Sulphur Springs Summer Learning Conference for Teachers
A Summer Learning Conference is being held for SSISD teachers Wednesday, June 8th through Friday, June 10th at Sulphur Springs Middle School. During the conference teachers will learn new skills taught by SSISD staff or students. The main focus, or theme, of the conference is how to use technology in the classrooms. Integrating technology into class has been a huge step for most schools. Technology is perceived to be what students are interested in, therefore teachers and administrators have begun to adapt to a new way of teaching. One...
read moreAnimals of the Week: Haley & Hillary
Haley and Hillary are two Lab puppy sisters of six to seven weeks old. Haley is the black lab and Hillary is the chocolate lab. Both were found together at Bob Evan’s Food Plant last week. “It’s possible that they were dumped in the area and that’s where they ran to,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “It was during the rain last week and they were found hiding under wood pallets.” Both puppies have playful natures and love affection. This makes them excellent companions for large families...
read moreSulphur Springs Work Camp Completes House Projects
The Sulphur Springs Work Camp finished its tenth year tonight, June 8, with a total of 185 houses completed. The camp began Sunday with volunteers from school districts and church youth groups around Hopkins County. “Our goal is to paint houses in the community for people who have need,” Work Camp Leader Julie Burgin said. “Youth groups gather together each summer for a few days to go out into the community and show love for people and paint houses.” The work camp started in 2007 with current work camp speaker Brian...
read moreConstruction, Traffic Jams Cause Problems For Broadway Businesses
by Steven Payne Construction is nearing completion on Gilmer street for the Schlotzsky’s Deli and Cafe, as well as the Hometown Auto Sales lot. Both have finished exterior building and pavement, lacking only interior work to each business. On the south side of the I-30 bridge on Broadway ground has been broken for a Starbucks which will be located next to Chili’s. Chili’s, who has been using the parking lot behind the restaurant on lease, will be losing that parking space to Starbucks once construction is done. Then...
read moreTxDOT Plans For Hillcrest I-30 Overpass
Tim McAlaby, the Public Information Officer for the TxDOT Paris District, provided KSST with exciting news for motorists in Sulphur Springs. The past week there has been minor construction on the Hillcrest Dr. I-30 overpass in Sulphur Springs. The construction crew poured new concrete in worn portions of the road in preparation for the new cloverleaf interchange that the Paris District is currently awaiting state office approval. The minor construction is expected to be completed by the end of the next week. Rest area construction along the...
read moreAnimals of the Week: Every Animal at the Shelter
by Steven Payne As a result of having reached maximum capacity for both cats and dogs, the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter has chosen to highlight every animal in the shelter in order to stimulate adoption rates and find homes for more animals. “We have limited space here, and we’re about to start using our outside kennels for holding, but we have to get shelters in them first,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “We’re hoping not to do that because putting them out there is the only way we can clean the...
read moreSSMS Destination Imagination Wins Global Competition
by Allison Bledsoe Destination Imagination is a very unique, non-profit organization that challenges student’s problem solving skills and fosters creativity. Student teams are given open-ended academic challenges in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, fine arts, and service learning. After given months to prepare and time to propose a solution, teams showcase their solutions to the “Challenges” at a tournament. Each individual team has a Team Manager that is an adult. The Team Manager doesn’t interfere or...
read moreWildcat Solo & Ensemble Find Success at State Meet
After qualifying for the State meet at Regional Solo & Ensemble with a 1st division score in February, the Sulphur Springs High School Choir took nine students to the Texas State Solo & Ensemble meet at Austin, TX. The students were seniors Sarah Bennett, Britney Henderson, and Rylie Bridges, juniors Sydnee Hawkins, Savanna McAfee, and Karolina Espinoza, sophomores Alyssa Leuzinger and Cinthya Cortez, and freshman Hope Williams. Sydnee Hawkins earned a 1st division rating on her solo “Love’s Philosophy” by Roger...
read moreSaltillo 8th Grade Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Saltillo ISD’s 8th grade Valedictorian is Brooke Lynn Stacey. She is the daughter of Teresa Webster and Clifford Stacey. Ms. Stacey won 3rd place in Editorial Writing, 1st place in Calculator, 1st place team Calculator, 2nd place Science 2, 2nd place team Science 2, Highest English, Math, and Social Studies Average, and A\B Honor Roll. She enjoys drawing and in her future she plans to attend A&M Commerce to become a Veterinarian. Grayce Hodges was named Salutatorian. She is the daughter of...
read moreCumby Names 2016 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Introduces Graduating Class
Landon Mabe is the Valedictorian of Cumby High School with a grade point average of 4.31. Mabe is the son of Kathryn Mabe and has attended Cumby ISD since Pre-Kindergarten. Landon has won many awards in UIL since elementary school.He is the President of the local National Beta Club chapter and the Local National Honor Society. Landon was also a member of the Cumby Robotics Team who won the Vex National Robotics Championship this year. He was also the 3rd place winner in the State Citizen Bee. Landon will attend Rice University in the fall,...
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