Rockwall students named winners at A&M competition

Rockwall students named winners at A&M competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 22, 2016) Two up and coming young Rockwall pianists were selected as winners of their respective divisions at the recent Texas A&M Commerce Sonata-Sonatina Competition.  The event was held Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the concert hall of the university.  Over 80 young pianists competed in 15 divisions of required repertoire.  […]

Amy Parks robotics squad advances to Vex IQ Worlds

Amy Parks robotics squad advances to Vex IQ Worlds

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 22, 2016) The Amy Parks Heath Elementary Robo Rascals Robotics team qualified for the Vex IQ Worlds competition by placing in the top 30 robotics squads from around the world with their programming and skills scores. Thanks to fantastic teamwork and the help from some great mentors and coaches, the first-year […]

Rockwall-Heath student crowned Miss Rockwall’s Outstanding Teen 2016

Rockwall-Heath student crowned Miss Rockwall’s Outstanding Teen 2016

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 22, 2016) Emma Oleksinski, a Rockwall-Heath High School sophomore, was crowned Miss Rockwall’s Outstanding Teen 2016 at the Miss South Central Texas pageant. The title is part of the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Foundation. Emma will be moving on to the Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen pageant, which takes place in […]

Comedian Dean Lewis entertains at Rockwall Breakfast Rotary

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2016) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to have Dean Lewis speak to the club on March 8. He is the comedian extraordinaire who keeps his audiences on their toes and in stitches. His comedy is clean and funny and he will customize his presentation for the particular group he […]

Problems in math? Solve them with play time

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 21, 2016) Once while working with a 2nd grader, I was reminded that just because a child knows a particular math skill, does not necessarily mean they will understand related or corollary facts.  This young man effortlessly counted by 2’s beginning at 2, however, when I asked him to then count […]

Mathnasium welcomes former Rockwall ISD teacher as new Assistant Director

Learning Center offering tutoring for end-of-year assessments, gearing up for summer programs  (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 21, 2016) As the end of the school year draws near, Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath has been in full swing prepping students for end-of-the-year testing, while welcoming a brand new member to its team of math tutors. Melody Kentopp – […]

Rockwall company announces Teacher Award

Sterling National Financial Group, LLC Announces Award Program For Public School Employees (ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2016) Sterling National Financial Group, LLC has announced the kick-off of a brand new annual award program that recognizes public school district employees.  The Sterling Shining Star Award can be won by any full-time staff member at a […]

Meals on Wheels holds annual Gardening Tea Luncheon

Meals on Wheels holds annual Gardening Tea Luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 18, 2016) Attendees of the 3rd Annual Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) Gardening Tea Luncheon on Thursday, March 18, learned some interesting facts about the second most popular beverage in the world – tea. MOWSS welcomed Sterling Tea Gallery owner Brenda Meyers as the keynote speaker for […]

Rockwall Soroptimist donates nearly 100 handmade hats to hospital for hair loss

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2016) The Rockwall Soroptimist recently donated 92 handmade fleece hats to Centennial Hospital in Frisco. The hats were made at a recent retreat by the club for the women and children suffering from hair loss. Pictured from left are Sue Reeves; Rhonda Wright, Club Treasurer and creator of the project; Bobby Montgomery, Director of Consumer […]