Capturing Kids Hearts Recognition
Two primary campuses in Sulphur Springs Independent School District have been recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School Nominees, SSISD Assistant Superintendent Kristin Monk reported. Courtesy Capturing Kids Hearts Both Lamary and Travis Primary schools are to be visited for consideration for this award, awarded to schools that reach “the high performing cultural tipping point” using the Flippen...
9 Personnel Decisions Approved For SSISD
Nine personnel decisions were approved this week by Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees at their regular February meeting. An order calling for a May 2 election was also approved by the school board. Personnel Early notice of retirement was accepted from Nancy Harris, district speech therapist; Cheryl Blount, pre-kindergarten teacher at Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center; and Norman Sanders, middle...
Results From February UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest
Last Thursday February 6th, 2020, the Sulphur Springs High school Band hosted a UIL District Solo and Ensemble Contest. The event took place at the First Baptist Church here in Sulphur Springs. Overall, SSISD students received 34 first medals. Of that 34, 23 students qualify for state. The UIL State Contest will be held in May, in Austin, TX. Arneson, Brooklyn Solo: 1st div State Qualifying SoloistArroyo, Anthony Solo: 1st div State...
MAKING A POINT: Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center
Mathematics Instructor Charla Holzbog emphasizes a point during her recent math class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. To obtain information regarding registration for classes at the campus, check the PJC Website at www.parisjc.edu, or call 903-885-1232. Charla Holzbog
Como Pickton Closes School Due to Flu
Como Pickton Consolidated ISD is canceling classes on Tuesday and Wednesday this week to take measures to combat the influenza virus. Extra curricular activities remain scheduled as usual.
Wildcats Basketball Team Struggles Against Mount Pleasant Defense In 45-31 Loss On The Road
The Wildcats Basketball Team fell out of a first place tie in district play after a 45-31 loss at Mount Pleasant Friday night, Feb. 7. The Wildcats got off to an okay start, leading 13-10 after one quarter. Then, the offensive wheels came off for the Wildcats. The Wildcats managed only 2 points in the second quarter while Mount Pleasant scored 11. The Tigers were up 21-15 at halftime. Offensive woes continued for the Wildcats as they...
Second And Third Quarter Swoons For The Lady Cats Basketball Team Cost Them In 48-31 Loss at Mount Pleasant Friday
Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cat Basketball Team The Lady Cats Basketball Team started well against Mount Pleasant Friday night, Feb. 7, on the road leading the Lady Tigers, 12-10 after the first quarter. However, Mount Pleasant turned things around in the second and third quarters outscoring the Lady Cats, 32-9 to lead 42-21 after three quarters. The Lady Cats did outscore the Lady Tigers 10-9 in the fourth quarter, but Mount...
Wildcats Soccer Team’s Non Losing Streak Now At 8 Games After 3-1 Win At Nevada Community Friday
The last time the Wildcats Soccer Team came up on the short end of the scoreboard was on Jan. 11, as Forney edged by the Wildcats 2-1 in the Lobo Invitational Tournament in Longview. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton used the game to let everyone on his roster play. Since then, the Wildcats have gone 8 games without another loss. During the streak, they have won four and tied four. The 8th game in the streak took place Friday night as...
Lady Cats Soccer Team Gets Win Friday To Give Them A Boost Heading Into District Play Next Tuesday
The Lady Cats Soccer Team got a home win against Nevada Community, 2-1 Friday night, February 7. The win snapped a two game losing streak and gave them a boost as they enter district play against Greenville Tuesday night at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Lady Cats got a goal from freshman Rebekah Stanley after an assist from Janine Yamaguchi and an unassisted goal from Haley Robinson. Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said the contest featured...
Candidate Filing Deadline Nears For May 2 City, School District Elections
Those planning to file candidacy in local municipal and school board elections in Sulphur Springs, Cumby and Yantis have just one week left to do so, as filing in regular May 2 elections ends on Feb. 14. Sulphur Springs City Council As of last reporting, the Sulphur Springs City Council Election was the only May 2 election in which a contested race had developed. While there are six places up for election on the ballot, two regular...
