Hawk Happenings
RHHS Celebrations, Information, and Upcoming Events
Rockwall-Heath High School
Website: https://www.rockwallisd.com/Domain/9
Location: 801 Laurence Drive, Heath, TX, USA
Phone: 972-772-2474
Twitter: @RHHSHawks
Stay Informed
Rockwall-Heath High School Website
Added to the Rockwall-Heath home page is a red button labeled "TV Announcements." Parents and students alike are able to view announcements as seen on the televisions around RHHS campus any time.
Another additional button has been added to the homepage labeled "Verification of Enrollments (VOE)" to help make getting a VOE easier for all. There is still a processing time and we ask that you request at least 3 working days prior to your DPS appointment. Thank you.
New for 2020 is the "Order Student ID Badge" button. Students are required to wear an ID prior to entering the building. This button located on the homepage will open a form to request the badge and a digital link to pay for the badge online.
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STUDENT RECOGNITION
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Varsity Hawks Football
What. A. Ride. Proud of this team for a SUCCESSFUL season! Seniors, thank you for all of the hard work and dedication in setting the new standard for Heath Football. Hawks ended their season as Regional Semi Finalist Champions. A feat that has not been accomplished since the 2008 season. To all Heath fans, we appreciate your support throughout this season. #WTD #ForTheFamily #Ohana
Mighty Hawk Band
The Mighty Hawk Band placed 9th overall at the UIL Area C Marching Contest held on Saturday, December 5, 2020. This is only the second appearance by the Mighty Hawk Band at the 6A Area Contest in school history, and the first time we have been designated as a 6A Finalist. It is a major accomplishment for our students, and a large step forward as we work our way toward one day earning an invitation to the State Marching Contest.
We appreciate everyone who have helped our students along the way. Your support is critical for our groups success. When you see our students, please congratulate them on their success. This is a very big deal for them, and a great representation of Rockwall Heath High School and RISD Fine Arts!
The results of the TMEA Region 3 All-Region Honor Band Auditions are in. The Mighty Hawk Band has placed 25 members into the All-Region Honor Bands. This is a major accomplishment for these students, and a great representation of the amazing things happening at Rockwall-Heath High School! Five of these students have advanced to the Area Auditions, where they will have the opportunity to possibly become and All-State Musician (one of the highest honors a high school musician can achieve). Please congratulate them on their accomplishment. We are very proud of their dedication to excellence!
RHHS Choir
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STAFF OF THE MONTH
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COUNSELING CORNER
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College Planning Steps
International Baccalaureate
Rockwall ISD Special Programs
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Quick Reminder...
Spanish Books Available in the Library
¡Calientes títulos para adultos jóvenes en Español en su biblioteca de RHHS!
Colten Carney Memorial Foundation #redforcolten
Michaelle Carney is a teacher at RHHS and has been a teacher here since the school opened. Her son Colten, was a former RHHS student, band member and robotics club member. He attended Cullins-Lake Pointe, Jones Elementary and Maureen Cain Middle School as well. He graduated Rockwall-Heath in 2011. Colten was a high functioning autistic young man (intellectually and developmental disabled IDD). He worked very hard at everything he did and absolutely loved people and making them happy. He went to Jr, College and got a certificate for Level 1 firefighting and a machinist certification as well. He worked at Kroger here in Rockwall and had a full time job at a place called Rockwell American.
Colten had a flat tire January 30, 2017 on his way to work. He was not far from his work so he decided to walk on to work, not wanting to be late. He was struck and killed by a vehicle. The man that struck him was not tested for drugs or his phone records checked. There is not a mandatory law to have drug testing or phone records retrieved in a fatality accident. We want to make it a law. We don’t want other families to have to wonder. Colten’s favorite color was red and he was killed on a Monday so we have a campaign to wear red on Mondays. We have two Facebook pages #redforColten and the Colten Carney Memorial Fund. We would love for you to like our pages and spread awareness to your friends and family.
The Colten Carney Memorial Fund is a 501c3 public charity. We are selling red shirts to help bring awareness in the community, and the area, that we need a law. I have short sleeved shirts available now in my room (1135). Sizes small- XXL. They are $12. We also have long sleeve available for $18. All money made above the cost of the shirts is going to help fund scholarships for IDD students to further their education and to help towards finding housing for independent living for these adults. One of our struggles was where would Colten live after we were gone? He would never be able to live on his own, but was somewhat independent. There are very little living opportunities, with some help, for these individuals. We hope to help make this a priority in the area. Your money can help these adults get education and housing that they need. Individual donations are also taken by our charity and we can provide you with a receipt for tax records. Thank you for your consideration.