Last night our Rocket Vision student crew live streamed their first sporting event, RHS Softball. They learned a lot about how different sports require different approaches to capture the best moments for the audience. #RobinsonISD
Today we celebrate Coach Mathew Armes!
Coach Armes is new to CTE this year and has already made a tremendous impact teaching Counseling & Mental Health and Human Growth & Development across our Law Enforcement and Teaching & Training pathways. His favorite CTE moment: recruiting 8th graders at the Junior High to join our programs. His standout project—mental health disorder posters proudly displayed outside his room—showcases student creativity and awareness. Thank you, Coach Armes, for bringing fresh energy and compassion to our CTE family! 💙✨
Coach Armes is new to CTE this year and has already made a tremendous impact teaching Counseling & Mental Health and Human Growth & Development across our Law Enforcement and Teaching & Training pathways. His favorite CTE moment: recruiting 8th graders at the Junior High to join our programs. His standout project—mental health disorder posters proudly displayed outside his room—showcases student creativity and awareness. Thank you, Coach Armes, for bringing fresh energy and compassion to our CTE family! 💙✨
Rocket Soccer
Hey Rocket fans, checkout tonights Rocket Softball match up again the Grandview Zebras. You can catch the game on our Rocket Vision Live Stream network brought to you by Hudl TV. Please follow the link to view the game. (Hudl TV Subscription Required) https://www.risdweb.org/page/livestream
CTE Student Showcase - Law Enforcement
“My favorite thing we have done in Forensics this year was when we were learning trajectory using Nerf guns. We'd simply stand and shoot the Nerf gun at an angle and see how far it reaches. To me, there is something so fun about hearing the Nerf gun fire and watching the soft bullet soar down the hallway. I personally love how easy it is to learn in the class. The lectures that Mr. Day gives are easy to comprehend and engage with as long as you pay attention. Forensics classes helped widen my knowledge on how a crime can be solved, forcing me to think outside the box. Forensics classes will most definitely aid my future if I decide to further pursue Forensics, Ballistics, or any other sciences that involve crime scenes.” ~ Gavin Brink
“One of the absolute highlights of Forensics this year has to be the trajectory lab we did with Nerf guns. It was such a blast to take a break from the usual lectures and get hands-on with some "ballistics" practice, even if it involved foam darts instead of real projectiles! Mr. Day’s classroom was the perfect setting for it, as we got to apply high-level math and physics to track the flight paths and impact angles of our shots. It was the perfect blend of scientific precision and pure fun; we were literally playing with toys while simultaneously learning the complex way investigators reconstruct a scene based on where a projectile lands. Seeing the calculated trajectory match up with where the dart actually hit made the concepts click in a way that just reading a textbook never could. What makes my Forensics class so standout is the incredible environment Mr. Day creates; he has a real gift for maintaining a calm and safe atmosphere that makes even the most complex topics feel approachable. In a subject that can often be intense or high-pressure, his classroom feels like a steady home base where I can actually focus and get my work done without feeling overwhelmed. Having that sense of security is huge, it transforms the room from just a place to study evidence into a productive space where I feel comfortable diving deep into the material. Taking a high school forensic class gives me a massive "head start" on the analytical mindset needed for clinical psychology. It trains you to move past your first impressions and treat human behavior like a crime scene, where every detail is a piece of evidence that helps explain a larger story. You’ll learn to write meticulous reports, stay objective during intense situations, and understand the ethical boundaries that keep professional work safe and legal. By the time you reach your university-level psychology labs, you'll already have the "investigative muscles" to spot subtle patterns in a patient's behavior that others might overlook.” ~ Isabelle Mathis
“My favorite thing we have done in Forensics this year was when we were learning trajectory using Nerf guns. We'd simply stand and shoot the Nerf gun at an angle and see how far it reaches. To me, there is something so fun about hearing the Nerf gun fire and watching the soft bullet soar down the hallway. I personally love how easy it is to learn in the class. The lectures that Mr. Day gives are easy to comprehend and engage with as long as you pay attention. Forensics classes helped widen my knowledge on how a crime can be solved, forcing me to think outside the box. Forensics classes will most definitely aid my future if I decide to further pursue Forensics, Ballistics, or any other sciences that involve crime scenes.” ~ Gavin Brink
“One of the absolute highlights of Forensics this year has to be the trajectory lab we did with Nerf guns. It was such a blast to take a break from the usual lectures and get hands-on with some "ballistics" practice, even if it involved foam darts instead of real projectiles! Mr. Day’s classroom was the perfect setting for it, as we got to apply high-level math and physics to track the flight paths and impact angles of our shots. It was the perfect blend of scientific precision and pure fun; we were literally playing with toys while simultaneously learning the complex way investigators reconstruct a scene based on where a projectile lands. Seeing the calculated trajectory match up with where the dart actually hit made the concepts click in a way that just reading a textbook never could. What makes my Forensics class so standout is the incredible environment Mr. Day creates; he has a real gift for maintaining a calm and safe atmosphere that makes even the most complex topics feel approachable. In a subject that can often be intense or high-pressure, his classroom feels like a steady home base where I can actually focus and get my work done without feeling overwhelmed. Having that sense of security is huge, it transforms the room from just a place to study evidence into a productive space where I feel comfortable diving deep into the material. Taking a high school forensic class gives me a massive "head start" on the analytical mindset needed for clinical psychology. It trains you to move past your first impressions and treat human behavior like a crime scene, where every detail is a piece of evidence that helps explain a larger story. You’ll learn to write meticulous reports, stay objective during intense situations, and understand the ethical boundaries that keep professional work safe and legal. By the time you reach your university-level psychology labs, you'll already have the "investigative muscles" to spot subtle patterns in a patient's behavior that others might overlook.” ~ Isabelle Mathis
Hey Rocket fans, checkout tonights Rocket Softball match up again the Grandview Zebras. You can catch the game on our Rocket Vision Live Stream network brought to you by Hudl TV. Please follow the link to view the game. (Hudl TV Subscription Required) https://www.risdweb.org/page/livestream
Today, we recognize Mr. Day to celebrate CTE Month!
Mr. Day teaches Principles of Law, Criminal Investigations, and Forensic Science in our Law Enforcement pathway. His favorite CTE moment this year: watching students participate in mock tactical entries. He's equally proud of the mock crime scenes his students investigate, and he's been innovating technology to help them practice even more effectively. Thank you, Mr. Day, for preparing the next generation of law enforcement professionals! 🚔🔍✨
Mr. Day teaches Principles of Law, Criminal Investigations, and Forensic Science in our Law Enforcement pathway. His favorite CTE moment this year: watching students participate in mock tactical entries. He's equally proud of the mock crime scenes his students investigate, and he's been innovating technology to help them practice even more effectively. Thank you, Mr. Day, for preparing the next generation of law enforcement professionals! 🚔🔍✨
CTE Student Showcase - Teaching & Training
“My favorite thing I have done in Principles of Education this year was when I was building my future classroom out of a shoe box. Ms. Roberts had told us there weren't many guidelines and just to describe what´s in your classroom and why it is there. The theme of my classroom was ¨Let´s take a deep dive into math¨, so I made the class decorated in underwater decorations and made it feel comfortable for the kids. What I love most about my Principles of Education class is honestly the people. We are such a diverse group and we all balance each other out. We have people who are in all honors , we have people that are involved in sports , we have people who all want the same future , but have different ways to get there. All of us in that class have some kind of connection. Being in a small class like that has taught me I'm incredibly smart and compassionate in my own way , and so is everyone else but they show it differently. Principles of Education will help me in my future because I want to be a first grade teacher. This class prepares me for some struggles and the reality of my future job. There are lessons and activities we do that help us be able to react correctly in a situation.” ~ Cora Peichoto
“My favorite thing I have done in Principles of Education this year was when I was building my future classroom out of a shoe box. Ms. Roberts had told us there weren't many guidelines and just to describe what´s in your classroom and why it is there. The theme of my classroom was ¨Let´s take a deep dive into math¨, so I made the class decorated in underwater decorations and made it feel comfortable for the kids. What I love most about my Principles of Education class is honestly the people. We are such a diverse group and we all balance each other out. We have people who are in all honors , we have people that are involved in sports , we have people who all want the same future , but have different ways to get there. All of us in that class have some kind of connection. Being in a small class like that has taught me I'm incredibly smart and compassionate in my own way , and so is everyone else but they show it differently. Principles of Education will help me in my future because I want to be a first grade teacher. This class prepares me for some struggles and the reality of my future job. There are lessons and activities we do that help us be able to react correctly in a situation.” ~ Cora Peichoto
As we continue CTE Month, we celebrate Coach Roberts!
Coach Roberts teaches Principles of Education and Instructional Practices in our Teaching & Training pathway. She loves hearing students discuss real‑world education topics and perspectives, and her favorite project this year was the shoebox classroom design—where students brought their ideal learning spaces to life. Thank you, Coach Roberts, for inspiring future educators! 🍎✨
Coach Roberts teaches Principles of Education and Instructional Practices in our Teaching & Training pathway. She loves hearing students discuss real‑world education topics and perspectives, and her favorite project this year was the shoebox classroom design—where students brought their ideal learning spaces to life. Thank you, Coach Roberts, for inspiring future educators! 🍎✨
The Rocket Report for the week of 2/23/26 is at youtube.com/shorts/IicZoINymNI?feature=share
Robinson Elementary is a national “Bright Spot!” 🌟 Recognized by @The74 for beating the odds in reading. 📖🚀 #RobinsonISD #Literacy Thank you to the teachers and staff at Robinson Primary & Elementary!
🌟 Big news! Robinson Intermediate has been named a 2025 @edresults Honor Roll Star School for high academic achievement! 🚀 #RobinsonISD 💙🤍
CTE Student Showcase - Ag Mech (Welding)
“My favorite thing we’ve done in Ag Mech this year is competing in events like H.O.T. and the county competition because we got to demonstrate our skills, and win awards. It felt great to see our hard work pay off. What I love most about my Ag Mech class is that it’s just me and Addison, so we get more hands-on experience and are able to get more work done while still having fun and enjoying the class. In the future, I plan to become a veterinarian, so I may not use Ag Mech skills every day in my career, but the skills I’ve learned are still very valuable.” ~ Korbin Stecher-Stroud
My favorite thing that we've done in Ag Mech this year was taking our Santa Maria grill to the county show. The thing I love most about my Ag Mech class is the freedom we get in our projects. We can make something we need and have creative liberty. In the future these classes will help me because it helps me to be more independent. I also have been offered an internship from this class, which will definitely help me in the future.” ~ Addison Schwartz
“My favorite thing we’ve done in Ag Mech this year is competing in events like H.O.T. and the county competition because we got to demonstrate our skills, and win awards. It felt great to see our hard work pay off. What I love most about my Ag Mech class is that it’s just me and Addison, so we get more hands-on experience and are able to get more work done while still having fun and enjoying the class. In the future, I plan to become a veterinarian, so I may not use Ag Mech skills every day in my career, but the skills I’ve learned are still very valuable.” ~ Korbin Stecher-Stroud
My favorite thing that we've done in Ag Mech this year was taking our Santa Maria grill to the county show. The thing I love most about my Ag Mech class is the freedom we get in our projects. We can make something we need and have creative liberty. In the future these classes will help me because it helps me to be more independent. I also have been offered an internship from this class, which will definitely help me in the future.” ~ Addison Schwartz
Today we recognize Mr. Rose!
Mr. Rose teaches Ag Mechanics, Ag Structures, and a Capstone course in our Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems (Welding) program of study. His Capstone students are collaborating with an expert on a yearlong industry project, while his Ag Mechanics and Structures students are learning skills to pass their certification exams. Mr. Rose’s big celebration this year is winning four Ag Mech banners at the HOT Fair. One standout project: the Santa Maria grill he and his students built. Thank you, Mr. Rose, for welding skills and real‑world experience into our program! 🔧🔥
CTE Student Showcase - Floral Design
“My favorite thing that I've done in floral this year is when we went to make the flowers for the buyers table for county. I think it really helped me with how I'll make my designs in the future and was a good way to practice. What I love most about floral design is getting to take home pretty flowers every month. Floral design class will definitely help me in the future because I really want to be an Ag teacher and I could teach two different Ag classes like Mrs Clark does.” ~ Karissa Treat
“My favorite thing we have done in Floral this year is being a part of Rocket Roses, and seeing teacher's faces light up when they see the arrangements that our very own Rockets have designed. What I love most about our Floral class is the culture. Mrs. Clark has created an environment where we all feel safe, comfortable, and encouraged to have a fun time! Being in Floral has taught me how to communicate in a professional manner, while also working efficiently. If I want to work in the floral industry outside of high school, I now have these skills to help take my first step to do so.” ~ Hallie Hale
“My favorite thing that I've done in floral this year is when we went to make the flowers for the buyers table for county. I think it really helped me with how I'll make my designs in the future and was a good way to practice. What I love most about floral design is getting to take home pretty flowers every month. Floral design class will definitely help me in the future because I really want to be an Ag teacher and I could teach two different Ag classes like Mrs Clark does.” ~ Karissa Treat
“My favorite thing we have done in Floral this year is being a part of Rocket Roses, and seeing teacher's faces light up when they see the arrangements that our very own Rockets have designed. What I love most about our Floral class is the culture. Mrs. Clark has created an environment where we all feel safe, comfortable, and encouraged to have a fun time! Being in Floral has taught me how to communicate in a professional manner, while also working efficiently. If I want to work in the floral industry outside of high school, I now have these skills to help take my first step to do so.” ~ Hallie Hale
In honor of CTE Month, we celebrate Mrs. Clark!
Mrs. Clark leads Floral Design, Advanced Floral Design, Practicum in Ag, and Capstone in Ag—core courses in our Plant Science pathway. Her Rocket Roses students run the flower shop like a real business, and her proudest moment this year was watching them take full ownership—problem-solving, communicating, and supporting one another. Her favorite project was the Robinson Rockets Rose Bowl Parade, where students designed parade‑worthy floats from all‑natural materials and brought their visions to life. Her Practicum students are working at Denise’s and Valerie’s as part of their course, gaining real world experience. Thank you, Mrs. Clark, for growing creativity and real-world skills! 🌹✨
Mrs. Clark leads Floral Design, Advanced Floral Design, Practicum in Ag, and Capstone in Ag—core courses in our Plant Science pathway. Her Rocket Roses students run the flower shop like a real business, and her proudest moment this year was watching them take full ownership—problem-solving, communicating, and supporting one another. Her favorite project was the Robinson Rockets Rose Bowl Parade, where students designed parade‑worthy floats from all‑natural materials and brought their visions to life. Her Practicum students are working at Denise’s and Valerie’s as part of their course, gaining real world experience. Thank you, Mrs. Clark, for growing creativity and real-world skills! 🌹✨
CTE Student Showcase - Animal Science
“My favorite thing we have done in Animal Science was the Feed Processing Project. We chose what processing technique we wanted to re-create, then brought a candy and a tool that would show the technique. I had the crushing/grinding process, so I used smarties to represent the feed and a rolling pin to use as the crushing/grinding. I love the atmosphere and way of learning the most in my animal science class. Everyone is very kind and willing to help one another understand the topic. I love the unique group projects and it really helps me learn from a different perspective. Animal Science will help me in the future because animals are my passion and I always somehow end up around them. Therefore, this class will help me understand animals better.” ~ Natalie McCollum
“My favorite thing we have done in Animal Science was the Feed Processing Project. We chose what processing technique we wanted to re-create, then brought a candy and a tool that would show the technique. I had the crushing/grinding process, so I used smarties to represent the feed and a rolling pin to use as the crushing/grinding. I love the atmosphere and way of learning the most in my animal science class. Everyone is very kind and willing to help one another understand the topic. I love the unique group projects and it really helps me learn from a different perspective. Animal Science will help me in the future because animals are my passion and I always somehow end up around them. Therefore, this class will help me understand animals better.” ~ Natalie McCollum
Today we recognize Mr. Ellington!
Mr. Ellington teaches Equine, Small Animal, Advanced Animal Science, Principles of Construction, and Professional Communications—bringing hands‑on trade skills to both our Animal Science and Carpentry pathways. His favorite CTE moment this year has been building strong student relationships through FFA activities, and he’s excited for a livestock‑handling tools station rotation coming up. Thank you, Mr. Ellington, for your dedication and for inspiring our students! 🐴🛠️👏
Mr. Ellington teaches Equine, Small Animal, Advanced Animal Science, Principles of Construction, and Professional Communications—bringing hands‑on trade skills to both our Animal Science and Carpentry pathways. His favorite CTE moment this year has been building strong student relationships through FFA activities, and he’s excited for a livestock‑handling tools station rotation coming up. Thank you, Mr. Ellington, for your dedication and for inspiring our students! 🐴🛠️👏
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CTE Student Showcase - Principles of Agriculture
“My favorite thing we have done this year in Principles of Ag has to be learning about how to read notches on a pig's ears. The thing I love most about this class has to be how easy you're able to get a hang of what you're learning. For example when learning how to read the notches on pig's ears you just had to memorize where the notches would be to correspond to the number, such as the left ear tip means 81. The Principles of Ag class will help me in the future because it has taught me many common things I should know like the breeds of pigs, goats, sheep, and cattle. Whenever I own my own land and are able to purchase farm animals, I'll know the basic knowledge to be able to identify the correct breed without much trouble.” ~ Alivia Soukup
“My favorite thing I've done in ag this year was probably learning about different types of farm animals. I love how interesting the class is. I feel like everyday I learn something new. It will help me in the future if I ever decide to pick a job in agriculture.” ~ Audree Harris
“My favorite thing we have done this year in Principles of Ag has to be learning about how to read notches on a pig's ears. The thing I love most about this class has to be how easy you're able to get a hang of what you're learning. For example when learning how to read the notches on pig's ears you just had to memorize where the notches would be to correspond to the number, such as the left ear tip means 81. The Principles of Ag class will help me in the future because it has taught me many common things I should know like the breeds of pigs, goats, sheep, and cattle. Whenever I own my own land and are able to purchase farm animals, I'll know the basic knowledge to be able to identify the correct breed without much trouble.” ~ Alivia Soukup
“My favorite thing I've done in ag this year was probably learning about different types of farm animals. I love how interesting the class is. I feel like everyday I learn something new. It will help me in the future if I ever decide to pick a job in agriculture.” ~ Audree Harris
