Saltillo ISD Names David Stickels Lone Finalist for Superintendent
Saltillo Independent School District has named David Stickels the lone finalist for Superintendent there. Stickels was chosen from among more than 30 applicants. Stickels has been named as the lone candidate to fill the vacancy created when Kevin Wooley announced his retirement after six years as Superintendent and 32 years in education. Wooley leaves education to become Music Minister at Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church in Lindale....
Registration Underway for Summer Sessions at PJC-Sulphur Springs Campus
Justin Radney of Como, left, with the help of Academic/Financial Aid Advisor Carey Gable, registers for a summer class at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center. Radney is a student at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and will be home for the summer, so he is taking the opportunity to get ahead in his education process. Registration for Summer I and Summer II semesters is underway. Summer I classes begin on June 6 and...
SSMS Destination Imagination Wins Global Competition
by Allison Bledsoe Destination Imagination is a very unique, non-profit organization that challenges student’s problem solving skills and fosters creativity. Student teams are given open-ended academic challenges in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, fine arts, and service learning. After given months to prepare and time to propose a solution, teams showcase their solutions to the “Challenges” at a...
Wildcat Solo & Ensemble Find Success at State Meet
After qualifying for the State meet at Regional Solo & Ensemble with a 1st division score in February, the Sulphur Springs High School Choir took nine students to the Texas State Solo & Ensemble meet at Austin, TX. The students were seniors Sarah Bennett, Britney Henderson, and Rylie Bridges, juniors Sydnee Hawkins, Savanna McAfee, and Karolina Espinoza, sophomores Alyssa Leuzinger and Cinthya Cortez, and freshman Hope...
SSHS Graduation Moved to Civic Center Arena
Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2016 will find graduation ceremonies in the Regional Civic Center Arena thanks to the National Weather Service forecast of rain for Friday according to a release from the Office of High School Principal Derek Driver. The event will begin at 8 p.m. KSST will broadcast the graduation ceremonies and video for replay on Suddenlink Cable Channel 18.
Saltillo 8th Grade Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Saltillo ISD’s 8th grade Valedictorian is Brooke Lynn Stacey. She is the daughter of Teresa Webster and Clifford Stacey. Ms. Stacey won 3rd place in Editorial Writing, 1st place in Calculator, 1st place team Calculator, 2nd place Science 2, 2nd place team Science 2, Highest English, Math, and Social Studies Average, and A\B Honor Roll. She enjoys drawing and in her future she plans to attend A&M Commerce to become a...
Como-Pickton Class of 2016 has 52 students
52 Eagles crossed the stage for their diplomas on Friday May 27 in the Ron Heflin Stadium on the campus of Como-Pickton CISD. Two young ladies represent the Class of 2016; McKenzie Ingalls is Valedictorian and Rayla Petty is Salutatorian.
21 Yantis Owls Graduate on June 4, 2016
This is the Class of 2016 of Yantis ISD. There are 21 students who will receive diplomas on Saturday June 4 at Commencement at Shannon Oaks Church. Representing the class are Valedictorian Shelbie Shoemaker and Salutatorian Cristo Sanchez. Final day of school for Yantis students is June 2. Shelbie Shoemaker, Valedictorian Cristo...
Cumby Names 2016 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Introduces Graduating Class
Landon Mabe is the Valedictorian of Cumby High School with a grade point average of 4.31. Mabe is the son of Kathryn Mabe and has attended Cumby ISD since Pre-Kindergarten. Landon has won many awards in UIL since elementary school.He is the President of the local National Beta Club chapter and the Local National Honor Society. Landon was also a member of the Cumby Robotics Team who won the Vex National Robotics Championship this...
Area Students Graduate With GED at PJC-Sulphur Springs
Nearly 60 students were recognized recently during a ceremony held by the Paris Junior College Adult Education Department. Three scholarships to Paris Junior College were awarded based on students meeting all Adult Education Program requirements, receiving an instructor recommendation, and GED scores. The first scholarship awarded, the $250 Lamar County Literacy Council Scholarship provided by United Way of Lamar County, went to...
