Rockwall Education Foundation supports 2013-14 B.E.S.T. Teachers

Rockwall Education Foundation supports 2013-14 B.E.S.T. Teachers

(Rockwall ISD) August 27, 2013 – At the beginning of each school year, the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation, Inc. presents each new teacher—new to Rockwall ISD and new to the teaching profession—with a grant of $200. This year, the Foundation awarded a total of $6,400 to assist this “B.E.S.T.” (Beginning Educators, Successful Teachers) group in defraying […]

Stanley Stallion greets Springer students

Stanley Stallion greets Springer students

(Rockwall ISD) August 25, 2013 – Stanley Stallion greets students at Springer Elementary’s Meet-the-Teacher night.  Pictured are Ryan Axum and Kate Axum. Share your school photos for publication by emailing . You may end up in our next print edition! Submitted by Rachael Taylor, librarian, Ouida Springer Elementary. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook […]

Rockwall ISD Convocation kicks off new school year

(Rockwall ISD) August 25, 2013 – On Monday, August 19, Rockwall ISD employees attended the annual Rockwall ISD Back to School Convocation held at Lake Pointe Church.  New and returning teachers, administrators and employees were joined by the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees, Barbara Jackson with Toyota of Rockwall and other area business and community […]

Pullen teacher named Rockwall ISD Teacher of the Year state finalist

Pullen teacher named Rockwall ISD Teacher of the Year state finalist

(Rockwall ISD) August 25, 2013 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce that Julie Woodard from Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary has been named one of three elementary state finalists in the Texas Association of School Administrators Teacher of the Year Program. Woodard was first named Rockwall ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year in May, then advanced […]

Meet the Jackets Aug 28 at Rockwall High School

Meet the Jackets Aug 28 at Rockwall High School

(Rockwall ISD) August 22, 2013 – The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers Booster Club will host a ‘Meet The Jackets’ night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 28 in the Rockwall High School gymnasium.  The format is different from previous years and will include players and coaches associated with Fall season sports, including football, volleyball, tennis […]

Varsity cheerleaders, mascots welcome RISD employees

Varsity cheerleaders, mascots welcome RISD employees

(Rockwall ISD) August 22, 2013 – The 2013 -14 Rockwall-Heath High school and Rockwall High School Varsity cheerleaders and mascots recently welcomed more than 1,500 Rockwall ISD employees to the new school year. Convocation was held at LakePointe Church of Rockwall on Monday, August 19. Submitted by Karen Hunter.  Please click here to LIKE our […]

RISD New Teacher Breakfast celebrates educators, recognizes businesses

(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – New teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD gathered at RockwallHigh School this morning along with local dignitaries, business leaders, school board members and citizens to kick off the 2013-14 school year. The 2013 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast, presented by Timpa Law Office and hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the RISD, […]

Rockwall ISD New Teacher Breakfast August 16

Community welcome with reservations (Rockwall) August 12, 2013 – On Friday, August 16th, new teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD will gather with area business leaders and citizens to kick off the new school year. The 2013 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast, presented by Timpa Law Office and hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce […]

Jacket Babes finish summer camp, present show off

(Rockwall ISD) August 13, 2013 – The Rockwall High School Jacket Babes JV drill team participated in their annual camp in August to prepare for the new school year. The team presented a Show Off for friends and family at the end of camp.  The Jacket Babes are under the direction of Mrs. Amy Lutes. […]

Rockwall ISD meets standard under new state STAAR/EOC accountability guidelines

(Rockwall) August 8, 2013 – Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce that under the new STAAR/EOC accountability guidelines, the district as a whole as well as each individual campus has “Met Standard” according to the State of Texas.  The district was evaluated on 79 indicators including performance, participation and graduation.  Rockwall ISD met […]

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