Short-Handed Wildcats Pull Out Dramatic, Come-From-Behind Victory Tuesday in 3-2 District Win
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Lady Cats Volleyball team traveled out to Longview to play the Lady Lobos. Varsity Volleyball Team in action against Lady Lobos — Oct. 20, 2020 The Lady Cats left Sulphur Springs short-handed as Sadie Washburn and Caroline Hurley were unavailable for today’s game against Longview. The absence of the two varsity squad members was felt early by the Lady Cats, with the Lady Lobos at one point taking a 21-9...
Updates Given On SSISD COVID-19 Cases, Enrollment
Sulphur Springs ISD administrators provided updates Monday evening on COVID-19 cases and enrollment in Virtual Academy and face-to-face learning. COVID-19 Cases Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams reported the district has had a total of 78 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, 46 students and 32 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19 since school started on Sept. 1. He acknowledged that there were some cases before...
City, County Recognized For Sharing CARES Funds For Devices For SSISD Students
The city and county were recognized by Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees and administrators Monday evening for CARES Act fund contributions for devices for SSISD students. “We have the wonderful honor of being able to recognize the City of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County for contributions to the Sulphur Springs Independent School District,” SSISD Board of Trustees President Robert Cody said...
7 Personnel Changes Approved For SSISD
Trustees Also Approve Membership In Legal Program, Head Start Policy Council Appointment Seven personnel changes were approved for SSISD Monday evening. The Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees also made a council appointment and renewed district membership in a legal program. An ESL/bilingual report too was presented during the 6 p.m. meeting Oct. 19. Personnel, Appointment Personnel changes approved for...
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner Found A Lot To Like In Friday Win Over Hallsville
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner passed out praise to her Lady Cats after their solid 3-0 district win over Hallsville Friday, October 16, at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The Lady Cats improved to 4-1 in district play and 7-6 for the season. Coach Dorner said the Lady Cats rose to the occasion knowing it was a big game. She said it was good to see the Lady Cats get it done with the pressure on. The Lady Cats...
Lady Cats Cross Country Wins Commerce Invitational Meet Saturday With Wildcats Placing Third
In a final tune up before next Monday’s District 15-5A Cross Country Meet in Mount Pleasant, the Lady Cats took first place and the Wildcats were third at the Commerce Invitational Meet on Saturday, October 17. The Lady Cats competed in a two mile race and they were led again by freshman Haylee Shultz who was third overall with her best two mile time of 12:31.99. Sophomore Laney Hurst was fifth, Sophomore Mattie Bridges finished...
Wildcats Varsity Football Home Game Against Ennis Friday Is Postponed
For the third Friday night in a row, there will be no Wildcats varsity Football. SSISD Wildcats Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens announced Monday that due to the varsity football quarantine, the Friday, October 23, Wildcats home varsity football game against the Ennis Lions was postponed. He indicated it was to be determined if the game would be rescheduled. Next on the Wildcats schedule is a district game...
Wood County Voters Reported Ballot Issue For Yantis ISD Trustees Election
Twice last week, voters reported ballot issues for the Yantis ISD Trustees Election. One was reported in Hunt County and the other ballot issue for Yantis ISD Trustees Election was reported in Wood County. On the first day of voting, a voter notified Hopkins County election officials that YISD trustees election wasn’t on the ballot when he attempted to vote on Tuesday. It was found the contract for the election was never...
Como Pickton FFA Stew n Auction Postponed til 2021
Como Pickton CISD FFA Advisor Michael Bowen and his students enjoyed success recently at the Help a Child Benefit, with the 2nd Place Chili plaque and First Place Award for Ag Mechanics now on the chapter’s awards shelf. At the same time, the FFA Chapter makes an announcement about postponement of a much-anticipated annual Autumn event for the Chapter. Bowen posted this announcement on October 19, 2020. CP FFA Members, Parents...
Sulphur Springs ISD Board To Appoint Head Start Policy Council Rep, Consider Renewing Legal Contract
The Oct. 19 Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees meeting agenda is light on action items, but heavy on administrative and informational reports. A special recognition, Red Ribbon Week, the bilingual and English as a second language program, and Head Start training are among the the items listed under the latter heading. SSISD logo Superintendent Michael Lamb is scheduled to recognize the City of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County for...
