Author: aruiz

Recounting History: Hope Well Colored School

As Black History Month comes to a close, the Department of Access and Opportunity invited a former student of Old Hopewell, formerly known as the Hope Well Colored School in Round Rock, to share memories about her time at the school with our community. 

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Central Texas Teen & Kids Comic Con Returns for 2025

The Central Texas Teen & Kids Comic Con will return to Round Rock High School on Feb. 22 for its ninth consecutive year. This annual event, hosted by Round Rock ISD Library Services, promises a day filled with superheroes, creators, and more. 

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Your Voice, Your Story: Celebrating Black History Month

The Department of Access and Opportunity presents February’s installment of Your Voice, Your Story, a series highlighting diversity and the many unique cultures within our community.
In honor of Black History Month, we spoke with Allison Thomas, an educational assistant at Stony Point High School and the sponsor of the Black Student Alliance. 

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59 Round Rock ISD Students Qualify for All-State Music Ensembles

Round Rock ISD proudly presents the state’s second-highest number of All-State musicians this year. 59 students from Cedar Ridge, McNeil, Round Rock, Stony Point, and Westwood high schools earned their place in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State band, orchestra, or choir.

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