(ROCKWALL ISD-February 28, 2013)On Wednesday, February 27, the staff and students at Utley Middle School welcomed 33 business professionals from the community and surrounding area to the school’s inaugural Career Day. The goal of this endeavor was to continue to strengthen partnerships with business and industry, as well as enlighten our students on their educational […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Comprised of active duty Marines, the Mounted Color Guard ride wild Mustangs of palomino color, adopted from the Bureau of Land Management’s Adopt a Horse and Burro Program. The Color Guard travels across the country performing at rodeos, parades and ceremonies. This Thursday, February 28, the Marine Mounted Color Guard is […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall FFA had a great showing at the San Antonio and San Angelo AG Mech Shows. Team members include: Brandon Gaddis (RHS), Zach Thomasson (RHS), Will Morris (RHS), Tucker Doughty (RHHS), Brandon Williams (RHS) , Cameron Defebaugh (RHS) , Ryan Ullom (Nebbie Williams Elementary), and advisor Bobby Fowler. San Angelo AG Mech […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary School fifth graders visited the residents at Arbor House Assisted Living in February. The students made Valentines greetings and enjoyed delivering them and wishing them a Happy Valentine’s Day during their evening meal! Submitted by Kristie Leavell, Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary. To share your good news and […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Rockwall High School Band sophomore Alexandra Patterson won third chair alto clarinet in the TMEA 5A All State Concert Band. The performance took place on Saturday, February 16 in San Antonio. More than 64,000 Texas high school music students auditioned for chairs in the Texas All State bands, orchestras, and choirs. […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) On Feb 22-23, Rockwall High School participated in the 2013 5A UIL Swimming and Diving Championships at the Lee and Joe Jamail Swim Center at the University of Texas. Haylie Harbin, the RHS record holder in the 500 Freestyle, placed 14th with a time of 5:06.16 in the event. Raena Eldridge […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 24, 2013) Grace Hartman Elementary recently hosted SMaRT Night for students and their families. Activities in Science, Math, Reading and Technology were set up in the gym throughout the building. Each activity was capable of meeting students on different skill levels and challenge them to try an even higher level of thinking. Tables […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 24, 2013) On Thursday, March 7, Rockwall ISD will host a “Celebrate Texas Public Schools” Rally featuring former Texas Commissioner of Education Robert Scott. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center located on the Utley campus. The event is held in conjunction with Celebrate […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 20, 2103) Williams Middle School thrives on helping people in Rockwall as well as people in the world. The staff and students are always looking for the next service project to give back to those in need. The need for ties arose when WMS teacher Mrs. Barrett learned at her church there was a […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-Feburary 18, 2013) The Jones Elementary School PTA will host its second annual St. Patrick’s Jag Jog beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2. The 5K Race/1 Mile Fun Run is a fundraising event that also features a carnival, petting zoo, hamster balls, obstacle courses, bounce house, DJ, cake walk, silent auction and raffle. If […]