📣REMINDER📣
Don't forget to wear your college colors tomorrow!

Happy IT Professionals Day to the team that keeps us connected! From troubleshooting technical issues and restoring internet service to keeping our systems running behind the scenes, your work makes a difference every single day. Thank you for everything you do for our students and staff!

You’re invited! 🎺
Join us at the Band Hall at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, as we celebrate the unveiling of the new Big Blue Band Lane!
Come out, celebrate with us and help mark this special moment for our Big Blue Band! 💙

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the first-ever Gold Club Breakfast! We loved having the opportunity to connect with community members, share a morning together, and celebrate the people who make Rockdale such a special place.

We appreciate you showing up and supporting our schools, and we hope to see y’all at the next Gold Club Breakfast! 🐯💛

Teaming Up to Fight Childhood Cancer is a group that was created by two Rockdale moms whose children were battling cancer. Teaming Up raises money for childhood cancer research solely by selling shirts each year. To date, they have donated over $325,000 directly to research.

Join us on Friday, September 25 for our Gold Out Game vs. Troy. Fill the stands with gold and show your support!

Shirt sales will run from Tuesday, September 1- Monday, September 21.
Shirts are $10 and order forms can be turned in at any campus office.

Let's turn Rockdale GOLD in September because kids can't fight cancer alone! 💛✨️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for tonight’s RJH Open House! 💙 It was wonderful welcoming our families and showcasing all the exciting things happening at Rockdale Junior High this year. 🐯✨

✨️💙Celebrating Rockdale State Champions! 💙✨️

Join us at the 2026 Battle of the Bell on Friday, October 9th, as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Football and 1977 Track State Championship teams, alongside the 10th Anniversary of the 2016 Track State Championship team.

Recognition will take place prior to kickoff at approximately 7:15 PM. If you are a member of one of these teams and plan to attend, please email hhamrick@rockdaleisd.net to confirm your attendance.

Please pass the word to fellow team members!

Attention Seniors 60+! 🌟 Join the Rockdale ISD Gold Club!

Pick up your card at the Central Administration Office for:
✅ FREE admission to district sporting events, concerts, plays & special events!
✅ Monthly Breakfast with the Superintendent!

🗓️ First Breakfast: Friday, Sept. 11 @ 8:15 AM 📍 Location: Rockdale Junior High

📞 Questions? Call (512) 430-6000 for more details.

📣REMINDER📣
Don't forget to wear your college colors tomorrow!

Rockdale ISD proud to share our recent accountability ratings! Overall, our district has made significant progress, improving our score from a 73 to a 78.

We are especially proud of the growth across our individual campuses:
🌟 Rockdale High School (RHS): Jumped from a 'C' to a 'B' rating!
🌟 Rockdale Intermediate School (RIS): Jumped from a 'C' to a 'B' rating!
🌟 Rockdale Junior High (RJH): Improved to a 78, moving up from a 'D' to a 'C' rating!

This success reflects the daily dedication of our educators, the persistence of our students, and the incredible support of our RISD families. Thank you for partnering with us every step of the way! 💙🐅

To learn more about school and district accountability ratings, visit https://txschools.gov/

Go Tigers!

We know that strong schools are built on strong partnerships. Parents, business leaders, and community members play an important role in helping us create the very best environment for our students.

For the 2026–2027 school year, we invite you to consider serving on one of our district committees:
⭐️District Education Council (DEC) and School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC): Parents, business leaders, and community members are encouraged to apply.
⭐️School Library Advisory Council (SLAC): Parents are needed to serve and provide valuable input.
⭐️Weekly Student Mentorships: Adults in our community are invited to serve as mentors, offering guidance and encouragement to our students.

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Tiffany Whitsel at (512)430-6000 ext. 1016

As school starts back up, please stay safe and alert on the roads! Remember to slow down in school zones and stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights. Thank you for keeping our kids safe! 🚌🚸

Welcome back, everyone! 🍎 After a long and restful summer, we are so excited to welcome our students and staff back to the classroom. The halls are ready, the teachers are prepared and we can’t wait to kick off another great year together at Rockdale ISD!