Gov. Greg Abbott Threatens To Veto Pared-Down School Choice Bill, Warns Of Special Sessions
May 15, 2023- Gov Gregg Abbott has stated Sunday that he would veto a toned-down version of a bill that offers school vouchers in Texas and threatened to call a legislators back for special sessions if they don’t “expand the scope of school choice” this month. Senate Bill 8, authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, would significantly roll back voucher eligibility to only students with disabilities or those...
Paris Junior College Baseball wins Region XIV North Championship
Paris Junior College Public Information Services PJC Baseball wins Region XIV North Championship, off to “Super Regional” Fresh from winning the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIV – North Regional Baseball Championship, Paris Junior College’s baseball team heads to Brenham to play Blinn College in a best of three series for the Region XIV Super Regional and a chance to go to the NJCAA World Series in...
Paris Junior College Welding Department in Sulphur Springs
GRINDING Harlie J. Harred, a pipe welding student from Dike, grinds on a weld test coupon in the welding shop at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center while instructor John Plemons observes her progress. To learn more about the welding program visit the PJC web site at www.parisjc.edu or call Plemons at 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Harlie J welding
Sulphur Springs FFA Banquet Photos And Outcomes
Four Judging Teams made it to the State Contest this year: Jordan VanWinkle earned 1st place High Point Individual in the State of Texas for Ag Sales, Tripp Smith earned 8th overall Individual in the State of Texas for Dairy Judging. Roughly $4,000.00 in scholarships and awards from our chapter program were given out to students. In addition, Wayne Hinton, Tripp Smith, and Rebekah Stanley...
Texas House’s Version Of The Senate’s School Voucher Bill Would Reduce The Program’s Scope And Replace The STAAR Test
May 10, 2023- The Texas House education committee is planning to vote Wednesday on a new 80-page version of the Senate’s priority school voucher program proposal, which would drastically limit the scope, make changes to the state’s standardized test and remove the bill’s restriction on teaching about gender and sexual orientation. Senate Bill 8, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, passed the Senate last month....
SSISD 31 Resignations, 23 New Personnel And 28 Personnel Changes
May 9, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees met Monday May 8th. During their regular monthly meeting several personnel changes were announced. A total 31 employees resigned from the district, 23 new employees have been hired on and a total of 28 employees have had their positions changed. Resignations: Bailecki, Elizabeth – Band Teacher, Middle School, Personal Barrios, Saylor Grade – 7 ELAR, Middle School, Job...
SSISD Board Recognized State Qualifiers
May 9, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD School Board recognized the state qualifying competitors who will be furthering the competition and moving to state. These qualifiers are as follow: Milk Quality and Products 4th in State: Olyvia Palacios Jeremy Resendiz, Edyline Resendiz, Lesley Santos Dairy Cattle 20th in State: Cash Gamblin Wayne Hinton Tripp Smith (8 th overall) Tristan Eley Forage 18 th in State: Catherine Starzyk Isaac Stanley...
Upcoming Hopkins County School Districts Graduations
May 9, 2023- Put on your cap and gown, Hopkins County Independent School District students will celebrate the long years spent furthering their education. The School Districts, dates, times and locations are as follows: Sulphur Springs ISD – May 26, 7pm on the football field with weather permitting, otherwise the Civic Center Como-Pickton CISD – May 26, 7:30pm – 8:30pm will be held on the football field with weather...
Miller Grove FFA Spotlight
May 9, 2023- Members of the Miller Grove FFA chapter traveled to Huntsville, April 14th, to compete in the state Applied Ag Engineering Career Development Event(s). Career Development Events (CDEs) build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. Students began the statewide tournament in 29 different events which reflect classroom instruction in basic technical, leadership,...
Psychology Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
MARLA EXPLAINS PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Psychology Instructor Marla Cox discusses a recent assignment with her students. To inquire about classes at the Sulphur Springs campus, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Marla Psych
