May 9, 2024

SISD Recognizes 2023-24 Staff of the Year

Sherman ISD surprised winners of the district's 2023-24 Staff of the Year awards earlier this week! Each winner received $500 from First Texoma National Bank, and the SISD Elementary Teacher of the Year and SISD Secondary Teacher of the Year will each drive brand-new vehicles from Sherman Chevrolet for the next year! 

Congratulations to the following honorees:

Elementary Teacher of the Year - Alyssa Woody, Head Start Teacher at Perrin Early Childhood Center

Secondary Teacher of the Year - Christopher Preskitt - Lead Teacher at DAEP

New Teacher of the Year - Denise Serrano - Kindergarten Teacher at Washington Elementary School

Employee of the Year - Jansen Trotter - Assistant Principal at Sherman Middle School 

Team of the Year - Science Team (Devin Turk, Brandi Conary, Sabrina Goddard, Neven Milutinovic, Cicily Stone, Angella Arana) at Piner Middle School

Volunteer of the Year - Raul Rivera and GENTS VII Barbershop at Dillingham Elementary School

Sherman ISD to Celebrate Class of 2024

Graduation will be here before we know it! The Class of 2024 graduation ceremony is set for May 24 at Bearcat Stadium. The gates open at 5 p.m., and the ceremony begins at 7 p.m. and will be livestreamed on the Sherman ISD YouTube channel. No tickets are required for entry. Once inside the stadium, guests will not be able to move between the home side and visitor side. Water will be available for purchase at concessions. The inclement weather location is Sherman High School, if needed.

SISD Band Makes History With Sweepstakes Sweep

For the first time in school history, all bands from Piner Middle School, Sherman Middle School and Sherman High School earned Sweepstakes earlier this spring, the highest level award a band can receive from the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL).

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students and make plans to hear them in person as we close out the school year! 

• Sherman High School - Friday, 5/10 at 7 p.m. at SHS 
• Piner Middle School - Tuesday, 5/14 at 7:30 p.m. at SMS
• Sherman Middle School - Friday, 5/17 at 6:30 p.m. at SMS

One Incumbent, One New Member Elected to Sherman ISD School Board

Voting ended Saturday in the Sherman ISD School Board election. Places 1 and 2 were on the ballot.

Nathan Cain and Brad Morgan received the most votes and were elected to three-year terms.

The results are not official until canvassed at Monday’s Board meeting. Winners will also take the oath of office Monday.

SHS Seniors To Graduate With College Certification

Congratulations to the newest cohort of Bearcat Patient Care Technicians! These Sherman High School students have earned their PCT certifications through Grayson College, which prepares them for jobs such as phlebotomist, EKG technician, certified nursing assistant and more. Not only that, it gives them a head start in their pursuit of a health science degree! For their dedication to earning a certification, these 11 students will participate in a pinning ceremony at 6 p.m. tonight at Grayson College.

Sherman High School will have an additional 11 seniors in the Bearcat Collegiate Program graduating with their associate degrees from Grayson College tomorrow, and another six graduating with their cosmetology license!

SMS Students Get Into Gear with Robotics Projects

Sherman Middle School robotics students put their knowledge, creativity and patience to the test recently as they overcame challenges to design and build custom robots. Everything from coding to assembly was done from the ground up by students.

“I told the students that they would also do any troubleshooting by themselves,” said Tabetha Carter, SMS robotics teacher. “When a team would have to redo something entirely, there was some frustration, but it encouraged some great problem solving and teamwork.”

Get Ready for the 2024-25 School Year!

Sherman ISD encourages new and current families to register online now for the 2024-25 school year. Parents and guardians of students returning to SISD schools are required to complete this process each year to make any needed updates or changes to their student’s information. In addition to the online form, proof of residency and any updated immunization records must be provided to the campus before the new school year begins on Wednesday, August 14.

The annual registration form can be completed entirely online, but opportunities for in-person assistance are available before the school year is over. See the remaining schedule below. All events will be held from 3:45 to 6 p.m. and are open to parents across the district. You do not need to visit the campus where your child attends school to receive assistance with the registration process. 

May 13

Fairview Elementary

May 17

Neblett Elementary

May 20

Wakefield Elementary

Students Compete in 35th Junior Bearcat Relays

Fifth graders across SISD had a ton of fun last Friday at Bearcat Stadium during the 35th Junior Bearcat Relays! Teams competed in sack race relays, tug-of-war, flipper runs and more fun activities to celebrate the end of the year! Thank you to the community sponsors who help make this event possible!

Washington Hosts Cinco de Mayo Program

Washington Elementary School held their Cinco de Mayo program earlier this week with plenty of music and festivities for families to enjoy! Students did traditional dances and sang songs in both English and Spanish, and after the performances, families were invited to enjoy games and food outside.

Get Your Back-To-School Immunizations Done Early

State law requires children to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases or have a valid exemption to attend school in Texas. Depending on your child’s grade level, updated immunization records may be necessary for your child to start the 2024-25 school year. This is most likely to impact your child if they are entering kindergarten or seventh grade. Immunizations are available through your health provider or clinic, and the Grayson County Health Department is offering low-cost immunizations throughout the summer. Sherman ISD will also host vaccine clinics in July and August in conjunction with Passport Health/Staying Healthy Medical Services.

Sign Up for SISD Summer Camps!

Looking for something to help keep your child active and engaged this summer? Registration is now open for free or low-cost camps hosted by Sherman ISD! Check out the flyers for details and sign up now at www.shermanisd.net/summer. 

Dates for summer school 2024 have also been set. Campuses will contact parents if their children are required to attend summer school.

Softball Closes Phenomenal Season

Against Kingwood Park

Lady Cat Softball finished their season as Bi-District Champs, the first time since 2011, with a series loss against Kingwood Park in the Area round over the weekend. Sherman won the first game, while Kingwood Park took the last two. Congratulations on a great season, Lady Cats!

Baseball Falls Against Corsicana

After making the playoffs for the second year in a row, Bearcat Baseball kept up with a tough, ranked Corsicana team in the Bi-District round. The Bearcats narrowly lost both games, 1-0 and 6-4. It’s been great watching you, Bearcats!

BestCare Family Medicine of Texoma

Free Sports Physicals

May 11

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

230 E. Evergreen St.

Grayson County Health Clinic

Free Sports Physicals

May 18

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

809 Gallagher Dr., Suite D

Austin College Summer Music Camp

June 10-14, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Middle & High School students with at least one year of experience!

Learn more about the strings, percussion, woodwinds, brass and voice!

Register by May 10

Grayson College Youth Basketball Camp

June 10-13

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Grades 2-6

Cost: $75

HeyDay Kids Camps

June 10-13 | June 24-27 | July 15-18

Ages 6-12

Learning activities, games, crafts and more!