Rockwall High School student receives National Merit Scholarship

Rockwall High School student receives National Merit Scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 28, 2017) National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced more than 3,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. One of those recipients is Jamie Hall, a Rockwall High School 2017 graduate, who was named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist in the fall of 2016. Jamie’s scholarship […]

Rockwall ISD participates in Summer Meal Program

Rockwall ISD participates in Summer Meal Program

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 12, 2017) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the Child Nutrition Department will provide sponsorship of the Summer Meal Program. The Federally Funded Summer Meal Programs are a cost-effective way to provide children with meals during the summer months. This year the program will operate at Dobbs Elementary (101 S. Clark […]

Rockwall, Heath seniors accept diplomas

Rockwall, Heath seniors accept diplomas

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2017) Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath seniors proudly walked across the stage to accept their diplomas and begin their life post-high school this week. Graduation ceremonies for Rockwall-Heath High School and Rockwall High School were held on June 6 and 7 (respectively) at the Curtis Culwell Center. Check out the pages below […]

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation hosts bowling tournament

‘Most successful REF fundraiser in years’ (ROCKWALL, TX – June 5, 2017) Over 180 people attended the inaugural “REF Bowling Classic”presented by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe on May 13 in support of the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation, which raises awareness and funds to enrich the education of RISD students. The tournament, which […]

Bike Rodeo draws crowd, promotes bike safety

Bike Rodeo draws crowd, promotes bike safety

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2017) Officer Curtis Bennet, the SRO officer for Nebbie Williams Elementary School, organized a Bike Rodeo to promote bike safety.  The event had nearly 40 students who came out with their parents. “The stunt show was the highlight, for sure,” says Officer Bennett.  “Bicycling is one of the top activities […]

Nebbie Williams 5th graders finish strong in regional Stock Market contest

Nebbie Williams 5th graders finish strong in regional Stock Market contest

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) Nebbie Williams Elementary School is proud to announce the third-place winners of the Dallas Stock Market Game. Fifth grade students Jashon Bell, Alex Fredieu, Hadley Roberts, Karsten Schaffhauser, Adele Roorda competed for 10 weeks in the annual competition, coached by S.A.G.E. teacher Heather Caldwell, and took third place in the […]

Rockwall ISD names 2017 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

Rockwall ISD names 2017 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 11, 2017) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2017 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year: Kayse Williams, special education resource teacher at Stevenson Elementary and Amber Panter, Spanish teacher at Utley Middle School. “Kayse has the ability to make lasting, life-long relationships with each of her students, taking the […]

Character Counts at Jones Elementary

Character Counts at Jones Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 28, 2017) The Chick-Fil-A cow stopped by with some yummy breakfast for special students at Jones Elementary! Every year, Jones participates in Chick-Fil-A’s Core Essential’s program.  This program encourages students to be better citizens and friends by treating others right, making smart decisions, and maximizing their potential. Teachers each chose one […]

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation awards 2017 spring grants

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation awards 2017 spring grants

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 26, 2017) The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation’s Spring 2017 Innovative Teaching Grant Recipients were recently announced and presented to the RISD Trustees during their April meeting. The REF’s Grants & Awards Committee met in March to review all the submissions and selected five applications to approve for funding. The grant “Boogie […]

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