Thanks to the partnership with the YMCA, six Round Rock ISD elementary schools now have Esports labs. Students can sign up for teams and collaborate on games like Minecraft and Rocket League, all while building communication and learning how to work with others to accomplish a goal.
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Westwood High School students and staff are celebrating the completion of the school’s new two-story wing with math classrooms and an art studio. These upgrades include a second wing that houses a new band hall, orchestra and choir rooms, and two large dance studios. The major campus upgrades were made possible through the 2018 Voter Approved Bond.
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Eight Round Rock ISD students ignited future career paths by participating in the Dell IGNITE Internship program this year. It is a seven week paid internship where students gain valuable knowledge in the tech industry and build connections for the future.
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Navigate 360 is a cloud-based platform that allows campuses, administrators, and the Behavioral Health department to quickly get students the help they need when it comes to behavior and mental challenges students can face.
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In this video we celebrate the Round Rock ISD Teacher of the year winners across the District and reveal who will be representing Round Rock ISD for Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2024.
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Round Rock ISD Special Education students along with friends and family celebrated prom recently. Students from all over the District enjoyed a night of hanging out with friends, dancing and getting their pictures taken.
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Several Round Rock ISD high schools offer a law enforcement career path and forensic science as part of the curriculum. Students not on the path can also sign up for forensic science as a science elective. During this class students learn about everything from fingerprints to blood spatter patterns, to performing autopsies to determine cause of death. Some of the images in this video may be considered graphic.
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LEGO® Robots are invading the elementary campuses at Round Rock ISD! Over 20 kits were purchased to give students hands-on experience in coding and building robotics. Watch how these students’ creations come to life!
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Two Westwood freshmen won the prize of a lifetime! Mya and Lucy won an all-expenses paid trip to New York to see Hamilton and meet the cast and crew afterward. The duo was selected after writing and performing a poem about Aaron Burr’s daughter, Theodosia. Watch this video to hear all about the contest and the adventure that awaits them.
To view the full poem follow this link: https://vimeo.com/814749342
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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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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 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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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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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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Spicewood Elementary students took part in a bike train to promote healthy habits and fun cycling. They plan to make this a monthly event to encourage children to ride their bikes and stay fit.
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When Anriuddh, Nikhil, and Aaditya teamed up to create a tutoring app, they never imagined the impact it would have across the world. Watch this video to see how three Round Rock ISD students used their knowledge and love for education to pair up tutors and students from across the globe.High School students creating connections across the world.
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Spreading the love this week, Forest Creek Elementary students cut, sewed and stuffed fabric hearts filled with messages of hope to send to other Central Texas schools. The hope is to send a friendly message to others to say people are thinking of you and you are loved.
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In this video we take you into the workshops, which were made possible through the voter approved 2018 Bond, where Tech Theater students work hard to make these shows a reality.Tech Theater: A look behind the scenes
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The Texas Education Agency describes Advanced African American Ethnic Studies as an elective course in which students learn about Black American history and cultural contributions. This course assists students in understanding issues and events from multiple perspectives. This course develops an understanding of Black American culture’s historical roots, especially regarding social, economic, and political interactions within the broader context of United States history.
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This week is National School Counselor week. As we thank our counselors for all their work with our students, we take you to Anderson Mill Elementary, where one counselor has a slightly different approach to reaching students.
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