Royse City, TX – April 29, 2025 – Royse City Independent School District (RCISD) is proud to announce its continued recognition as a Capturing Kids' Hearts® National Showcase Schools® District Award Winner for the 2024-2025 school year, marking an impressive sixth consecutive year for this prestigious honor. This award underscores RCISD's unwavering commitment to cultivating a positive and nurturing environment where both students and staff feel safe, connected, and valued.
The Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools® District Award celebrates RCISD's exceptional and sustained implementation of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts® Process. This dedication ensures that the district remains a place where students thrive emotionally and academically, and educators feel supported and empowered.
In an extraordinary achievement, every single one of RCISD's eleven campuses has also been individually recognized as a Capturing Kids' Hearts® National Showcase School.
This district-wide and campus-level recognition is a testament to the long-standing commitment of RCISD's educators, administrators, and staff. Capturing Kids’ Hearts was first introduced to Royse City ISD in 2003, and since then, district leaders have consistently invested in teacher training and the development of a relationship-centered culture. As a result, students across the district experience daily greetings in their classrooms and are encouraged to share positive aspects of their lives, fostering a deeper connection and trust between students and teachers. This personal connection has demonstrably contributed to improved attendance, enhanced academic progress, and a safer overall school environment.
The Flippen Group, the founders of Capturing Kids’ Hearts, lauded RCISD's consistent dedication, stating, "We appreciate your team’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a safe and supportive environment for students and staff. The outstanding implementation of the CKH Process in Royse City Independent School District is a testament to your dedication and leadership."
To be eligible for this distinguished honor, every campus within a district must be nominated and subsequently selected as a showcase campus. This rigorous process involves teams of evaluators visiting each school to conduct interviews with students, teachers, administrators, and parents. They thoroughly assess the school's climate and culture to determine its conduciveness to learning and well-being. The fact that all eleven RCISD campuses have achieved this designation highlights the district's unified and comprehensive approach to fostering a positive educational experience.
Royse City ISD extends its deepest gratitude to all its educators, administrators, and staff for their ongoing dedication and hard work, which have made this remarkable achievement possible. Their commitment continues to contribute significantly to the success of RCISD's vibrant educational community.
To learn more about the impactful Capturing Kids’ Hearts program, please visit www.capturingkidshearts.org.