Wildcats Baseball Team Loses Lead in Seventh Inning in 6-5 Loss to Texas High at Home Tuesday
The Wildcats Baseball Team rallied for 5 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 5-3 lead only to see Texas High score 3 in the top of the seventh in a 6-5 loss to the Tigers in a district game at Wildcat Park Tuesday night.
Texas High build a lead early scoring the games first run on a balk in the top of the fourth inning. The Tigers added 2 more runs in the top of the sixth to go up 3-0.
The Wildcats surged into the lead with 5 runs in the bottom of the sixth. Blake Vice, who was 2 for 4, opened the sixth with a long double off of the left field wall. Matthew Mitchell ran for Vice. Dawson Carpenter walked.
On a wild pitch, Mitchell took off for third. The Tigers throw to third went into shallow left field and Mitchell scored. Then Hector Martinez walked and Carson Fenton ran for him. Colt Silman drove in a run with a single that scored Carpenter.
Colby Albritton put down a sacrifice bent that advanced Fenton to third and Silman to second. Mayer Millsap, who was 2 for 4, drove a ball down the left field line for a double that scored Fenton and Silman. Matthew Singleton’s ground out to short plated Millsap with the Wildcats fifth run of the inning.
Texas High came out slugging in the top of the seventh to take back the lead. They had 6 hits in a row including three doubles. The Wildcats managed to throw out one runner at the plate but three others scored to give the Tigers a 6-5 lead. In the bottom of the seventh with 2 outs, the Wildcats rallied getting 3 straight walks. A strikeout ended the rally giving the Tigers the 6-5 win.
Wildcats starter Hayden Hurst went 5 1/3 innings allowing 4 hits and 3 runs while striking out 8 and walking 5. Hector Martinez took the loss throwing 1 inning allowing 5 hits and 3 runs. Matthew Sherman went 2/3’s of an inning allowing 2 hits.
With the loss, the Wildcats are 5-4 in district play and in 4th place. They are just a half game ahead of 5th place Marshall, who defeated Pine Tree Tuesday and are 4-4 in district. The Wildcats play at Marshall Friday night. The Wildcats season record is 9-14.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Saltillo Lady Lions Offense Explodes Against Fruitvale
The Saltillo Lady Lions got back in to the win column, Tuesday, Apr. 13 after crushing Fruitvale by a score of 22-0.
Fruitvale was no match for Saltillo this evening, as the Lady Cats could not get any offense going versus the Lady Lions. Fruitvale did not score a single run in 3.5 innings.
The Lady Lions, however, did not have that issue Tuesday, Apr. 13 as they burst open the gates of the game by putting eight runs on the board in their first at-bat. It only got worse for the visiting Lady Cats from there.
Fruitvale pitching allowed Saltillo to best their first inning output; instead of allowing eight runs like they did in the bottom of the first, in the second, the Lady Lions put 10 more runs on the board to take a staggering 18-0 lead going in to the third inning.
The Lady Cats could not manage a run in the third inning. So when they returned to defense, Fruitvale, again, had no answers for Saltillo’s offense. The Lady Lions added on four more runs and the game was called after 3.5 innings as Saltillo crushed district foe Fruitvale, 22-0 in Saltillo.
In hitting, Chandler Bain was 2 for 2 with a walk. Bain was hit by Fruitvale pitching once. Ryleigh Redar went 4 for 4 from the plate, with 1 HR on the evening. Paisley Kastner was 2 for 3, and like Bain, was hit by the pitcher once. Maddy Smith fared a bit better, going 3 for 4.
Julianna Giles went 2 for 2 at the plate with one walk and was once hit by pitching. Regan Speir had 3 walks, and like several of her teammates was hit by the pitcher. Gabby Ross went 2 for 3 with one walk. Ofelia Cabrera was 1 for 3 with a walk, and lastly Calli Morris went 1 for 1 with a walk and was also hit by Lady Cats pitching.
Chamber Connection – April 14, 2021
By Butch Burney
That clogging sound you hear is me trying to fill the big shoes left by Lezley Brown at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. Lezley’s last day in her current position is Friday, April 16. In her five years as President/CEO of the Chamber, Lezley has done an incredible job of positioning it for future success.
During her tenure, Lezley has guided the Chamber into the updated office at 110 Main St., celebrated an incredibly successful 50-year anniversary of the World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest and led us through a challenge-filled 2020.
Now, it’s our turn to show our appreciation for what Lezley has done for the Chamber and the community as a whole. Come celebrate with us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 15, for a come-and-go reception at the Chamber office. We would love for Lezley to know how much we appreciate everything she has done.
Interstate Body Shop Wins Chamber Golf Tournament
The Chamber’s annual golf tournament started under threatening skies on Friday, April 9, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club, but ended up being a great day to play 18 holes. When all the shots were counted, the team sponsored by Interstate Body Shop won the tournament. The Interstate Body Shop team was comprised of Chuck Sickles, Kelly Hair, Randy Blackmon, Zack Blackmon, Michelle Blackmon and Brody Blackmon.
The second-place team was sponsored by JB Weld. Team members were Kerry Potts, Jeff Haney, Steve Bradley, Burnis Cox, Matt DeSmet and Joe Wolcik.
The third-place team, sponsored by Double M Contractors, was comprised of Mark Morton, Chris Mabe, Daniel Roper, Zach Burney, Brett Robinson and Jarred Pickett.
A big “thank you” goes to all the sponsors and volunteers who made the tournament a success.
Downtown Business Alliance is sponsoring a Spring Market on Main St.
The Downtown Business Alliance is sponsoring a Spring Market on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 17. Entry is free. Enjoy spring items inside and out, clothing, crafts, décor, food, and gifts.
Ribbon Cuttings
Pacheco Spine & Sport hosted their ribbon cutting celebration at noon Tuesday, March 30. They are located at 1067 Gilmer St., Suite C, in Sulphur Springs. Anthony and Amber Pacheco are now offering chiropractic services to Hopkins County five days a week!
Business Highlight
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a member of the Chamber each week. Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for April 14, BT Medical. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
3 Transferred From Other Facilities On Felony Hopkins County Warrants
April 14, 2021 – A least three people were transferred from other facilities to Hopkins County jail on felony Hopkins County warrants; one woman was also arrested in Hopkins County on a felony warrant, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford was notified two men were being held in Kansas jails on one Hopkins County felony warrant each.
Weatherford traveled to Kansas and took 47-year-old Quantez Raymone “Twig” Berry of Kansas City, Kansas into custody at 3:37 p.m. April 12, 2021, at Johnson County jail on outstanding warrants for an obstruction or retaliation charge, and not taking care of four traffic citations and one for possession of drug paraphernalia.
She then continued to Franklin County, Kansas, where she took 46-year-old Brian Neil Faram of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma into custody at 5:18 p.m. April 12, 2021, on the warrant for violation of probation on a Sept. 18, 2006, possession of 4 ounces or more but less than 5 pounds of marijuana charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
Weatherford then transported both men to Hopkins County jail, where they were booked just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Faram was held without bond in Hopkins County jail late Tuesday, April 13, on the charge.
Adrian Jamaal Godbolt was transferred from Hunt County Sheriff’s Office t 2:30 p.m. April 12to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for violation of probation, which the 39-year-old Sulphur Springs man was on for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. The violation was alleged to have occurred on Feb. 24, 2021, according to arrest reports.
Godbolt was held in Hopkins County jail late Tuesday, April 13 on the charge. The arrest was the sixth time he has been jailed in Hopkins County for violating probation on a controlled substance possession charge since 2016, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Police officers responded on South Moore Street to a medical call in which a female was reported to be disoriented. Hopkins County EMS responded and transported Tillery to the hospital.
Dispatchers then advised officers that Tillery was wanted for violation of parole on an assault of public servant charge. SSPD Sgt. Brandon Mayes went to the hospital and waited until Tillery was cleared by medical professionals. He then took the 38-year-old woman into custody around 1:45 p.m. April 12 and transported her to jail, where she was booked on the warrant, according to arrest reports.
Tillery, who is also known by Charlie Hale, Charlie Nickel, Nicole Charlie and Charla Nicole Howk, remained in jail late Tuesday, April 13, 2021, according to jail reports. Monday was the fourth time she’s been arrested for violation of parole on the charge since August of 2020. She also was booked on Dec. 13, 2018 for violation of parole on an assault of public servant charge. She was jailed Sept. 16, 2017 on two assault of public servant charges, according to jail records.
CASA, Commissioners Court Encourage Community To Help Spread Awareness, Take Action To Help Prevent Child Abuse
Lake Country CASA and Hopkins County Commissioners Court joined forces this week to encourage the community to help them with a very important cause, spreading awareness and acting to prevent child abuse. Several area schools also are standing together with officials in the efforts to protect kids from abuse and neglect, hosting dress up days, posting blue pinwheels of prevention, and making posters to spread awareness about child abuse and creating posters and sharing messages with the community.
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom asked members of Lake Country CASA to Monday’s regular Commissioners Court meeting as April was officially proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hopkins County.
“CASA is an organization that has not always been in Hopkins County, but it is an amazing group that does so many good things for children, especially in the court system,” Newsom said.
Lake Country Court Appointed Special Advocates depends on community volunteers committed to receiving specialized training to better assess the situation of the children referred to them due to child abuse or neglect, so as to better advocate for children, making recommendations to a judge as what is needed by and in the child’s best interest. This includes CASAs getting to know the child they’ve been entrusted to represent in court, developing a bond with and follow the child throughout their case, visiting the youth at their foster home and at school. The goal is for each child that has been removed from their home to find a permanent, safe placement in which the child can live, grow and flourish.
Spreading community awareness that child abuse does occur and signs to watch for, and ways people can help prevent or stop child abuse is another part of what CASA does. Child abuse does occur in this community. Last year, 103 children were confirmed to be victims of child abuse in Hopkins County.
“Child abuse prevention is a community responsibility and finding solutions depends on the involvement of all people. Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among a variety of entities including but not limited to schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, Child Protective Services, of course CASA (Court Appounted Special Advocates), Child Advocacy, prosecution agencies, medical professionals, mental health professionals and other community based nonprofit organizations,” Newsom said.
He urged everyone in the community should become more aware of child abuse prevention by helping parents raise their children in safe, nurturing environments; supporting local professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of child abuse victims; becoming more aware of child abuse and neglect; and significantly improving the response of the community when child abuse does occur in order to give children a chance for a safe and positive future.
“Child abuse and neglect are serious public health issues that impact child development, family stability, and public health outcomes across Texas. There are four types of child maltreatment: physical abuse, which often results in the bodily harm of a child; neglect, or the failure to provide a child with the basic and necessary needs to sustain a healthy life; sexual abuse, a heinous crime that leaves its survivors with emotional and physical scars; and emotional abuse, which occurs when a child’s growth and
development are impaired by using emotions to criticize, embarrass, shame, blame, or otherwise manipulate a child. Recognizing the signs of child abuse, in any form, is vital to protect our children, some of the most vulnerable Texans among us,” Governor Greg Abbott declared a proclamation issued April 1, 2021 not only declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month in Texas but encouraging all Texans to learn more about the signs of child abuse as well as about the many groups and individuals “working to protect our children and ensure the future success of Texas for generations to come.
“When we stand together, our unity sends a strong message that Texans value life and offers a renewal of courage for the future. Every child deserves the opportunity to reach for their dreams; only together and by the grace of God can we give every child the chance to live a happy and fulfilling life,” Abbott stated in the proclamation.
Lake Country CASA also encourages community members to show their support for ending child abuse by donning blue, the official color or prevention, on Friday, April 16, dubbed Go Blue Day 2021. Another way local citizens can show their support is by participating in a Superhero Virtual Walk anytime during April. Simply wear a superhero cape, a costume, or a blue t-shirt to show support. Community members can take a picture and tag @lakecountrycasa to be part of the local movement to end child abuse. Blue ribbons like those at the entrances to Hopkins County Courthouse during April also is another way to show a stand for child abuse prevention.
Additional resources about child abuse and neglect, including how to identifying it and what to do if child abuse or neglect is suspected, and how to become a CASA, can be found on the Lake Country CASA website, and https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/
Lady Cats Softball Wins Tenth Straight, Beating Texas High 8-1
The Lady Cats offense scored early and often, beating district foe Texas High 8-1 at Lady Cat Park on Tuesday, Apr. 13.
“I thought [today’s victory] was very business-like,” Coach David Carrillo said about Tuesday’s win over the Lady Tigers.
Sulphur Springs was able to strike first, scoring the first run of the game in the bottom of the first thanks to 3B Addison Caddell singling to get Nylah Lindley home.
The Lady Cats added on 2 more runs in the bottom of the third, thanks to Caddell getting her second RBI of the night which got Lindley home, then the next batter, starting P Crimson Bryant, was able to come in after Caddell and nail a 2 RBI single to get both Magnuson and Smallwood (PR for Caddell) home to make it a 4-0 game over Texas High after only three innings.
Jayden Harper crushed a ball over the deep left-field wall to make it 5-1, then two batters later Caddell recorded her third and final RBI of the night when she singled to get Magnuson home to make it 6-1 over Texas High.
“Addison is on fire right now,” Coach Carrillo said about his star 3B. The Sulphur Springs coach said that Caddell puts in the work and is “getting hot at the right time.”
Caddell finished 3 for 4 on the night with three RBIs and three singles in the win over the Lady Tigers.
The Lady Cats were not done after Caddell’s third RBI, though, as Harper added another RBI in the bottom of the sixth when she singled to get 2B Matti Smith home, then two batters later Magnuson hit a sacrifice bunt to get Nylah Lindley home en route to a 8-1 victory over the Lady Tigers.
For the 10th straight game, the Lady Cats softball team has emerged victorious. Nine of those victories came against district foes.
“I’ve been proud of the way the girls have responded,” Coach Carrillo said after the win reflecting on his team’s 10-game win streak, and said that “10 wins in this district is pretty dang good.”
The Sulphur Springs coach said he was impressed with the way his team has gotten better since the beginning of the year. He did think there were improvements to be made on both sides of the ball as he believes the Lady Cats must be more consistent.
“I thought we fell kind of flat [offensively]” Coach Carrillo said, and on defense the Sulphur Springs coach said the team has to work on the short game.
Another plate appearance, another victory for Crimson Bryant, as she pitched a complete game, going seven innings, and allowing only one ER on four hits. The Sulphur Springs starting pitcher struck out 14 Lady Tigers and walked four Texas High batters.
Speaking on what a difference-maker like Bryant brings to the team, Coach Carrillo said that Bryant is “An outstanding pitcher,” adding that Sulphur Springs is “very blessed to have her.”
With the win, the Lady Cats season record improves to 19-3 overall (9-1 district). Next up, Coach Carrillo and his squad will be back on the road to make the long trek out to Marshall to take on the Lady Mavs. That game is set to tee off on Friday at 6 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
SSISD Trustees Approve 10 Personnel Items
Following an executive session, SSISD Board of Trustees Monday night approved professional employment contracts and approved 10 personnel items. Overall, the board accepted one notice of retirement and four resignations, approved two new hires and three job swaps which will impact five campuses.
Kenya Singleton notified the district of her planned retirement as special programs/testing coordinator at Sulphur Springs Middle School. The board accepted Elliott Ayo’s letter of resignation as assistant band director and approved Crysta Hooker to serve as nurse at SSMS.
Amy Peters will be moving from the fifth grade special education classroom at Sulphur Springs Elementary to the special education classroom at SSMS. Fifth grade teacher Angie Evans will give up her classroom at SSES to become the district-wide dyslexia therapist for SSISD.
Also swapping job will be Hannah Garrett. She’s moving from Sulphur Springs High School, where she teaches science, to the SSISD Administration Building to serve as district science coordinator.
Ira Franklin will be leaving SSHS too. Franklin’s resignation as physical education teacher and coach was accepted. Jamie Ladd will join the SSHS staff as a counselor.
Lamar Primary counselor Tye Boatman and library aide Vivian Mejia Mendez round out the list of individuals whose letters of resignation were accepted Monday.
Trustees approved 2021-22 professional employment contract for teachers, counselors, librarians and nurses following the executive session.
These personnel items followed a brief conference, during the April 12, 2021 executive session, in which trustees consulted with “legal counsel, as necessary, to address commercial or financial information that the District received regarding Bright Arrow Solar, LLC, with which Sulphur Springs ISD is conducting economic development negotiations.”
Dermatology, Urology Among Medical Specialty Needs Offered In Sulphur Springs
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 13, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
Important Notice
We are aware of the new order announced by Texas Governor Greg Abbott that would lift the statewide masking mandate for many establishments on March 10. However, that will not apply to our CHRISTUS facilities. We will continue to require masks for those visiting, working or receiving care in any of our CHRISTUS facilities, per CDC guidelines, as well as hand hygiene and social distancing where possible.
We are continuing to closely evaluate the Governor’s executive order and will do the same for any additional guidance or requirements issued by the State Department of Health and Human Services or other entities. We understand that as more Texans are vaccinated, additional decisions will need to be made by the state, cities, and counties in which our ministries reside and we are prepared to respond accordingly. In the meantime, we remain focused on safely providing the care our communities need (whether COVID-related or not) and fulfilling our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
* UPDATED Hospital Visitation
We continue to ensure a safe and compassionate process for families and essential support persons to visit patients, while preventing person-to-person transmission of infectious diseases in our acute care settings. All visitors will continue to be screened to make certain they do not fit a COVID-19 profile, based on CDC guidelines. To safely regulate access to patient care areas within our hospital, visitor screening stations are placed at the entrance of our facilities.
Please note the following guidelines:
- Visitors must acquire masks themselves prior to entering our facility; cloth masks are acceptable
- Masks must cover both the nose and the mouth
- Visitors must pass screening before entry
- Emergency Department entrance open 24/7
- Main Entrance open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Gift Shop open
- All visitors are screened at the door, including a temperature taken
- All associates are screened at each shift, including a temperature taken
- Visiting hours are 7am to 9pm
- COVID Unit limited to (1) visitor (age 16 and over)
- ER and ICU limited to (2) visitors
- ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
Effective March 17, 2021
We will no longer restrict the number of visitors per patient, however, we strongly encourage to limit visitors to ONE (1) essential support person and for all other visitors – continue utilizing virtual communication through mobile devices to monitor your loved ones in our care.
Clinic Services
Dermatology
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center is now practicing in Sulphur Springs and accepting patients under the care of Roxanne Swafford, FNP. She is seeing patients at 1228 Church St. Suite D. To schedule your appointment, call 903.689.7272. You may also schedule online at www.mdbarrows.com.
Urology
Did you know we can take care of almost all of your medical specialty needs right here in Sulphur Springs? Just one of many is our Urologist Dr. Loren Ost, and his Nurse Practitioner Leah Irving. Dr. Ost and Leah see patients who have concerns of the urinary system in both male and females, as well as the reproductive organs of the male. They are located at 113 Airport Road, Suite 300, and may be reached by calling 903.885.1770.
Name the Robot Contest for Kindergarten through 5th Grades
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has a new family member … the Mako robotic surgical assistant. We invited all local students from kindergarten through 5th grades to enter a coloring sheet and come up with a name for our new robot. Students worked with their teachers to enter their submissions, and a decision has been made. The winner will get to meet the robot, have a pizza party, and we will post their photo in the newspaper with the robot and our Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chris Meltsakos, who will be using the robotic assistant to work on patients’ knees. We will share the winning name entry very soon! Stay tuned!
COVID-19
Don’t Delay Care
We want to be perfectly clear – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances remains a safe place for all to receive quality care. Go to the Emergency Department or call 9-1-1 if you are urgently ill. While COVID-19 is new, our processes and procedures in place for infection prevention and preventing the spread of illness are not. To learn more about COVID-19, go to ChristusTMF.org or www.cdc.gov.
#
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report April 5-11, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of April 5-11, 2021, included the following activity:
Arrests
- Dakota Robinson, 25 years of age, of Plano, was arrested on 4/09/2021 for possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Megan Wells,32 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 4/10/2021 for a Mount Vernon Municipal Court warrant for neglect to return book or other property.
- Tara Rogers, 34 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 4/10/2021 for possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana in a drug free zone, tampering with or fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug free zone and prohibited substance (alcohol, drug, phone or tobacco) in a correctional facility.
- Jeffery Hawkins, 52 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 4/11/2021 on a Hunt County warrant for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Calls For Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 143 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 24 citations and 45 warnings during this reporting period.
Public Notice: Child Find Process Helps SSISD Identify, Locate, Evaluate Students Birth-21 Years In Need of Special Education, Relate Services
Federal and state laws require all students (birth through age 21) with disabilities, residing within the SSISD district, who are in need of special education and related services, including children with disabilities attending private schools and children who are homeless or are a ward of the state, to be identified, located, and evaluated, which is a process referred to as CHILD FIND.
“It is an annual, ongoing process to help people become aware of the special services that are available through their local school district. SSISD would like for our community to be aware of these services available,” said Robin Castro, Sulphur Springs ISD Administrative Assistant to the Special Programs Director.
Child Find referrals may be initiated by a parent/guardian, doctor, teacher, relative or friend. If you are concerned about a child’s learning, contact the SSISD Special Programs Director at 903-885-6230. You may also contact any administrator in SSISD at www.ssisd.net. For birth through age 3, contact Children’s Center-ECI of Lakes Regional Community Center at 903-454-0300.
Las leyes federales y estatales requieren que todos los estudiantes (desde nacimiento hasta los 21 anos de edad) con discapacidades, que residen dentro del distrito de SSISD, que necesiten servicios de educación especial y servicios relacionados, incluidos los ninos con discapacidades que asisten a alguna escuela privada o los ninos que no tienen hogar o que viven bajo la tutela del estado, para ser identificado, localizado y evaluado, que es un proceso conocido como Child Find (Encontrar un Nino). Las referencias de Child Find pueden ser iniciadas por parte del padre/tutor, medico, maestro, pariente o amigo. Si le preocupa el aprendizaje de un nino/a, comuníquese con el Director de Programas Especiales de SSISD al 903-885-6230. También puede comunicarse con cualquier administrador de SSISD en www.ssisd.net. Para nino/as de nacimiento hasta los 3 anos, comuníquense con Children’s Center (Centro Infantil)-ECI of Lakes Regional Community
Center al 903-454-0300.
