The Westwood High School drone team received the exemplary team award and finished second place overall at the Austin Region Bell Vertical Robotics Competition. Westwood High School drone aviation instructor, Karina Kinsey, leads the students who compete as the Octawarriors.
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Over winter break, the Walsh Middle School Honor Band and Cedar Ridge High School Saxophone Choir are traveling to Chicago, IL, to perform at the Midwest Clinic, a prestigious international band, orchestra, and music conference.
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During the Fall 2021 semester, 449 Round Rock ISD students earned their certification in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint software systems. Round Rock ISD students can earn what is called articulated credit or “credit in escrow.” Certifications available include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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Deerpark Middle School Counselor Marisa Canowas named the 2021 Kathryn Everest Advocacy Award winner by the Lone Star State School Counseling Association (LSSSCA).
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Round Rock ISD student-athletes took the next steps towards becoming collegiate athletes by signing early letters of intent. When student-athletes sign a National Letter of Intent, they have officially committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The National Letter of Intent is issued to prospective student-athletes with a scholarship.
November’s early signing day event marked the first day of early signing for all sports except football.
Congratulations to these hard-working and talented student-athletes.
Competing against the best high school marching bands in Texas, the Cedar Ridge High School marching band earned 7th place in the 6A division during the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Marching Band Contest held from Nov. 8-10 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
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Round Rock ISD student-athletes that are visually impaired place third at the November 6 United States Association of Blind Athletes Goalball tournament held at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
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Last week, the Austin Chamber of Commerce named Round Rock ISD and McNeil, Stony Point and Westwood high schools award winners during their 2021 State of Education and Talent event on Oct. 28. The annual celebration recognizes school districts and campuses for their progress and successes in developing future talent and preparing students for postsecondary and career success.
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Westwood High School has been ranked in the top 100 high schools in Texas and the top 500 in the nation, according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools ranking.
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Canyon Creek and Cactus Ranch elementary schools have earned top honors in the state by ranking in the top 10 list of Texas elementary schools by U.S. News & World Report.
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Gattis Elementary School Art Teacher Carolyn Scalan has been named the 2021 Outstanding Elementary Art Educator by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), the nation’s largest professional art education association.
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Forest Creek Elementary School has earned the Marzano High Reliability Schools (HRS) Level Two certification for showcasing effective teaching in every classroom.
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A total of 66 Round Rock ISD students have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Westwood High School, with 44 semifinalists, led the District in total semifinalists.
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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.
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Westwood High School students put their scientific knowledge to the test and came out as some of the top minds in the nation at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May.
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After an incredible fall tennis season that included winning their second state team champion title in the last three years, the Westwood High School tennis team brought home more gold during the Spring 2021 UIL State Tennis Tournament.
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