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.
Coding without Screens: Spicewood Elementary
At Spicewood Elementary, students can practice coding without screens by placing colored mats together, allowing a car to run over the mats and read the codes as it goes. Watch this video and check out the cool technology.
Round Rock ISD AP Research Institutional Review Board Volunteer Application
If you are interested in serving as a member of the Round Rock ISD IRB, please complete and submit this form by October 1, 2023.
Board of Trustees to host Community Forums on the District’s Vision and Values
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold two-way communication forums in September to engage with the community.
Board of Trustees Approve Tax Rate, Call for November Prop A to Increase Staff Salaries
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees voted to call for a Voter - Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) for Nov. 7 to provide staff members with salary increases and approved a tax rate of $0.9190 for the 2023-2024 school year during a called meeting on Aug. 21.
First Day of School
The first day of school is in the books! Staff have been preparing for months, and students and teachers are excited to return to learning. We visited a few schools on the first morning to capture just what Round Rock ISD is like on that big first day.
Round Rock ISD earns a rating of Superior for financial integrity from the Texas Education Agency
Round Rock ISD earned a Superior Rating on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2022-2023 school year. The FIRST results were announced by the state in early August.
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Nine Round Rock ISD campuses named Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase schools
Nine Round Rock ISD schools received the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award for the 2018-2019 school year from the Flippen Group.
Sommer, Pearson Ranch students earn top marks at Destination Imagination State Tournament
Showing off their imagination and problem- solving skills, teams from Sommer Elementary School and Pearson Ranch Middle School were named some of the top performers at the 2019 Destination Imagination Texas Affiliate Tournament on in March.
Round Rock ISD maintains AAA bond ratings from Moody’s and Fitch
Round Rock ISD is the only school district in the state of Texas to earn a AAA rating from both Moody’s and Fitch credit rating agencies, following the latest bond rating upgrade.
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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.