PJC Announces Spring Graduates
Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the spring graduation ceremony of May 22, 2020, that was held virtually. Students from area receiving associate degrees:Commerce: Austin Driver, Ashley Flanagan Como: Elaine Scaff Cooper: Harley Briggs, D’nasha Henderson, Whitney Watson Cumby: Colby Lindsey Dike: John Hammer Emory: Misty Mattson Klondike: Matthew Nesom Ladonia: Hannah Cantrell Mt....
North Hopkins ISD Announces Plans To Reopen School
North Hopkins ISD announced, on the school website and social media pages, the district’s plans to reopen school on August 19, 2020 with in-person and at-home learning options. Below is the July 22 release: North Hopkins ISD’s plan to reopen school
Lady Cats Volleyball Wraps Up The Edge Conditioning Program Thursday
Lady Cats volleyball players began The Edge conditioning program back on June 8. It will conclude Thursday, July 23. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner says it’s been a good summer. She said middle school and high school players have showed up and worked hard. Coach Dorner says it’s been good getting the girls back in the gym to work out the kinks before the season gets under way. Volleyball practice for this season...
AD Coach Owens Has Filled All Vacancies On Coaching Staffs For This School Year
Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens has filled all the vacancies on his coaching staffs that cropped up after the abrupt end of the 2019 school year. Steven Moreno, who was working as an At Risk Aide at the Middle School, is now the Assistant Lady Cats Soccer Coach for Head Coach Javier Aguayo. Coach Moreno, a former Wildcats soccer player, is replacing assistant coach Kristov Martinez, who resigned. Coach Owens has retained all of...
Wildcats Football, Lady Cats Volleyball Starts Delayed Until Sept. 7
By Don Julian Things were buzzing at the SSHS Multipurpose Building Tuesday morning as word filtered in that the UIL had made a decision concerning the beginning of football in the fall. Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens announced that the UIL was delaying the start of football and volleyball practice until Labor Day, Sept. 7. The Wildcats Marching Band can also get started on Sept. 7. SSISD Wildcats The...
UIL Delays Football and Volleyball for 5A & 6A Teams
The UIL has postponed the start of the high school fall sports season for Class 6A and 5A football and volleyball teams, an unprecedented decision as Texas remains a hotspot during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although numbers remain low in Hopkins County compared to other counties, all of our district opponents seem to have higher numbers in their corresponding counties. Sulphur Springs ISD will be able to start football and volleyball...
NETBIO Awards College Scholarships
Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Public Information Services (NETBIO) NETBIO AWARDS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Prior to the July Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization cattle sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction on Wednesday NETBIO CEO Dwyatt Bell presented college scholarships to several students who are currently majoring in an agriculture-related field at Texas A&M University-Commerce. NETBIO awards these...
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...
