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.
83 Round Rock ISD students named National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists
Eighty-three Round Rock ISD students named National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists.
Less Distractions in the Classroom
Smartphones and other forms of technology can be a big distraction in the classroom. Teachers often compete against them to get the student's full undivided attention. In this video, we explore the new middle school cell phone policy adopted by all middle schools in the District and its impact on campus.
Round Rock ISD hosts October meetings to discuss Proposition A and shape Five-Year Strategic Plan
This Fall, Round Rock ISD is holding a series of meetings to educate the community about Proposition A's November 7 ballot measure and gather input about community expectations for the District's five-year strategic plan.
Round Rock ISD adds P-TECH Early College program
A P-TECH program combines the best elements of high school, college, and work-based learning, empowering students to pursue advanced education and be financially successful in a global economy.
Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation Awards $121,000 in District Grants
This year, the PIE Foundation awarded District grants totaling $100,000 to fund 42 classroom and 11 department projects and initiatives, plus $21,000 for additional mini-grant requests; totaling $121,000 in grant funding for Round Rock ISD.
Partners in Education Foundation hands out thousands of dollars in grants
Each year, the Partners in Education Foundation hands out grants across the District for all kinds of educational programs. Watch this video to see the teachers' reactions when they find out their grant has been selected.
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7 Round Rock ISD schools named 2019 ‘Children at Risk’ Top Performing Schools
Seven Round Rock ISD schools were ranked among the top schools in Central Texas by the 2019 CHILDREN AT RISK Annual School Rankings. Canyon Creek, Cactus Ranch, Laurel Mountain, Spicewood, and Sommer elementary schools were named five out of the top five elementary schools in the Central Texas area. In the middle school category, Canyon Vista and Walsh were named two of the top five.
Five Round Rock ISD Campuses Selected for Second Cohort of Holdsworth Center Campus Leadership Program
For the second consecutive year, five campuses from Round Rock ISD have been selected to participate in a two-year campus leadership program designed for principals and campus leadership to focus on and further establish practices for teacher development, individual growth plans, and campus transformation plans.
Three Round Rock ISD campuses named Project Lead The Way Distinguished Schools
Joe Lee Johnson Elementary STEAM Academy and Round Rock and McNeil high schools were named Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished Schools for the 2018 - 2019 school year. This year, only 14 elementary schools were recognized, and nine high schools received this distinction in the state of Texas.
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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.