Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a quick reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. All school buildings and administrative offices will be closed.
Classes will resume their regular schedule on Tuesday, September 8th.
We hope you and your family enjoy a safe, relaxing, and wonderful three-day weekend!
The UIL season is right around the corner! Be on the lookout for this flyer detailing all the exciting academic team descriptions available for 2nd through 5th graders. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to challenge themselves, try something new, and showcase their skills! More information to come in the next few weeks about team tryout dates and times.
🐾 Royse City ISD Homecoming Week Update! 🐾
Parents, please note that there was a minor mix-up with our previously shared homecoming dress-up days, and an incorrect flyer was distributed.
This image shows our official, corrected Royse City ISD Homecoming Week theme days for August 31st through September 4th.
We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused! Thank you so much for your patience, flexibility, and incredible support.
We cannot wait to see all of our students show off their school spirit and creativity all week long! 🎉
Mark your calendars for Paula Walker Elementary's Mystery Garden: Rooted in Curiosity, Rising in Success! 🌿🔑
Join us for a fun night of discovery as we unlock the secrets to student success and help your child flourish this school year!
📅 Date: Thursday, September 10th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
What to Expect:
🔍 Garden Expeditions
🥤 Rooted Refreshments (for the first 200 guests!)
🎨 Face Painting
📚 Title 1 Information & Resources to support your child’s learning journey!
Bring the family and grow with us—we can't wait to see you there! 🌱✨
Join us for a fun night of discovery as we unlock the secrets to student success and help your child flourish this school year!
📅 Date: Thursday, September 10th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
What to Expect:
🔍 Garden Expeditions
🥤 Rooted Refreshments (for the first 200 guests!)
🎨 Face Painting
📚 Title 1 Information & Resources to support your child’s learning journey!
Bring the family and grow with us—we can't wait to see you there! 🌱✨
🏕️ Attention 5th Grade Parents! 🏕️
Is your student ready for an unforgettable trip to Camp Grady Spruce? Make sure to join us for our upcoming Parent Meeting to get all the details!
📅 Date: Thursday, August 27th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: School Cafeteria
We will cover the trip itinerary, medical forms, packing lists, costs, and fundraising options. There will also be a live Q&A session with our 5th-grade teachers and staff!
👉 Important note: If you cannot attend, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher as soon as possible to receive the required info packet and forms.
For any questions, you can contact Tanya Bain at tanya.bain@rcisd.org. See you there!
Is your student ready for an unforgettable trip to Camp Grady Spruce? Make sure to join us for our upcoming Parent Meeting to get all the details!
📅 Date: Thursday, August 27th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: School Cafeteria
We will cover the trip itinerary, medical forms, packing lists, costs, and fundraising options. There will also be a live Q&A session with our 5th-grade teachers and staff!
👉 Important note: If you cannot attend, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher as soon as possible to receive the required info packet and forms.
For any questions, you can contact Tanya Bain at tanya.bain@rcisd.org. See you there!
🍧 Get ready, Paula Walker Elementary!
This Friday, August 21st, is our very first Kona Ice day of the school year!
Want to skip the lines?
Parents can prepay online right now by visiting https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K856X683917
Don't forget to send your student to school with their reusable Kona cups if they have them. Let's cool down and celebrate a great start to the year! ☀️
This Friday, August 21st, is our very first Kona Ice day of the school year!
Want to skip the lines?
Parents can prepay online right now by visiting https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K856X683917
Don't forget to send your student to school with their reusable Kona cups if they have them. Let's cool down and celebrate a great start to the year! ☀️
It's almost here! Mark your calendars for Paula Walker's Meet the Teacher on August 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Drop off supplies, say hello to new and old friends, and meet your teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.
Family Access Support Nights start TOMORROW, July 7th!
Get in-person help with new student enrollment, the Family Access portal, online forms, and renewing required affidavits. Spanish support is available!
When: Tuesdays (July 7 - Aug 11), 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Ernest Epps Administration Building (810 E Old Greenville Rd.)
No appointment needed. Stop by and let us help you get ready for the school year!
Get in-person help with new student enrollment, the Family Access portal, online forms, and renewing required affidavits. Spanish support is available!
When: Tuesdays (July 7 - Aug 11), 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Ernest Epps Administration Building (810 E Old Greenville Rd.)
No appointment needed. Stop by and let us help you get ready for the school year!
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. More information at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
Please join Royse City ISD as we excitedly welcome Mrs. Shana Gaines as the new Principal of Paula Walker Elementary School.
Shana brings to this role a truly remarkable depth of experience as an educator, a campus leader, and a lifelong learner.
She holds a Bachelor of Music from Union University, a Master of Music in Church Music Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Education in School Administration from Lamar University, and she is currently completing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a Superintendent certification from Midwestern State University. Her academic journey alone speaks to a person who never stops growing and never stops reaching.
Before stepping into campus leadership, Shana built a rich and diverse classroom career. She served as a Special Education Resource teacher, where she led instructional modeling for pull-out and inclusion services and took on campus leadership roles including PBIS Coordinator, and Title 1 Family Engagement Specialist. That breadth of classroom experience, across special education, fine arts, and general instruction, gives her a perspective on teaching and learning that very few school leaders possess.
Shana has served as an Assistant Principal at multiple campuses in Richardson ISD and, most recently, right here at W.R. Fort Elementary in Royse City ISD. In these roles she has touched virtually every dimension of campus leadership from testing and MTSS coordination to T-TESS evaluation, master scheduling, human capital management, trauma-informed care, Title 1 programming, and data-driven instructional practices. She is a leader who is equally comfortable in the details and in the big picture.
Shana brings to this role a truly remarkable depth of experience as an educator, a campus leader, and a lifelong learner.
She holds a Bachelor of Music from Union University, a Master of Music in Church Music Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Education in School Administration from Lamar University, and she is currently completing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a Superintendent certification from Midwestern State University. Her academic journey alone speaks to a person who never stops growing and never stops reaching.
Before stepping into campus leadership, Shana built a rich and diverse classroom career. She served as a Special Education Resource teacher, where she led instructional modeling for pull-out and inclusion services and took on campus leadership roles including PBIS Coordinator, and Title 1 Family Engagement Specialist. That breadth of classroom experience, across special education, fine arts, and general instruction, gives her a perspective on teaching and learning that very few school leaders possess.
Shana has served as an Assistant Principal at multiple campuses in Richardson ISD and, most recently, right here at W.R. Fort Elementary in Royse City ISD. In these roles she has touched virtually every dimension of campus leadership from testing and MTSS coordination to T-TESS evaluation, master scheduling, human capital management, trauma-informed care, Title 1 programming, and data-driven instructional practices. She is a leader who is equally comfortable in the details and in the big picture.
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. More information at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
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. More information at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
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. More information at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
Enjoy the long weekend! 🌷
Just a reminder that there is no school this Friday, April 3rd, or Monday, April 6th (Bad Weather Make-up Day).
We look forward to seeing students back in class on Tuesday, April 7th!
Just a reminder that there is no school this Friday, April 3rd, or Monday, April 6th (Bad Weather Make-up Day).
We look forward to seeing students back in class on Tuesday, April 7th!
Wishing the RCISD Family a safe Spring Break full of adventures, good books, and plenty of time in the sunshine!
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Kona Ice is this THURSDAY, March 12th!
Here is the link to pay online:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K3733618972
Here is the link to pay online:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K3733618972
🌸 Spring Break is almost here, Paula Walker Elementary families! 🌸
It’s time to gear up for a well-deserved break.
Please take note of our upcoming schedule:
📅 March 16th – 20th: Spring Break (No School)
📅 March 23rd: Professional Learning Day for Staff (No School for students)
🏫 March 24th: School Resumes!
We hope all our students have a fun and safe week off. See you back on Tuesday the 24th! ✨
It’s time to gear up for a well-deserved break.
Please take note of our upcoming schedule:
📅 March 16th – 20th: Spring Break (No School)
📅 March 23rd: Professional Learning Day for Staff (No School for students)
🏫 March 24th: School Resumes!
We hope all our students have a fun and safe week off. See you back on Tuesday the 24th! ✨
Calling all Kindergarten Families: Join us for the Kindergarten Rodeo! We can’t wait to see all of our cowboys and cowgirls! 🤠 🐴
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. More information at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
