Training Truckers at PJC
Instructor Robert Ashbreck, top right, reviews driving and safety laws with students attending the truck driving school at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. Anyone wishing to learn about truck driving classes and other workforce training programs offered at PJC can call 903-885-1232 or go by the campus office, located at 1137 Loop 301 East.
Education Topics Presented For Senate Consideration
The property tax revenue cap proposal made it through another round of the Senate, while the school finance reform bill has been removed from the agenda for Tuesday’s session, Texas School Association of School Boards Government Relations department reports. Below is a round up provided by Dax Gonzalez of Texas Association of School Boards Government Relations department regarding the most recent session, as well as information...
SSHS State UIL Essay Finalists, Academic Qualifiers Named
Barbara Jordan Historical Essay and Latino History Essay Competitions UIL Academics sponsors two essay competitions that provide exciting opportunities for students to explore the contributions of historically underrepresented groups to the history and culture of Texas. With a focus on original research and the use of primary sources, students are encouraged to look to their own communities in finding topics for their essays. This...
PJC hosts workshop for college, university biology instructors
Dr. Rebecca Orr, one of the presenters at the BioInteractive workshop for college instructors, taught participants on team-based learning skills. Paris Junior College recently hosted a workshop with Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) BioInteractive to assist instructors on using their free teaching resources to promote student-centered, active learning. The workshop targeted college and university instructors teaching introductory...
Legislative Update: Education
Education continues to be at the forefront of law makers’ discussions. Property tax reform, school finance reform, funding for full-day prekindergarten programs for eligible students, teacher pay raises, special programs such as gifted and talented and career and technology education, special education funding were among the items considered, Texas School Association of School Boards Government Relations department reported....
Saltillo Students Earn 30 FCSA Medals At State FCCLA Leadership Conference
Saltillo Family Career and Community Leaders of America members came home from the FCCLA State Leadership Conference with a total of 30 medals earned in Family and Consumer Sciences Assessments. FCSAs are subject-orientated objective tests offered to FCCLA members at Fall Leadership Workshops, Regional Leadership Conferences and at the State Leadership Conference. Students may test at each contest, but students may only take one test...
Home Baseball and Softball on Friday Game Day
There is home baseball and softball on this game day Friday (April 12). The Wildcats’ baseball team hopes to begin a winning streak that will land them in the playoffs. The Lady Cats are trying to hold on to first place and win a second straight district championship. The Wildcats finish off their three game district series with Greenville at Wildcat Park. There is a lot at stake Friday night. Both teams have won once so far....
Ice Cream Floats
Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center students Arturo Hernandez, left, and John Ringer enjoy an ‘over-the-top” ice cream float between classes, compliments of the PJC Student Life Department.
Saltillo High School Earns First Place Honors At District Academic UIL Contest
Saltillo High School UIL won first place honors at the District Academic UIL Contest in Union Hill. At least 14 students are advancing individually, along with four teams, to the Regional Academic UIL Contest this weekend at Keller Central High School. Also notable is the fact that at least seven students placed in more than one event each at the March 29 contest, and at least four scored high enough individually to advance in more...
Huge Weekend for SSHS UIL Academic Team
The Sulphur Springs High School UIL Academic Team has an important weekend coming up. Friday and Saturday (April 12-13), the Region UIL Academic Meet will be taking place at Prosper High School. Top individuals and teams will qualify for the State Meets coming up in May. SSHS will be sending 25 students including six teams to Region competition. The six teams are: Accounting with Felipe Alba, Alex Plumley, Daniel Soto and Caleb Yanez,...
