Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant Contestants Linda Pickle Hill, Jan Massey & Becky Sanderson
Jun03

Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant Contestants Linda Pickle Hill, Jan Massey & Becky Sanderson

KSST’s Faith Huffman recently sat down with the 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant contestants in groups of three to help the community get to know these vibrant, engaging beauties a little better and whet appetites for this weekend’s contest. And, 2021 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Wilma Thompson also graciously stopped by for a chat about her experiences this year. The interviews have been broadcast over the past...

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Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant Contestants Elizabeth Wilburn, Marjean Allen & Mary Ellis
Jun02

Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant Contestants Elizabeth Wilburn, Marjean Allen & Mary Ellis

KSST’s Faith Huffman recently sat down with the 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant contestants in groups of three to help the community get to know these vibrant, engaging beauties a little better and whet appetites for this weekend’s contest. And, 2021 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Wilma Thompson also graciously stopped by for a chat about her experiences this year. The interviews have been broadcast over the past...

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Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant Contestants Kylene Claypool, Sharon Dunham & Sharon Baker
Jun02

Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant Contestants Kylene Claypool, Sharon Dunham & Sharon Baker

KSST’s Faith Huffman recently sat down with the 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant contestants in groups of three to help the community get to know these vibrant, engaging beauties a little better and whet appetites for this weekend’s contest. And, 2021 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Wilma Thompson also graciously stopped by for a chat about her experiences this year. The interviews have been broadcast over the past...

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2021-22 UIL Academic Year In Review For SSISD Elementary, Middle & High School Teams
May26

2021-22 UIL Academic Year In Review For SSISD Elementary, Middle & High School Teams

Sulphur Springs ISD coordinators recently updated the school board on students’ strong showing at all three levels of academic UIL competition this year. SSISD UIL Elementary UIL SSISD Elementary Academic UIL Coordinator Sasha Posey reported a total of 120 students, 45 coaches and five campus coordinators traveled to Greggton UMC in Longview, where Pine Tree ISD hosted an elementary academic UIL competition for grades 2-5 on...

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SSISD Trustees Amend Code Of Conduct Regarding DAEP Placement For Seniors
May20

SSISD Trustees Amend Code Of Conduct Regarding DAEP Placement For Seniors

Seniors’ Placement In DAEP Concludes On the Last Instructional Day Of School, Which Would Allow Participation In Graduation Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees during a special noon meeting Friday unanimously agreed to an amendment of the district Student Code of Conduct regarding DAEP placement for seniors. The trustees called the meeting to order, then entered into an executive session to discuss the proposed change...

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Moore, Neal Named Top Seniors At Sulphur Bluff High School
May18

Moore, Neal Named Top Seniors At Sulphur Bluff High School

The top seniors at Sulphur Bluff High School have been announced. Trevor Don Moore is the valedictorian and Bailey Rachelle Neal salutatorian of the SBHS Senior Class of 2022. Valedictorian Trevor Moore has attended Sulphur Bluff ISD for 10 years and will graduate with a 4.9 weighted grade point average. This is Moore’s second time to be named valedictorian; he also was the valedictorian of the 8th grade class. Trevor Don Moore,...

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Support Shown For SSHS Senior Told He Can’t Participate In Graduation With Classmates
May13

Support Shown For SSHS Senior Told He Can’t Participate In Graduation With Classmates

Community and staff showed support for senior SSHS Caleb Alexander, who was told he can’t participate in graduation. The individuals addressed their comments to school trustees during the regular May Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Education meeting. According to community members who spoke on the SSHS senior’s behalf Monday, Alexander was involved in an incident which resulted in disciplinary action. Students who engage in...

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Villarino, Carpenter Recognized As Top Seniors In SSHS Class of 2022
Apr13

Villarino, Carpenter Recognized As Top Seniors In SSHS Class of 2022

Joel Villarino and Dawson Pace Carpenter were recognized as the top seniors in the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2022. Villarino, son of Mario Villarino and Leah Larsen, is this year’s valedictorian. Carpenter, son of Rodney and Nikki Carpenter, earned salutatorian honors with a 4.43 weighted grade point average. The pair have been friends since second grader when they were in the same class at Bowie Primary School. While...

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Ladies Age 60 And Older Sought To Complete in the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant
Mar16

Ladies Age 60 And Older Sought To Complete in the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant

Ladies age 60 and older are being sought for participation in the 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant Saturday evening, June 4, 2022, at the Civic Center. (Left) Pageant Director Karon Weatherman, Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic 2021 and Ms. Hopkins County Senor Classic Wilma Thompson and Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic 2019 Vender Wright. “It is a fun and memorable evening. You will make new friends and have the...

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Lady Cats Soccer Falls to Pine Tree on Senior Night, 4-1
Mar09

Lady Cats Soccer Falls to Pine Tree on Senior Night, 4-1

Women’s soccer got up early but could not hold it, falling to Pine Tree 4-1 on Tuesday, Mar. 8 at Gerald Prim Stadium.  Sulphur Springs scored a goal in the first 10 minutes of action to go up 1-0, but it did not last for long.  The visiting Lady Pirates scored four unanswered goals to beat Lady Cats soccer 4-1 on Tuesday, Mar. 8 for women’s soccer’s Senior Night.  While Pine Tree may have underestimated Sulphur Springs,...

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