(Rockwall ISD) October 21, 2012 – Sheri Fowler, local author and historian, visited second graders at Ouida Springer Elementary. During this visit she took the students on a virtual tour of Rockwall’s history using historical photographs. Fowler explained the historical significance of the city’s namesake, showed images from her book and answered students’ questions. A […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 19, 2012 – On Tuesday, October 17, in honor of breast cancer awareness month, Utley cheerleaders led students, faculty, staff, and parents in the 4th annual pink out pep rally. This is a special time where honor is given to family members and friends of students and faculty who are survivors, still […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 19, 2012 – First graders at Celia Hays received their classroom net books that were purchased with the district’s technology bond. The students are very excited to be using this new technology in math and literacy centers. Students shown are Fin Long, Matthew Ridilla, Hayden Craig, and Nailah Jappah. Thanks to Tammi Schmitt, […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 17, 2012 – TOP 25 MILEAGE AWARD WINNERS were presented medals for their participation in the World Fit program at Williams Middle School . The United States Olympic Committee was represented by: Pat Sapp (2002 Gold Medal Winner in Ice Hockey), Ryan Berube (1996 4×200 Freestyle Relay Gold Medal Winner), and Janine […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Walk to School Friday celebrated Hartman’s Healthy School Zone Award. The activity was planned to encourage students to do something good for their body and the environment. Pictured: Manuela Scott, parent, Coach Trowbridge, P.E. teacher at Hartman, and students Emma Scott, Ethan Mills, Ty Willingham and Luke CdeBaca stop for […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Springer Elementary’s art students recently created flowers using recycled water bottles. The flowers were inspired by the work of Dale Chihuly, who currently has an exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum. Pictured are Denise Hoover’s 5th grade students. Thanks to Rachael Taylor, Librarian, Springer Elementary, for sharing this photo. To submit your […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 12, 2012 – A load of Dobbs Elementary students and parents joined the Rockwall High School Homecoming Parade on their decorated float last Thursday afternoon. Escorting the group, walking on the left, is Dobbs Assistant Principal Michael Stuart. Parents and students helped decorate the float and several got to ride in the […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 11, 2012 – Dorris A. Jones Elementary is excited to be chosen to partner with United Way and the Cooper Institute in their Healthy Zone School Program. This program gives schools resources to engage teachers, students, parents, and the broader community in a joint effort to improve the health of their communities. […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 10, 2012 – On Tuesday, October 9, Tyron Smith, offensive tackle with the Dallas Cowboys, paid a special visit to the 8th grade Utley football team. He had a very positive presence and shared the importance of teamwork, hard work and dedication in order to experience life’s success. Smith diligently answered the […]
Blue Ribbon News shines the spotlight on GOOD PEOPLE doing GOOD THINGS, like Cullins-Lake Pointe teacher Tracy Harmon, a true angel (Rockwall ISD) October 12, 2012 – Cullins-Lake Pointe teacher Tracy Harmon volunteers with an organization called Soldiers’ Angels. It is a non-profit organization that supports deployed service members, their families and our veterans. If a […]