Month: June 2022

Karl Unger Named Principal of Joe Lee Johnson STEAM Academy

Karl Unger has been named the new principal of Joe Lee Johnson STEAM Academy. Unger has served as the principal of -Benjamin Banneker Elementary School in Kansas City since 2019. Before then, he was the Dean of Students at the Gregory-Lincoln Education Center in Houston.

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The origins of Juneteenth. A Texas tradition

Originating in Galveston, Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of ending slavery in the United States. Juneteenth celebrations have spread across the nation, educating, reflecting, and rejoicing Black American freedom and dignity.

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Cedar Ridge High School Cross Curricular Project

Teachers and students from Cedar Ridge High School architecture, construction and interior design Career and Technical Education classes all worked together to design, build, and decorate a studio apartment concept right on campus. They are gaining real-world experience in their field of interest through the CTE classes offered at all Round Rock ISD high schools.

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Easy steps to view student STAAR scores

Results of the 2022 State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness, or STAAR test for grades 3 through 11, will be available to view online Friday, June 24. STAAR is just one of many ways to measure student learning. It isn’t meant to tell the whole story. Personal observations, teacher feedback, and grades give a complete picture of a student’s progress.

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Graduation Highlight 2022

Over 3,000 graduates from across Round Rock ISD celebrated years of work during commencement ceremonies last week. These students are looking toward the future but before that comes celebration!

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