The Apollo Junior High esports program was highlighted over the summer in an article in EdTech magazine that discussed the benefits clubs have in increasing student engagement during and after the school years impacted by the pandemic.
Last year, six Apollo students became the first RISD junior high students to compete in an esports competition at the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Rocket League Invitational.
The 2026-27 school year is right around the corner, and this year’s Backpack Bash is coming to a campus near you in August 2026.
Through meaningful partnerships with businesses and organizations, we can expand opportunities, experiences, and support for our students, staff, and families.
These assignments place experienced, student-centered leaders across the district’s Learning Communities to strengthen collaboration, support campuses, and advance the district’s North Star goal.