Round Rock High School’s Model United Nations (UN) team, ROCKMUN, brought home seven awards from Model United Nations San Antonio (MUNSA), the nation’s largest student-run model UN conference.
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The Jollyville Elementary School fifth-grade robotics team known as Jaguar Pride took first-place in Robot Design at the First Lego League Robotics Competition. Jaguar Pride bested 29 other teams comprised of students from fourth to eight-grade. The team’s first-place win qualifies them to advance to the Regional Competition in April.
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Round Rock High School senior Krupali Kumar beat out thousands of students to be one of two selected to represent the state of Texas in the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
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The Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) named Marla Valk, Round Rock ISD Dance Educator and Fine Arts Coordinator, their 2021 TDEA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Valk received the award in recognition of her contributions to further dance education during her 25-year career.
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Round Rock ISD’s Herrington Elementary Spanish Language and Culture Institute has earned the distinction of being named the 2021 Coat for Kids, Coat Drive Champions. United in their cause to provide new and gently worn warm coats and jackets for Central Texas children in need, collectively, the campus community secured over 300 coats to donate to Coats for Kids during a 15-day campaign.
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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, and choir.
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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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