December 14, 2023

Don’t Forget About Early Release Next Week!

REMINDER: Sherman ISD will have early release on next Wednesday and Thursday, December 20 and 21. Jefferson Learning Center releases at 11 a.m., and early childhood centers release at 11:45 a.m.. Elementary campuses release at noon, and secondary campuses and DAEP release at 1 p.m. There will be no school for students December 22 - January 8.

Sherman ISD Utilizing Raptor Alert

Sherman ISD has implemented a silent panic alert system called Raptor Alert. This puts the district two years ahead of a 2025 deadline to comply with new state safety standards.

For more information about how Sherman ISD responds to emergencies, visit www.shermanisd.net/SRP.

Trip To SHS Ag Barn Spurs New Interests

A Fabulous Field Trip to the Sherman High School ag barn on Tuesday deepened the appreciation Crutchfield Elementary School students had for agriculture as Sherman FFA members showed off their animal projects, and it may have even sparked some students into joining Junior FFA.

SISD Seeks Additional Adopt a School Partners

Sherman ISD is seeking new Adopt a School partners to support our students and staff! Adopt a School partners create an ongoing relationship with a single campus that benefits students and staff as well as the partner, and commit to support that campus for at least one year! Visit www.shermanisd.net/bearcatboosters to learn about all the ways you can give back as a Bearcat Booster.

Legacy Bricks Can Make A Great Holiday Gift!

Stumped on what to buy someone for Christmas? Legacy Bricks can make a great gift to celebrate a person’s connections to Sherman High School! Legacy Bricks are installed in the front walkway at the high school, and each brick purchased supports the Sherman Education Foundation, which provides funds for enriching educational experiences across Sherman ISD. Fill out this form to customize your brick and then pay at www.shermanisd.net/legacybrickpayment.

Experience The SHS Winter Showcase

Tomorrow Night!

Band, choir, orchestra and arts students are working together to host the Sherman High School Winter Showcase tomorrow night beginning at 5 p.m.! Enjoy an art show by our talented SHS artists before listening to performances from all of our music programs. The event will also be livestreamed on the SHS Video Productions YouTube channel.

Schedule of Performances:

5 p.m. - Jazz Band

5:30 p.m. - Bearcat Combo Choir

5:50 p.m. - Philharmonic Orchestra

6:10 p.m. - Concert Band

6:30 p.m. - Varsity Treble Choir

6:50 p.m. - Sinfonia Orchestra

7:10 p.m. - Symphonic Band

7:30 p.m. - Mixed Varsity Choir

7:50 p.m. - Chamber Orchestra

8:10 p.m. - Wind Ensemble

8:30 p.m. - Full Orchestra and Choir

BCP Application Closing Tomorrow

The Bearcat Collegiate Program application closes tomorrow! Eighth graders can graduate with a college degree through the BCP, which provides college credit at a fraction of the cost of four-year schools, and for students whose families meet the income criteria, tuition is free.

Get Your Oklahoma! Tickets Now

Tickets are on sale for the musical Oklahoma!, presented by Sherman High School and Concord Theatricals, January 19-21.

Tickets are $15, and space permitting, students may pay $10 at the door with a valid student ID. You can also add a dinner before the 6 p.m. showings on January 19 and 20.

Show times are:

• Friday, January 19 at 7 p.m. 
• Saturday, January 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 
• Sunday, January 21 at 3 p.m.

Home Varsity Games Available for Free Online

The Sherman ISD Athletics Department has expanded livestreams beyond Bearcat Football so you can catch the latest action from your favorite device!

In addition to the Athletics website and mobile app, home varsity games are now being live streamed on the Sherman ISD YouTube channel as well. That means you can watch every home varsity basketball and soccer game for free online! 

Lady Cats Drop Home District Opener

Against Princeton

Your Lady Cats played a tough Princeton team Tuesday night for their district home opener and came up short, 68-40. They travel to take on McKinney North tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

Bearcat Basketball Wins Greenville Tournament

Bearcat Basketball won their second tournament of the season last weekend, beating out North Mesquite, Paris and Frisco in close games. Jakobe Henderson was named the championship game MVP, and Jordan Molina received the tournament MVP award.

On Monday, the Bearcats took their first loss of the season against Newman Smith, 58-35, and they look to bounce back at home against North Mesquite at 7 p.m.

Fall Sports Tapped For District, State Honors

Fall sports have wrapped up, and our Bearcats in football, volleyball, team tennis and cross country have been selected for district and state honors for their outstanding performance in and out of the classroom.

Sherman Parks and Recreation

Soccer Clinics

U4-U6: December 27

U7-U9: December 28

U10-U12: December 29

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Taylor Street Gym

Registration: $25

Sherman Parks and Recreation Volleyball Camp

Grades 6-8

January 2-4

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Taylor Street Gym

Registration: $75

Sherman Parks and Recreation Basketball Camp

Grades K-2: December 27-29

Grades 3-6: January 2-4

1-4 p.m.

Taylor Street Gym

Registration: $75

Show your holiday spirit with new Bearcat gear featuring the vintage Dirk West design! T-shirts are available in white or heather grey, short sleeve or long sleeve. Place your order online at the Sherman Athletic Booster Club Online Store, or pick up at home games at the high school.