(Rockwall ISD) November 1, 2012 – Fourth grader Nicole Patino casts her vote in Dobbs Elementary’s mock presidential election. Using the school’s iPad technology, students voted by scanning the QR code under their candidate’s picture. Votes were tallied immediately into a Google document and the winner was announced at the end of the school day: […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 30, 2012 – Reinhardt students and teachers participate in Red Ribbon Week to stand up against drugs. The school’s theme for the week is “We have a dream at Reinhardt Elementary to be drug free for eternity.” Kindergarten teachers Melanie Weir, Kelly Sellers, Stephanie Kirk and Autum Quinton wore their pajamas, reinforcing […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 26, 2012 – Culminating a week of celebrating being drug-free with the Red Ribbon campaign, Dobbs Elementary students dressed up as nerds for “Nerd Day.” Dobbs fifth grade teacher Jay Fisher joined in the fun by dressing up, too! Standing with him are third grade “nerds” (from left) Ryan Manning, Jillian Maggio, Hanna […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 23, 2012 – Congratulations to Bryan Jennings! The USA Water Polo (USAWP) and Olympic Development Program (ODP) selected Bryan, a 7th grade student at Utley Middle School, to attend the 2012 Olympic Development Program Boy’s Holiday Camp in Colorado Springs, CO, at the United States Olympic Training Center in December. Bryan was […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 21, 2012 – Two time Olympic gold medalist Neil Walker spent time with students from Nebbie Williams Elementary School, during Rockwall ISD’s annual Second Grade Water Safety Program at the RISD Aquatic Center. Second grade teacher, Kathleen Elam, raced Neil and with a small head start was able to squeak out the victory and in […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 21, 2012 – Sheri Fowler, local author and historian, visited second graders at Ouida Springer Elementary. During this visit she took the students on a virtual tour of Rockwall’s history using historical photographs. Fowler explained the historical significance of the city’s namesake, showed images from her book and answered students’ questions. A […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 19, 2012 – On Tuesday, October 17, in honor of breast cancer awareness month, Utley cheerleaders led students, faculty, staff, and parents in the 4th annual pink out pep rally. This is a special time where honor is given to family members and friends of students and faculty who are survivors, still […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 19, 2012 – First graders at Celia Hays received their classroom net books that were purchased with the district’s technology bond. The students are very excited to be using this new technology in math and literacy centers. Students shown are Fin Long, Matthew Ridilla, Hayden Craig, and Nailah Jappah. Thanks to Tammi Schmitt, […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 17, 2012 – TOP 25 MILEAGE AWARD WINNERS were presented medals for their participation in the World Fit program at Williams Middle School . The United States Olympic Committee was represented by: Pat Sapp (2002 Gold Medal Winner in Ice Hockey), Ryan Berube (1996 4×200 Freestyle Relay Gold Medal Winner), and Janine […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Walk to School Friday celebrated Hartman’s Healthy School Zone Award. The activity was planned to encourage students to do something good for their body and the environment. Pictured: Manuela Scott, parent, Coach Trowbridge, P.E. teacher at Hartman, and students Emma Scott, Ethan Mills, Ty Willingham and Luke CdeBaca stop for […]