SSISD Board Approves Personnel Moves
Sulphur Springs School Board approved the following personnel changes during a special session Monday, July 23, 2018:
Resignation
Oksana Wallis Head Start Aide Douglass ECLC
Andrea King Campus Secretary SS Elementary
Ryann Sachs Title I Aide SS Elementary
Emily Nickerson SpEd Aide High School
New Personnel
Haleigh Miller V.I. Aide/Clerk Special Services
Hannah Kirby Strings District-wide
Alejandra Hernandez Pre-K Aide Douglass ECLC
Kimbley Littleton Grade 2 Math Teacher Bowie Primary
Carolyn Fowler Grade 3 ELAR Teacher Travis Primary
Beverly Molock Math & Science Teacher SS Elementary
Antonio Ruggiero English Teacher Middle School
Loren Carter Fine Arts Teacher/Auditorium Asst. High School
Jeremy DeLorge Math Teacher/Asst. Girls Basketball Coach High School
Madison Fain English Teacher High School
Kevin Tanton Math Teacher High School
(Hired following 7/9/18 regular meeting)
Personnel Change New position/campus Former position/campus
Amber Landers Educational Diagnostician/ Grade 1 Teacher/Lamar Primary
Special Services
Local Employers Sought to Present Career Paths at LEAP Youth Career Expo for 8th Grade Students
The annual LEAP Youth Career Expo at Hopkins County Civic Center is September 21, 2018. The expo assists 8th grade students in Hopkins County to make a connection between careers and the endorsement decision they make prior to entering high school.
Local employers are encouraged to register to assist in the event. Local employers present job requirements in educational and background needs for those who apply for career paths in their related fields.
Employers may register to participate in the event here.
Two Sulphur Springs Men Arrest for Cocaine Possession by Cumby Police
During a traffic stop at the 113 eastbound mile marker on I-30, Cumby Police located a small amount of suspected cocaine in the center cup holder of a 2009 Dodge Charger. The vehicle was stopped due to a light out over a temporary tag for a license plate.
Jose Angel Valdez, 22, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram.
Jorge Heriberto Perez Gomez, 24, of Sulphur Springs (picture not available) was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram.
Two Local Women Arrested for Meth Possession
July 23, 2018 – When the driver of a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation at North Davis and Connally Streets refused consent to search, a K9 was called to the scene. Leah Nicole Walker, 35, of Sulphur Springs, the driver of the vehicle, was nervous during the stop and the officer asked for consent to search the vehicle. Tanya Marie Gilbert, 32, of Saltillo, was a passenger in the vehicle.
The K9 alerted on the vehicle and the officer conducted a search that located a crystal like substance believed to be Methamphetamine in the vehicle. On the passenger’s person, the officer found methamphetamine.
Name: WALKER,LEAH NICOLE Alias: WALKER,LEAH(AKA) Alias: WALKERBLAND,LEAH(AKA)
Walker is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams in a Drug Free Zone, a Felony 2. She is being held in Hopkins County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
Name: GILBERT,TANYA MARIE Alias: SHANTE,XXX Alias: SHORTY,XXX Alias: SHAWTIE,XXX Alias: GILBERT,SHAWTIE Alias: GILBERT,TANYA
Gilbert is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams in a Drug Free Zone, a Felony 2, and with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone, a Felony 3. Gilbert is being held in Hopkins County Jail on a total of $45,000 in bonds.
Winnsboro Police Department Report July 16-22, 2018
Winnsboro Police Department arrested five, investigated two accidents, responded to 137 calls for service, issued 45 citations, and wrote 37 warnings during the report period July 16-22, 2018.
Kenny Hass, 49, of Winnsboro was arrested July 19th on Winnsboro Municipal Warrants
Stephanie Ferguson, 52, of Lindale was arrested July 19th on a Hopkins County Warrant.
Mason Monday, 31, of Winnsboro was arrested July 21st on a Wood County Warrant.
Lamanda Boyd, 37, of Winnsboro was arrested July 22nd on a Winnsboro Municpal Warrant.
Christopher Schmeets, 43, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 22nd on a Winnsboro Municipal Warrant.
A two vehicle accident July 19th on South Blackjack resulted in no injuries.
A two vehicle accident July 19th at Coke Road and Main resulted in no injuries.
Local Fall Soccer Signup Ends Monday, July 23
Sign up for Sulphur Springs Fall Soccer ends Monday, July 23. Signup is online at http://sulphurspringssoccer.org/
Memorial George Dorner 42 Tournament is a Five Year Tradition at Sulphur Bluff
According to Patrica Dorner, her late husband George loved to play 42 but he loved the youth more, including church youth, the students of Sulphur Bluff as well as in all the schools in the county. He was a Christian mentor for them, and at his passing five years ago, his family decided to organize the annual George Dorner 42 Tournament, with proceeds set aside to purchase Bibles for the graduating class of Sulphur Bluff High School. On average, there are between 15 and 23 graduates in each year’s class.
Turnout was good for the tournament held on Saturday July 21 in the Fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Bluff. In addition to games of 42, there was plenty of food for everyone and friendly fellowship for the spectators. Winners received trophies, plaques and bragging rights. Here are the 2018 winning teams:
THIRD PLACE: Landon Dorner and Brian Dorner with organizer Patricia Dorner
SECOND PLACE: Larry Connor and Trey Newsome
FIRST PLACE: John Perkins and Brenda Grable
Dinner Bell Menu For July 25th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
July 25, 2018
Community Partner
Hall Oil Company
Menu:
King Ranch Chicken
Garden Salad
Pinto Beans
Mexican Rice
Salsa
Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake
Mexican Chocolate Pudding
This menu will add SPICE to your HOT DAY!
Meal a Day Menu for July 23rd-27th
Meal A Day MenuJuly 23 – July 27
Monday
Beef Stroganoff
English Peas
Garlic Toast
Tuesday
King Ranch Chicken
Corn
Providence Vegetables
Wednesday
Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions
Refried Beans
Chips and Salsa
Thursday
Chicken Pot Pie
Broccoli
Pickled Beets
Friday
Sliced Ham
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Roll
SSISD Announces Meet-the-Teacher Events; Schedule Pickup; New-to-district Enrollment
July 21, 2018 – Sulphur Springs Independent School District has announced the 2018-2019 Meet-the-Teacher Events & Schedule Pickup. New-to-district students should be enrolled prior to Meet-the-Teacher events so that a classroom assignment/middle school schedule will be ready. Parents may complete enrollment documents at the following locations:
- Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center, 600 Calvert Street, Head Start 3, Head Start 4 and Pre-K students.
- SSISD Administration Building, 631 Connally Street ,Kindergarten, Transitional 1st, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade students.
- Sulphur Springs Elementary School, 829 Bell Street ,4th and 5th grade students.
- Sulphur Springs Middle School, 835 Wildcat Way, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
Parents of returning students should complete all registration documents, on-line, prior to Meet-the-Teacher events. Teacher assignments/middle school schedules may not be ready for students who have not registered on-line.
Students and parents may visit campuses anytime between the designated times to pick up schedules, drop off school supplies and meet teachers.
ALL 7th grade students have an immunization requirement from the state of Texas that must be verified by our nurse before the student will receive his/her schedule. Parents are urged to take care of this requirement by faxing updated immunization records to Vickie Vaughan, school nurse, at 903-439-6126 (SSMS fax #) as soon as possible.
Students who are enrolled but unable to attend a Meet-the-Teacher event, may visit their assigned campus between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 17th or Monday, August 20th to drop off school supplies (elementary only), find out classroom teacher assignments and pick up schedules. Please note, teachers will not be available to meet with parents and students on these dates.
- Monday, August 13
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Douglass ECLC Head Start 3, Head Start 4, and Pre-K
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Travis Primary Kindergarten (K) through Grade 3* - Tuesday, August 14
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Barbara Bush Primary Kindergarten (K) through Grade 3; Bowie Primary Kindergarten (K) through Grade 3; Lamar Primary Kindergarten (K) through Grade 3 Thursday, August 16
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sulphur Springs Elementary School Grades 4 and 5
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sulphur Springs Middle School Grades 6, 7 and 8
High School Schedule pickup:
Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 10
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Sulphur Springs High School Grade 12
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Counselors will be available for seniors to check schedules, transcripts, etc. No appointment necessary!
Monday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sulphur Springs High School Grade 9 – Freshman Fish Camp. Ninth grade students are encouraged to participate in the SSHS Student Council’s annual Freshman Fish Camp! Fish Camp provides useful information that will make the transition from middle school to high school as smooth as possible. Most of all, it is a FUN way for students to get connected! During this time freshmen will have the opportunity to learn about various organizations, enjoy a fashion show emphasizing dress code requirements, meet administrators, pick up schedules, take a walking tour of the campus and participate in a mock class day. Attendance at Fish Camp is not required, but is encouraged, as it is a fun and exciting way for students to become familiar with SSHS and help reduce first day jitters!
Monday, August 20th 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sulphur Springs High School Grades 10, 11 and 12
Grade 9 schedules not picked up during Freshman Fish C
