(Rockwall ISD) May 9, 2012 – Cain Middle School 8th grade orchestra students, Sarah Di Girolamo, viola, and Sarah Boronkay, cello, were privileged to perform onstage at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas on Sunday, May 6 in a concert celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestras. Both students are […]
(Rockwall ISD) May 7, 2012 – Nebbie Williams Elementary recently hosted Max Corneau, a NASA Solar System Ambassador. Corneau shared his enthusiasm for space with all students and allowed for students to look through his solar telescope. Corneau, aka AstroDad, is also a Blue Ribbon News special contributor. Read some of his latest columns here: […]
(Rockwall ISD) On Thursday, May 3, 2012, students and staff at Dorris Jones Elementary enjoyed sharing their cultures. The students played games and shared costumes and customs from the diverse cultures that make up our school community. Thanks to Librarian […]
(Rockwall ISD) On April 30, the UIL/ILPC state results for broadcasting were announced. The results are grouped by combining 4A and 5A schools. For General News, Hunter Gerhart received 3rd place for his General Assignment news story over President Obama visiting Eastfield. In the Graphics Category, Landan Coronado received 2nd place. In the Photography or […]
(Rockwall ISD) April 23, 2012 – Both Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School were represented by student athletes in the Region II AAAA golf tournaments this week. The Rockwall High School boys team competed at Waterchase Golf Club in Arlington, Texas on April 16-17 where they earned a 3rd place finish narrowly missing 2nd […]
(Rockwall ISD) Haleigh Rannigan, a second grader at Celia Hays Elementary, is one of many students who have joined the “Mathematician Club.” Students are honored with a certificate from the principal, and the esteemed honor of joining this club. The Mathematician Club and the Multiplication Club honors students who work hard learning their math skills. […]
(Rockwall ISD) Fun things are happening at Celia Hays Elementary! Sixth grade SAGE students from Celia Hays Elementary display their completed toothpick bridge designs. Students will test the strength of their bridges at a Bridge Bash in May. Thanks to Tammi Schmitt, administrative intern with Celia Hays Elementary, for sharing this photo! To submit your […]
Fundraiser at Joe Willy’s to help Rockwall family (Rockwall ISD) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, Amanda Rochell Elementary, and Rockwall-Heath High School are hosting a fundraising event from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at Joe Willy’s for Marvin “Jose” Villalobos. Thirty-three-year-old Villalobos was diagnosed with brain cancer while working at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary and Rockwall-Heath […]
(Rockwall ISD) April 17, 2012 – The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2012 Teachers of the Year. Eighteen teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The Teacher of the Year recognition program is a partnership between RISD and the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary. The overall […]
(Rockwall ISD) The Rockwall High School Orchestra was recently invited to the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center to perform as guests arrived to see the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on April 12, 2012. After performing in the entrance area, the students and director Tracy Davis were invited to stay and enjoy the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performance. “The […]