TEA Issued Additional Guidance For Schools For 2020-2021
As the 2020-2021 school year nears, many parents and school employees have questions as to what school will be like due to the novel coronavirus 2019 that continues to spread through the community. Administrators have answered as many questions as possible, but have been awaiting state guidance on many matters. Over the last couple of weeks, Texas Education Agency has issues some direction, but had yet to weigh in on other matters....
Texas A&M System Inks Deal For Free COVID-19 Testing For All Students, Faculty And Staff
COMMERCE, Texas — Students, faculty and staff at all 11 Texas A&M System universities across the state will soon have quick and easy access to free testing for COVID-19. Texas A&M System logo “Ensuring the health and safety of our students is our top priority,” said John Sharp, chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. “Facilitating increased accessibility and availability of COVID-19 testing will help us mitigate the...
Sulphur Springs Cross Country Coach Feels The Edge Is Beneficial For His Teams This Summer
Sulphur Springs Cross Country is another sport that became part of The Edge this summer. Cross Country Coach Wildcats and Lady Cats Head Coach Ross Hicks is beginning his 5th year in Sulphur Springs. In past summers, Coach Hicks would encourage runners to do some work during the summer on their own. Coach Hicks says The Edge has been an enhancement for his program. After months of staying home, Coach Hicks says, The Edge has given his...
PJC Registration Underway For Fall Semester
By PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, Public Information Services FALL SEMESTER NEAR Campus Director Rob Stanley of the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center is busy putting up signs reminding everyone that registration is now underway for the fall semester that will begin on August 24. In-person registration is being conducted by appointment only, and reservations can be made by calling 903-885-1232. For more information go to www.parisjc.edu and...
Trustees Approve 20 Personnel Changes For SSISD
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved recommendations for 20 personnel changes following an executive session at the regular July 13 board meeting. That’s 7 resignations, 4 in-district changes of jobs or campuses, 8 new hires and one retirement which will impact 6 school campuses, plus the administration building and maintenance department. The 20 personnel changes for SSISD include: Personnel recommendations approved...
Administrators Outline The 2 Back To School Learning Options For SSISD Students In 2020-21 School Year
Parents Need To Complete Online Registration Soon, Will Be Asked To Select Full Time On-Campus Or Virtual Academy Schooling One of the big questions for educators and families has been what to expect for the 2020-2021 school year, which is still scheduled to begin on Aug. 18 for Sulphur Springs Independent School District students, with staff returning for professional development days on Aug. 6. SSISD Director of Curriculum Lisa...
Edge Conditioning Program Is Heading Down The Stretch With Increased Competition
Skill work at SSISD’s The Edge conditioning program began to look a lot more like football Monday, July 13. Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens said the UIL is now allowing more competition and team drills. Monday the Wildcats did some 7-on-7 work, some 1-on-1 drills and even offense versus defense scheme competition. Coach Owens said the Wildcats’ coaching staff was eager to get started with this...
SSISD Superintendent To Report On Back-To-School Options For Fall 2020
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees have a full agenda Monday night. SSISD Superintendent Michael Lamb is expected to report on back-to-school options for fall 2020 during Monday night’s regular July school board meeting. While several items being presented for discussion and approval by the school board are routine for this time of year, some vary this year due to and others items are presented as a result of COVID-19. SSISD...
Former Wildcat Triston Abron’s Mexia Team Picked To Finish Second In Their District
Former Wildcats Football Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron is having a good early career as a head coach since departing Sulphur Springs after the 2017 season to take a head coaching job at Paul Pewitt. Coach Abron spent two seasons there and took the Brahmas to the state final game last season. Since then, he was hired as Mexia’s head coach. Mexia ISD logo The Black Cats are in a five team, District 7-4A, Division II. Dave...
The Edge For Football Continues Brief Hiatus
The Edge conditioning program continues on hiatus this week. After taking Friday, July 3, off last week, The Edge will also be off through Wednesday this week. The Edge for football at the SSHS Multipurpose Building will return on Thursday, July 9. There will be only 10 more sessions of The Edge, which wraps up on Friday, July 24. Unless the UIL changes its’ mind, football practice for the Wildcats, is scheduled to begin on...
