(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 […]
(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, 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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 26, 2017) Springer Elementary Kinders are wild about learning! Kindergarten students have been learning about the needs and characteristics of living things. Using a wide variety of resources, they have been researching animals of their choice. Students gave a short presentation to their classmates. They celebrated by hosting the 2nd Annual […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2017) The 2017 International Bridge Building Competition will be held at Rockwall-Heath High School on April 22. Around 50 to 60 students, who have won their Regional Competition, come from all over the world to participate. During the 2016 competition 32 states and several countries were represented at the competition. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2017) Rockwall ISD is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification for Cullins-Lake Pointe ES, Dobbs ES, Hays ES, Jones ES, Nebbie Williams ES, Reinhardt ES and Quest Academy in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Cain MS achieved certifications in levels 2 and 3. Level 1 certification means the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2017) The Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts team claimed first place and $17,000 in scholarships for each team member at the Texas ProStart Invitational state competition last month. The win advances the team to the National ProStart Invitational in Charleston, South Carolina on April 28-30. Led by Culinary Arts instructor Cody […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 19, 2017) Rockwall ISD Education Foundation’s spring 2017 innovative teaching grant recipients were recently presented to the RISD trustees. CONGRATULATIONS to these amazing, innovative educators! Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary – Ms. Kidd and Ms. King Reinhardt Elementary – Ms. Hawkins and Ms. Doss Stevenson Elementary – Ms. Kerby, Ms. McDowell and Ms. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 13, 2017) Members of the Jones Jaguars PawsUp Podcast Club finished their first podcast this week. Students met after school in the library every Thursday for one hour. The podcast was completely done by 5th and 6th graders who researched, wrote scripts, conducted interviews, recorded “studio” sessions, found sound effects and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2017) The oldest elementary school in Rockwall broke ground this morning on its new school building opening to students in the fall of 2018. Teachers and students of Dobbs Elementary joined city officials and Rockwall ISD board members for a special ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Dobbs Elementary […]