McNeil High School Boat Races
For the second year in a row the AP Physics class at McNeil High School took to the water with their cardboard boats and knowledge of physics hoping to stay afloat and win best in class.
Trustees approve funds to build ECHS and begin design phase of Stony Point Cafeteria
Round Rock ISD’s Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve funds for the construction of a permanent Early College High School (ECHS) structure on the Austin Community College (ACC) site, and to give permission to the District to begin designing plans for the expansion of the Stony Point High School cafeteria. Both campuses and projects were included as part of the voter-approved Bond 2018.
Round Rock High School student turns passion into profit
Round Rock High School student Raymond Hinojosa loves being in the kitchen. He takes part in culinary classes at Round Rock High School as well as business classes. With the help of fellow students, a partnership has been formed between the two programs where Raymond's cookies are being sold in the Round Rock High School Co-op. All profits are split between the culinary and business programs at the high school.
Cedar Valley Middle School Guest Educator Jumps into Action
A Cedar Valley Middle School Guest Educator is being hailed a hero after her quick response when she noticed a student choking in class.
Round Rock ISD music programs amass 15 national excellence awards
Round Rock ISD middle and high school educators and their music programs earned a record number of recognitions in the 2023 National Mark of Excellence and Citation of Excellence awards.
Round Rock ISD middle schools awarded $30,000 in engineering grants
. Fulkes, Deerpark, and Hernandez middle schools received a $10,000 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) grant to expand their pre-engineering programs. The awarded grants will fund expanded student access and early career exposure to the engineering field, introduce new course modules, bolster educator training, purchase equipment, and increase field trip opportunities.
Exploring the World of Animation: Career and Technical Education
Animation is a Career and Technical Education path offered at several Round Rock ISD schools. In this class, students explore graphic design, 3D animation, and even video editing.
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Sommer, Pearson Ranch place at Destination Imagination Global Finals
Students from Pearson Ranch Middle School and Sommer Elementary School placed among the top in the world during the Global Finals of Destination Imagination held May 22-25 in Kansas City, MO.
Round Rock ISD awarded Energy Program of the Year by Texas Energy Managers Association
Recognized for District-wide efforts to establish responsible practices for energy management, Round Rock ISD was awarded Energy Program of the Year by the Texas Energy Managers Association during their annual conference this year.
Sixteen Round Rock ISD schools named to Texas Honor Roll
Educational Results Partnership, a nonprofit organization that identifies high performing schools that are improving student outcomes, has named 16 schools from Round Rock ISD to its 2018-2019 Texas Honor Roll.
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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.