Thank You For Another Outstanding Year
Round Rock ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Hafedh Azaiez thanks the community for another outstanding year and congratulates the 3,636 students graduating from the District’s high schools this week.
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Round Rock ISD schools help garner national recognition for City
The outstanding performance of Round Rock ISD schools has helped the city of Round Rock earn a top recognition as one of the finest family-friendly destinations in the United States. According to Niche, a web-based ranking and review service, the City of Round Rock has secured an impressive 24th position among the best cities in America for its exceptional public schools. The recognition from Niche serves as a testament to the city’s reputation as a desirable location for families seeking outstanding educational opportunities.
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Walsh student takes gold at National Chess Tournament
Ani Kumar, a sixth-grade student from Walsh Middle School, made his school proud by taking the gold medal in the U1400 category at the 2023 National Middle School (K-8) Chess Championship tournament.
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Voigt named Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School
Voigt Elementary Arts Integration Academy has received the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School™ award for the 2022-2023 school year from the Flippen Group®. This award recognizes campuses that have proven to focus on campus culture and support emotionally safe environments.
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Round Rock ISD receives Navigate 360 Award
Navigate 360 is a cloud-based platform that allows campuses, administrators, and the Behavioral Health department to quickly get students the help they need when it comes to behavior and mental challenges students can face.
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Round Rock ISD students earn top prizes at DECA International competition
Students from three Round Rock ISD high schools earned top prizes at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) International Competition in Florida.
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Canyon Vista student takes silver at National Chess Tournament
Sanmita Hosur, a seventh grade student from Canyon Vista Middle School, made her school proud by taking the silver medal in her category at the 2023 National Middle School (K-8) Chess Championship tournament.
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Cedar Valley students secure finalist spot at robotics world festival
Eighth-graders Arya Kashyap, Siddharth Megharaj, Soham Pradhan, Sritam Pradhan, and Suved Naidu from Cedar Valley Middle School won the finalist award at the FIRST® LEGO® League World Festival in Houston, Texas.
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Teravista becomes sixth school in the world to earn The Leader in Me Legacy School status
Teravista Elementary Leadership Academy has achieved the distinguished recognition of being a FranklinCovey Education Leader in Me® Legacy Lighthouse School. Teravista is the first school in Texas and the sixth school in the world to earn the status of a Leader in Me Legacy School. This prestigious designation is the highest honor granted to Leader in Me schools.
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Round Rock ISD gets recognized as one of the top music education communities
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has recognized Round Rock ISD for its exceptional dedication to music education by awarding it the Best Communities for Music Education designation. The District is among the 830 schools in the country to receive this honor.
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103 Round Rock ISD students named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Finalists
103 Round Rock ISD students were named National Merit Scholarship finalists, following the annual announcement by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Each year the National Merit Scholarship Corporation selects the highest achieving students for its program. Approximately 15,000 students across the nation were selected as finalists
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Blackland Prairie Teacher Named 2023 HEB Excellence In Education Award Finalist
Watch Blackland Prairie third-grade teacher Candi Tenbush get the surprise of the year! This week, she was named a finalist in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards and received a prize of $1,000 in front of her class. Next, she will head to San Antonio to see if she takes home the main prize. If she wins, she and her campus will each receive a check for $25,000. Please join us in congratulating Candi Tenbush on this achievement!
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Canyon Vista Orchestra Director selected as the 2023 TODA Director of Distinction
The Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) has recognized Canyon Vista Middle School Orchestra Director Ragan Whatley as their 2023 Director of Distinction.
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Round Rock and Westwood swimmers earn top prizes at 2023 UIL State Swim Meet
Student-athletes from Round Rock and Westwood high schools took home some of the top awards during the 2023 State University Interscholastic League (UIL) Swim Meet in February.
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Round Rock ISD Construction, Operations receive top honor for Redbud Elementary School
The Round Rock ISD Operations and Construction departments were selected to receive the 2022 Caudill Award, the highest honor an architectural project can receive, during the annual Exhibit of School Architecture competition, for their work on Redbud Elementary School.
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63 Round Rock ISD Students Qualify for All-State Music Ensembles
Round Rock ISD students from Cedar Ridge, McNeil, Round Rock, Stony Point, and Westwood high schools reached the highest level a high school musician can achieve by earning their place in Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State band, orchestra, or choir.
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Five Campus Counseling Programs Awarded for Excellence in Student Counseling Services
Striving to enhance the counseling resources and services provided to students, campus counseling programs at Laurel Mountain and Spicewood elementary schools and Canyon Vista, Grisham and Pearson Ranch middle schools were named 2022 Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA) Award Winners.
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Student-athletes sign collegiate letters of intent
Round Rock ISD student-athletes recently 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.
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Pearson Ranch Middle School Teacher Named Dance Educator of the Year
Pearson Ranch Middle School Dance Teacher Kelley Morgan has been named Dance Educator of the Year by the Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA).
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Cedar Ridge High School takes 3rd, Round Rock High School takes 10th at State Marching Band Contest
Competing against the best high school in Texas, the Cedar Ridge High School and Round Rock High School Marching Bands hit high notes at University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Marching Band Contest held from Nov. 8-10 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Cedar Ridge placed 3rd, the best in the campus’ history, and Round Rock High School placed 10th in the 6A division.
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