Category: Alternative Education

Round Rock ISD staff from the Round Rock Opportunity Center collect over 1,100 gifts for Blue Santa

Round Rock ISD staff from the Round Rock Opportunity Center collect over 1,100 gifts for Blue Santa

Dec 11, 2023

Round Rock Opportunity Center’s (RROC) 40 staff members have amassed over 1,100 gifts for this year’s Round Rock Blue Santa project. The gift drive is part of the school’s campus improvement plan for supporting campus connections and meeting children’s holistic social and emotional needs. This marks the RROC’s second year participating in the Blue Santa toy drive. After collecting 75 toys last year, the staff took it to another level this year by breaking into teams for a friendly competition.

Allison Cobb appointed to lead DAEP

Allison Cobb appointed to lead DAEP

Jul 21, 2023

Cobb spent 13 years in the classroom teaching kindergarten, Head Start, PPCD and special education. During her career in public education she has held roles as a counselor, assistant principal, and principal. Cobb is an experienced campus leader and committee chairperson. She has realized student achievement by leading ARD, discipline, attendance and LPAC and using data to construct improvement plans.

Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation Awards $125,000 in Excellence in Education Grants

Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation Awards $125,000 in Excellence in Education Grants

Aug 18, 2021

Educators from across Round Rock ISD campuses and departments were selected to receive $125,000 in Excellence in Education Grants from the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education (PIE) Foundation. The Excellence in Education Grants provides resources for educators to execute innovative ideas, programs, materials, equipment, field trips, and various other needs that enhance student learning. All Round Rock ISD students are impacted by the grants in some capacity.

In support of our Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

In support of our Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

Apr 22, 2021

In Round Rock ISD, we deeply value the beautiful diversity of our community. We are committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive environment where all forms of cultural diversity are valued, and equity is embedded into every facet of our operations. What we absolutely will not tolerate are racist, hateful, divisive comments and actions.

Board of Trustees launches survey for input on superintendent search

Board of Trustees launches survey for input on superintendent search

Mar 24, 2021

The Round Rock Independent School District Board of Trustees is moving forward in its search to identify the District’s next Superintendent of Schools. Round Rock ISD and the Board of Trustees are committed to a transparent process as we search for the District’s next leader. An essential part of the process is obtaining  feedback from everyone in the community.

Campus operations update for Feb. 24 – Feb. 26

Campus operations update for Feb. 24 – Feb. 26

Feb 23, 2021

The majority of Round Rock ISD schools will resume operations on Wednesday, Feb 24. A small number of schools will have adjustments made to their campus operations this week to accommodate repairs and impacts due to the winter storm.

Update on school operations Feb. 24 – Feb. 26

Update on school operations Feb. 24 – Feb. 26

Feb 22, 2021

Maintenance and custodial crews continue to work around the clock repairing storm damage and preparing campuses to welcome back students safely. Thanks to the dedication of these hard-working teams, we are hopeful that we will resume campus operations on Wednesday, Feb. 24. We will make a final determination tomorrow and will communicate to our staff and families as soon as possible.  

All classes canceled and offices closed for Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, 2021

All classes canceled and offices closed for Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, 2021

Feb 20, 2021

We continue to assess winter storm damage across the District and determine our ability to safely welcome students back. More than 70 incidents of storm-related damage have been reported at campuses and District facilities, ranging from minor to severe. Given all of these issues, all Round Rock ISD campuses and offices will remain closed Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22-23.

Round Rock ISD COVID-19 testing for students and staff

Round Rock ISD COVID-19 testing for students and staff

Jan 29, 2021

Round Rock ISD offers free rapid COVID-19 testing by appointment to staff and students at the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center, located at 5800 McNeil Drive, Austin, 78729. Testing is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Donald Bosier Named Principal of the Round Rock Opportunity Center

Donald Bosier Named Principal of the Round Rock Opportunity Center

Jul 2, 2020

Donald Bosier has been named the new principal of the Round Rock Opportunity Center.Bosier most recently served as an educational consulting and curriculum coach for BWright Educational Consultants and as a Restorative Practice Lead Trainer and Coordinator for the University of Texas at Austin.

Superintendent Update: Plans for Summer and Fall

Superintendent Update: Plans for Summer and Fall

May 21, 2020

Turning a massive, traditional education system “on a dime,” so to speak, into a virtual environment has been challenging and complicated, particularly as we worked to ensure all of our students had access to the tools they needed to continue learning. There are no words to adequately express my gratitude for your patience and support and to our dedicated educators, administrators and operations staff who worked day and night to support students.We are all ready to turn the page on 2019-2020, but we also know we still face an uncertain future. With that in mind, I want to share with you our plans for the summer and how we are working to design the 2020-2021 school year.

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