ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2022 — During its Feb. 10th meeting, the Rockwall Rotary recognized sixth grader Makayla Taylor of Shannon Elementary School as its Student of Honor. Shannon Elementary Principal Kelsey Bowles introduced Makayla and presented her with the honors, while reading out praises of Makayla from her teachers. Congrats to Makayla on […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2021 – Sharon Shannon Elementary PTA will host a fundraising event from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 at Joe Willy’s, 2006 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. Mrs. Zoila Montanez is a devoted and caring instructional aide working with special needs students. She was diagnosed with breast cancer last […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 18, 2019) Shannon Elementary School is blessed with the best cafeteria crew around! Dr. Seuss Day is a fun day for elementary students. Many teachers dress up as Dr. Seuss characters, read many of his books. Shannon students got to start off their morning with a yummy breakfast of what else? […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2018) Rockwall ISD recently held The Battle of the Books Competition, a reading incentive program designed to encourage third through sixth grade students to read and have fun while competing with their peers. “These students have been working diligently all year,” said Rikki Smith, director of instructional technology and media […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 25, 2018) At the annual Teachers Appreciation Dinner, hosted by the National Autism Association of North Texas, Lucia and Barry Lingo chose to honor the staff of Shannon Elementary who play a role in their son Ryan’s education. “Our sweet boy has autism and has been blessed to be surrounded by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 20, 2017) Each year Rockwall ISD features the artwork of elementary students on the official RISD Holiday Greeting Card. This year’s card features artwork from Esther Nava, a sixth-grade Art student at Shannon Elementary. “Esther is the greatest art student and I’m so proud of her,” said Susan Guzman, Esther’s art […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 1, 2016) Shannon Elementary 4th grade teacher Kristie Fergeson recently received a Caring for Our Community grant from Davita in the amount of $2,000.00. Mrs. Fergeson plans to use this generous donation for a student-centered classroom redesign which will allow for innovative seating options for her students. Research has shown that today’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2016) Students at Shannon Elementary School were able to participate in their own Presidential election last week. Fifth graders made posters to get out and VOTE! All students were given Voter’s Registration Cards and their teachers explained the election process. Then on Tuesday, November 8th, when the rest of the […]
ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) Ashleigh Brogdin was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor Award at the February 13th lunch meeting. Ashleigh attends Sharon Shannon Elementary School, and was recognized for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Principal Carla Bennett at Shannon presented the award. Photo by Greg Caffarel. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Please click […]
(ROCKWALL-February 3, 2013) Congratulations to Rotary Student of Honor, Khloe Diaz of Sharon Shannon Elementary School. She was honored by the Rockwall Rotary on January 31, 2013 at their lunch time meeting, in recognition of outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Khloe Diaz is pictured here with Principal Carla Bennett. Photo by Greg Caffarel. To share your […]