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Board of Trustees Approves Immediate Pay Increase for Educational Assistants

Mar 31, 2022

The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved an adjustment to the current 2021-2022 compensation plan in order to give an immediate pay increase to instructional support employees, including educational assistants. The Board approved the change at a called meeting on Thursday, March 31. These employees will also be eligible for a districtwide pay increase for the 2022-2023 school year. The Board is scheduled to consider the 2022-2023 compensation plan later this spring.

Stony Point junior uses her baton-twirling talents to fight cancer

Mar 31, 2022

Stony Point High School junior Amber Sorenson’s twirling skills have earned her champion titles at state, regional, and UIL competitions. And after a nationwide contest in May 2021, Twirling to Fight Cancer, a nonprofit organization that partners with the Susan G. Komen Nevada Foundation, named Amber the Twirling to Fight Cancer High School Ambassador.

Community invited to review Proclamation 2022 instructional materials

Mar 29, 2022

The instructional materials on public display are for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) related to health education for grades K through 5, grades 6 through 8, Health I, and Health II under consideration for adoption by the District. Teacher materials related to TEKS for physical education will also be displayed.

A Message from Superintendent Dr. Azaiez

Mar 25, 2022

I am thrilled to return to work at Round Rock ISD today and continue serving the students and staff of this extraordinary District. I want to thank Dr. Daniel Presley who led with skill and dedication in my absence and express my gratitude to every staff member for their service to our students and families.

McNeil High School qualifies for NASA TechRise Student Challenge

Mar 25, 2022

Students at McNeil High School are in the planning stages of designing and building a microgravity water purification system that will be launched into space as part of the NASA TechRise Student Challenge.

Superintendent Dr. Azaiez to Return from Administrative Leave

Mar 24, 2022

The Round Rock Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a called meeting Monday and voted to reinstate Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez effective immediately.

Message from Acting Superintendent Dr. Daniel Presley on Monday’s Storm

Mar 22, 2022

The devastation following yesterday’s brutal storm brings into stark focus all of the things we hold dear and where our true priorities lie. I am immensely grateful that there was no loss of life as can too often happen when this type of storm descends. Fortunately, our campuses escaped severe damage.

Elementary Art Exhibition

Mar 21, 2022

For 27 years, the Round Rock ISD Fine Arts Department has put elementary school students’ finest artwork on public display. This year the exhibition is at the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Art Center for all to see.

Career Day at Ridgeview Middle School

Mar 11, 2022

Students participated in Career Day at Ridgeview Middle School. Over 60 presenters were on hand to show students how their profession works and to answer any questions about future career choices.

Round Rock ISD students earn awards at Austin Energy Regional Science Festival

Mar 10, 2022

Round Rock ISD students earned specialty awards and top placements at the Austin Energy Regional Science Festival hosted in February.

Canyon Vista, Grisham Orchestra Director receives the 2022 Young Educator Award from the Texas Orchestra Directors Association

Mar 8, 2022

The Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) named Emily Hornbake, orchestra director at Canyon Vista and Grisham middle schools, the recipient of their 2022 Young Educator Award. The award, which was established in 2019, honors outstanding Orchestra Directors in Texas with less than 10 years of teaching experience.

In Focus: How is Round Rock ISD implementing Senate Bill 3 and what input do parents have regarding instructional resources for their students?

Mar 7, 2022

In 2021, the Texas Legislature passed two bills — House Bill 3979 during the 87th regular and Senate Bill 3 during a subsequent special session — that outline ways in which certain topics, including race, must be addressed in classrooms.

Cedar Valley students grant wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses

Mar 5, 2022

Members of Cedar Valley Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are making wishes come true for two children with life-threatening illnesses. In its sixth year, the school’s NJHS fundraises to grant a child’s wish by organizing a Walk 4 Wishes Carnival. It’s a service-learning project with Kids for Wish Kids, part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Stony Point/Cedar Ridge Navy Junior ROTC qualify for state finals

Mar 3, 2022

For the first time in school history the Stony Point/Cedar Ridge Navy Junior ROTC company has qualified for the state finals. They will be traveling to College Station, TX this weekend to compete together for a chance to move on to nationals in Pensacola, Florida. Way to go, cadets!

Grisham Student Gets New Bike After Accident

Mar 1, 2022

A day that began with shock and fear for Grisham Middle School student Ivor Stewart McChesney ended with happiness and a brand new bike thanks in part to the quick response of the Round Rock ISD Police Department.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women from Round Rock ISD History

Mar 1, 2022

Round Rock ISD women and women worldwide from all cultures who serve and have served in education significantly impact the evolution of the next generation. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of the services and support available in our public schools. Women in public schools provide children stability, confidence, personal growth, goal-setting, productivity, social skills, wellness, and nutrition and can take students as far as they want to go.

Round Rock and Westwood swimmers earn top prizes at UIL State Swim Meet

Mar 1, 2022

Student-athletes from Round Rock and Westwood high schools took home some of the top awards during the state University Interscholastic League (UIL) Swim Meet in February.

National Motto Display Requirement

Mar 1, 2022

On June 16, 2021, the Texas governor signed into law a bill passed in the 87th Texas Legislature that requires a public elementary or secondary school to display in a conspicuous place in each building of the school a durable poster or framed copy of the United States national motto, “In God We Trust,” if the poster or framed copy is donated for display at the school.

Month: March 2022

Board of Trustees Approves Immediate Pay Increase for Educational Assistants

Stony Point junior uses her baton-twirling talents to fight cancer

Community invited to review Proclamation 2022 instructional materials

A Message from Superintendent Dr. Azaiez

McNeil High School qualifies for NASA TechRise Student Challenge

Superintendent Dr. Azaiez to Return from Administrative Leave

Message from Acting Superintendent Dr. Daniel Presley on Monday’s Storm

Elementary Art Exhibition

Career Day at Ridgeview Middle School

Round Rock ISD students earn awards at Austin Energy Regional Science Festival

Canyon Vista, Grisham Orchestra Director receives the 2022 Young Educator Award from the Texas Orchestra Directors Association

In Focus: How is Round Rock ISD implementing Senate Bill 3 and what input do parents have regarding instructional resources for their students?

Cedar Valley students grant wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses

Stony Point/Cedar Ridge Navy Junior ROTC qualify for state finals

Grisham Student Gets New Bike After Accident

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women from Round Rock ISD History

Round Rock and Westwood swimmers earn top prizes at UIL State Swim Meet

National Motto Display Requirement

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