North Hopkins ISD Blood Drive November 12th
North Hopkins Student Council is hosting a blood drive with Carter Bloodcare November 12th. Local community members are invited to donate blood! The electronic sign up can be located on the North Hopkins website. Be sure to check your eligibility and show up for your appointment the day of!
PJC-Sulphur Springs Stew Team Named Honorable Mention Beef Stew
GOOD COOKSThe PJC-Sulphur Springs Center “stew crew” turned out some delicious beef stew at the Hopkins County Fall Festival’s 49th annual stew contest over the weekend. The cooks captured an honorable mention ribbon on their first try in the cook-off. The crew, from left, includes PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley, students and PTK members Sylvia Feijen and Parker Cummings, PJC-Sulphur Springs campus Assistant...
PJC Names Four to Academic Hall of Honor
One of the highlights of Paris Junior College’s Homecoming, to be held on the Paris campus November 9-10, will be the induction of the Academic Hall of Honor Class of 2018. Named this year are James A. “Jim” Wade, Sheila Coursey, James R. Rodgers and Judy R. Hodgkiss. “These alumni exemplify the best of PJC,” said President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “Each inductee has made an impact in their chosen career while embodying the basic...
Corrected: PJC-Sulphur Springs PTK Honor Society Induction
NEW PTK MEMBERS The Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society at Paris Junior College, held fall induction ceremonies at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus this week. To be eligible for membership, students must have a grade point average of 3.5. PTK offers students opportunities to develop qualities of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service. New PTK members are (Back row left to...
Wildcat Marching Band Places Fourth at Prairiland
Wildcats Marching Band Director Spencer Emmert said Saturday was a great day at a Prairiland contest because the band didn’t get rained on and they were able to perform during prelims and finals. The Wildcats finished fourth at the contest. Emmert said the Wildcats Band received the top scores of straight ones and they also got lots of good comments from judges. Emmert said he challenged the band to step up during their finals...
Saltillo Lions, Lady Lions Qualify for State Meet
Saltillo Lady Lions Cross Country Coach Colton Smith and Saltillo Lions Coach Bill Giles are proud of their teams and rightly so. Both teams qualified for the state meet at the Regional Cross Country Meet Monday in Dallas. Christy Marquez, Sienna Collins, Raegan Speir, Kristina Wade, Jocelyn Ochoa, Ofelia Cabrera, Danielle Ross, Chandler Bain, Brianna Tawil & Coach Colton Smith. Photo courtesy of Francis Mowat teacher at Saltillo...
PJC-Sulphur Springs in Fall Festival Parade
ALL FESTIVAL PJC-Sulphur Springs Center was well represented in the Hopkins County Fall Festival Parade. From left, students Parker Cummings, Presli Cummings, Sydnee Hawkins, and Sylvia Feijen represented PTK and the Blend Club from the local campus.
School Zone Speed Limits Established for SSHS on Houston Street
Flashing school zone speed signs have been placed on Houston Street at the high school in Sulphur Springs. The signs were being put in place Monday morning. The signs, placed by the City of Sulphur Springs were requested by Chief of Police Jay Sanders in response to concerns regarding the speed along the four lane Houston Street. Drivers are reminded to slow to 35 mph when the lights are flashing.
Saltillo Fall Carnival Set for Friday, October 26, 2018
JOIN US FOR THE SALTILLO FALL CARNIVAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018 STEW & CHILI DONATION 5:30-7:00 P.M. IN THE CAFETERIA QUEEN’S CORONATION $1 ADMISSION @ 7:00 P.M. CARNIVAL BOOTHS AND BINGO TO FOLLOW ALL NIGHT BINGO BANDS-$20 (1 BAND PER CARD) CONCESSION STAND OPENS @ 7:30 P.M. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE FRIDAY DURING SCHOOL HOURS: 1 BUNDLE OF 20- $5.00 WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE FOR A FUN FILLED FAMILY...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program
Students in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center watch as Instructor Joyce Vargas teaches them the procedure for drawing blood from a patient. Assisting with the demonstration is student Perla Munoz of Sulphur Springs.
