(ROCKWALL ISD) January 7, 2013 – The Rockwall-Heath Varsity Wrestling Team traveled to Cypress, TX this past weekend for the 72 Team Cy-Fair ISD Invitational, winning the Team Championship for the second year in a row. “The student athletes wrestled very well and showed a lot of toughness and heart throughout the long two day tournament,” wrote Coach Seleznoff. […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 7, 2013) The 2013 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 11. Three year terms up for election are Place 4, presently held by Doug Hamilton, Place 5, presently held by David Loftis. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 5, 2013) Pullen Elementary first graders recently turned their classroom into a courtroom. Visiting Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Jack James was the presiding judge over the case of the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs. Was the wolf truly guilty? The students, acting as the jury, listened carefully to the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 3, 2013) The Utley Middle School AVID class sponsored a Pasta for Pennies fundraiser, which raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society each year. This year, Utley raised $820.50! Dane Steinberger’s third period class brought in the most money, winning a pasta dinner from Olive Garden. Submitted by Mary Thacker. To share your good […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 3, 2013) Utley Middle School had 46 seventh and eighth graders participate in 15 different District Academic UIL events for competition in December. Seventh graders placed 3rd and eighth graders placed 2nd in the competition. Congratulations to these students for placing in their events: Calculator Application– Brandon Taylor 7th place, Genhmarie Maghirang 4th place, Zully Zavala 5th […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 2, 2013) The Rockwall County Fire Department visited Hays Elementary this past October to educate students on fire safety and prevention. Students were educated on the importance of having a fire safety plan, knowing your home address and remaining calm during emergencies. Jacob Purdue, a fifth grade student from Hays Elementary, demonstrated his […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 26, 2012) Congratulations to sixth grader Max Soto for being named a Rotary Student of Honor representing Dobbs Elementary School for the month of December. Max is shown here with his principal, Teresa Twedell. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD. To share your good news and events, email .
‘Little Hands in the OR’ inspires students to choose healthcare careers (ROCKWALL-December 26, 2012) Middle school students from Dallas Christian Academy and Rockwall ISD recently had the opportunity to spend a day in the life of a medical professional, through Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital’s “Little Hands in the OR” program. In its third year, the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 25, 2012) Fifth grade students at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary delivered a sweet treat to residents at Senior Care Lake Pointe Nursing home. The students made a life-sized gingerbread house for the residents to enjoy during the holiday season. They visited with the residents, caroled and passed out cards to wish them a Merry Christmas. Shared by Kristie Leavell, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 20, 2012) Fourth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary used the holiday season for a Service Learning Project. The students decided instead of bringing a book or gift for a classroom gift exchange, they wanted to help others in their community. Some students brought books for a donation to the Boys and Girls […]