Round Rock ISD celebrated the graduations of its five high schools June 1 and 2 at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. A total of 3,428 students graduated through the District’s comprehensive high schools and Success High School. The ceremonies included remarks by valedictorians, salutatorians and principals of each school and diplomas were awarded to…
Round Rock ISD Trustee Paul J. Tisch announced his plans to resign from the Board of Trustees after serving since 2013. “I am proud to have served the students, staff and Round Rock ISD community and work with such an outstanding group of individuals as a Trustee,” Tisch said. “This community has meant the world…
Cedar Ridge High School Salutatorian Marissa Maxim is fascinated by politics. Combining her fascination with politics and her determination to build a strong foundation for a future career in law, Marissa is set to study political science at Texas A&M University this fall. Along with Cedar Ridge, Marissa also attended Blackland Prairie Elementary and Ridgeview…
Help Round Rock ISD advocate tirelessly for student success. Here’s what you need to know about our world class District. Download the District Digest PDF in English or Download the District Digest PDF in Spanish Bond propositions defeated Voters defeated the Round Rock ISD $572.1 million Bond package on May 6, which was proposed to…
Voters defeated the Round Rock ISD $572.1 million Bond package on May 6, which was proposed to address the needs of growth, innovation, and safety for 48,200 students. “We are fortunate to have the best teachers and educators in the state of Texas and in the nation at Round Rock ISD,” Superintendent of Schools Dr.…
More skilled professionals should hit the Central Texas job market thanks to a new partnership.
Round Rock ISD has partnered with Austin Community College (ACC) and the Round Rock Chamber to start an HVAC and plumbing career training program at Round Rock High School (RRHS).
The organizations signed a memorandum of understanding for the program, which will begin this summer in the back of the RRHS 500 building. The program was created to meet the demands for individuals trained in HVAC and plumbing in the Central Texas community. Courses will be held for free to District students and employees.
The City of Round Rock has announced its intent to partner with Round Rock ISD for a proposed aquatic center, pending approval from voters in the Bond 2017 Election.
Round Rock City Manager Laurie Hadley announced a letter of intent had been established at the District’s April 20 Board of Trustees meeting, committing to a potential partnership for the aquatic center facility if approved by voters. The City of Round Rock, RRISD and the YMCA of Williamson County initially partnered for a feasibility study in 2016 to determine the need and desire for a facility in the Round Rock area. The aquatic center is included as a $22 million project in Bond 2017, which consists of funds to address the District’s needs.
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees received information on the District debt report, approved the District of Innovation plan, awarded construction bids for Bond 2014 projects, celebrated the District’s Efficiency Award from Austin Energy and reviewed the 2017 commencement ceremony plan at its April 20 Regular Board Meeting. Board receives District debt report Chief…
Early voting for the Round Rock ISD Bond 2017 package will run from April 24 to May 2 prior to Election Day May 6.
The $572.1 million Bond consists of three propositions that address growth, innovation and safety within Round Rock ISD. Learn more about Bond 2017 and view a complete list of financial information and proposed projects on the District’s Bond website.
Early voting locations within and in close proximity to Round Rock ISD will be open daily. Williamson County locations will not be open Sunday, April 30.
Help Round Rock ISD advocate tirelessly for student success. Here’s what you need to know about our world class District. Download the PDF in English or Spanish. Round Rock ISD recognized for protecting student privacy, security Round Rock ISD has been awarded the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal in recognition of the measurable steps the…
The Spicewood Elementary School FIRST Lego League (FLL) team, The Immortals, advanced to the FLL World Festival after successfully competing at the Central Texas Regional Invitational Championship. The Immortals will compete in the FLL World Festival, held in Houston April 19-22. This year, 32,000 teams from 88 countries participated in FLL and 102 teams from…
Help Round Rock ISD advocate tirelessly for student success. Here’s what you need to know about our world class District. Download the PDF in English or Spanish. RRISD publishes Public School of Choice Destination Guide, accepting transfers District students and parents have the opportunity to learn more about Round Rock ISD Public Schools of Choice…
District students and parents have the opportunity to learn more about Round Rock ISD Public Schools of Choice by reading the recently published Destination School Guide. Round Rock ISD Public Schools of Choice provides students with access to innovative programming that engages and taps into their specific interests, aspirations and preferred learning styles.The learning community…
Help Round Rock ISD advocate tirelessly for student success. Here’s what you need to know about our world class District. Download the PDF in English or Spanish. RRISD to host Bond 2017 public forums, now accepting questions and presentation requests Round Rock ISD will host five public forums to share details about its upcoming Bond…
District visually impaired students from four campuses competed at the Region 13 Braille Challenge, an academic competition for braille readers. McNeil High School freshman Adhy Singh took home the first-place medal in the junior varsity division. Adhy said he practiced every day to prepare for the competition. Specifically, he concentrated on managing his stress in…
Help Round Rock ISD advocate tirelessly for student success. Here’s what you need to know about our world class District. Download the PDF in English or Spanish. Citizens Bond Committee (CBC) presents recommendation to Board of Trustees The Citizens Bond Committee (CBC) presented a bond project recommendation to the Board of Trustees, which includes plans…
Round Rock ISD is seeking staff and community input on the 2017-2018 academic calendar and providing the opportunity to submit feedback through a survey between January 20 and February 6. A team comprised of district and campus administrators, as well as parents, designed the draft calendars in alignment with the most recent calendars. Click here…
Through technology, Next Generation Digital Classroom (NGDC) librarian Amy Lott transported Deerpark Middle School seventh-grade language arts students to the time and place of the coming-of-age novel The Outsiders, written by S. E. Hinton, published in 1967. In preparation to read the book, students used iPads to launch Aurasma virtual experiences. The auras immerse the…
Round Rock ISD continues to grow, with a projected enrollment of nearly 52,000 in 10 years — an increase of more than 3,600 students, according to the latest quarterly demographic reports supplied by Templeton Demographics. The highest growth in the District can be attributed to land in the northeast corner of the RRISD attendance zone,…
Round Rock ISD is joining school districts across Texas in honoring its Board of Trustees during the month of January as part of Board Recognition Month. Board members serving Round Rock ISD are President Diane M. Cox, Vice President Nikki Gonzales, Secretary Suzi J. David and Trustees Charles “Chad” Chadwell, Terri Romere, Paul J. Tisch…
Round Rock ISD student-athletes went into the holiday week thankful for more opportunities to compete in the UIL state championship tournament. The Dragons advanced, the Raiders capped their historic season, and the Tigers fell. Dragon Playoff Tickets available on November 23 The Round Rock High School football team advanced to the state playoffs, squaring…
Round Rock ISD will present its final middle school boundary proposal for action by the Board of Trustees and its Nov. 17 regular meeting. View the presentation. District officials amended the previous boundary plan, presented at the Oct. 20 Board meeting, after community and Board input. Cedar Valley and Chisholm Trail middle schools will be…
Cedar Ridge High School Lead Dance Teacher Karen Searles has been named Dance Educator of the Year by the Texas Dance Educator’s Association (TDEA). TDEA is a professional organization that allows dance educators the opportunity for staff development and networking. It provides professional development and work towards the betterment of dance education and help teachers…
The Round Rock ISD Citizens Bond Committee (CBC) will host its first meeting Oct. 27 at the 100 building of Round Rock High School, starting its assessment of District needs for a possible May 2017 Bond election.
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees discussed the middle school attendance zone proposal, approved the Round Rock ISD District of Innovation (DOI) plan, reviewed the annual School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) and recognized the success of 35 outstanding campuses for earning TEA distinctions at its Oct. 20 regular meeting. Board discusses middle school attendance…
It’s a place of tranquility and serenity. A place where students come for calming connections with plants and flowers. James Allen takes us into the natural wonders of the Round Rock Opportunity Center Garden.
Round Rock ISD will continue its review for middle school attendance area changes considering updates to Cedar Valley, Chisholm Trail, Deerpark, and Walsh middle schools for the 2017-18 school year. The District hosted its first meeting September 15, 2016, concerning the attendance area changes for middle school with the opening of Pearson Ranch Middle School…
Round Rock ISD students will have the opportunity to start the year with a full week of free breakfast, offered at all 54 District campuses.
The free breakfast will begin on the first day of school Aug. 23 and continue through Aug. 26. Serving times will vary based on each campus’ breakfast schedule. Students and families are advised to check with their school’s staff for official times.
More than 15,000 community members were served during the annual Round Rock ISD school supply event, held at Round Rock High School Aug. 14. The event, in partnership with the Round Rock Police Department (RRPD), the RRISD Partners in Education Foundation, Kutz 4 Kidz and the Dream Big Foundation, celebrated the start of a new…
More than 35 Round Rock ISD schools were named award recipients as a result of the 2015-2016 PTA Report Card. PTA members volunteered more than 261,000 hours and contributed more than $1 million in RRISD during the 2015-2016 school year. “Round Rock ISD PTA members are valued partners who support the success of student and…
Registration for Leadership Round Rock ISD is now open for the 2016–2017 school year.
Leadership RRISD is a monthly presentation series that gives community members a behind-the-scenes look within RRISD schools and District administration. The program will host eight meetings throughout the year, open to up to 35 community members who must register each month based on their interests. Participants are able to register for more than one Leadership RRISD session. Meetings will be held 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. each month from September 2016 to April 2017.
Round Rock ISD will begin the adjusted school day schedule on the first day of school Aug. 23, aligning start times and dismissals to better serve the parents and students in the community. All schools will have a standardized 430 minute day, as a result of HB 2610, which will add 10 minutes to each…
A group of percussion students at Ridgeview Middle school earned an opportunity to perform at The 70th Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago. The Midwest Clinic is an international music conference with student musicians selected around the world to showcase ideas and talent. The Ridgeview percussion students had competed against hundreds of other groups of musicians.…
