SSISD Trustees Approached About Vehicle Replacement, Management Program
Rami Saad briefed Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees on potential benefits of utilizing Enterprise Fleet Management’s vehicle replacement and management program for district vehicles. Several area school districts and governments already are utilizing the vehicle lease program for their fleets. In August 2019, Sulphur Springs City Council voted to switch from purchasing and maintaining city vehicles to...
SSISD Trustees Asked To Consider Transportation Needs Of Band Program
The Sulphur Springs High School Jazz Band serenaded the school trustees this week with several numbers, which not only showed off the fun and growth of the program, but also showcased a few outstanding soloists as well. Sulphur Springs High School Jazz Band They’ve included some of the other SSISD fine arts students into their acts as well. Rose Oyad, who is advancing to State UIL Solo and Ensemble competition as both a soloist...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report, January 29-February 4, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone … if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings. January 29 Deputies...
Wildcats Golf Team Takes Third Place at Rain-Shortened McKinney Tournament Tuesday
The Wildcats Golf Team had to settle for half of a tournament Tuesday (February 11) as rain and lightning plagued a tourney at Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club in McKinney. Wildcats Golf Coach Jeremy DeLorge said a lightning delay occurred just as players were starting to play. During the delay rain began to fall. Coach DeLorge said it was also cold and windy with a chill factor in the 30’s. Tournament officials decided to...
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo says His Team Played a Really Good Game in District Opener Win Tuesday
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo passed around compliments to his players as smoothly as his team’s passes in a district opening 6-1 win over Greenville Tuesday night (February 11) at Gerald Prim Stadium. Coach Aguayo said his team played really well. He said they took over the game early and dominated. Coach Aguayo said his team possessed the ball and made no mistakes on defense. On offense Haley Robinson had a three-goal...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Set to Play Lindale for Final District Playoff Spot on Friday
With the Lady Cats Basketball Team’s home loss to Texas High Tuesday night (February 11) coupled with Lindale’s home win against Greenville, the Lady Cats and Lady Eagles ended up tied for the district’s final playoff spot in fourth place. Both teams were 3-7 in district play. The two teams will play for fourth place Friday at 6 p.m. at Emory Rains. The winner of the game will play District 16-5A district champion...
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team Gets District Win Over Savoy Tuesday, 41-24
The Miller Grove Lady Hornets picked up a district win against Savoy Tuesday (February 11), 41-24. Miller Grove steadily built their lead over the first three quarters. The Lady Hornets led 13-8 after the first quarter, 23-11 at the half and 35-17 after three quarters. Savoy outscored the Lady Hornets 7-6 in the fourth quarter but it wasn’t nearly enough. Lauren Bullard and Jorja Bessonett both scored 14 points to lead Miller...
Wildcats Soccer Team Edges By Greenville, 2-1 on the Road Tuesday Night in District Opener
In weather more fitting for ducks, the Wildcats Soccer Team managed to squeeze past Greenville, 2-1 in the district opener for both teams at Greenville Tuesday night (February 11). The Wildcats scored two unassisted goals, one by Omar Hernandez and one by Alejandro Diasdado. The Wildcats have now played 9 straight games without a loss, a streak that goes back to January 11. Wildcats Coach Alexi called the match really ugly and sloppy...
Capturing Kids Hearts Recognition
Two primary campuses in Sulphur Springs Independent School District have been recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School Nominees, SSISD Assistant Superintendent Kristin Monk reported. Courtesy Capturing Kids Hearts Both Lamary and Travis Primary schools are to be visited for consideration for this award, awarded to schools that reach “the high performing cultural tipping point” using the Flippen...
