The Epps Administration Offices were brightened by a visit from the Davis Elementary Honor Choir yesterday! Thank you to these talented young students and their dedicated music educator. #RCISDJoy
The 2024 Peggy Webb Support Staffer of the Year is Janis Mapps of Miss May Vernon Elementary! Her principal shared, "Janis is dedicated to her work. She is a radiant force on campus. She brings joy to the classroom and ignites her students' passion for learning and growing. People gravitate towards her infectious energy. Her perpetual smile and ever-present joyful spirit create a classroom that's not just educational but truly magical. We love her so much!"
RCHS Teacher Debi Wood and a team of volunteers coordinated the 4th Annual Ran Man Field Day for students with diabilities. This event honors her late brother, Randy Stroder, who had Down's Syndrome. Mrs. Wood shares that every student the district with an intellectual disability is able to participate and win medals or a sensory toy prize. They are paired up with a buddy to navigate the day and often begin a new lasting friendship. It is truly a joy to see students helping others and enjoying the day together.
RCHS hosted a Celebration of Student Writing for dual credit English students! Around 140 students presented their research. These experiences help students hone in on research and presentation skills. #RCISDJoy
It's National School Nurse Day! We honor our Royse City ISD School Nurses who are making a difference in the lives of children every day! From scrapes and bruises to daily visits and lifesaving actions, we celebrate our healthcare heroes! #RCISDJoy
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! A huge THANK YOU to the incredible educators of RCISD who inspire, challenge and nurture our students every day. You make RCISD a great place to live, work and learn!
Did you know that RCISD Cafes will have served more than 700,000 lunches and close to 300,000 breakfasts by the end of the year! It's School Lunch Hero Day and we want to say THANKS! #RCISDJoy
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict standards, navigating food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Royse City ISD’s nutrition staff have a lot on their plate. We are so grateful to our school nutrition team! #RCISDJoy
Early Bird Afterschool Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on May 3rd and SPACE IS LIMITED! Register anytime May 3-6 2024, and receive a 50% discount on the registration/supply fee ($45 savings per child!)
Registration/Supply Fees are one time annually for Afterschool, non-refundable, and non-transferable.SAVE your SEAT: www.ymcadallas.org/afterschool
See you next school year!
Sights from RCHS this week. Tie-dye in Fashion Design, Chromebook repairs in the student-led Chrome Lounge and business as usual! #RCISDJoy
A few shots from today's College & Career Recognition Ceremony at RCHS. Students were celebrated for their acceptance into dozens of colleges and career training institutes! The future is bright for these Bulldogs! #RCISDJoy
These kindergarten students at MMV Elementary used research, writing and presentation skills in a recent zoo animal project. Parents were amazed at what they learned and how they confidently shared their projects to the class. #RCISDJoy
Board Meeting Spotlight: Texas Association of Future Teachers (TAFE) Advisor Elizabeth Watson recognized three students for success within the organization. TAFE helps attract and train the next generation of educators. Students in this organization get hands-on experience in the field of education by serving at local elementary schools. They prepare and deliver lessons and explore the many facets of teaching. Various works are submitted for state-level awards and the following students were honored for their work this year.
Adrianna Morse, Interactive Bulletin Board on Math Functions
Jenna Davis, Kindergarten Lesson Planning and Delivery
Audrey Anderson, Impromptu Speaking about Education Issues
Board Meeting Spotlight: RCHS Small Varsity Cheer was honored for being the first EVER NCAA National Champs in school history! Congrats to the outstanding student-athletes and coaches. Students honored were:
Ally Adams
Easton Boysen
Emma Brown
Kaitlyn Chaires
Jenna Embrey
Saniyah Hooper
Landry Howell
Jayden Mosley
Lily Russell
Laney Russell
Alyssa Stephens
Madison Sullivan
The Royse City ISD Job Fair is underway! Join us at the RCCCA at Royse City High School until 7:30 p.m. Reps from all campuses and departments are here to meet you, provide interviews and help you find the perfect place in the Royse City ISD Family!
The Royse City Transitional Academy Students prepared and served a delicious meal for district leadership and board members! You may see these students and their amazing teachers around town or serving at the local senior citizen center. They even had a birthday surprise for Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Anderson!
Every April, the American Autism Association celebrates World Autism Month! Royse City ISD fully supports and celebrates our students autism and their loving families. #RCISDJoy
So many eclipse related lessons are taking place around Royse City ISD today! #RCISDJoy
April 4 was National School Librarian Day recognizing the professionals who keep the heartbeat of the school going! Trips to the library are an eagerly awaited experience for students at all levels. Thank you to our amazing Librarians and the Friends of the Rockwall County Library for a special time of appreciation yesterday! #RCISDJoy
Gifted/Talented Awareness Week has been a great way to explore the adventures of G/T studies in Royse City ISD. Dedicated G/T Teachers at our elementary schools create meaningful and challenging learning experiences for students. Here are a few!
