PJC Receives Clean Audit Report; Approve Sport and Recreation Management Degree; Enrollment Increases
Paris Junior College and the PJC Memorial Foundation received a clean audit report at the January PJC Board of Regents meeting on Monday. “We have a clean opinion,” said Andy Reich of McClanahan Holmes as he presented results of the 2017-2018 audit to the regents. He explained that there was a clean opinion on the federal and state funding audits as well, “there are no findings.” The regents also approved an Associate of Science...
North Hopkins ISD Extends Superintendent Jolly’s Contract
In a special meeting Thursday evening, Dr. Darin Jolly’s contract was extended by North Hopkins ISD Board of Trustees to extend his 3-year contract through June 2022. The North Hopkins ISD Board of Trustees met Thursday evening, January 24th to discuss Dr. Jolly’s performance as Superintendent and consider his contract in a special meeting at 7:30PM. The meeting adjourned at 11:19PM. Dr. Jolly stated, “I am blessed and thankful to...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Behind the Mask
BEHIND MASK Working behind the welding mask is Martin “Bull” Bullington of Neylandville. Martin is a second semester pipe welding student in the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding program.
SSHS UIL Academic Team Competed at Lindale
The Wildcats UIL Academic Team competed at Lindale this past weekend (January 18-19) and collected 145 points. Coordinator Gerald Grafton reported that the Spelling and Vocabulary Team and Literary Criticism Team both finished in first place. In Spelling and Vocabulary, Gisselle Garcia was second, Mariam Tran was third and Dawson Carpenter was fourth. In Literary Criticism, Matthew Harper was first, Carissa Carter was second, Lainey...
Roberts Files for SSISD Board; Johnson Will Not File for Re-election
Thursday morning Craig Roberts filed for a place on the Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees. Roberts is the third candidate to file. Incumbent Clay Johnson told KSST News Thursday morning that he will not seek re-election to the board. Johnson said he has enjoyed his nine (9) years on the board. He commended the work of fellow board members and believes he is leaving the board at a time when Superintendent Michael Lamb and...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Spring Semester Begins Tuesday
Gerald Zavala, back center, and Jacelyn Wilkinson, right, both of Sulphur Springs, complete enrollment for the spring semester at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center during late registration Wednesday. Assisting with the process is Advisor Carey Gable along with other PJC staff. The spring semester begins Tuesday, January 22, 2019. For more information call 903-885-1232.
Toliver, Prickette Seek Re-election to SSISD Board
Leesa Toliver Early Wednesday morning, John Prickette and Lessa Toliver filed as incumbents for the Sulphur Springs School Board. Wednesday, was the first day to file for a place that will be on the May 4, 2019 ballot. Places on the board held by Prickette, Toliver, and Clay Johnson will be on the ballot. John Prickett School board trustee election filing continues through Friday, February 15, 2019. Anyone desiring to seek a place on...
SSHS UIL Place 2nd at Pine Tree Winter UIL Invitational; Reid Competes at State UIL Congressional Debate
Rhett Reid Rhett Reid finished 2nd at Region VIII UIL Congressional Debate contest in November and qualified to compete at UIL State meet on January 7 – 9, 2019 at University of Texas in Austin. According to Gerald Grafton, UIL Coach, and Reid’s sponsor, Reid did not advance to finals at state but gave four excellent speeches and received high marks from his judges. The SSHS Wildcat UIL Academic Team travelled to Longview this...
SSISD Board Places Emphasis on Lamar Primary During January Meeting; Campus Reports; Superintendent’s Contract Extended
Leesa Toliver was presented a plaque in recognition of her service as school board President for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years during the January regular session of the Sulphur Springs School Board. January is “School Board Appreciation Month” and the board received tokens of appreciation from each campus. A program presented by Lamar Primary students and staff, “Capturing Kids Hearts” and a number of reports...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Plans Special On-Campus Registration for Spring Semester
EARLY START Dillie Collins, left, and Kendall Myles get a head start on registration for the spring semester as they visit with PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Assistant Director Iris Gutierrez. A special on-campus registration session will be held Wednesday on the Sulphur Springs campus from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Saturday (Jan. 19) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classes will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
