The top 50 percent of Round Rock ISD high school graduates are granted guaranteed admission and scholarship opportunities thanks to a Distinguished High School Partnership Program agreement between Round Rock Independent School District and Tarleton State University.
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Watch Blackland Prairie third-grade teacher Candi Tenbush get the surprise of the year! This week, she was named a finalist in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards and received a prize of $1,000 in front of her class. Next, she will head to San Antonio to see if she takes home the main prize. If she wins, she and her campus will each receive a check for $25,000. Please join us in congratulating Candi Tenbush on this achievement!
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The Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) has recognized Canyon Vista Middle School Orchestra Director Ragan Whatley as their 2023 Director of Distinction.
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e Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees approved amendments to the 2023-2024 academic calendar to support dual credit students and staff and the addition of built-in bad weather days. The first amendment moves Spring Break to March 11 through March 15 to align with the dates for Austin Community College (ACC).
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Rishik Boddeti, a junior at Westwood High School, was inspired by his grandfather to create an app to help diagnose early-onset dementia. He hopes those using the app can get the help they need more quickly and plan for a better future.
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The District will keep April 21 as a student holiday and apply for a Texas Education Agency (TEA) waiver to make up for February’s school cancellations.
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The Spirit Exchange Program is new to Round Rock ISD this year. The program brings teachers from all over the world into the classroom across the District. Program participants can teach in the U.S. for up to three years before retiring to their home countries, all while interacting with their classroom back home during each school week.
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The Round Rock ISD Partners in Education (PIE) Foundation’s 22nd Annual Shining Stars Gala, “An Evening Around the World,” at the new Embassy Suites by Hilton in Round Rock raised over $420,000. The funds raised benefit innovative programs in the classroom that are not supported by traditional tax dollars.
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The Round Rock ISD Partners in Education (PIE) Foundation has partnered with the Nelson Family Life Foundation to raise funds for their respective organizations. Through a water pass donation made possible by Kalahari Round Rock, 50 percent of every waterpark pass sale that takes place on March 22 will be shared equally between the PIE Foundation and the Nelson Family Life Foundation’s Water Colors Life Project in recognition of World Water Day.
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At Cactus Ranch Elementary students get to step into a whole other world to experience learning. From a 50s theme diner to Toy Story to an underwater adventure, the Transformation Room is a place students can think outside the box and get more hands on with learning.
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Round Rock ISD will host an in-person Fentanyl Awareness Event on April 3 at the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center. All parents, guardians, students and community members are invited to attend. The meeting will focus on Fentanyl awareness, prevention and resource information.
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Round Rock ISD invites new Pre-K through grade 12 students to enroll early for the 2023-2024 school year. Round Rock ISD public schools have 35 elementary, 11 middle, seven high, and three alternative learning centers providing students with access to innovative programming that engages and taps into their specific interests, aspirations, and preferred learning styles.
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Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is open to Pre-K through grade 12 students residing outside the District’s boundaries at select Round Rock ISD schools. Open enrollment for out-of-district students is open from Monday, April 17, through Friday, May 19.
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Ace the Round Rock ISD Food Services mascot and Spike from the Round Rock Express are teaming up for National School Breakfast Week, March 6-10.
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The Round Rock ISD Police Department will host a virtual informational session about their department and approach to school policing for parents, guardians and community members to attend on March 29.
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Parents/guardians of eligible four-year-olds will have their first chance to register for Round Rock ISD’s 2023-2024 full-day prekindergarten program on Saturday, April 1. Pre-K early registration remains open through Monday, May 15. Round Rock ISD Pre-K students enjoy a positive and supportive learning environment led by caring and professional early learning teachers.
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Round Rock ISD’s Accountability Rating and Accreditation Status has been restored by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) after concluding their routine data review.
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Student-athletes from McNeil and Round Rock high schools took home some of the top awards during the 2023 UIL State Wrestling Meet in February.
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