Author: Dustin Rogers

Exploring with digital microscopes

Thanks to a grant from the PIE Foundation, Voigt Elementary is exploring the world of tiny objects with the help of digital microscopes. Students are collecting items from outside and putting them under microscopes to see just how detailed the world can be.

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Round Rock ISD introduces 3-D technology in high school science class

Anatomage Table is a state-of-the-art 3D anatomy visualization and virtual dissection tool for anatomy and physiology education. As of this year, each high school in Round Rock ISD has an Anatomage Table, and they are being used in the classroom to help our students better understand the science of the human body.

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Brushy Creek Elementary Expansion

Part of the 2018 Bond was an over $10 million expansion to Brushy Creek Elementary. This includes a brand-new building with 26 classrooms, eliminating the need for portable buildings on campus, and expanding and updating the existing gym and cafeteria.

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Pre K Robotics: Coding with Trains

As technology continues to show up in the classroom, even our youngest students are getting a taste of it. Pre-K robotics was introduced this year in Round Rock ISD, with students as young as four learning the beginning stages of coding.

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Round Rock High School student turns passion into profit

Round Rock High School student Raymond Hinojosa loves being in the kitchen. He takes part in culinary classes at Round Rock High School as well as business classes. With the help of fellow students, a partnership has been formed between the two programs where Raymond’s cookies are being sold in the Round Rock High School Co-op. All profits are split between the culinary and business programs at the high school.

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Less Distractions in the Classroom

Smartphones and other forms of technology can be a big distraction in the classroom. Teachers often compete against them to get the student’s full undivided attention. In this video, we explore the new middle school cell phone policy adopted by all middle schools in the District and its impact on campus.

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Coding without Screens: Spicewood Elementary

At Spicewood Elementary, students can practice coding without screens by placing colored mats together, allowing a car to run over the mats and read the codes as it goes. Watch this video and check out the cool technology.

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First Day of School

The first day of school is in the books! Staff have been preparing for months, and students and teachers are excited to return to learning. We visited a few schools on the first morning to capture just what Round Rock ISD is like on that big first day.

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Counting down to the first day

Teachers and staff are gearing up for the first day of school! We step into the classroom to hear about the excitement of having students back on campus and even get some advice from teachers.

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Back to School Celebration

With the help of volunteers and community partners, Round Rock ISD kicked off the new school year in a big way. Nearly 8,000 community members came out for health screenings, including hearing exams and vaccinations, family fun, and even finger-nail painting from the Round Rock ISD police officers.

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Meet the newest barn members

As the school year ramps up, the Stony High School Agriculture (AG) Department has been hard at work this summer welcoming new animals to the barn. The Ag students spend all year cleaning, grooming and caring for animals as they prepare to show them off at livestock events throughout Texas.

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Future Teachers Lead Round Rock ISD Summer Camps

The Leadership Lab is an opportunity for Education in Training students to get real-life experience leading summer camps for younger students. This includes developing the curriculum, planning, and leading the classroom daily.

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Fashion Collective Experience Kicks off Year Two

In its second year of partnership, Round Rock ISD and Shop LC have seen the talent and number of participants in its fashion program grow exponentially. This partnership gives students a fantastic opportunity to showcase their talent at a local fashion show and a chance to win a Shop LC competition, including cash prizes and a contract to design and sell clothes on the Shop LC Network.

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Back Again: From Students to Educators

From sitting in the classroom to teaching the class, over 11% of Round Rock High School staff are former students. Watch this video to hear why they return to their alma mater to teach and what makes Round Rock High School a special place.

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Congratulations Class of 2023

Another school year has come and gone. This year Round Rock ISD graduated over 3600 students. Please help us congratulate all our graduates!!

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