Williams Middle School student named Texas National Geographic State Bee Semifinalist

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 29, 2016) Luke Miller, a 7th grade student at J W Williams Middle School in Rockwall, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2016 Texas National Geographic State Bee. Luke is the son of Daniel and Carla Miller. […]

Williams Middle School wins UIL championship 11 years running

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) For 11-years in a row, Williams Middle Schcool has been announced both 7th and 8th grade UIL champions as well as overall winner in its UIL district. UIL is a competition for people who have knowledge or talent within that certain category. The competition was held on January 22nd […]

Williams Middle School Honors Band members bring Christmas joy to Liberty Heights residents

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 7, 2015) A small, select group of Honors Band students from Williams Middle School performed Christmas carols at the Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living Sunday. The band is under the direction of  Ryan Straten. This was just another example of WMS spreading the holiday spirit in our community. Submitted by Stacey Hatten, WMS. […]

Williams Middle School names ‘Top Turkey’ in Turkey Bowl

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 24, 2015) The faculty at Williams Middle School took advantage of some holiday fun by hosting their 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl, an event where all the teachers bowl a frozen turkey and try to hit down as many pins as possible during their lunch periods. Staff taking the honors this year […]

Williams Middle School donates Thanksgiving meals to food pantry

Williams Middle School donates Thanksgiving meals to food pantry

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) The staff at Williams Middle School along with former Wildcat and local doctor, Dr. Tim Swofford, donated Thanksgiving Meals with all the trimmings to the Helping Hands Food Pantry.  The new location for Helping Hands Food Pantry is at 102 S. First St.  2nd Floor.  They are now located in […]

Williams MS student Luna Martell gets fairytale visit from ‘Mrs Potts’

Williams MS student Luna Martell gets fairytale visit from ‘Mrs Potts’

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 9, 2015) Local Rockwall Williams Middle School (WMS) eighth grader Luna Martell is all smiles and rays of positivity despite her current condition. At age six, Luna was diagnosed with a type of cancer called Heptoblastoma. But cancer cannot stop the now 14 year-old young lady from having fun and living […]

Williams Middle School honors custodian Berta Soliz

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Berta Soliz was honored recently as SSC’s Employee of the Month.  Mr. George Kelsey, Unit Manager for SSC who employs the custodial staff at Williams Middle School in Rockwall, surprised Berta with a plaque and gift certificate for all her hard work and commitment to her job.  Berta is a huge part of […]

Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra wins festival at Eisemann Center

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 2015) The Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra, under direction of Shari Allison and Steven Sauerwein, were selected as Grand Champions at the Lonestar Showcase of Music Festival May 8 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. The students have been working since January to perfect their Full Orchestra program and both of […]

Introducing the Williams Middle School 2015-16 cheerleaders

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) J.W. Williams Middle School is proud to introduce their 2015-16 8th grade cheerleaders. Week-long tryouts were recently conducted and consisted of a group routine, individual cheers and technique skills assessment. The squad of 16 girls and one mascot are looking forward to cheering on their Wildcats next year! Front row: Shyann Hunt, Claire Fisher, Kylie Williams, Hutton […]

Williams Middle School students selected for Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) Congratulations to the following Williams Middle School Orchestra students for being chosen from more than 200 students to perform with the Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra. They will perform at 4 p.m.  Saturday, January 24 in the Rockwall High School Theater. Submitted by Stacey Hatten, Williams Middle School.  To share your […]