District Police Officer Jeffrey Rask is a patrol officer for the District and spends most days traveling throughout Round Rock ISD checking on numerous campuses. He says his main goal is to build relationships with the kids and be an advocate for them and the staff as well.
District Police Officer Robert Gauvin says he joined the Round Rock ISD police department to get back to interacting with people on a human level and being the community leader a police officer is meant to be.
This Williamson County Juvenile Services video was produced to help families, and loved ones recognize signs that their children or friends may be struggling with mental health issues. Community experts from Rock Springs Hospital, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, and Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute offer advice on talking to kids about their feelings and coping when wrestling with anxiety and depression.
District Police Officer Angelina Alvear always dreamed of becoming a police officer. “I always wanted to help people and be there for them in their time of need.”
As we celebrate Pride Month, we need to illuminate the many untold stories of the LGBTQ community as part of the larger narrative of our nation and our world. It is critical for historically marginalized groups to be recognized for their uniqueness, but they should not be singled out as being different, for this will lead to perpetual otherness.
Texas State University’s Texas School Safety Center recognized Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough and the Round Rock ISD Police Department for their positive school climate and prevention programs.
McNeil High School District Police Officer Lauren Griffith played sports throughout high school and college. She never envisioned herself being a school police officer but quickly realized her passion for connecting with students through sports and being someone they can reach out to when in need.
The men and women of the Round Rock ISD police department work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and hundreds of visitors to the District’s campus and facilities. Our officers do everything from patrolling campuses, perform safety checks, assist students with their bikes, service projects, or lunch money to provide security at the multitude of District events that happen during the school year.
District Police Officer Armando Villescaz became a police officer to help people. Although a large part of his focus is on safety, he wants the students and campus community at Cedar Ridge High School to know that they can laugh and joke together while learning more about each other as individuals.
District Police Officer Otis Bush says his main goal at Hernandez Middle School is to break stereotypes and be helpful to students.
Officer Ron Cole is the District Police Officer for Walsh Middle School in Round Rock ISD. Officer Cole says he has a personal mission statement “to have a positive active role in the safety of the community I live in.”
Round Rock ISD understands that the February storms have left a lasting impact on our community. If the February storms have damaged your living situation, you may qualify for aid.
Find Emergency Cold Weather Shelters in Travis and Williamson County. Social workers with Round Rock ISD Behavioral Health Services have compiled a list of emergency cold weather shelters in Travis and Williamson County.
The behavioral health services department in Round Rock ISD is taking a holistic approach when it comes to serving the students in the district and that includes support from school counselors, social workers, mental health professionals and even District police officers. The goal is to ensure the student has all they need to be successful in the classroom.
District Officer Daniel Magallanes says when he joined the police department it immediately felt like family. Officer Magallanes is a patrol officer on the westside of the District, meaning he is not stationed on one particular campus but checks in on multiple campuses each day.
