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Sulphur Springs ISD Teachers Attend “Daily 5” , “Daily 3” and “Cafe” Conference
Sulphur Springs Independent School District (SSISD) teachers had the opportunity to attend the Daily Five / Cafe Teacher Workshop Conference on Thursday June 23rd and 24th. Over 81 teachers, faculty and staff attended the conference the first day, and a few of the teachers and staff got to attend the second day. The conference was held at the Inter Continental Dallas Hotel, in Addison, Texas. The Two Sisters conference, as it is...
New Paris Junior College Taxing District?
Paris Junior College currently serves a five county area and has one of the smallest taxing districts in the state of Texas. The area Paris Junior College serves is approximately 3,848 square miles while their taxing district is approximately 44 square miles. Only 1.14% of Paris Junior College’s service area pays taxes in support of the college. PJC has two satellite campuses, one in Sulphur Springs and one in Greenville, in...
Small Business Development Center Credits PJC For Its Involvement in Five County Area
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents elected 2016-2018 officers at its meeting on Monday, June 28. Continuing their roles are Board President Curtis Fendley and Secretary Berdie Gibson. Dr. Clifton Wilkerson will now be board vice president. Brad Gottshalk, director of the Paris Small Business Development Center, gave an overview of the last five years at SBDC. A change in regional leadership, a sharp reduction in the number of...
Schlotzsky’s Opening Day Announced; DQ Managers Needed; Repavement Begins
Schlotzsky’s Deli and Cafe located on Gilmer ST has begin employee training for nine employees and the remainder of the employee will begin training some time after July 8th. The opening day for customers had been set for July 14th but has now been moved to July 28th. On the south side of Broadway, the site of the second Dairy Queen has been chosen and managers are needed. Anyone interested can apply at [email protected]. The...
SSISD Summer Maintenance Work
Sulphur Springs Independent School District has many maintenance jobs underway in preparation for the next school year. One of the most exciting for high school students is the changes being made the student parking lot. The parking lot is being repaved and repainted, due to the stripes 50-100 new spots will be added. The re-pavement will extend to the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, Ag Extension Building, and the Southwest...
Jallah Named PJC Soccer Coach
Paris Junior College has named Sylvester Jallah its new soccer coach to take the helm of the men’s and women’s soccer programs. Jallah brings experience to the college as both coach and player. Both PJC soccer teams are in Division I in the National Junior College Athletic Association. “I am excited for the new opportunity,” said Jallal. “I look forward to continuing to add to the rich and successful history of Paris Junior College. I...
PJC Welding With Caitlin Kimberlin
Caitlin Kimberlin is a rocking welding student at the Sulphur Springs PJC Campus. Caitlin is a 19 year old girl from Lone Oak, Texas who grew up dirt track racing and welding on her dirt track car. Racing and welding on the cars fueled her passion for fabrication, she is in her third semester of the program and will be graduating in August 2016. After graduation Caitlin aspires to travel for her occupation building roll cages...
SSISD Offers Online Registration Help June 28th
On Tuesday, June 28th, 2016, Sulphur Springs ISD will be hosting an open house help session for parents and guardians who do not have computer access, or who need help with the online registration process. The session will take place at the Administration building on Connally Street from 8:30 AM until 7:00 PM. If your child will be in 1st through 12th grade in 2016-2017 school year and is currently enrolled in an SSISD school, you...
SSISD Summer Food Service
Veronica Arnold is the new Director of Food Service for SSISD. She succeeds Rikki Elliott who held the position for 41 years. Her first duty was the Summer Food Service, which is in full swing now. The SSISD Summer Food Service Program is a USDA-sponsored program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. It is served in the cafeteria of Sulphur Springs Elementary School at 829 Bell Street. Meals are served four days each...
PJC Strengthens Relationship With Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Paris Junior College and Southeastern Oklahoma State University strengthened their relationship Tuesday with the signing of an agreement that will assist transfer students. This 2+2 articulation agreement allows a seamless transition for students transferring from PJC into seven additional programs at Southeastern: Chemistry, Criminal Justice Major-Minor, Elementary Education, Hospitality Management, Recreation, Spanish, and Special...
