FCCLA State qualifiers 2025 Rockwall, TX (May 19, 2025) – Fashion design students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy placed in the top five at the FCCLA State 2025 Fashion Design Competition, held April 10–13 in Dallas. Of the 11 students who competed, seven placed in the Top 5 in three competition […]
Dr. Steve Albers (shown above with family) was elected to serve in the Place 5 position succeeding Jim White and Mr. Stan Britton was re-elected to Place 4 Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2025) – Recognition of Trustee Jim White for 12 Years of Service The Board of Trustees recognized Mr. Jim White for his twelve […]
Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2025) – For the ninth consecutive year, Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate […]
Bristol, PA (May 13, 2025) – Washington Crossing Foundation announced the 2025 scholarship winners for high school seniors planning careers in government service. Local student, Keaton Steen, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School received the Gregory Czura, Esq. Memorial Scholarship. He is actively involved with his school community and encourages his peers in academics and […]
Rockwall, TX (May 9, 2025) – Eight Rockwall ISD high school students recently earned top honors at the 2025 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), the largest student art competition in the nation, including the prestigious Gold Seal Award. Sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), VASE celebrates original student artwork and fosters creativity, […]
Rockwall High School Interact Club officers, and sponsor, Cheri Whitelock, present a Year in Review. Rockwall, TX (May 6, 2025) – Last week, the Rockwall Rotary Club saw the Rotary mission of Service Above Self well represented in the youth of Rockwall County. Rockwall High School’s Interact Club presented their Year in Review. Taking on […]
Rockwall, TX (May 6, 2025) – Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School Principal Named for 2025-2026 Jana Cerra has served students and staff in public education for nineteen years. Most recently, Mrs. Cerra has provided leadership at Amy Parks – Heath Elementary as an assistant principal. In addition to her campus leadership experience, Mrs. Cerra has served […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 30, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District calls all educators to join the District Teacher Job Fair on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy from 3 – 5 p.m. Rockwall ISD believes in shaping the future by investing in those who educate, support, and care for […]
ROCKWALL ISD (April 28, 2025) Rockwall ISD proudly announces the 2025 Elementary and Secondary District Teachers of the Year, Noelle Cummings from Linda Lyon Elementary and Gennie Holcomb from Rockwall-Heath High School. Ms. Cummings teaches third-grade reading at Linda Lyon Elementary and has been teaching for 32 years. Twenty-one of those years have been with […]
Rockwall, TX (April 25, 2025) – The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees’ Facility Naming Committee is now accepting nominations for the naming of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Facility at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy. The nomination form is available here: https://tinyurl.com/4h943d43 The form may be mailed or […]