Meet the North Hopkins Homecoming Court
By: Amy Sprague and Faith Wheeler [Editor’s Note: KSST welcomes North Hopkins students Faith and Amy as interns for the spring semester.] 2018 is here and so is the North Hopkins homecoming. Friday January 22 the North Hopkins panthers will welcome the Dallas Gateway Gators onto their home court and after the game the North Hopkins Homecoming Court will be presented and a new Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned. Members of...
PJC Tuition Remains Below State Average
Paris Junior College continues to be below the state average on tuition and fees, the PJC Board of Regents were informed at their meeting this week. “This time of year I share with you an update on tuition and fees from the state,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin, as part of her report to the regents. In comparison with the state average of community colleges, PJC is lower on in-district, out-of-district, and...
School Board Special Session Features Travis Primary School; Extends Superintendent’s Contract
Students from Travis Primary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags Monday night in both English and Spanish to open the Sulphur Springs School Board special session. The students also participated in a presentation that highlighted the Dual Language Enrichment program at the school. The students work in bilingual groups or pairs in three classes at Travis. Writing and reading are emphasized as the...
SSHS National Technical Honor Society to Induct 18 New Members Monday
The Geral Kennedy Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society at Sulphur Springs High School will be inducting 18 new members at a ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday (January 22) in the high school cafeteria. The new members are Felipe Alba, Alejandro Jose Benitez, Mariana Botello, Mason Burgin, Wendy Harrington, Brianna Hernandez, Diana Herrera, Gracie Kane, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor McElfresh, Maddie Millsap, Antonio Murillo, Skylar...
Saltillo Homecoming Set for Friday. January 26, 2018
Saltillo High School has announced their 2018 Homecoming Court. Coronation of the Homecoming Queen is Friday night during halftime of the Varsity boys basketball game. SHS plans a Pep Rally for 9:30 a.m. Friday morning. A reception honoring the Class of 1998 will be conducted in the school library following all of the games. Homecoming Bash School dance will be after the games until Midnight in the cafeteria for grades 6th –...
SSHS UIL Academic Team Placed Second at North Lamar Invitational
Congratulations the SSHS Wildcat UIL Academic Team who finished 2nd place overall this past Friday and Saturday, January 18 – 19, at the North Lamar Winter UIL Invitational meet. The following students and teams brought home awards in their events. Ready Writing Annemarie Gunn 1st Place (Gail Herman – Coach) Brianna Wooten 3rd Place LD Debate Corban Philo 1st Place (Kayla Weir – Coach) Number Sense Andrew...
Thank a School Board Member
(Sulphur Springs)—January is School Board Recognition Month and Sulphur Springs ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their commitment and contributions to our public schools. “School board members serve countless hours working to make public education the best it can be for every child,” said Michael Lamb, Superintendent. In a climate of change and challenge, they develop policies and...
Three SSHS BPA Members Qualify for State Competition
Three Sulphur Springs High School student members of Business and Professionals of America qualified for the BPA State Competition following their success at the Regional Competition conducted at Plano West High School recently. Seven qualified as Alternates to the state competition. Qualifiers, alternates, and others who competed include: State Qualifiers Advisor: Natalie Cruz...
Cumby Schools Closed Thursday, Friday Due to Illness
Due to illness, Cumby schools will be closed Thursday, January 18th and Friday, January 19th. According to Cumby School officials, a large number of students and teachers are unable to attend due to sickness. The school administration states that the buildings will undergo a thorough cleaning during the days the school is closed.
