SSHS NTHS Inducts New Members
The National Technical Honors Society Geral Kennedy Chapter inducted 36 new members Monday, January 25. The Welcome was performed by President Evan Ost. The Pledges to the Flag were performed by Senior Member Molly Johnston. The History of NTHS was performed by Senior Member Spencer Bramlett. The Purpose of NTHS was performed by Vice President Lexi Moore. The Candle Ceremony was done by Sarah Scott, Lilibeth Gallegos, Brooklyn Moon,...
SSHS UIL Academic Team Wins Sweepstakes at Whitehouse Meet
The UIL academic team attended the Whitehouse UIL Invitational this past weekend and returned with the overall sweepstakes trophy. The contest took place over two days, with L-D Debate, C-X Debate, and Ready Writing being held on Friday evening and the remainder of the contests conducted on Saturday. In L-D Debate, Corban Philo won 2nd place, and Noah Hammons won 4th place. In C-X Debate, the team of Sean Allemang and Joshua...
Friday is Booking Date for Wildcat Orlando Trip
Wildcat Football Head Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens reminds fan the team has accepted an invitation to play the second ball game in Orlando, Florida this next season (Sept 2nd). He said, “Fans are welcomed to enjoy this experience by traveling with the team.” The Tag Along package (team package) is $950 with an optional addition of $300 to fly with the team and fans. The Tag Along package includes: three...
Miller Grove Hornets Homecoming Court
Homecoming will be Friday, January 22, 2016. Pictured from left to right: Candace Earp, Aleigh Bessonett, Bailey Penny, Kayla Ford, Eden Godwin, Trey Lester, Jonathan White, Derek McCreight, Brennan Green, Colton McDonald. For the Miller Grove Hornets, Homecoming Night games for JV Boys, and Varsity Girls and Boys versus Roxton begin at 6pm. A Homecoming King and Queen will be chosen from a field of ten students. Outgoing 2015...
Incumbent Wright Files for SSISD Board
Kerry Wright, incumbent school board member, filed Thursday morning to be placed on the ballot for the May 7, 2016 school board election. Wright is the third incumbent to file in the first two days of filing. February 19th is the deadline for filing for a place on the board. Incumbents John Prickette and Leesa Toliver filed Wednesday morning, the first day of filing.
Hageman Reserve Donates $40,000 to Sulphur Bluff Scholarship Fund
A generous donation to the Sulphur Bluff Scholarship Fund by the Hageman Reserve family was present to the Sulphur Bluff Scholarship Foundation Wednesday January 20. Sixteen years ago, Sulphur Bluff ISD had formed a scholarship fund to assist graduating seniors start in college-level studies. Over the years, an annual banquet and other fundraising efforts have helped dozens of seniors achieve a college education. The Hageman family,...
SSISD To Conduct Annual Public Hearing on TAPR
According to Rusty Hardin, SSISD Communications Director, Sulphur Springs Independent School District will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:00 pm for the purpose of discussing the Annual Report of Educational Performance and the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2014-2015 school year. The public hearing will focus on District Accreditation, Campus Performance Objectives, information on violent or...
Prickette, Toliver Seek Re-election to SSISD Board
Incumbent school board members John Prickette and Leesa Toliver filed applications this morning for a place on the ballot of the May 7, 2016 school board election. January 20th is the first day to file. Filing ends Friday, February 19th. There are three at-large seats on the ballot this year. Election is May 7th. Both Prickette and Toliver are seeking re-election. Prickette has served as President of the Board this year. Toliver is...
