(ROCKWALL ISD-May 10, 2013) Kindergarten students at Nebbie Williams Elementary School completed their zoo animal research projects by dressing up as their featured animal and presenting it to students in other grade levels. Part of the research was done on a field trip to the zoo where they were able to watch their animal’s behavior […]
Community fundraising event to benefit Orange Wave Band (ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) Across the U.S., vital music programs are affected annually due to growing budgetary constraints and lack of funding. Without fundraisers, youth miss out on valuable opportunities to expand their knowledge and diversify their interests. Rockwall Ford and Ford Motor Company are keeping these opportunities […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-May 3, 2013) For the Rockwall ISD Water Polo programs, it seems they saved the best for last. A team comprised of predominately Heath High School players teamed with a few Rockwall High School athletes to compete in the 2013 North Texas Consolidated High School Championships on April 27 in Denton. “This was the Super Bowl […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-May 2, 2013) Fifth grade students at Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary School recently participated in the Sons of the American Revolution poster contest. This year’s theme was the Declaration of Independence. Amerika Embers won first place for the Dallas chapter of SAR for her art work. Muthoni Kamau placed second. Katherine Mok placed first in the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-April 27, 2013) Rockwall High School’s Academic Decathlon team competed at the United States Academic Decathlon National Competition in Minneapolis, Minnesota April 25-27. They finished third in the nation for the second year in a row. The team was led by coaches Michael Oldham and Nicole Redmond. First and second place wins […]
Bruce Hayward Lived Here includes cast of local principals, mayor, doctor (ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) “From an early age, I always wanted to tell stories, and movies are the most personal medium for doing so,” Alexander Pyle says enthusiastically. “A lot of young people say that they want to make movies, but what they really want […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-April 24, 2013) Congratulations to Cain Middle School students who have placed at recent art shows! Eighth grader Jose Aguilar took “Best of Show” at the Rockwall County Youth Art Fair. Eighth grader Kailey Burr won First Place at the Rockwall County Youth Art Fair. Katie Layton, 7th grade, earned “Best of Show” in […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-April 23, 2013) Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Rockwall ISD nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, the School Nutrition Association organizes School Nutrition Employee Week, May 6-10, 2013. To kick off […]
(ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) The Rockwall Girls Water Polo team finished the regular season strong and was rewarded a 4th place seeding in the upcoming high school regional tournament. Not to be outdone, the Rockwall Boys team received a 2nd place seed in the same tournament. “This is the highest seeding we have ever had for […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-April 13, 2013) Rockwall High School Jacket Backers Athletic Booster Club congratulates its Athletes of the Month! LADY JACKET ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Kailea Coles has been selected as the Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. The 12th grade member of the gymnastics team was nominated by Coach Denise Hedges and chosen by the […]