Round Rock ISD Communications Team Earns Top Honors at 2025 TSPRA Star Awards
Round Rock ISD communicators were recognized recently for excellence in school communications, taking home multiple Gold Star Awards at the 2025 Texas School Public Relations Association Star Awards.
Middle Schoolers take on Robots
Middle School Robotics has become a reality for several middle schools throughout Round Rock ISD this year, and students are really enjoying the new club. They will be competing against each other for the first time in an In-District middle school competition this weekend.
Round Rock ISD Theatre departments nominated for prestigious Austin awards
Cedar Ridge, McNeil, Round Rock and Westwood high schools all received nominations in several categories for the 2024 Heller Awards for Young Artists.
Round Rock ISD recognized as a top music education community
For the third consecutive year, the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has designated Round Rock ISD as one of the Best Communities for Music Education for its exceptional dedication to music education.
Round Rock ISD musicians earn prestigious invitation to Midwest Clinic International Conference
Grisham Middle School Band, McNeil High School String Orchestra, and Saxophone Choir have been chosen to showcase their talents at the prestigious Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, Illinois, scheduled from December 18-21, 2024.
Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Committee community update
As part of our commitment to our students, staff and the community, we’ve been going through the process of creating a long-range facilities master plan.
Updated COVID-19 criteria goes into effect at Round Rock ISD
The Texas Department of State Health Services has updated its COVID-19 school attendance exclusion criteria to match the requirements for other respiratory viruses like the flu. This means students only need to be excluded from school when they are fever-free for...
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Round Rock ISD maintains its AAA bond rating from Moody’s for more than a decade
Round Rock ISD maintained its AAA rating from Moody’s Investor Service, following the latest bond rating review in 2021. This is the eleventh consecutive year the District has maintained a AAA bond rating from the organization.
Round Rock ISD Bus Driver named Regional Bus Driver of the Year
Round Rock ISD bus driver Norman Briscoe has been named the 2020-2021 Regional Bus Driver of the Year. Each year Property Casualty Alliance of Texas honors an exceptional bus driver who exhibits a consistent desire to positively influence both students and co-workers through their actions and attitudes.
Director of Finance recognized as emerging leader by Texas Association of School Business Officials
Recognized as an emerging leader in school business, Director of Finance Sara Kohn was named the recipient of the RISE Award by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) this month.
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Dr. Deborah Wills Covault named Union Hill’s Principal
Dr. Deborah Wills Covault is the new principal of Union Hill Elementary School.
Shawn Miller named Cedar Ridge High School Principal
Shawn Miller is the new Principal of Cedar Ridge High School, starting Sept. 9.
Kayren Gray was named the new Chief of Access and Opportunity
Kayren Gray is Round Rock ISD’s new Chief of Access and Opportunity. In this role, she will continue to lead the district’s effort to create equitable learning environments for every student enrolled in our schools and programs.
Dr. Bonita Teasley named Executive Director of Special Education
Teasley has a robust special education leadership, policy, and curriculum development background.
Richard Andreucci named Director of Safety and Security
Andreucci has over 19 years of combined police and security experience, providing safety and security for Texas municipalities, higher education, and corporate industry.
Jennifer Wagner named Director of Behavioral Health Services
Jennifer Wagner has been named Round Rock ISD’s Director of Behavioral Health Services.
Dr. Laura Carlin-Gonzalez named Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Laura Carlin-Gonzalez has been named Round Rock ISD's executive director of teaching and learning, where she will provide leadership and oversight for the District’s teaching and learning programs, including curriculum and assessment, library services, professional development, and instructional technology.
Angelica Negrete named Wells Branch Elementary Arts Integration Academy principal
Negrete has more than 20 years of experience in education. She is bilingual Spanish and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Texas at El Paso, and earned her Master’s degree in administration and supervision from the University of Phoenix in Santa Teresa.