February 22, 2024

Make Sure To Vote In Primary Elections

Decisions are made by people who show up to vote.

The consequences of the primary elections are especially high for public education. Those we elect to the Texas Legislature will make key decisions affecting our students, teachers, families, and local public schools.

Early voting is underway now through March 1, and Election Day is March 5. Any registered Texas voter can vote in either party’s primary. More information about how and where to vote is available at votetexas.gov.

Bearcat Basketball Advances to Area Round

Sherman Basketball are Bi-District Champions! They defeated the Forney Jackrabbits 67-61 to advance to the Area round Tuesday night and set the school record for most wins in a season at 29 overall.

The Bearcats face the Nacogdoches Dragons this Friday at Pittsburg High School at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at pirates.pittsburgisd.net/HTtickets, and tickets will be available at the door, card only.

Volunteers Sought For Second Annual

Dr. Hicks Literacy Day

Sherman ISD and United Way of Grayson County are seeking volunteers to help promote literacy! The second annual Dr. Hicks Literacy Day is on Thursday, March 7, and reading to little Bearcats will be the best 30 minutes of your week.

Volunteers can pick a time and must pass a background check. Both English and Spanish language readers are needed!

CTE Opportunities Continue to Grow in Sherman ISD

Did you know that Sherman ISD currently offers 30 industry-based certifications across 24 programs of study? Both numbers will grow in the 2024-25 school year as Sherman High School adds new opportunities in electrical engineering, health care and construction! 

In addition, starting in the 2024-25 school year, eighth grade students at Piner and SMS will also be able to take Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, Principles of Business Marketing and Finance, and Principles of Nursing Science.

22 Band Students Qualify For State Solo & Ensemble

Congratulations to the 22 SHS students who qualified for the state Solo & Ensemble competition in May, and an additional 21 students earned 1st divisions from judges for their solo.

The state qualifiers are:

Sebastian Javier

Heather Parker

Christian Jimenez

Ethan Kenworthy

Hunter Thompson

Brody Fritchman

Grayson Walthall

Andrew Vellotti

Jacey Wiggains

Carson Mathes

Christian Hinkle

Camille Melo

Aaerial Tanksley

Rosie Shashankar

Nate Kumler 

Rachel Hammett

CJ Price

Rylie May

Eva Sikes

Mackenzie Davidson

Ambilynn Martinez

Lucas Maitland

SMS Students Learn About Area Historical Figure

History was brought to life at Sherman Middle School last week as students learned about the amazing and inspiring story of Bass Reeves! Reeves grew up as a slave near Sherman and went on to become one of the first African-American deputy US Marshals whose work spanned the region. The presentation featured Dr. Sidney Thompson, author of The Bass Reeves Trilogy, and Ernest Marsh, a living history reenactor portraying Reeves. This opportunity was made possible through support from First United Bank and Grayson County Republican Party.

SkillsUSA Students Medal at District Conference

Congratulations to our SkillsUSA students who competed at the District conference! Every event SHS competed in had a medalist and state qualifier, and Zayd Boutkhil was elected as a new District officer and will represent SHS at the State conference in April!

Results are:

Building Search Team - Silver

Levi Ullah-Commons

Adam Johnson

TJ Ratliff

Garrett Dick

Forensic Science Team - Bronze

Trista Bennett

Saige Henderson

Keyla Ramirez

Health Knowledge Quiz Bowl Team - Bronze

James Sujatmiko

Zayd Boitkhil

Maria Ramirez

Leif Inocian

Nurse Assisting

James Sujatmiko - Bronze

Audio/Radio Production Team - Bronze

McKenzie Amaral

Thomas Eutsler

Early Childhood Education

Maria Chavarria - Gold

Paola Gonzalez-Valladolid - Bronze

Job Interview

Sofia Perez - Gold

Carpentry Team - Blue Ribbon and State Qualifier

Meyah Jackson

Samantha Fletcher

SHS Students Advance to State FCCLA Conference

A group of SHS students are headed to the state FCCLA conference after excelling at the Regional conference in Waco! Ryson Nelson placed second place in Mystery Basket Meal, and Ileana Vasquez and Jacqueline Benitez placed third in Hospitality and Tourism. Sui Par and Beauty Mawi placed fifth in Toys That Teach.

Bearcat Athletics Recap

Boys Soccer

Bearcat Soccer is coming off two straight wins. On Friday, they shut out Denison at home, 2-0, and the Bearcats followed with another home win on Tuesday against Princeton. The Bearcats currently sit at third place in district and travel to McKinney North this Friday at 5:45 p.m., and next Tuesday, they host Lovejoy at 5:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer

Lady Cat Soccer have had a tough stretch, but they look to bounce back against McKinney North at home Friday and at Lovejoy on Tuesday. The McKinney North match starts at 5:45 p.m., and the Lovejoy match starts at 5:30 p.m.

Softball

After an opening win against Lebanon Trail, the Lady Cats went 2-3 at the League City Tournament and dropped a non-district game against Walnut Grove. This week, the Lady Cats return to tournament action at the Tina Minke Tournament in Denton, and on Tuesday next week, they travel to Sulphur Springs for another non-district game.

Bearcat Baseball Canopy Cats

Registration is open for your child to be a Canopy Cat!

Canopy Cats take the field and be there for pre-game warmups with the varsity baseball team!

Sherman Symphony Orchestra

Schumann Symphony No. 3 “Rhenish”

March 2, 7:30 p.m.

Kidd-Key Auditorium

Students Get In Free!

35th Annual AuthorFest

Featuring Angeline Boulley

Author of “Firekeeper’s Daughter”

6:30 p.m., March 7, 2024

Sherman Public Library