Paris Junior College Dual Credit Student Opportunities Growing, Regents Learn
Dec03

Paris Junior College Dual Credit Student Opportunities Growing, Regents Learn

Opportunities for dual credit students at Paris Junior College continue to expand, according to a report presented Monday evening, Nov. 23, to the PJC Board of Regents. Dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn both college and high school credit while enrolled in high school. Course credit is awarded through the school district for high school academic requirements and through PJC for semester credit hours...

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Changes In SSISD COVID-19 Notifications Announced
Dec03

Changes In SSISD COVID-19 Notifications Announced

Sulphur Springs ISD administrators Wednesday announced changes in the way SSISD COVID-19 notifications are communicated. Starting this week, notifications will not be sent via Blackboard or email to students, parents, staff and teachers. Now, updates can be found on a chart posted on the district website, www.ssisd.net. Scroll down to the middle of the page until you see the blue “SSISD COVID-19 Dashboard” menu and click...

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Stats Show That Wildcats Basketball Team Overcame Slow Start To Get Road Win At Rockwall Tuesday Night
Dec02

Stats Show That Wildcats Basketball Team Overcame Slow Start To Get Road Win At Rockwall Tuesday Night

A look at the Wildcats and Rockwall basketball quarter by quarter box score shows that the Wildcats got off to a slow start on the road before continuing to plug away to get the win, 47-44, Tuesday night, Dec. 1. Sulphur Springs Wildcats Basketball The Yellowjackets jumped out to a 19-10 first quarter lead and they still were ahead 28-20 at the half. The Wildcats really made their move in the third quarter outscoring Rockwall 13-7 to...

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Terrell Lady Tigers Pick Up Win Over Lady Cats Basketball Team, 46-39, Tuesday in SSHS Gym
Dec02

Terrell Lady Tigers Pick Up Win Over Lady Cats Basketball Team, 46-39, Tuesday in SSHS Gym

Terrell outscored the Lady Cats Basketball Team in three out of four quarters to take a 46-39 win in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday night. The Tigers were up 13-8 after one quarter and ahead 23-14 at the half. The Lady Cats trimmed the lead to 35-30 after three quarters outscoring Terrell 16-12 in that quarter. Terrell added two more points to its lead in the fourth quarter. The Lady Cats were led in scoring by...

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Wildcats Basketball Team Evened Season Record With Road Win At Rockwall Tuesday, 47-44
Dec01

Wildcats Basketball Team Evened Season Record With Road Win At Rockwall Tuesday, 47-44

The Wildcats Basketball Team won their second game in a row as they evened their season record to 3-3 with a 47-44 win over Rockwall on the road Tuesday night. Both wins were on the road. The victories came after a lackluster loss to Sherman at home on November 23. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta expressed disappointment in the way his team was playing after that loss. Next, the Wildcats return to the home gym Friday for a game against...

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Tuesday Game Day Has Wildcats Basketball On The Road And Lady Cats At Home
Dec01

Tuesday Game Day Has Wildcats Basketball On The Road And Lady Cats At Home

There will be Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball on this game day Tuesday, Dec. 1. Wildcats Basketball The Wildcats travel to Rockwall for a game Tuesday evening. The schedule calls for a freshmen game at 4:30 p.m. Then, a JV contest takes place at about 6 p.m. The varsity game is scheduled to get underway at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats enter the contest with a record of 2-3. The Wildcats are 1-1 on the road so far this season...

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Wildcats Varsity Football Game At Forney Friday  Canceled After Jackrabbit Virus Issues
Dec01

Wildcats Varsity Football Game At Forney Friday Canceled After Jackrabbit Virus Issues

The Wildcats Friday night, Dec. 4, varsity football game at Forney has been canceled due to coronavirus at Forney. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens confirmed the report Tuesday morning. He informed his coaches and staff earlier Tuesday. Forney, which had managed to play all nine of their previously scheduled games this season, became aware of the situation Monday evening. Coach Owens says he is trying to reschedule an opponent for...

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All Hopkins County, Winnsboro, Yantis School Districts Received Superior FIRST Ratings
Nov30

All Hopkins County, Winnsboro, Yantis School Districts Received Superior FIRST Ratings

All Hopkins County, Winnsboro and Yantis school districts have received superior FIRST ratings from the state of Texas. These are the annual Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas evaluations of fiscal year 2018-2019 finances based on information submitted by districts using a state template. According to Texas Education Agency, 1,021 school districts across the state were evaluated. Only 9 school districts (Meridian ISD,...

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Monday Practice Begins For Wildcats, Lady Cats Soccer
Nov30

Monday Practice Begins For Wildcats, Lady Cats Soccer

Monday, November 30, marks the first day the UIL will allow soccer teams to start up practice after school. The Wildcats, under third year Coach Alexi Upton and the Lady Cats of second year Coach Javier Aguayo, will be hitting the practice field. Wildcats Soccer SSHS Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton says his Wildcats are excited and, after the season was cut off last March due to coronavirus, are ready to get back and get started....

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Paris Junior College Dual Credit Student Opportunities Growing, Regents Learn
Nov27

Paris Junior College Dual Credit Student Opportunities Growing, Regents Learn

Paris Junior College Public Information Services PJC dual credit student opportunities growing, Regents learn Opportunities for dual credit students at Paris Junior College continue to expand, according to a report presented Monday evening, Nov. 23, to the PJC Board of Regents. Dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn both college and high school credit while enrolled in high school. Course credit is awarded...

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