North Hopkins One Act Play Competes at Bi-District
By Amy Sprague North Hopkins One Act Play competed at Bi-District competition this past weekend with their play “The Edan Echo”. Unfortunately, they did not advance to the next stage in the competition but Director Lisa Sprague stated “I was very proud of the kids and their accomplishes and hope to be back next year.” Some member received individual awards including Clayton Brandenburgh, Kelsey Horton, and Cecile Lozano....
Who was the Special Guest at the Oaks B&B This Morning?
By Savannah Owens Forty plus members of the Sulphur Springs Area Retired School Personnel Association met at the Oaks Bed and Breakfast Today, Tuesday, March 13th, for a program by Paula Altenbaumer. Paula presented the story of an early Texas pioneer, Sarah Ashby McClure Braches, that captivated and entertained her audience. The memebers enjoyed refreshments while listening to the life experiences from the eyes of Mrs. Sarah, who was...
PJC Sulphur Springs Campus Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremonies
The Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Paris Junior College recently held spring 2018 induction ceremonies in Sulphur Springs, Greenville and Paris. The two-year college honor society inducted 175 students this semester. PTK offers students opportunities to develop qualities of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service. To be eligible, students must have a grade point average of 3.5. They also may become eligible for...
SSHS One Act Play Advances
District 16-5A UIL One-Act Play Contest SSHS’s production of Violet Sharp, Sulphur Springs High Schools One-Act Play, earned the right to perform at Bi-District One-Act Play competition on March 20 – 21, 2018 with an outstanding performance at District competition this past Thursday in Texarkana. Other advancing schools included Hallsville and Texas High. Individual honors were awarded to the following students: Brianna Isham...
Superintendent Lamb Addresses Security During School Board’s March Meeting
Superintendent of Sulphur Springs Schools Michael Lamb told the school board that security on local campuses has been recently evaluated, again, and specific steps are being taken to tighten security at some locations. Lamb gave his security report Monday night during the March school board meeting. Lamb said that with two armed police officers at the high school, there were still some concerns regarding access to the buildings on...
North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Schedule Announced
North Hopkins 2017 Panthers Date & Time Opponent Place Monday, Feb. 19th @ 4:30 pm Martin’s Mill There Feb. 22 -24th Chisum Tournament Monday, Feb. 26th @ 6 pm Big Sandy There March 1st- 3rd Bells Tournament *Tuesday, March 6th @ 4:30 pm Saltillo There March 8th – 10th Douglass Tournament *Tuesday, March 13th @ Noon Sulphur Bluff Here *Wednesday, March 14th @ 1 pm Fruitvale There *Tuesday, March 20th @ 4:30 Yantis Here Friday,...
Harlem Wizards to Play in SSES Fundraiser
The Harlem Wizards are coming to Sulphur Springs High School Monday, March 19th. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and game time is 6:30. The evening promises to be a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to put a smile on your face, according to the Sulphur Springs Elementary School PTO. Proceeds from the game will assist in funding playground equipment for the school. The Wizards will face Administrators and...
North Hopkins FFA Chapter Celebrates FFA Week and Student Success at NETLA Market Show
From Report by Breeanna Hicks February was definitely a busy month for the North Hopkins FFA! This past month was the annual Hopkins County NETLA Market and Stock Show. Along with this, the chapter attended the Area VI convention. This year, the North Hopkins FFA was honored to have Faith Wheeler, our Chapter First Vice President, run for Area VI President. While she did not win the office of president, she will be serving as one of...
SSHS BPA Competed at State Leadership Conference
Heath Robinson is a Business Technology Teacher at Sulphur Springs High School and he teaches classes in Audio Visual Production and Computer Animation. Robinson accompanied several SSHS Business Professionals of America students to Corpus Christi last week (February 28-March 3) where they attended the State BPA Leadership Conference. Robinson said the students learned a lot and had fun. Among those competing were the Computer...
