Rockwall ISD Education Foundation

06/04/2026

One of the best parts of awarding scholarships is celebrating students as they take the next step toward their future. We are proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 designated scholarships...
⛵️The Scott Self Memorial Scholarship was created in 2021 with the intent of recognizing and celebrating the students who are pursuing a job in the trades and who share Scott’s philosophy that hard work is a key to success.
RECIPIENTS: Brennan Hejny and Dillon Powell.
Brennan will attend Texas State Technical College and pursue Electrical Construction and Solar Certifications.
Dillon is pursuing a career in Automotive Technology and Custom Fabrication at WyoTech.
🔥The Trast Family BBQ Scholarship is awarded exclusively to a Senior who has been a member of the 205 Pitmasters for a minimum of two years and exhibits the qualities of leadership, dedication and service.
INAUGURAL RECIPIENT: Emma Victoria
Emma will attend Texas A&M University where she'll study flood modeling and environmental analysis.
⛳️The Todd Freeman Memorial Scholarship was established in 2020 and recognizes the accomplishments, on and off the golf course, of a graduating seniors from Rockwall High School’s golf team.
RECIPIENTS: Hudson Green, Brynn Rice and Van Leugers
Hudson will attend the University of Texas Dallas to study Business.
Brynn is pursuing a degree in Finance at the University of Texas at Tyler.
Van plans to attend the University of Oklahoma to study Accounting.
🎉A big CONGRATULATIONS to this year's recipients!

06/04/2026

🎉Caps off to these scholarship recipients! Rockwall ISD students who were enrolled in the CTE Educational Practicum at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, and worked at least a full year as ROCK Aides, were recently presented with "Grow Our Own" scholarships from the REF!
🎓These six graduating seniors will be pursuing a degree in education and could very well return home to begin their journey as educators in the community that helped shape them.
✨Recipients include Elise Harding, Ashley King, Travis Kropp, Sidney Reeves, Juan Pablo Salazar and Allisson Vasquez.
🗣️CONGRATULATIONS to all!

04/15/2026

🍋✨ BIG dreams start small… and it all begins with a cup of lemonade! ✨🍋

Calling all young entrepreneurs in the Rockwall Area - it’s time to sign up for Lemonade Day 2026!

💼 Build confidence
💡 Learn real-world business skills
🏆 Compete for prizes & awards
🎉 Have FUN while doing it!

Best part? It’s completely FREE to participate!

Let’s inspire the next generation of CEOs, creators, and dreamers right here in our community 💛

👉 Don’t wait—sign up today and help your child turn their ideas into something amazing!

https://lemonadeday.org/ROCKWALL-AREA

04/07/2026

🎳REF BOWLING CLASSIC, presented by Satterfield & Pontikes Construction generated more than $52,000 for Rockwall ISD students and educators!

04/07/2026

🎳Pins were flying and strikes were rolling at this year’s REF BOWLING CLASSIC, presented by Satterfield & Pontikes Construction! 🎳
A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors, teams and volunteers for bringing the energy and making it a night to remember. Your support fuels big ideas and bright futures in Rockwall ISD and we couldn’t do it without you.
Here's a recap of the evening's award winners:
🏆Grand Champion- Raptor Solutions
🏅First Place Losers, sponsored by Dwight & Dons Auto Care - The Queen Pins from Frost Bank
✨Most Creative Team Name, sponsored by Lacy Deckard - "Lotsa Pin Action" from LPA Design Studios
🎉Most Spirited Team - The Big Wigs from Rockwall ISD Business Office
🤩Most Stylish Alley Attire - The Red Rollers from Celia Hays Elementary School
💥The REF Baller Award - Kevin Hadawi
⬆️Highest Scoring District Team - STAY TUNED...we have a special presentation with our friends at Baylor Scott & White Health coming soon!
📸Here's the first batch of photos and there's more to come.
And save the date 04.02.2027 for the 9th Annual REF Bowling Classic!

04/02/2026

Good luck to all the Special Olympics athletes today, and thank you to a very special friend of the REF who’s a Gold Sponsor
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

03/31/2026

🎳Most call it fun, others may call it “challenging” but we call it RECORD BREAKING! The 2026 REF BOWLING CLASSIC, presented by Satterfield & Pontikes Construction generated an all-time high of $52,019 thanks to our sponsors, donors, bowlers, bidders and guests. WOW‼️ It's amazing, but not surprising, what our community does when we come together for a common cause and have a little fun while doing it. 🫶
📸Our amazing creative team at Blue Dot Creative is editing their photos and footage at this very moment, and we'll share them all later this week. (And if you're in the market for a creative agency, check these fellas out. They're phenomenal...and one is a Rockwall ISD alum!)

03/31/2026

🏆We were thrilled to award that golden Grand Champion trophy to you, Raptor Solutions! Thanks for being a steadfast supporter of Rockwall ISD students and educators.
Now the real pressure is on...can you retain that title in 2027?

03/25/2026

The 2026 REF BOWLING CLASSIC's Silent Auction, sponsored by Catherine Casteel is officially OPEN!
For the first time, you can bid on all the incredible items, whether you're attending in person or not.
🎓Have a senior graduating from Rockwall ISD? The 10 Reserved Seats package is calling your name!
🍔Love Whataburger? How about winning Whataburger for a year, along with a WhataBox of fun, novelty items!
🔥Looking for a great smoker? Now's your chance to get the Pit Boss Pellet Smoker just in time for BBQ season!
‼️And here's the best part...you'll be supporting Rockwall ISD students and educators.

Silent Auction - The Silent Auction will close on March 27th at 9:00pm. You will receive notifications if you are outbid and have the option to set a maximum bid for each item. The highest bid at the time of closing will be declared the winner.

03/25/2026

🎳THANK YOU, State Farm Agent Chad Kirk for your Premium Lane Sponsorship and VIP Upgrade at the 2026 REF BOWLING CLASSIC! By joining us for this exciting event, you're providing educational resources and learning experiences to our Rockwall ISD students.
Good luck on taking home that Grand Champion trophy🏆‼️