Emergency-Red-School Closures
School Closures

Due to the forecasted severe weather and unsafe road conditions, all GISD schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10, 2025. All GISD after-school activities scheduled for those days are also canceled. See the Weather Procedures page for more details.

The purpose of Pearls by the Lake Foundation is to provide support to activities and service projects within Kaufman and Rockwall Counties, and surrounding areas, that seek to improve community life and to provide scholarships for young residents of Kaufman and Rockwall Counties, and surrounding areas, pursuing college degrees.

Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Organization
Pearls by the Lake Foundation
Contact
Category
Minority
Award information

$1,000

Eligibility Requirements

Must be Black or African American 2024 graduating Senior 

Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 

Plan to attend a two or four year college or university 

Must attend a high school within Kaufman or Rockwall County, Texas