NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE APRIL 28 PAGEANT (ROCKWALL-April 2, 2013) The Texas All Star United States Pageant is coming to Rockwall Sunday, April 28 – a chance for teen and young miss contestants to be crowned Miss Texas United States, earn a scholarship and win cash awards. The event will be held at Ouida Springer […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 8, 2013) Springer Elementary 2nd graders have been studying about Navajo Code Talkers this term. The Navajo Code Talkers were important citizens, because they helped the United States during World War II. The Navajo Code Talkers used their ancient language as a secret code during the war. Through their secret language they were […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 19, 2012) The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce that Mike Pitcher, current principal at Ouida Springer Elementary, has been named as the new principal for Billie Stevenson Elementary. Pitcher will assume his new role on January 2 to prepare for the opening of the school in the fall of 2013. Pitcher […]
(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) November 5, 2012 – During library classes this week, students at Springer Elementary campaigned for one of the lesser-known candidates, Bad Kitty. Librarian Mrs. Taylor read from Bad Kitty for President by Nick Bruel. Students made campaign signs, polled classmates, then wore campaign buttons promoting their candidate. Pictured are 1st graders from Mrs. King’s class. Front row: Daly Foster, Lizzy […]
(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 15, 2012 – Springer Elementary’s art students recently created flowers using recycled water bottles. The flowers were inspired by the work of Dale Chihuly, who currently has an exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum. Pictured are Denise Hoover’s 5th grade students. Thanks to Rachael Taylor, Librarian, Springer Elementary, for sharing this photo. To submit your […]
Very few people can pinpoint Maai Mahui, Kenya on a map. Ouida Springer Elementary 6th graders can not only locate the village, they can tell you all about the culture and some new friends they have made. To date, Springer students have raised enough money to sponsor four orphaned children in a small Kenyan village […]
(Rockwall ISD) Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? Be a Springer Elementary mentor. Sherri Clark has been Fabio Zichittella’s mentor for three years. Sherri tells that when she enters Fabio’s classroom, he jumps up and runs to give her a hug. His other Springer classmates ask when will they have a […]