Sulphur Springs, Cumby, Miller Grove, Saltillo, Yantis ISDs Continue Mask Policies
Cumby ISD joins Sulphur Springs ISD as both continue to follow COVID-19 policies already in place regarding masks at school. SSISD announced the district’s determination regarding masks on March 4 and the Cumby ISD superintendent reported the district’s stance on the matter Wednesday morning. Miller Grove, Yantis and Saltillo ISDs will continue to follow current policies pending review of TEA and UIL guidelines as well,...
Lady Cats Softball Lose District Opener at Hallsville, 4-0
The Lady Cats softball team lost their district opener at Hallsville Tuesday, Mar. 9, 4-0. Sulphur Springs could not overcome the dynamite pitching of Hallsville’s Maddie Melton and a handful of errors committed in the bottom of the sixth which gave way to a 4-0 win for Hallsville. It was a hard fought battle throughout the entire game for both teams. Lady Cats softball coach David Carrillo said after the game that...
Sulphur Springs ISD Put Contingency Plan In Place In Case Inclement Weather, Dangerous Road Conditions Persists Next Week
While Monday is a regularly scheduled student holiday for many school districts, including those who attend Sulphur Springs ISD, after Thursday’s icy conditions, administrators are busy working on a contingency plan in case the freezing drizzle and snow persist past Presidents Day, making travel unsafe. SSISD logo Sulphur Springs ISD began putting the contingency plan in place Friday, just the roads remain too icy for families,...
Lady Cats Softball Explodes in Scrimmage Shutout at McKinney North, 11-0
On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats Softball team traveled out to the DFW metroplex for a scrimmage against McKinney North. While both teams featured stout pitching through the first third of the game, the visiting Lady Cats offense proved to be too much for the Lady Bulldogs as Sulphur Springs cruised to an 11-0 shutout scrimmage victory. What looked like a scrimmage that featured pitching at its finest through 3...
GSC Enterprises Inc. Presents Donations To Six Local, Regional Charities
GSC Enterprises, Inc., recently presented six local and regional charities contributions collected from its annual GSC Charity Golf Tournament. Although the golf tournament was unable to be played this year, GSC vendor partners supported the event and all charities were fully funded. “GSC thanks to its vendor partners for the strong support of the annual charity event during this challenging year,” GSC representatives...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Gets Hot After First Quarter And Runs Away With Home Win Over Texas High
After a very cold first quarter, the Lady Cats Basketball Team scored 50 points over the last three quarters to take a 52-34 district win over Texas High Friday evening, January 15, in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The Lady Cats managed only 2 points in the first quarter and trailed the Lady Tigers, 8-2 after one period. Outscoring Texas High, 19-12 in the second quarter, the Lady Cats went into halftime up, 21-20. They...
Sulphur Springs ISD Earned Top Marks On 2 Financial Evaluations
Sulphur Springs ISD earned top marks on two financial evaluations, and approved a request from Hopkins Energy LLC amending the agreement granting a tax incentive for Hopkins Energy LLC, a solar farm planned in Dike. FIRST Rating During a public hearing Monday afternoon, SSISD Business Manager Sherry McGraw presented trustees with the 17-page Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas financial management report. Texas Education Agency...
2 Targeted Improvement Plans, Financial Audit, Sick Leave Policy On Sulphur Springs ISD Dec. 14 Agenda
Targeted Improvement Plans for Lamar and Travis Primary, the annual financial audit and extension of the sick leave policy are all topics to be discusses and considered during Monday’s Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees meeting, scheduled to be conducted at noon rather than 6 p.m. as is tradition so as not to conflict with any other potential holiday programs and schedules. SSISD logo Two public hearings will be conducted,...
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Says Wildcats Still Have Things To Play For In Virus Era
Despite losing a zone game to Greenville Friday, Nov. 13, on the road that looked like the end of Wildcats’ football playoff chance this season, Coach Greg Owens, on KSST and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show, provided a scenario that keeps some hopes alive. With the unpredictability of coronavirus, Coach Owens said the Wildcats need to pick up wins in weeks ahead to make themselves the next best...
Wildcats Football, Lady Cats Volleyball Are On Game Day Friday, Nov. 13
There are important football and volleyball contests on this game day Friday, Nov. 13. Football A playoff spot is on the line as the Wildcats’ football team travels to Greenville to face the Lions. It’s the third and last zone game for both teams. Both come in with 1-1 records in zone play with a victory over Corsicana and a loss to North Forney. The winner will be the zone’s #2 seed and will be in the playoffs. The...
