(ROCKWALL, TX — March 23, 2018) Students of Lynda Lyon Elementary School recently welcomed a lesson in storytelling from a very special guest: the daughter of legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach and renowned children’s author, Michelle Staubach Grimes. Grimes presented her newly released second children’s book titled “Pidge Takes the Stage,” the sequel to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2018) Rockwall ISD will hold a dedication ceremony for Randy Talley Field Tuesday, April 17, at 6:40 p.m., prior to the Mesquite vs. Rockwall baseball game. The public is invited to join. “Coach Randy Talley’s influence on Rockwall ISD and our community is second to none,” said Athletics Director Russ Reeves. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2018) The Rockwall Stingerettes recently competed in their final competition of the season at the University of North Texas in Denton where the Stingerette Line won National Champions in all three team categories entered: National Champion Jazz, National Champion Open and National Champion Contemporary. This competition is the most competitive dance contest […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2018) In February 2018, the Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts Team earned first place at the regional competition, qualifying them for a spot at the state finals where they would defend their state title. And defend it, they did. The Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts Team are now back-to-back state champions. They will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2018) The Lady Mustang Gymnastics capped off their successful season with level 4 and 5 teams both winning District Championships, resulting in undefeated seasons. The level 5 team broke the school’s team score record set in 2009 with a 114.85, vault team score set in 2011 with a 28.85, uneven […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2018) Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) recently conducted their Administrative Review of the Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Department. The report returned Zero Findings and Rockwall ISD earned a commendation, an accomplishment only 20% of districts in the State receive. The Rockwall community can be happy to know that the Child Nutrition […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Finance Department was recently honored for exhibiting excellence in school purchasing Operations by Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). TASBO recognized 30 school districts for following best practices in the area of purchasing operations at a reception sponsored by BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing. “There’s no better way […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 22, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Sharon Shannon Elementary 6th grader Mayliegh Byrd as the Rotary Student of Honor. Rotarian David Sweet and Shannon Elementary Principal Steven Pesek presented Byrd with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, March 22. “Mayliegh Byrd has worked so hard this year, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) The Robo Rascals (team 23310D), a 7th grade VEX EDR robotics team from Cain Middle School, won the North Texas Vex State Championship in Greenville February 24, qualifying the team to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky April 25-28. In addition to being named Tournament Champions, the Robo […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) The Rockwall HS Robotics team, the Full Metal Jackets, recently competed at the FIRST Dallas Regional Championship at the Irving Convention Center. The team competed against 60 teams from Texas, Oklahoma and Brazil. The team advanced to the quarterfinals of the robot competition portion of the event. They also […]