Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 10, 2025) Rockwall ISD is one of only four school districts in the region and is the only school district in House District 33 without a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election, or VATRE. Despite historical conservative spending and fiscal responsibility, Rockwall ISD is not keeping pace with […]
Rockwall, TX (September 9, 2025) – An unforgettable surprise took place at Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary as one of our very own students, Chelsie Wood, was presented with tickets to the Super Bowl! The surprise, orchestrated by the American Heart Association in partnership with the NFL Foundation, recognized Chelsie for her commitment to heart health. […]
Heath, TX (August 25, 2025) – Rockwall ISD proudly announces that the Rockwall-Heath High School band wind ensemble and percussion ensemble have been invited to perform at the prestigious 2026 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. This invitation is a testament to the hard work and dedication the students have displayed over the […]
Rockwall, TX (August 19, 2025) – On Monday, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees voted to call a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), for Tuesday, November 4. The VATRE will determine whether the district can access more than $16.5 million in new funding every year for staff compensation, student programs, and underfunded special education and […]
Rockwall, TX (August 19, 2025) – Board of Trustees Statement Regarding Rockwall-Heath High School Incident On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Trustee Grant DuBois read the following statement at the beginning of tonight’s Board meeting, regarding the incident at Rockwall-Heath High School: “Before we begin tonight’s meeting, I want to take a moment to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Rockwall ISD earned an 89 accountability rating for the 2024-2025 school year from the Texas Education Agency — an improvement of two points over last year’s rating and a true reflection of the dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and parent partnerships. We are proud to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is excited to announce the official launch of Simple Truths, a website designed to encourage financial transparency and share facts about how public schools are funded and local tax dollars are being spent. In Rockwall ISD, we face financial challenges as we manage deficit budgets and underfunded […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – Texas has a rich and diverse history that began long before the iconic Battle of the Alamo. While tales of “Remember the Alamo,” “Come and Take It,” and Davy Crockett’s fiery farewell as he exited the U.S. Congress, advising fellow legislators “You may all go…and I will go to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 13, 2025) – Rockwall ISD announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price school meals for children based on current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Rockwall ISD will begin distributing letters through the enrollment […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2025) – A cherished tradition, the annual Teacher’s Prayer Breakfast, hosted on July 30 by J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall saw over one hundred educators and community members gather for a time of encouragement, prayer, and fun. Making a perfect start to the day, breakfast, provided by Preston Hollow Catering, greeted […]