(ROCKWALL ISD-December 15, 2012) The Springer Stallions’ Robotics team took home third place in the First Lego League Robotics Challenge Regional Qualifiers. They also were awarded the coveted Judges Award for All Around Best Team. We look forward to seeing their performance at Regionals in January. Submitted by Rachael Taylor, Librarian, Springer Elementary. To share […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 13, 2012) As of July 2012, every US school participating in the National School Lunch Program is required to make at least half the grains they serve “whole grain-rich.” How do you take these new regulations and make meals kids will want to eat? And how do you do it quickly, when the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 13, 2012) Congratulations to the Cain Middle School Robotics teams that competed in the 2012 FiRST LEGO League Qualifiers held on December 1 and 8. All the teams had a great time and three of the four Cain team teams qualified for the Dallas regionals! The regionals will take place Saturday, January 12, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 11, 2012) For the 8th year in a row, Williams Middle School placed 1st in 7th grade Overall, 1st in 8th grade Overall and 1st place in the UIL TEAMS competitions. The WMS students that contributed to this accomplishment are: Art: 7th grade – 1st Cody Orr, 2nd (tie) Skyler Dayoc & Miles Scott, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 10, 2012) The Hartman Elementary school Honor Choir and Orff Ensemble traveled to Summer Ridge Assisted Living Center in Rockwall to entertain the residents and spread some holiday cheer. The students in the Orff Ensemble performed two pieces from their fall concert, while the Honor Choir sang some selections from the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 6, 2012) The Rockwall-Heath Youth and Government Team recently participated in the Youth and Government District Conference. Building on their very strong showing at the Garland Mock Legislature in November, the team was dominant in winning seven of the 13 Distinguished Delegate medals. Medals went to Jacob Anderson, Jocelyn Cardenas, Adrian […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 5, 2012) Congratulations to the Williams Middle School for having 26 students selected by audition on Saturday, December 1, 2012 to perform with the Rockwall ISD All City Orchestra. Please join us in congratulating these fine young musicians. They are: (Front row, from left) Kevin DeMars, Caroline Slater, Brandon Gan, Gracie Self, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 4, 2012) Rockwall ISD has named Lee Stout as the interim athletic director effective January 2 following the recent resignation of Athletic Director Scott Smith. The district is developing a search process for a new athletic director and will be posting the open position prior to releasing for winter break. Coach […]
(Rockwall ISD – November 29, 2012) Scott Smith, who currently serves as the head coach for Rockwall High School’s varsity football program, the athletic coordinator for all RHS athletic programs, and the athletic director for the Rockwall Independent School District, has submitted his resignation to the district in anticipation of another coaching position that will […]
(Rockwall ISD – November 27, 2012) Fifth grade students at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary recently brought the Colonial and Revolutionary periods to life. The students re-created America’s first Free Enterprise System by researching trades and presenting them to their family and friends as they visited their shops. Visitors used colonial money to purchase their wares. The […]