability to host both face-to-face and online classes at the Academy. Students will now have the opportunity to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 15, 2018) Over 190 people attended the 2nd Annual REF Bowling Classic, presented by Park Place Motorcars Dallas, in support of the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation, Inc. The tournament raised over $26,000 through team registrations, sponsorships and silent auction sales making it even more successful than last year’s event. The 24 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2018) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to participate in the RISD Teacher of the Year banquet April 27 at the Hilton. President Nancy Runge presented $1,000 checks to Bridgette King, elementary teacher at Cullins-Lake Pointe, and Dani Leugers, Rockwall High School science teacher. These outstanding teachers were selected from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the partnership contract for three years at their special session on May 7. This unique partnership gives Texas Tech the ability to host both face-to-face and online classes at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy. Students will now have […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2018) Rockwall ISD recently held The Battle of the Books Competition, a reading incentive program designed to encourage third through sixth grade students to read and have fun while competing with their peers. “These students have been working diligently all year,” said Rikki Smith, director of instructional technology and media […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2018) Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts team recently competed against 45 other teams nationwide in the National ProStart Competition where they placed second in the nation, which is the highest a Texas team has ever earned in the 15-year history. Finishing second in the nation solidifies my team’s college and career goals, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2018) Last week, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees were invited to take a tour of the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy (2301 John King Blvd) opening this coming fall. The Trustees strapped on hard hats and safety vests and were guided through the entire academy, marveling at […]