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October Character Trait of the Month
Sharon Shannon Elementary is proud to recognize its outstanding students who have earned the Character Trait of the Month award for October! This special recognition celebrates students who consistently demonstrated exceptional Responsibility throughout their classrooms and school environment. These awardees are dedicated to completing their work, being accountable for their actions, and showing respect for their commitments every day. We congratulate all the winners and encourage the entire student body to follow their excellent example of strong character!
October Student of the Month
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month at Shannon Elementary! These students have demonstrated exceptional character, leadership, and a strong commitment to learning. They consistently show respect, kindness, and teamwork in everything they do. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive example they set for our school community!
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![Rockwall ISD Honors Heroes at Veterans Day Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762979853/rockwallisdcom/iky0fnr3dl7bniucv0cc/IMG_9582.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762979853/rockwallisdcom/iky0fnr3dl7bniucv0cc/IMG_9582.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762979853/rockwallisdcom/iky0fnr3dl7bniucv0cc/IMG_9582.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762979853/rockwallisdcom/iky0fnr3dl7bniucv0cc/IMG_9582.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762979853/rockwallisdcom/iky0fnr3dl7bniucv0cc/IMG_9582.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762979853/rockwallisdcom/iky0fnr3dl7bniucv0cc/IMG_9582.png","width":1980}])
The Rockwall Independent School District community came together Tuesday morning to honor America’s heroes during its second annual Veterans Day Ceremony.
![Rockwall ISD Recognized as a CTE District of Distinction for Second Year in a Row]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762967744/rockwallisdcom/yslih8nanuao0igvhqqg/CTEDISTRICTOFDISTINCTION.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762967744/rockwallisdcom/yslih8nanuao0igvhqqg/CTEDISTRICTOFDISTINCTION.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762967744/rockwallisdcom/yslih8nanuao0igvhqqg/CTEDISTRICTOFDISTINCTION.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762967744/rockwallisdcom/yslih8nanuao0igvhqqg/CTEDISTRICTOFDISTINCTION.png","width":940}])
Rockwall Independent School District is proud to announce its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) for the second year in a row.
![Rockwall ISD Invites Community to Dedication of Ursula Rakow Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762811726/rockwallisdcom/xbevlvg7my2ge0e9t7v3/RakowDedication_300x250.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762811726/rockwallisdcom/xbevlvg7my2ge0e9t7v3/RakowDedication_300x250.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762811726/rockwallisdcom/xbevlvg7my2ge0e9t7v3/RakowDedication_300x250.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762811726/rockwallisdcom/xbevlvg7my2ge0e9t7v3/RakowDedication_300x250.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762811726/rockwallisdcom/xbevlvg7my2ge0e9t7v3/RakowDedication_300x250.png","width":1250}])
The dedication will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Ursula Rakow Middle School, located at 4700 Gettysburg Blvd. in Fate.
![Marching Bands Earn Top UIL Ratings, Make Historic Advancement to State]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761660718/rockwallisdcom/otzljorzk2pakfx3dt7c/BandsStateBound.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761660718/rockwallisdcom/otzljorzk2pakfx3dt7c/BandsStateBound.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761660718/rockwallisdcom/otzljorzk2pakfx3dt7c/BandsStateBound.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761660718/rockwallisdcom/otzljorzk2pakfx3dt7c/BandsStateBound.png","width":940}])
Both the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band and the Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Band earned Division I ratings at the UIL Area C Marching Band Contest, advancing to the state competition and making district history.
![Rockwall HS Celebrates Outstanding Student Academic Excellence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761242313/rockwallisdcom/zjwmmzzbinujpd3pc6md/IMG_9320.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761242313/rockwallisdcom/zjwmmzzbinujpd3pc6md/IMG_9320.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761242313/rockwallisdcom/zjwmmzzbinujpd3pc6md/IMG_9320.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761242313/rockwallisdcom/zjwmmzzbinujpd3pc6md/IMG_9320.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761242313/rockwallisdcom/zjwmmzzbinujpd3pc6md/IMG_9320.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761242313/rockwallisdcom/zjwmmzzbinujpd3pc6md/IMG_9320.jpg","width":2200}])
Rockwall High School held an Academic Achievement Awards assembly celebrating students for the hard work that has earned them national academic recognition.
![Rockwall ISD Invites Community to Dedication of James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps JROTC Hall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761166110/rockwallisdcom/i3epngsl4ietvcgcd6ne/JamesRandolph2025-103.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761166110/rockwallisdcom/i3epngsl4ietvcgcd6ne/JamesRandolph2025-103.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761166110/rockwallisdcom/i3epngsl4ietvcgcd6ne/JamesRandolph2025-103.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761166110/rockwallisdcom/i3epngsl4ietvcgcd6ne/JamesRandolph2025-103.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761166110/rockwallisdcom/i3epngsl4ietvcgcd6ne/JamesRandolph2025-103.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761166110/rockwallisdcom/i3epngsl4ietvcgcd6ne/JamesRandolph2025-103.jpg","width":2001}])
The hall is named after a James Randolph, Jr., a highly respected member of the Rockwall community who dedicated his life to the military and educational service.
![Rockwall ISD Provides Tax Notice and Proposition A Clarification]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760972588/rockwallisdcom/yrve2ly6chrjrdqtffbi/TaxNoticesArrivingSoon.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760972588/rockwallisdcom/yrve2ly6chrjrdqtffbi/TaxNoticesArrivingSoon.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760972588/rockwallisdcom/yrve2ly6chrjrdqtffbi/TaxNoticesArrivingSoon.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760972588/rockwallisdcom/yrve2ly6chrjrdqtffbi/TaxNoticesArrivingSoon.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760972588/rockwallisdcom/yrve2ly6chrjrdqtffbi/TaxNoticesArrivingSoon.png","width":1372}])
Rockwall County taxpayers should begin receiving their property tax notices in the mail this week, and as a result, Rockwall ISD is providing clarification regarding the upcoming November 4 Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE).
![Rockwall ISD Students Earn More than 250 College Board National Recognitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759783746/rockwallisdcom/cge73ftmfoyw0m5n8qqx/CollegeBoard3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759783746/rockwallisdcom/cge73ftmfoyw0m5n8qqx/CollegeBoard3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759783746/rockwallisdcom/cge73ftmfoyw0m5n8qqx/CollegeBoard3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759783746/rockwallisdcom/cge73ftmfoyw0m5n8qqx/CollegeBoard3.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759783746/rockwallisdcom/cge73ftmfoyw0m5n8qqx/CollegeBoard3.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1759783746/rockwallisdcom/cge73ftmfoyw0m5n8qqx/CollegeBoard3.png","width":2200}])
A total of 259 recognitions were awarded to high school juniors and seniors from the College Board National Recognition Awards for their exceptional academic achievement.
![TEA Ranks Rockwall HS #1 in Academic Growth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758832612/rockwallisdcom/nimitdqj811axmdqa7to/1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758832612/rockwallisdcom/nimitdqj811axmdqa7to/1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758832612/rockwallisdcom/nimitdqj811axmdqa7to/1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758832612/rockwallisdcom/nimitdqj811axmdqa7to/1.png","width":1080}])
Congratulations to Rockwall High School for being ranked #1 in academic growth among 40 comparable high schools, according to the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings.
![Rockwall ISD Announces Two National Merit Semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757709563/rockwallisdcom/f936qe7cmptnzozsmlch/semifinalists2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757709563/rockwallisdcom/f936qe7cmptnzozsmlch/semifinalists2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757709563/rockwallisdcom/f936qe7cmptnzozsmlch/semifinalists2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757709563/rockwallisdcom/f936qe7cmptnzozsmlch/semifinalists2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1757709563/rockwallisdcom/f936qe7cmptnzozsmlch/semifinalists2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757709563/rockwallisdcom/f936qe7cmptnzozsmlch/semifinalists2.png","width":2000}])
Two Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School seniors Harrison M. and Seth P.
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