Sommer | Round Rock ISD News

Clear Bag Policy to be enforced at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex and Dragon Stadium

Jul 15, 2019

In an effort to improve safety and security, a Clear Bag Policy will be instituted at all large scale events held at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex and Dragon Stadium in Round Rock ISD. These will include events such as varsity football games, band marching contests, and other highly attended events beginning in August 2019.

Student Registration, Important Dates for the 2019-2020 School Year

Jul 15, 2019

The 2019-2020 school year is set to start on Thursday, Aug. 15. Staff at campuses are eager to meet new students and welcome back returning students.

Bond 2018 Program: Summer 2019 Update

Jun 20, 2019

This summer we are moving forward on many projects from Bond 2018 which will impact our community at the campus and District-wide level. The next few months will see a number of projects take shape and we want to be sure our students, parents, staff and community members are informed and up-to-date on this exciting process.

Sommer, Pearson Ranch place at Destination Imagination Global Finals

Jun 20, 2019

Students from Pearson Ranch Middle School and Sommer Elementary School placed among the top in the world during the Global Finals of Destination Imagination held May 22-25 in Kansas City, MO.

Sixteen Round Rock ISD schools named to Texas Honor Roll

Jun 12, 2019

Educational Results Partnership, a nonprofit organization that identifies high performing schools that are improving student outcomes, has named 16 schools from Round Rock ISD to its 2018-2019 Texas Honor Roll.

Ami the Librarian’s Top Tips for students to avoid “Summer Slide”

Jun 6, 2019

Studies show that children who don’t read or practice skills during summer vacation experience a slide in their reading and academic abilities by the time they return to school in the Fall.Round Rock ISD Director of Library Services, Ami Uselman, offers her top tips for students to avoid the summer slide.

7 Round Rock ISD schools named 2019 ‘Children at Risk’ Top Performing Schools

Jun 6, 2019

Seven Round Rock ISD schools were ranked among the top schools in Central Texas by the 2019 CHILDREN AT RISK Annual School Rankings. Canyon Creek, Cactus Ranch, Laurel Mountain, Spicewood, and Sommer elementary schools were named five out of the top five elementary schools in the Central Texas area. In the middle school category, Canyon Vista and Walsh were named two of the top five.

Back to School Celebration to be held on July 28

Jun 3, 2019

Round Rock ISD, the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education (PIE) Foundation, Round Rock Police Department and the Round Rock Express are partnering for the fourth year to host the annual Back to School Celebration.The event held on Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., in Round Rock. Students in attendance will receive free school supplies and food while supplies last. Sports physicals for students in 7th to 12th grade will be provided for free as time permits during the event.

STAAR results available online June 12

May 31, 2019

On June 12, you will be able to access your student’s scores for the May 2019 State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test. Results will be available online at the Texas Assessment Web Portal.

Round Rock ISD Pop-Up Library releases Summer schedule

May 28, 2019

This summer, dive into a good book. The Round Rock ISD Pop Up Library will be visiting local parks and other locations throughout the District, distributing books to community members.

Round Rock ISD thanks partners, mentors, volunteers, and youth volunteers

May 24, 2019

As the academic year comes to a close, schools across Round Rock Independent School District are celebrating mentors, partners and volunteers for their selfless donation of time, talents and treasure.Each campus chose one individual or group to receive the honor of Campus Partner of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Mentor of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year.