SSISD To Offer Free School Meals For All Students, Children Rest Of Year
Sulphur Springs ISD will offer free school meals to all students ages 18 or younger. The meals are available regardless of eligibility through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service nationwide waivers. The service started Monday, November 2, 2020, according to an October 30 release from SSISD Director of Child Nutrition Veronica Arnold. Grab and Go curbside meals will continue to be offered at Barbara Bush Primary for SSISD virtual...
First Place Lady Cats Volleyball Team Collects Another District Win On The Road At Marshall, 3-0 Friday
The first place Lady Cats Volleyball Team improved their district record to 8-1 with a 3-0 on the road at Marshall Friday, October 30. The score was 25-16, 25-20 and 25-13. The Lady Cats improved to 3-1 on the road in district to go with their perfect 5-0 home district mark. The Lady Cats have won 8 district games in a row. Lady Cats volleyball Lady Cats Coach Bailey Dorner said the Lady Cats played well on the road Friday at...
Wildcats Football Team Drops First Zone Game To North Forney, 56-21, Friday
North Forney is projected to be one of the very best football teams in District 8-5A and they showed their talent at Gerald Prim Stadium as they won a zone game over the Wildcats, 56-21 Friday night, October 30. SSHS Wildcats logo The Falcons led 7-0 before their strong offense even took the field. On the Wildcats’ first drive, North Forney defensive back Tylen Crochet intercepted a pass from Wildcats’ quarterback Kaden...
Wildcats Football Is Back Tonight, There Is Also Lady Cats Volleyball On This Game Day Friday
When the Wildcats Football Team faces North Forney at Gerald Prim Stadium on this game day Friday night, October 30, it will have been 28 days since the Wildcats last game. This one, against North Forney, is something new. With so many COVID-19 cancellations, District 8-5A came up with Zone Play. The district has been divided into two zones. The Wildcats and North Forney are joined in Zone B by Greenville and Corsicana, who play each...
Cumby ISD Recognizes Principals
Governor Greg Abbott has declared October 2020 as Principals Month in Texas, in recognition of the important roles principals at all levels assume to help ensure every child has access to a high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment. “This year, as we face new challenges presented by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the leadership of our state’s principals in our schools is more important that...
Sulphur Springs Middle School Football Coach Eddie Flores Reports 1-1 Record Tuesday Night
Sulphur Springs Middle School Football Coach Eddie Flores reported the results of one loss and one win Tuesday night. 8th Grade B Team Flores reports the 8th Grade B Team Wildcats lost to the Hallsville Bobcats, 16-6. The Wildcat B-Team is 1-3 for the season. Offense QB- Wyatt Watson completed 2 passes for 40 yards, and threw for a 35 yard Touchdown pass. WR- Max Williamson had a 35 yard TD reception. Defense “Great Team effort...
Wildcats Team Tennis Coach Says Too Many Mistakes Hurt In Bi-District Match Loss
Wildcats Team Tennis Coach Tony Martinez says his team basically beat themselves with mistakes in a 19-0 loss to Whitehouse in a bi-district match at LeTourneau University in Longview Tuesday. He says his players needed to be more aggressive at the net and needed to angle there returns instead of hitting them right back at an opponent. He says the Wildcats served well. Coach Martinez says he tried several strategic moves in an attempt...
Wildcats Team Tennis Season Ends With Bi-District Loss At End Of A Very Long Day
Wildcats Team Tennis had their season end with a bi-district loss to Whitehouse, 19-0 Tuesday. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said despite the score, his team played competitively. He added Whitehouse was just the better team. It was a long, long day for both teams. They were originally planning to play their match starting at 9 a.m. in Van. The courts were wet. After waiting for several hours, the teams made plans to relocate to...
Lady Cats Win Seventh Straight, Dominating District Foe 3-0
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Lady Cats volleyball team hosted district foe Texas High, sweeping the Lady Tigers 3-0. Lady Cats Volleyball vs Commerce, Sept 2020. Photo Credit: Sheri Looney All three sets started competitive, with teams tying at least 3 times in each set. But each and every time, the Lady Tigers (6-2 district, 7-5 overall) would take the lead or tie the score, only for the Lady Cats to pull away in ferocious fashion. Sets...
Hopkins County Oct. 26 COVID-19 Update: 11 Recoveries, 8 New Cases
Although 8 additional Hopkins County residents received positive COVID-19 results, 11 residents recovered from COVID-19, decreasing the overall active case count from 185 to 181 on Oct. 26, Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported in the Oct. 26 COVID-19 update. positive COVID-19 result Overall, that makes 247 Hopkins County residents who have received positive COVID-19 results and 144 who have recovered...
