(ROCKWALL ISD-April 9, 2013) Stacey Hatten’s 8th grade Newspaper and Yearbook classes at Williams Middle School recently completed and donated 54 blankets to the local chapter of Project Linus, a non-profit organization that provides homemade blankets to children in need. Pictured with the blankets are representatives from these classes: (front row) Katie Cdebaca, Sarah Graves, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-April 9, 2013) Cain Middle School Theatre Department presents Zombeo and Juliet, written by Kathy Martin and Phil Nohl, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers are having some very supernatural problems. The Montgomerys are a family of zombies. Their sworn enemies, the Decapitates, are zombie hunters. When […]
(ROCKWALL-April 2, 2013) The Rockwall FFA and 4-H Youth Fair gets underway Wednesday, April 3 and runs through Saturday, April 6 at the Rockwall ISD Ag Center, 875 Riding Club Road. LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE: Wednesday, April 3 Noon to 5pm: Shop Project Show 6pm: Livestock Judging Contest Friday, April 5 5pm: Show in the following […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-April 2, 2013) Valerie Fry, accompanied by her dog-in-training Jazz, recently visited Dobbs Elementary and was presented with a check for $1,000. The money was raised by Dobbs students and donated to support the Patriot Paws Service Dogs organization of Rockwall. Patriot Paws trains Labrador retrievers to help disabled vets and others who need […]
(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) Grace Hartman Elementary student Nicole Bruner invites everyone to participate in her sixth grade service project, a “Swim for Special Needs” Friends and Family Fun Night at Rockwall ISD Natatorium. The event will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 22. There is no charge for admission, but each guest should bring […]
As Director of Emergency Assistance and Referral at Rockwall County Helping Hands, Sherry Hamm is passionate about faith, family and helping those in need. Her humble demeanor is one reason a Blue Ribbon News reader nominated this “phenomenal lady and amazing role model” for our Good People profile series. After devoting 24 years to teaching […]
ROCKWALL ISD board candidates to speak (ROCKWALL-March 18, 2013) On Monday, April 8, 2013, Rockwall County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting at Harry Myers Community Center starting at 6:30 pm and a light dinner will be served. The program will be on CSCOPE presented by Jeanine McGregor. RCRW has also invited Rockwall ISD Board […]
Seven students advance to state competition (ROCKWALL ISD-March 10, 2013) Rockwall ISD student Danielle Clark placed first in Fashion Design at the Regional FCCLA Competition. Fellow student, Nicole Johnson placed first in Fashion Construction. Along with these two students, five others will advance to the State Competition: Morgan Montgomery – Fashion Design Hannah Barton – Fashion Design Zizi Shalabi – Fashion […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-March 8, 2013) Congratulations to Drake Johns, a sixth grade student at Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary, for earning the Rockwall Rotary Club’s Student of Honor Award during a recent Rotary Club luncheon. Shared by Kristie Leavell, Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary. To share your good news and events, email .
(ROCKWALL ISD-May 5, 2013) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Micah Day as the “Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month” and Raena Eldridge as the “Lady Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month.” Day is an 11th grade member of the varsity soccer team and Eldridge is a 10th grade member of the swim team. Day […]