Superintendent Lamb On Policy Waivers for the SSISD
The Sulphur Springs School Board voted to suspend a portion of district policy Monday night for one year only. Superintendent Michael Lamb explained that state passing standards for STAAR math tests would not be established in time for this school year. Therefore the district could not require students in grades five and eight to pass the math test along with reading in order to be promoted to the next grade, as their policy requires....
Superintendent Lamb Talks About SSISD Enrollment
The Sulphur Springs School Board was told Monday night that there was good news on the student enrollment front. Superintendent Michael Lamb said the district was growing. Using attendance figures from the Tuesday after Labor Day for the past six years, the district was at an all time high this school year, 4,365 students, 67 more students than last year and up 237 students from five years ago. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports...
Kelly Wiser New Dare Officer
Wednesday will mark a change for the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Kelly Wiser will visit North Hopkins, his first school as DARE Officer, officially replacing Sgt. Brad Cummings who has done the job the past five years. The DARE position opened up after Sgt. Cummings was elected as JP in Precinct 2. Deputy Wiser prepared to take over by attending a two-week school in Mississippi. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director...
Whitehouse Coach Cook Talks About Fridays game
Whitehouse Head Football Coach Adam Cook says everyone wants to know what life will like for Whitehouse without star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, now at Texas Tech? So far it’s been very good. Whitehouse has opened 2-0 with a road win over Texas High and a solid victory over rival Chapel Hill. Coach Cook says senior quarterback Jackson Allen has been solid. The talented Dunning Brothers, safety Justin and running back Vincent, are...
Power Issues At SSISD Administration Building
It was a long hot day at the Sulphur Springs ISD Administration Building Monday. At 11:15 a.m., lights begin to flicker. By 11:30 a.m., the decision was made to cut off power to the building due to a faulty power connection outside. The very old part was very rusty and corroded. The outage meant no phones or computers and the temperature rose. Employees were sent home at 3 p.m. Power was restored at around 3:30 p.m. It was still warm...
Lake Country Tractor Pull Saturday at the Equine Pavillion
The annual Lake Country Antique Tractor Association’s Show and Pull is coming to the Hopkins County Civic Center Equine Pavilion on Saturday, September 20. Tractors are 1970 models or older and will be entered in three categories. Association President Don Patterson says there is no admission charge. Sponsors cover all costs. The funds made from the event go for ten scholarships for students, usually students considering agriculture...
Coach Holt Talks About the Tyler Meet
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ cross country teams had their first big meet of the year at UT-Tyler Saturday. The Lady Cats finished up in 4th place with the Wildcats in 6th place. Madeline Massey led the Lady Cats with a 16th place finish. Myranda Pierce and Grace Grafton finished next for the Lady Cats. The Wildcats were led by Jacob Gatewood’s fifth place finish. Next were Nathan Mabry and Carter White for the Wildcats. Don Julian,...
Lady Cats Win Mt. Vernon Tournament
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team won a Mt. Vernon tournament last week taking all five matches they played. After defeating Arkansas High, New Boston and Daingerfield Thursday, the Lady Cats downed Atlanta, 2-0 Saturday and then topped Mt. Vernon, 2-1 to take the tournament title. The Lady Cats have their final non-district match Tuesday as they host Royse City at 6:30 p.m. District play opens Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Marshall. By Don...
Coach Abron on the Sherman Shutout & Whitehouse Friday
Wildcats Football Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron said his defense played outstanding football with great intensity as they shutout Sherman, 41-0 Friday night. Concerning Whitehouse, Coach Abron said they are as explosive as they have ever been even with quarterback Patrick Mahomes now at Texas Tech. He said the defense needed to limit the explosiveness of Whitehouse, to eliminate big plays and to get turnovers. By Don Julian,...
Coach Young Talks About Whitehouse on Friday
Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said his offense had an efficient night in the win over Sherman Friday night. He added the level of execution was better than the week before. Concerning this Friday’s foe Whitehouse, Coach Young said this was possibly the best defense Whitehouse has had. He said they were very opportunistic scoring two touchdowns last week. Coach Young said they have two Division 1 recruits in the...
