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Rowlett Elementary embarks on risky move to charter status
Amid all the major developments in the Manatee County school district of late in the wake of a year of turmoil, one stands out if only for the fact this involves teachers and parents united in pursuit of independence and excellence.
Friday Jun 14 | Dallas Morning News
Playground kingdoms' upkeep can cost a princely sum
Kids Kingdom, a playground built in Rowlett by volunteers and funded by donations from corporations, was torn down by the city this week, in part because the wood was treated with a compound now banned because of the threat of arsenic leaking into the soil.
4 Rockwall H.S. students arrested, accused of raping girl at party
Rowlett police arrested four male Rockwall High students on the campus of the school last month for the alleged rape of a teenage girl at a party at a home in Rowlett.
Garland boy hit by SUV while riding bicycle remains in critical condition
Police say a 36-year-old Rowlett woman driving a 2007 Jeep struck the boy in the 1500 block of North Country Club Road.
Rowlett teachers, parents OK charter school conversion in landslide vote
Rowlett Elementary School parents and teachers voted overwhelmingly Monday night to approve a conversion to a charter school by the 2014-15 school year.
Gun Found at Garland School, Parents Not Notified
Teachers at one Garland middle school are upset after a gun was found on campus on the last day of school and parents were not notified.
Rowlett prepares to count parent ballots in charter decision
Whether Rowlett Elementary School will convert from a public school to a charter school is being decided this week as parents cast their ballots on the issue.
Highland students inducted into National Honor Society
Shown are new inductees into Highland's National Honor Society including Tarin Weldy, Sierra Allen, Michael Hyde, Preston Rowlett, Beth Richburg, Adrienne Gonzales, Bailey Nervig, Cristina Natha, Morgan Monroe and Sophia Stice.
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