ROCKWALL ISD (October 6, 2014) The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors showcased the completion of the first phase of its brickyard project during Foundation Night at the Rockwall High School football game on Friday. The project, entitled “The Brickyard,” allows for individuals throughout the community to purchase an engraved brick to be installed […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 30, 2014) Steve and Barbara Jackson, Toyota of Rockwall owners, have announced a $5,000 donation to the Rockwall Independent School District. Half of the donation was made by Toyota Motor Sales,U.S.A., Inc. as part of Toyota’s Matching grant program. For the second year in a row, the donation will fund a teacher grant […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 16, 2014) 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 $2,600 to assist this “B.E.S.T.” (Beginning Educators, Successful Teachers) group in defraying […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (September 5, 2014) The Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high school football squads hit the field at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium under the Friday night lights, except this time they weren’t going at it on the gridiron as rivals; they were uniting together in support of each other before their big games at AT&T Stadium, home of […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (September 1, 2014) Rockwall ISD will host College Night on Monday, September 8, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rockwall High School. Over 100 colleges will be represented and representatives will be available for students to meet and learn more about their institutions. Three information sessions will also be scheduled which include: Financial Aid Special Needs […]
ROCKWALL ISD, TX (August 24, 2014) Welcome to Rockwall Independent School District where the evolution of technology has taken over, and the days of sitting in class in straight rows with a lecturing teacher are gone. It’s a different and exciting era, says Superintendent Jeff Bailey. “Students are up and engaged, and our teachers are […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 15, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rockwall Independent School District welcomed numerous new members to the school district during the annual RISD Teacher / Employee Appreciation Breakfast August 15 in the Rockwall High School cafeteria. The event, presented by Title Sponsor ATMOS Energy along with Texas Health Presbyterian […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 13, 2014) Rockwall County Arts Alliance hosted a reception for the new Rockwall Independent School District Fine Arts Director Chris Kosterman on Tuesday night at the Artists Gallery on the Square, 102 S. Goliad St. From left: Former RCAA President Kathleen Morrow, Colleen Kosterman, Chris Kosterman, and RCAA President Jayne McFadin. Photo by Blue […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 8, 2014) Rockwall ISD and all campuses achieved the highest rating possible on the 2014 STAAR Accountability system, Met Standard. Rockwall ISD students also continued to score well above the state average in all content areas. In addition, the District received a Superior rating, the highest possible, on the Financial Integrity Rating […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (August 5, 2014) Rockwall ISD has just announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines which can be found at squaremeals.org. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Application forms […]