Trustees Honored During School Board Recognition Month
January 11, 2024 – January is School Board Recognition Month, and Sulphur Springs ISD is celebrating the Trustees for their commitment to teachers and staff.
The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is Locally Elected, Community Connected, which highlights the connection between school board trustees and their communities. If you know much about our trustees, you know that this year’s theme describes them correctly.
In the past few months, the SSISD Board of Trustees has guided the district in selecting a new superintendent, applying for grants to help purchase the first five air conditioned buses the district has ever had, received a perfect Financial Management Report score for the 13th year in a row with the help of Sherry McGraw and the SSISD business office, and so much more.
“Thank you for your heart, your service, and your time. I believe that the most powerful and profound gift that any of us have to offer is the gift of time. Thank you for your time,” Dr. Deana Steeber said in appreciation of the SSISD School Board Members.
Trustees serve three-year terms with elections held annually in May. The Board elects a president, vice president and secretary following the May elections, to serve a one-year term. They meet each month at the Sulphur Springs ISD Administration Building, 631 Connally Street.
Chaney and Craig Johnson Sponsor the 18th Annual Gala
Chaney and Craig Johnson:
January 11, 2024 – Our sincerest appreciation goes to Chaney and Craig Johnson for their ongoing support of the Foundation! Shown here in recognition of the Johnson’s sponsorship of the 18th annual Hopkins County Health Care Foundation are left to right, Gala Chair John Sellers, Gala Chair Kim Sellers, Chaney Johnson, and Craig Johnson.
Visit LOLGala2024.givesmart.com to view live and silent auction items.
The Market on Main Sponsors the 18th Annual Gala
The Market on Main:
January 11, 2024 – Support for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation runs in the family! Hopkins County Health Care Gala Chairs John and Kim Sellers (left) are joined by niece and nephew Katy and Sergio Ramirez and their daughter in recognition of the Ramirez’s The Market on Main sponsorship of the Gala to be held on January 27, 2024.
100 for $100 tickets are still available at LOLGala2024.GiveSmart.com!
Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab Sponsors the 18th Annual Gala
Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab:
Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab will again be sponsoring the 18th Annual Gala hosted by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation on January 27! Photographed here are representatives of Sunny Springs and the Gala: (l-r) Shane George, Becky Vargas, Kristina Watkins, LaShonda Brown, Gala Chair Kim Sellers, Stephanie Perry, Ki’anna White, Tina Cox, Tina Fenimore, and Gala Chair John Sellers.
To keep up with all the latest Gala news, follow the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation on Facebook and Instagram.
Carriage House Manor Sponsors the 18th Annual Gala
Carriage House Manor:
January 11, 2024 – Thank you to our friends at Carriage House Manor for sponsoring the 18th annual Gala! Arvis and Sheila Tanton (back center) are joined by their daughters, Sharla Campbell (left) and Shandra Dunn (second from left), and grandchildren for a check
presentation to Gala Chairs Kim and John Sellers (right).
Visit LOLGala2024.GiveSmart.com for more information.
Hospital District/EMS Sponsor the 18th annual Gala
Hospital District/EMS:
January 11, 2024 – A huge shout out to the Hopkins County Hospital District/EMS for sponsoring the 18th annual Gala! The District is one of the Foundation’s partners in support of great local healthcare.
Joining Gala Chairs Kim Sellers (left) and John Sellers (right) are Angie Waller, Laura Ballard, Brent Smith, and Staci Holley.
To bid on Gala silent auction items go to LOLGala2024.GiveSmart.com
Saltillo ISD Homecoming Court for 2023-2024 Announced
This is the Saltillo ISD Homecoming Court for 2023-2024: Front Row L to R: Kenzi Pipkin – Freshman Duchess, Jamie Alvarez – Sophomore Duchess, and Jordan Cartwright – Junior Duchess; Senior Homecoming candidates Standing L to R: Reece Vowels, Katelyn Cline, Ryleigh Redar, Harley Perez, Maysen Pipkin And Gabby Ross. Activities Friday, January 12th – PepRally led by the senior class at 9:45 in the gym.
The games will start at 5:30 pm and we will honor the class of 2004, 1964 & 1954. The coronation of the new homecoming queen will follow the Varsity Boys game around 7:30.
SSHS Students Named to the Texas All-State Band
Caroline Prickette was recently named to the Texas All-State Band on clarinet. She along with 13 other Wildcat Band members qualified and competed at the Area level on Saturday, Jan 6 at Chapel Hill High School in Tyler. The top students from six regions came together for auditions to be considered for the Texas All-State Band. Our Area (Area C) stretches from Northeast Texas down through the Beaumont and Houston areas. “The best musicians from these parts of the State are some of the best anywhere around. Our record number of Area qualifiers this year was so exciting.” Spencer Emmert, head director.
“Along with Caroline’s State qualification, we had several other students just a few places away from All-State this year. Almost all of these students are under classmen, so the future is certainly bright for the Wildcat Band and potential All-State qualifiers.” Caroline will travel to San Antonio for a week in February to participate in the All-State clinic and concert and perform under the direction of Dr. Michael Galemo, head band director at Iowa State University. The experience will culminate in a concert on Saturday, February 10 in the Lila Cockrill Auditorium at 9am in San Antonio.
Earlier in the semester two of our Wildcat Jazz Band members were named to the Texas All-State Jazz Band as well. This is the first time in school history that Sulphur Springs has had an All-State Jazz student. “With it never happening before, having two Jazz All-Staters is incredible. It is a testament of how talented and hard-working these students are.”
Mika Petty placed first in the State in class 4A through 1A on jazz alto saxophone and Levi Caton placed fourth in the state on trumpet.
This is the second year Levi has qualified for the All-State Band tying a school record as well.
Along with Caroline, Mika and Levi will also travel in February to San Antonio for the All-State clinic and concert. They will be under the direction of Noe Marmolejo, director of Jazz Studies at the University of Houston Moore’s School of Music. Their All-State concert will be on Saturday, Feb 10 at 1:00 pm in the Stars at Night Ballroom inside the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
The Next HCGS Monthly Meeting to be Held January 18th
Come join us on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at 611 N. Davis St., for ” The First Years of Hopkins County through the Eyes of John Sellers and his Research.” John will do a storytelling lecture about his early finds in Hopkins County history through newspapers, courthouse records, and online research. Everyone knows what a good story-teller John is (and if you don’t, it’s time to find out), so we hope you will attend either in person or by Zoom. Your invitation to attend via Zoom is below:
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 18, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsduysqjssGtPNYffv7h6cjMD3c065c9Ap
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We are all looking forward to this presentation!
Officer Leber Announced as SSISD Chief of Police
“I am enthusiastic about taking on the pivotal role of Chief of Police for the Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department. With a deep commitment to ensuring the safety of students and staff, it is my goal to provide and maintain a secure and conducive environment for learning.
In assuming this leadership position, I express my excitement about implementing strategic initiatives aimed at maintaining a safe and nurturing atmosphere within Sulphur Springs ISD. My primary focus will be on collaborative efforts with the school community, law enforcement agencies, and stakeholders to proactively address safety concerns and uphold the highest standards of safety and security.
I am poised to lead the Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department in implementing innovative safety measures, building strong partnerships, and fostering a sense of community.
I would like to express my gratitude for the overwhelming amount of support from our school community.”
Pat Leber Chief of Police Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department
“Pat Leber has been serving as the SSISD Interim Police Chief since September 12th of this school year. He has done a phenomenal job working with our SSISD police officers to ensure that our campuses are as safe as possible.
He has now been officially appointed as our SSISD Police Chief. We will have a brief pinning ceremony at our next board meeting for Chief Leber. We are excited to have him permanently in this role!”
Dr. Deana Steeber, Superintendent of SSISD
