Rockwall HS, Rockwall-Heath HS earn College Readiness Award

(Rockwall ISD – November 27, 2012) Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School have both been awarded the “2012 College Readiness Award” from the Texas ACT Council for increasing the number of students taking the ACT Assessment over the past five years and for significantly increasing the level of student achievement and college readiness. The […]

‘Gobble baby, Gobble baby’ at Reinhardt

(Rockwall ISD – November 26, 2012) Mrs. Sauerwein’s class at Reinhardt Elementary School recently won a contest for the most food collected for donation to Helping Hands’ Thanksgiving baskets. Sauerwein is pictured donning her turkey outfit. She had so much fun she made up a danced called the “Gobble baby, gobble baby.” The donated food filled […]

Like father, like son: Assistant principal, child dress for success at Dobbs

  (Rockwall ISD – November 15, 2012) Dobbs Elementary Assistant Principal Michael Stuart and his second-grade son Jaxson Stuart “dress for success” during the school’s recent “College Week” activities. Students were asked to dress in proper attire representing their future career dreams. Submitted by Norma Terrell. To submit your good news and events, email .

Jones Elementary students ‘bring Dad to school’

(Rockwall ISD November 14, 2012) Jones Elementary hosted its first ever “Bring Your Dad To School” morning on Oct. 31. It was a huge success, with 241 Dads attending to show their support for  their children and the school. Dads spent time with their students at breakfast and then later in their classrooms.  Dads also […]

Orange Wave Band hosts Senior Night, presents Marching Awards

Orange Wave Band hosts Senior Night, presents Marching Awards

(Rockwall ISD) November 11, 2012 – At their last home game of the season, Rockwall Orange Wave Band honored senior band members in a pregame Senior Night Ceremony at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. With all the excitement of senior night Director of Bands, Chris Kosterman said he wanted this last home performance to be a fun […]

Utley students honor veterans with special program

Utley students honor veterans with special program

(Rockwall ISD – November 9, 2012) Utley Middle School students hosted the third annual Veteran’s Day Program today, in honor of the men and women who selflessly serve or who have served our country. The assembly took place at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center where the UMS band, UMS Chorale, and the UMS Symphonic […]

Playful night of fitness fun at Reinhardt Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) November 7, 2012 – Shellie Braggs  and her two children, Sacha and Sherma, came out to support and exercise at the  Fitness Up To Play 60 Club held at Reinhardt Elementary. The event was part of a $2,500 grant awarded to Reinhardt for physical education and cafeteria equipment. This night included a salad […]

Mock election at Reinhardt Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) November 6, 2012 – Third  grade Rockets rock the mock elections at Reinhardt Elementary. Today there was schoolwide participation as students learned about the election process in their classes. Pictured are Lily Jordan, Ashley Drennon, Rozilyn Liechty, Madelyn Weir, Molly Schalk, Amisha Rahman, Trinity Muckian and Alex Orji. Submitted by Patricia Corwin. To share […]

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