As we observe the MLK holiday this year, it is critical that we reflect on our efforts and redirect our energy as it pertains to achieving equity. COVID-19 laid bare the racial and economic disparities that exist in our nation. These disparities were glaringly apparent in K-12 education.
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January is National Mentoring Month. The Round Rock ISD mentor program matches interested elementary, middle, and high school students with adult volunteer mentors. During these times of virtual school and physical separation, mentors meet with their mentees virtually every week for 30 minutes.
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Students seeking homework help have the option to share their screen and send photos of homework pages to get help from District Instructional Coaches. The Round Rock ISD Homework Helpline Instructional Coaches have access to textbooks commonly used in the District and can assist students with homework in most subjects.
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Before the start of the Spring semester, and with the Williamson County and Cities Health District’s help, Round Rock ISD school nurses had the opportunity to receive the vaccine. On Thursday, Jan. 7, Round Rock ISD staff who are 65 years old and older were invited to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a designated vaccine clinic at Ascension Seton Williamson, a collaboration made possible by the Ascension Seton and Round Rock ISD Partners In Education Foundation partnership.
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The Destination…Life Regional Transition Fair and Conference helps Central Texas families prepare and support their student(s) with disabilities for life beyond high school. Families can expect to gather information and gain access to experts on how to help their student(s) with disabilities ranging from early childhood through high school to successfully transition to adulthood.
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On Wednesday, Jan. 6, we will welcome students back to on-campus and virtual classrooms. If anyone in your household is exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or if members of your household have been in close contact with a positive or probable case, please use our online reporting tool, notify your campus nurse and please stay home.
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As the District dismissed for winter break, an internal reset of District systems changed some student’s login passwords. The District sent an email to parents/guardians on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 4:09 p.m. with information on how to request a password reset.
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Book Buzz is a video book talk series hosted by Round Rock ISD elementary librarians Kristen Fournier and Jamie Wright. These literacy enthusiasts share their earnest appreciation for the literary and visual art of children’s books they are loving for new, emerging independent, and independent readers.
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While District offices and campuses are closed from December 19 through January 5 (staff return Monday, Jan. 4, classes resume Wednesday, Jan. 6) we want you and your loved ones to remain healthy and safe.
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To promote mystery books to students, Round Rock ISD middle school librarians adopted an Among Us virtual book display theme. Among Us is an online multiplayer social deduction game. Quite organically, the Among Us virtual reading room has been instrumental in building campus community.
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DaSean Walker is a behavior interventionist at CD Fulkes Middle School. Walker spends his days working with students, their families, and teachers on implementing interventions that help students effectively cope with the rush of complicated feelings that can influence behaviors.
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The Round Rock ISD 2020 district middle school art exhibition “In the Middle” showcases artwork by...
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Students seeking homework help have the option to share their screen and send photos of homework pages to get help from District Instructional Coaches. The Round Rock ISD Homework Helpline Instructional Coaches have access to textbooks commonly used in the District and can assist students with homework in most subjects.
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In light of the recent cases of COVID-19 in our community, celebrating Thanksgiving with extended family and friends virtually and only gathering with members of your immediate household is the best option. If you choose to host or attend a more traditional gathering, please review health and safety guidance from Austin Public Health.
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The National Letter of Intent is issued to prospective student-athletes with a scholarship. Congratulations to these hard-working and talented student-athletes.
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Early College High School (ECHS) is a Round Rock ISD public school that allows students to earn a diploma AND up to 60 transferable college credit hours, from Austin Community College (ACC), in four years at NO COST to the family. Tuition, textbooks, and transportation* are included.
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Round Rock ISD Seniors and their parents/guardians can receive free FAFSA/TASFA support from District counselors through virtual help sessions. Appointments for the virtual sessions start at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7 through 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9.
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The Lone Star State School Counseling Association (LSSCA) recognizes four Round Rock ISD schools for counseling excellence. Cedar Ridge High School, Canyon Vista and Grisham middle schools, and Spicewood Elementary School are Bronze award winners. Schools receiving the LSSSCA Bronze award demonstrated outstanding comprehensive counseling programs that are data-driven, focused on goal completion, and aligned to the American School Counselor Association Model.
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The Round Rock ISD Counseling Department will host a series of live, online conversations designed to give students and families another way to communicate directly with District counselors on a wide range of topics.
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Students at Caldwell Heights Elementary School waived red ribbons and cheered as they enjoyed a parade with lights and sirens provided by the Round Rock ISD police department. The parade marks #RedRibbonWeek, an annual drug-abuse prevention campaign.
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