Health And Wellness In Hopkins County By Johanna Hicks
Health & Wellness in Hopkins County This is the second in a series of summaries for Extension programming in the area of Family & Consumer Sciences. 2016 has brought many challenges, but many rewards when it comes to the health of our Hopkins County citizens. According to The State of Obesity Better Policies for a Healthier America, released in September, 2016, Texas has the 10th highest adult obesity rate (32.4%) in...
SSISD Board Honors Two Students, Hear Reports, Make Appointments
Sulphur Springs School Board honored two students for outstanding performance in academic achievement as they began their Monday night October board meeting in the administration building board room. The school board heard various reports and made appointments as well as accepted resignations and hired new personnel. Christian Corona was recognized for his achievement in the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program. Corona...
SSISD Board Meets Monday
AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING SULPHUR SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 6:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER: Invocation Pledge to American FlagSheretta Hill, 12th grade, SSHS, daughter of Rochelle Hill Pledge to Texas FlagGideon Canada, 2nd grade, Lamar, son of Aaron & Kasey Davis Canada Brooklyn Craig, 2nd grade, Lamar, daughter of Richard & Carolyn Craig II. FIRST ORDER OF...
Agrilife: Get in Shape; Christmas Joys Program
Let’s Get in Shape! It seems that there is a growing trend toward health and fitness. From commercials, to Facebook posts, to fitness classes, and “light” menus in restaurants, the message is clear that there are options for helping achieve a few pounds of weight loss or making heathier food choices. The problem often comes in the price tag. Classes, fitness equipment, and special weight-loss products all cost money, and I’m...
Let’s Get In Shape! By Johanna Hicks
Let’s Get in Shape! It seems that there is a growing trend toward health and fitness. From commercials, to Facebook posts, to fitness classes, and “light” menus in restaurants, the message is clear that there are options for helping achieve a few pounds of weight loss or making heathier food choices. The problem often comes in the price tag. Classes, fitness equipment, and special weight-loss products all cost money, and I’m...
Wright Resigns from SSISD Board
A Tuesday meeting for the Sulphur Springs School Board at 6 p.m. will focus on the pending resignation of member Kerry Wright and the appointment of his immediate successor. The meeting was moved from the regular Monday session to Tuesday due to the Labor Day Holiday. Head Start items, budget regular items, and the Superintendent’s report on student enrollment is also on the agenda. The full agenda for the School Board meeting...
SSISD Meet the Teacher Schedule for All Grades
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Meet the Teacher Activities August 2016 Schedule of Events Tuesday, August 16 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Head Start 3, Head Start 4, and Pre-K ECLC 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Kindergarten (K) and Transitional First (T-1) ECLC Thursday, August 18 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 1st and 2nd Grades Bowie, Lamar, Travis Students in grades 1 or 2, who are new to the district, must pre-register with the...
SSISD Board Begins Year with 57 New Teachers; Sets Budget
SSISD Board covered a number of as-school-starts issues during their session August 8th in the Administration Building Boardroom. Budget was a primary subject for the board. The budget calls for total estimated revenues of $45,222210 and estimated expenditures of $45,157,871 providing a net fund balance increase of $64,339. Projected fund balance is $19,405,959. Food service will continue to utilize the Region 8 Coop. Classroom...
School Board Hears Reports, Seeks Grants; Auditorium Nears Completion
The annual Dairy Festival Queen contest should be conducted in the auditorium at the Regional Civic Center. That’s the conditional assurance given by Don Roundtree to the Sulphur Springs school board Tuesday night during their regular May meeting. The board also heard a variety of reports and approved action items including applications for Head Start and Early Head Start grants for expansion and cost of living increases for...
SSISD School Board Meeting Briefs; Personnel Changes
The Sulphur Springs Independent School District School Board held their monthly meeting Monday night in the Administration Building board room. During the public forum portion of the meeting, board members were presented with an update on the Civic Center auditorium renovation project by Charlie Wilson, supervisor for the project. Wilson told the board that they expect the renovations to be completed by mid-May in hopes of a...