Grisham Saxophone Ensemble invited to prestigious Midwest Clinic
The Grisham Middle School Saxophone Ensemble has been invited to perform at the renowned Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference this December in Chicago, Illinois.
Category: Fine Arts
Kelley Morgan Named President of Texas Dance Educators Association
The Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) has welcomed a Round Rock ISD teacher as its newly appointed President.
Round Rock ISD proudly earns National Music Education Honors for the fifth time
Round Rock ISD has once again been recognized by The NAMM Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education.
Round Rock ISD music programs achieve record success at UIL
Round Rock ISD music ensembles are ending the University Interscholastic League (UIL) season on a high note, posting their strongest performance since 2020.
Round Rock ISD artists earn top state honors at fine arts competitions
Round Rock ISD student artists are earning statewide recognition for their creativity and talent, receiving top honors at the 2025 Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM), the 2025 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) and the Region 13 North Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (Junior VASE), all hosted by the Texas Art Education Association.
Westwood High School honors longtime dance educator Marla Valk
The Round Rock ISD community, Westwood High School and Round Rock ISD’s Fine Arts Department honored one of their own over the weekend: Marla Valk, a longtime educator, mentor, and champion of dance education.
Round Rock ISD High School Theatre Programs Earn Heller Awards Nominations
Several Round Rock ISD high school theatre programs have received nominations for the 2025 Heller Awards for Young Artists, recognizing outstanding achievements in high school musical theatre.
Round Rock ISD Students Earn Texas Theatre Scholar Distinction
Three Round Rock ISD students have been recognized with the Texas Theatre Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 school year.
59 Round Rock ISD Students Qualify for All-State Music Ensembles
Round Rock ISD proudly presents the state’s second-highest number of All-State musicians this year. 59 students from Cedar Ridge, McNeil, Round Rock, Stony Point, and Westwood high schools earned their place in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State band, orchestra, or choir.
Three students represent Round Rock ISD in the Youth Art Month competition
Three Round Rock ISD students have been selected to showcase their artwork in the 2025 Texas Youth Art Month exhibition. This prestigious event is hosted by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) which recognizes exceptional creativity and skill in hundreds of student submissions statewide.
Round Rock ISD bands succeed at UIL State Marching Contest and Bands of America Super Regionals
Round Rock, Cedar Ridge, and McNeil succeed at UIL State Marching Contest and Bands of America Super Regionals.
Round Rock ISD hosts the 24th annual Festival of Bands
Round Rock ISD hosted the 24th Annual Festival of Bands at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex on October 1.
How Round Rock ISD Fine Arts help students grow
In recognition of National Arts in Education Week, we visited three campuses to highlight the different fine arts programs our students of all ages can participate in and learn from.
Round Rock ISD students create works for Texas writing and art contest
Two Round Rock ISD students have been named honorable mentions in the final round of the 2024 I Am Texas Writing and Art Contest hosted by The Bryan Museum in Galveston.
Round Rock ISD trustees call for $998 million bond
Round Rock ISD trustees Thursday night called for a $998 million bond election to provide upgrades and address needs throughout the district. This is the district’s first bond in six years and would allow the district to replace instructional technology, HVAC, and other systems that are nearing the end of their useful lives.
