An Inside Look at the First Day of School in SSISD
The first day of school is always important. Students get to catch up with old friends, wear new clothes, and use their new school supplies. But its also a busy day for the Principals. KSST caught up with some SSISD Principals to see how their first days of school went. Derek Driver, SSHS Principal: The first day of school “was outstanding.” Principal Driver’s expectations for the new year are to “continue to...
Wildcats’ Marching Band Ends Summer Band Practice
The Wildcats’ marching band marked the end of summer band practice with their annual Squad Off competition Thursday evening. Band Director Charles McCauley had to resort to plan B. The Squad Off took place an hour later than scheduled due to a conflict with a Middle School event. Also it took place in the high school main gym due to a wet practice field. McCauley said he’s had a lot of plan B’s this summer due to...
Texas A&M University-Commerce: International Research Faculty Award
COMMERCE, TX—Dr. Maria Lamarque, associate professor of Literature and Languages, was the faculty selected for the International Research Faculty Award in the College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts at Texas A&M University-Commerce. She has been a champion and campus leader for the importance of a global education since she started her career at A&M-Commerce in 2005. As a Distinguished Global Fellow, she supports the...
High Frequency at PJC Sulphur Springs
HIGH FREQUENCY These three welding students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Shop are practicing (GTAW) high frequency aluminum welding. Behind the welding helmets are advanced welding students (from left) Erik Tussey and J.K. Stokes, and structural welding student Claton McBride — all from Sulphur Springs. For information about the welding program and other classes offered at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center call...
SSHS Blue Blazes Drill Team Prepares for Friday Night Performances
The Sulphur Springs High School Blue Blazes Drill Team has been busy all this month getting ready for Friday night performances during football season. During the first week in August, the Blazes went to their annual boot camp. Blue Blazes Assistant Director Cammie McGraw said the 56th line of the Blue Blazes learned all of their football routines and pep rally routines. She said here were also team building sessions. Ms. McGraw said...
Economic Development Corporation Meeting: Update
The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) honored two industries and teachers on Monday at noon. The eight high school teachers paired up into teams of two, and then two teams visited Saputo Dairy Foods, and the other two teams visited Clayton Homes. Jenny Arledge, Director of College and Career Readiness at SS High School, spoke with KSST to explain more about how the teachers and industries worked together. The teachers were given...
Six Members of the Como-Pickton FFA Chapter Receive the Lone Star FFA Degree
Corpus Christi, Texas – Robert Flewelling III, Tristen Sickles (Not pictured), Tyler Osborne, Heston Wilburn, Brynden Andrews, and Denton Lawson(not pictured) of the Como-Pickton FFA Chapter, were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree at the 89th annual Texas FFA Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Texas FFA. The Lone Star FFA Degree recognizes FFA members who have received...
Brynden Andrews of the Como-Pickton FFA Chapter Serves as Foundation Ambassador
Corpus Christi, Texas – Brynden Andrews, of the Como-Pickton FFA Chapter served as a Texas FFA Foundation Ambassador at the 89th annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 10-14 in Corpus Christi. Andrews was one of 58 FFA members selected to serve as a Foundation Ambassador. The Foundation Ambassador program serves as the official liaison to sponsors, special guests and dignitaries on behalf of the Texas FFA during the annual Texas...
SSISD Board Approves Insurance Bid; Personnel Changes
Sulphur Springs School Board approved a bid from Texas Political Subdvision for District Property/Casualty Insurance for 2017-2018 during a special session of the board Friday, August 4, 2017. In other business, the board approved the following personnel changes: Resignations Bridget Albert SpEd Aide ECLC Xenia Franco SpEd...
