SSISD School Board Approves 4-H as Extracurricular Activity; Tax Rate; Budget
By Savannah Owens At the SSISD School Board Meeting on August 25th, 2017, the board adopted levying an annual ad valorem tax, of $1.35048 ($1.0400 for local maintenance fund and $0.31048 for debt service, bonded indebtedness, interest and sinking fund) per $100 cash valuation for the year of 2017. A public hearing was held regarding the 2017 tax rate for Sulphur Springs ISD. No one was at the public forum to speak regarding the...
“School is Back! Be Sure to Fight Bac!” By Johanna Hicks
School is Back! Be Sure to Fight Bac! Now that students are back in school and many parents will be packing lunches, it’s time to fight bac – bacteria, that is! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is here to provide some food safety tips that everyone should know. Of course, the obvious factor is to be sure kitchen surfaces and utensils are clean when preparing foods. When preparing school lunches, keep in mind that the food is left at...
Tech Titans Names Texas A&M University-Commerce a finalist for the Tech Titans of the Future – University Level Award
DALLAS, July 18, 2017 – Tech Titans, the largest technology trade organization in Texas, has named Dr. Robynne Lock and A&M-Commerce’s Studio Physics program a finalist in the Tech Titans of the Future – University Level Award category as part of the 17th Annual Tech Titans Awards. “I am honored to be a finalist for a Tech Titans award. Working to improve my classes to have better outcomes for my students is very important...
UPDATE: On the First Day at Douglas Intermediate School
Douglas Intermediate School also went back to school yesterday. KSST talked with Holly Folmar, Douglas Intermediate School principal about the first day and her expectations for the new year. “The first day of school for Douglas Intermediate School was successful with a smiling staff and smiling students. Douglas School has great expectations for students. The staff will work to build a strong relationship with students and...
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...
