School News from Hopkins County
North Hopkins ISD Superintendent Darin Jolly announces that military veterans are invited to be honored at a breakfast in the school cafeteria on Friday November 11 starting at 8:30am. SSISD will salute the veterans on Friday November 11 with a reception for veterans and spouses at 12 noon in the SSHS Library, followed by a program for the public at 1pm in the school gymnasium. The Sulphur Bluff Beta Club recently donated 73 items...
5 Of 6 Hopkins County School Districts Reporting COVID-19 Cases, Confirm Classes Still Being Held On Campus
While 5 of the 6 Hopkins County school districts have reported at least one positive case of COVID-19, all except 1 were confirmed to have classes are still being held on campus today, despite rumors to the contrary. Sulphur Springs ISD is also moving forward with plans for class to begin Sept. 1 on scheduled. Como-Pickton CISD Como-Pickton Superintendent Greg Bower said the district as of Thursday morning has had only one student who...
NHISD Designates Aug. 31 As A Professional Development Day, Student Holiday
North Hopkins ISD students will have Monday off, North Hopkins ISD Superintendent Dr. Darin Jolly announced Wednesday afternoon. NHISD has designated Aug. 31 as a professional development day for district teachers and staff. “This student holiday will provide teachers and staff additional training for recent technology upgrades and educational adaptions. Families are encouraged to safely maximize this extended weekend, before...
North Hopkins ISD To Remain Closed Through April 3
Elementary To Begin Distance Learning To Begin Next Week North Hopkins ISD will remain closed until April 3, per Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement today. NHISD officials will continue to monitor the situation to determine if closure will need to continue past April 3. While the school is closed, NHISD will still provide instructional supports and provide distance learning for students. NHISD teachers and staff began contacting...
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming 2019
The annual North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 12, 2019. There were thirty-nine attendees for the event. Dr. Darin Jolly, North Hopkins ISD Superintendent, led a tour of the campuses. A video presentation, created by Amie Davidson and her technology students, was played in honor of the Classes of 1969, 1979, and 1989 for their 50-, 40-, and 30-year reunion, while the guests enjoyed a meal catered by...
Tira News for Oct. 16, 2019
By Jan Vaughn Jason Beck, son of Kim and Lee Beck, rode out Typhoon Hagibis and an earthquake last week, while stationed at the Naval Base in Japan. He said there is some flooding nearby and lots of debris, but all is well. Yvonne Weir flew to Bismarck, North Dakota, Sept. 24, to visit family from Fargo, Bismarck, and Mobridge, South Dakota. On the 26th, she traveled to the Hall ranch with her cousin, where they met up with relatives...
Update: Berger Horticulture Fire
Thanks to Sheriff Lewis Tatum for additional photos from Berger fire Berger Horticulture Products fire Monday, December 24, 2018. Photo courtesy of Dr. Darin Jolly, North Hopkins ISD Superintendent It’s all hands on deck as Hopkins County Firefighters are responding to a major fire at Berger Horticultural Specialties. Traffic is being diverted on State Highway 19 near Birthright, the location of the industry. No additional...
Berger Horticulture Fire Diverts Traffic on Highway 19N
Berger Horticulture Products fire Monday, December 24, 2018. Photo courtesy of Dr. Darin Jolly, North Hopkins ISD Superintendent It’s all hands on deck as Hopkins County Firefighters are responding to a major fire at Berger Horticultural Specialties. Traffic is being diverted on State Highway 19 near Birthright, the location of the industry. No additional information is available at this time. KSST will follow the story through...
North Hopkins Educators Celebrate the Season
Thursday at noon in North Hopkins School Cafeteria, Hal Roberts and Blake Cooper, both retired school superintendents, addressed the administrators, teachers, and staff at the Christmas luncheon for North Hopkins ISD personnel. Dr. Darin Jolly, Superintendent of NHISD introduced the speakers and served as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Roberts, who taught grades 4-8, was a coach, principal, and superintendent, addressed the...
2018 Back to School Around Hopkins County
School will be starting for Hopkins County students through the month of August 2018. Here’s a run-down of dates and current activities. Back-to-School is August 16 for both Miller Grove ISD and Cumby ISD. Miller Grove will hold a Meet the Teacher Night on August 13, and Volleyball is underway. Miller Grove Superintendent is Steve Johnson. For the Cumby Trojans, August 10 is the first day of Football workout with pads, and...
