Cumby’s Ashley Haygood Named ‘Community Hero’ by Chicken Express
After Cumby High School Senior Ashley Haygood graduates this Spring, she plans to continue the momentum she has built with a goal to pursue and complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. With a stellar high school career in sports and in the classroom, Ashley was noticed for the impact she’s made on and off the field of play. In March 2018, Lone Star’s Nick Bolton and Cumby High School’s Ashley Hagood were selected as...
YouTube Live – SSISD LadyCat Soccer v.s. Greenvile – Senior Night
Live video stream should start around game time:...
Local Trustee Continues Participation in Leadership Program
Leesa Toliver, trustee from Sulphur Springs ISD joined 29 other school board members from across Texas February 28–March 3 at the third of five sessions of the Leadership TASB class of 2018. Selected by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the group is participating in a yearlong education leadership study program. These trustees represent school districts of all sizes, with student populations of 158 to 98,688, and reflect...
YouTube Live – SSISD Wildcat Baseball v.s. Pine Tree
Live video stream should start around game time: 7:00pm....
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...
