Update On COVID-19 Cases Reported At County Schools
Several county schools have posted notifications regarding additional cases of COVID-19 among employees and students. novel coronavirus 2019 Como-Pickton CISD as of the last campus update reported there were 4 active student cases and one active staff cases. Fourteen students and two staff members who tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered and returned to classes/work. Cumby ISD has posted no new cases since Aug. 20. Both...
School is in Session, But Pandemic Persists
By Ross LaBenske The fall semester is now in full swing across schools in Hopkins and Rains counties. In the midst of a pandemic, how has this affected students and faculties, attempting return to a sense of normalcy? The results for the number of confirmed cases in each district Sulphur Springs Sulphur Springs ISD reports six faculty/staff cases, only one of which who was ever in a school building while being exposed. No students...
Cash Prizes Awarded to Teachers in Hopkins and Rains Counties
By Ross LaBenske SULPHUR SPRINGS — Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel recently completed a service project in support of public educators returning to work in these challenging times. The members voted to award a $50 cash prize to one teacher in each district in Hopkins and Rains Counties. Drawings were held in each district to pick the winner of a $50 bill to be used for classroom needs. Cash prize provided by...
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...
Como-Pickton, Sulphur Bluff Schools Report 1 Student COVID-19 Case
Second Coronavirus Case Reported At Cumby ISD At least five school districts in Hopkins County have report a confirmed COVID-19 case among either a student or staff member. Como-Pickton CISD and Sulphur Bluff ISD Monday were the latest to join that list, and Cumby ISD has reported a second student case of COVID-19. Sulphur Bluff ISD On Aug. 24, Sulphur Bluff ISD Superintendent Dustin Carr posted a letter notifying the “Sulphur...
Good Start to 2020 Reported by County, Area School Supts
In a round of phone calls to school districts in and around Hopkins County on August 18, there was an overall positive response about the first days back at school from the Superintendent’s offices we spoke to today. Cumby ISD reports 88% in-class and 12% at-home attendance since school started on August 13, with about 400 students enrolled. According to Cindy Mannon in the Superintendent’s office, “we’ve had a...
3 School Districts Plan For Nov. 3 Trustees Elections
2 Districts Will Likely Be Able To Cancel Nov. 3 School Board Elections; School Board At 1 District Will Have To Fill Open Seat At the close of candidate filing Monday, only two Hopkins County school districts had more candidates than trustee seats up for election on Nov. 3. One district had one fewer candidate than seats to be filled with a Nov. 3 trustees election. One district postponed the trustees election from May until Nov. 3....
3 School Districts Notified Of At Least 1 Employee Or Student COVID-19 Case
As the number of staff and students reporting to school has increased this month, so have the number of COVID-19 cases across the county and state. From Aug. 1-14 Hopkins County had 60 new positive COVID-19 cases, increasing the overall 5-month total to 212 cases among Hopkins County residents. Many wonder if the return to schools will impact the spread of the virus. In Hopkins County, at least 3 local school districts have received...
Most Area School Districts Starting Classes in August
Here’s a list of 2020 school start dates around our area: Mr. Vernon ISD Aug 6 Como-Pickton CISD Aug 10 Commerce ISD Aug 11 Campbell ISD Aug 11 Yantis ISD Aug 13 Miller Grove ISD Aug 13 Cumby ISD Aug 13 Cooper ISD Aug 13 Rains Emory ISD Aug 13 Saltillo ISD Aug 17 Sulphur Bluff ISD Aug 18 North Hopkins ISD Aug 19 Sulphur Springs ISD Sept 1...
Jenna Elmore Earns State, National Honors
Emily McJohnston Also Recognized For Achievement At National Beta Contest Cumby ISD recently celebrated two students, Emily McJohnston and Jenna Elmore, for their achievements in National Beta events. Elmore was also lauded for earning additional state academic honors as well. Jenna Elmore Jenna Elmore, who is entering 8th grade at Cumby ISD this fall, achieved an exceptional score as a participant in the Duke University Talent...
