PJC-Sulphur Springs Offers Drafting and Computer Aided Design
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN Drafting and computer aided design instructor Brandon Eulberg, left, reviews work by students Tanner Pristien, center, and Alan Hudson. The classes are conducted at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. For more information about this and other workforce technology courses, call 903-885-1232.
Early Childhood Specialist Leads PJC-Sulphur Springs Workshop
Area child care employees will have an opportunity on March 25 to learn from a well-respected early childhood education specialist in a workshop at Paris Junior College. The workshop meets Texas Department of Family and Protective Services continuing education. Early childhood specialist Lisa Murphy, M.Ed., founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc., will lead the workshop designed for all child care employees. The training provides...
Filing for Area School Board May 6th Election Continues
Here’s a look at school board elections in the area through Wednesday February 1. Final day to file for the May 6th election is February 17th. With three positions up for election this year, Mt Vernon ISD currently has two packets returned of the ten packets requested for filing for the May 6th school board election. Millisa Dunvavant and Brook Bussell have filed. Those seats that will be open are currently held by Board Vice...
Sulphur Bluff Schools Closed Until Thursday Due to Flu Epidemic
According to a report to KSST News, Sulphur Bluff schools are closed through Wednesday as staff sanitizes the entire school. The school was closed Tuesday due to a flu epidemic that has affected a number of students. The closing of the school is not only to allow for sanitizing but also to give those ill time at home for rest and to keep other students from spreading the flu germs and becoming ill. Classes are set to resume Thursday...
Como-Pickton ISD Bingo Night Set For This Saturday
The annual Como-Pickton ISD/PTO Bingo Night has been set for Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at 6 pm in the Como-Pickton school cafeteria. A bingo card for the entire night will be $10 and $0.50 for additional cards. Foods such as Dominos pizza, nachos, Chick-Fil-A sandwiches will be available for purchase.
SSISD Takes Step Toward District of Innovation
Monday at 11:30 a.m., the Sulphur Springs School Superintendent Michael Lamb expressed his thanks and appreciation for the SSISD Board of trustees. He called them a great team with whom to work. He presented gifts from the various campuses to recognize school board members during School Board Appreciation Month. The board approved resolutions designating SSISD as a District of Innovation. Districts in Texas may apply to be a District...
Midterm Teacher Change Prompts Letter from SSISD to Parents
(Editor’s Note: See the complete interview with Rusty Hardin on Channel 18 News Friday, January 27, 2017) A midterm teacher change at Sulphur Springs High School prompted a letter to parents from the district. The letter stated that the teacher assigned to instruct for more than 30 days does not hold an appropriate state teaching certificate. Texas law required the letter from the district. In the letter, Superintendent of Schools...
SSMS UIL East Texas Elite Junior High Invitational Meet Results
“On Saturday, January 7th, 162 SSMS students competed in the 7th annual East Texas Elite Junior High Invitational Meet. It was held at Hallsville Junior High in Hallsville, Texas. Overall, SSMS received a 2nd place Sweepstakes trophy despite the 14 degree temperature that day. Several of our students earned medals and ribbons for earning top spots in individual and team competitions,” said Kathy Wright, SSMS UIL...
PJC Modifies Workforce Programs
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents has approved the modification of three workforce programs – vocational nursing, networking/CISCO, and mechatronics – to comply with new state requirements and better meet local industry needs. Changes to many programs began when the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board mandated 60-hour degrees. PJC’s associate degree nursing program was already modified. Now the LVN program...
PJC Releases Students on President and Dean’s List
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that 186 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours. Those on the dean’s list must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15 semester hours, and have no grade lower than a...
