District Accomplishments

Sommer, Pearson Ranch students earn top marks at Destination Imagination State Tournament

Apr 1, 2019

Showing off their imagination and problem- solving skills, teams from Sommer Elementary School and Pearson Ranch Middle School were named some of the top performers at the 2019 Destination Imagination Texas Affiliate Tournament on in March.

Round Rock ISD maintains AAA bond ratings from Moody’s and Fitch

Mar 27, 2019

Round Rock ISD is the only school district in the state of Texas to earn a AAA rating from both Moody’s and Fitch credit rating agencies, following the latest bond rating upgrade.

Westwood, Canyon Vista students named 2019 State Chess Champions

Mar 27, 2019

Making all of the right moves, students from Westwood High School, Laurel Mountain Elementary School and Canyon Vista and Pearson Ranch middle schools earned top marks and championship titles at the 2019 Texas Scholastic Chess Championships.

Round Rock, Westwood and McNeil student-athletes take top awards at state UIL swim meet

Feb 27, 2019

Student-athletes from Round Rock, Westwood and McNeil high schools took home some of the top awards during the state UIL Swim Meet on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

41 Round Rock ISD students placed in All-State music ensembles

Feb 13, 2019

Reaching the highest level a high school musician can achieve, 41 Round Rock ISD student musicians and vocalists earned placements in the All-State band, orchestra, and choir.

Westwood earns top speech and debate honors at national tournament

Jan 15, 2019

The success of the Westwood High School Speech and Debate team continues this school year as the team recently received first place and was awarded champion at the University of Texas at Austin tournament.

Round Rock ISD Purchasing receives TASBO Award of Merit for sixth consecutive year

Dec 18, 2018

Honoring the District’s commitment and efforts in utilizing best practices in the acquisition of goods and services, the Round Rock ISD Purchasing Department has been recognized by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) as the recipient of the Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations.

Round Rock ISD Makes College Board’s 9th Annual AP® District Honor Roll

Dec 10, 2018

For the second consecutive year, Round Rock ISD has been honored by the College Board with placement on the 9th Annual AP® District Honor Roll. The District is one of 373 school districts in the U.S. and Canada to earn this honor, which recognizes efforts and growth to the Advanced Placement (AP) program.

Raine Maggio named 2018 Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Administrator of the Gifted

Dec 4, 2018

Recognized for her efforts to enhance the Talented and Gifted curriculum in Round Rock ISD, Raine Maggio, gifted services coordinator, was named the 2018 Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) Administrator of the Gifted Award winner.

Round Rock High School Orchestra Selected for Midwest Clinic

Nov 28, 2018

The Round Rock High School Symphony Orchestra, comprised of the top orchestra and band students, was selected to perform at the 2018 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois on December 19, 2018.

Round Rock ISD Recognized For High College Readiness Rate

Nov 14, 2018

The Austin Chamber honored Round Rock ISD for achieving the “Highest College Readiness Rate for a School District” at the Chamber’s 2018 State of Education Event held November 9, 2018. Westwood High School was also recognized for achieving the highest Apply Texas submission rate and the highest senior survey participation rate among large high schools in Central Texas.

Cedar Ridge High School Marching Band ranks 11th at State competition

Nov 13, 2018

Competing against the best high school marching bands in Texas, the Cedar Ridge High School marching band bested 30 school bands to earn 11th place in the 6A division during the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Marching Band Contest held from Nov. 5-7 at the Alamodome.

Westwood High School Tennis takes gold at UIL State Championship

Nov 2, 2018

The Westwood High School Tennis team made campus history by taking home the gold during the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 6A State Championship competition on Thursday.

Round Rock, Westwood students earn perfect ACT scores

Oct 23, 2018

Twelve students collectively from Round Rock High School and Westwood High School achieved a perfect score of 36 on the ACT during the June, July and September administration of the assessment.

Round Rock ISD earns A rating in state A-F Accountability System

Aug 15, 2018

In its first year of being evaluated in the state’s A-F Accountability System, Round Rock ISD earned an A, or “Exemplary Performance.” Overall, the District’s highest ratings were in the Student Achievement domain (A), which indicates high levels of achievement on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), high rates of college and career readiness, and high graduation rates.