SSISD Board Briefs from Regular Meeting – March 11, 2019
Mar14

SSISD Board Briefs from Regular Meeting – March 11, 2019

BOARD BRIEFS Regular Meeting 3/11/19 A regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was held on Monday, March 11, 2019 in the Board Room of the SSISD Administration Building. PUBLIC FORUM No one requested to address the Board. Businesses were acknowledged for their support of SSISD and the community via the TASB 2018-2019 Business Recognition Program. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Douglass ECLC students demonstrated the Drum Fit...

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SSISD Board Places Emphasis on Lamar Primary During January Meeting; Campus Reports; Superintendent’s Contract Extended
Jan15

SSISD Board Places Emphasis on Lamar Primary During January Meeting; Campus Reports; Superintendent’s Contract Extended

Leesa Toliver was presented a plaque in recognition of her service as school board President for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years during the January regular session of the Sulphur Springs School Board. January is “School Board Appreciation Month” and the board received tokens of appreciation from each campus. A program presented by Lamar Primary students and staff, “Capturing Kids Hearts” and a number of reports...

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Thank a School Board Member
Jan22

Thank a School Board Member

(Sulphur Springs)—January is School Board Recognition Month and Sulphur Springs ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their commitment and contributions to our public schools. “School board members serve countless hours working to make public education the best it can be for every child,” said Michael Lamb, Superintendent. In a climate of change and challenge, they develop policies and...

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SSISD Board Meets Monday
Oct15

SSISD Board Meets Monday

AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING SULPHUR SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 6:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER: Invocation Pledge to American FlagSheretta Hill, 12th grade, SSHS, daughter of Rochelle Hill Pledge to Texas FlagGideon Canada, 2nd grade, Lamar, son of Aaron & Kasey Davis Canada Brooklyn Craig, 2nd grade, Lamar, daughter of Richard & Carolyn Craig II. FIRST ORDER OF...

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Texas Ag Commissioner Miller Provides Agency’s 2024 Accomplishments
Jan24

Texas Ag Commissioner Miller Provides Agency’s 2024 Accomplishments

A 2024 Year in Review for the Texas Department of Agriculture January 24, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller kicks off the new year with his signature Texas charm and a tip of his hat, welcoming 2025 with optimism and gratitude. After a year of hard-fought achievements in 2024, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) stands ready to embrace new opportunities, building on its successes to keep Texas at...

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East Texas A&M University Music Faculty Named A&M System Regents Professor
Dec06

East Texas A&M University Music Faculty Named A&M System Regents Professor

Is just the second East Texas A&M music professor to receive the honor. COMMERCE, TX, December 6, 2024—Dr. Brian Zator, East Texas A&M University professor of music and percussion director, was recently named a Texas A&M University System Regents Professor for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Established in 1996, the Regents Professor award is the highest honor bestowed to faculty in the A&M System. Zator was among 18 faculty...

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26 Graduates Ranked In Top 10% of SSHS Senior Class of 2023 Recognized at Honors Breakfast
May23

26 Graduates Ranked In Top 10% of SSHS Senior Class of 2023 Recognized at Honors Breakfast

The top 10% of Sulphur Springs High School Senior Class of 2023 was recognized Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023, at a special honors breakfast at 7 A.M. at Hopkins County Civic Center. The invocation was given before the breakfast prepared by the SSHS Culinary Arts Department, served by SSHS staff. Former Superintendent Michael Lamb offered thanks to Alliance Bank, long time sponsor of the event which has become a...

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A Year In Review: 2021-2022 4-H Grows
Dec29

A Year In Review: 2021-2022 4-H Grows

Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] RELEVANCE The 4-H program in Hopkins County is multi-faceted. 4-H members and leaders participate in a variety of educational events, projects and activities. Youth gain leadership skills as they participate in youth based programs. The goal of this plan is to promote youth development...

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Johanna Hicks To Retire As Extension Agent
Dec26

Johanna Hicks To Retire As Extension Agent

December 26, 2022 – When Hopkins County Commissioners Court convened for what is the last scheduled meeting of 2022, County Judge Robert Newsom announced what he called a bit of sad news: it would be Johanna Hicks’ last regular Extension activity report during Commissioners Court. Hicks plans to retire at the end of January as Hopkins County’s Family and Community Health Extension Agent. Hicks has dedicated 27 years...

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15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit Kicks Off  Today (Oct. 14)
Oct14

15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit Kicks Off Today (Oct. 14)

Ag Mechanics Build Off Slated Friday; Cook-Offs, Livestock Show, FFA Project Show, Auctions Following On Oct. 15 In just a few hours, the 15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit will kick off what promises to be two days of fun competitions and family-friendly activities designed to raise funds and awareness for organizations and programs which benefit children in the local communities. Benefit Events 1. Ag Team Competition Build Off Leading...

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