Did you know? Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. #RCISDJoy
You might be shocked to know that RCISD Cafes have served more than 42,000 breakfasts and 108,000 lunches since the start of school! We're thankful for the food service team and all staff for taking care of students all day, every day. These Bobby Summers MS students are enjoying it! #RCISDJoy
Lunchtime and PE class make for some great chances to make new friends and socialize at school! These Miss May Vernon Elementary students seem to enjoy it! #RCISDJoy
Did you know? November is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month and we proudly support our students! Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain. This excess fluid causes the ventricles to widen, putting pressure on the brain's tissues. Cerebrospinal fluid is the clear, colorless fluid that protects and cushions the brain and spine. World Hydrocephalus Day is coming September 20.
Board Meeting Spotlight! Kyle Causey, Associate Principal of Ouida Baley Middle School has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as a Region 10 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the twenty regional Education Service Centers in the state. School administrators are nominated and chosen by their peers within their regions. Nominations are based upon exemplary performance and outstanding leadership. As a Region 10 winner, Mr. Causey is eligible to compete for the state title of Texas Assistant Principal of the Year.
The first day of school on August 13 welcomed 9,518 students and by September 9, the enrollment stood at 9,986 total students. Royse City ISD officials anticipate topping the 10,000 student mark in the coming weeks. Visit https://www.rcisd.org/o/rcisd/page/growth to learn about our Master Facilities Plan and the progress of Bond 2021 and Bond 2023. Multiple campus construction projects are underway to serve our new students and the community! #RCISDJoy
Wink at Work! Royse City ISD's newest member of the safety & security team demonstrated her ability to detect vapor smells related to firearms and explosives at the September school board meeting. Along with her partner, Officer Zach Morales, the pair works at schools and public events to ensure the safety of all. In less than 2 minutes she was able to detect and locate a planted item in the boardroom. Read more on her specialized training and future plans at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/1699791
Board Meeting Spotlight! Students from Ruth Cherry Elementary, along with their loved ones, attended the meeting to lead the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America. They were Aria Rhodes, Bryce Brogan, Giovanna Angui, Sofia Akok & Esteban Salazar. Both the American and Texas Pledges are recited daily in every school across Royse City ISD. #RCISDJoy #CherryBrave
Players and coaches from Dallas Christian College, including 2023 RCHS Graduate Bailey Whitten, visited Royse City High School last week to donate sports equipment to the Partners PE program. RCHS Staffer Amy Baker contacted the team's head coach and told them about our needs and they were more than excited to help! Partners PE is a program that pairs general education students with students with various abilities for regular physical education courses. Students not only build leadership skills but also amazing lifelong bonds in this program! Thank you Dallas Christian College Volleyball for supporting our students!
Grandparent's Day was celebrated early at Paula Walker Elementary today! More than 370 grandparents and loved ones signed up to visit the school to play games and enjoy snacks with students. This level of family involvement is amazing to see! #RCISDJoy #WeRWalker
The flags are flying on Main Street! Let's Go Bulldogs! 🖤💛
Friendly reminder! Royse City ISD Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. You can find this date and other important information for the school year at: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3749/RCISD/3782628/RCISD_District_Calendar_2024-25.pdf
Approved in Bond 2021 by the community, the RCISD Event Center is set to open in September! A Grand Opening event will occur on September 20 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The first 500 fans will recieve a free RC Bulldog Foam Hand! The beautiful new facility is located at the south end of RCISD Stadium and will be home to community events, staff development, student banquets and much more!
While Bond 2021 projects are winding down, Bond 2023 projects are ramping up! View our Bond 2023 update for August to find information on how projects are going. By far the largest project, Worthy Fate High School will open in August of 2027. Middle School #3, David & Shirley Magness Middle School, will open in August of 2026 and newly named Sara Moss Elementary (#8) will open in August of 2025. #RCISDJoy
View our board meeting recap from last evening's regularly scheduled meeting at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/1721886. From school naming and staff recognition to tax rate adoption, this month's recap covers the highlights of the school board's activities. #RCISDJoy
We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank with the School Pantry Program providing free shelf-stable food & fresh produce to students, staff & the community through school-based distributions at Baley Middle School. More at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/1271700
🎓📲 Stay connected and organized this school year by downloading our Royse City ISD app! You'll find information on school meals, links for School Pay, events and much more.
School starts tomorrow! We cannot wait to see our students back at school. The first few days of school are all about relationship building. Learning about students' interests and experiences allows staff to connect for a great academic year! #RCISDJoy
School starts in two days! We're looking forward to hearing about students' summer adventures and starting a wonderful year of learning and growth! #RCISDJoy
Are you ready? School starts in three days. Our staff has worked so hard to prepare our schools for a warm welcome! From the classroom to the lunchroom, the experiences of every student throughout the day is important. #RCISDJoy
