December 7, 2023

Sherman ISD to Offer Electronic Engineering Technology Certification

Sherman ISD will soon add an electronic engineering technology (EET) certification to the career and technical education (CTE) opportunities available to students at Sherman High School. 

Workforce Solutions Texoma received a $150,000 High Demand Job Training (HDJT) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to help meet the needs of the growing high-tech industry in Sherman. The grant was awarded to Sherman ISD and matched dollar-for-dollar by the Sherman Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) for a grand total of $300,000.

Sherman ISD will use the funds to purchase the necessary equipment to train students interested in a career in electrical engineering.

“This program is a remarkable pathway for our students to be able to graduate with job opportunities providing substantial income straight out of high school, in our community,” said Dr. Tyson Bennett, Sherman ISD superintendent of schools. “The impact will truly be life changing for many of our students and their families.”

Building Bearcat Educators

Sherman ISD is growing the next generation of educators through its Education and Training program, which is more important than ever in the middle of a nationwide teacher shortage.

The program teaches high school students education theory and strategies during freshman and sophomore year, and in junior year, students observe teachers in the classroom. The program culminates in a hands-on practicum senior year.

Oklahoma! Scheduled January 19-21

Tickets are on sale now 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.

SHS Winter Showcase Set For December 15

Band, choir, orchestra and arts students are working together to host the Sherman High School Winter Showcase next week on Friday, December 15 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.

December 20 & 21 Are Early Release Days

REMINDER: Sherman ISD will have early release on December 20 and 21. Early childhood centers release at 11:45 a.m., and elementary campus release at noon. Secondary campuses and DAEP release at 1 p.m. There will be no school for students December 22 - January 8.

Bearcat College Program Application Open

Until December 15

Eighth graders can graduate high school with a college degree through the Bearcat Collegiate Program! The program provides college credits at a fraction of the cost of four-year schools, and for students whose families meet the income criteria, tuition is free!

SHS Hosts Bocce Ball Competition For Area Schools

Students from all around Texoma had fun competing in the Bocce Ball Special Olympics competition at the SHS MAC today and yesterday! Fourteen Texoma schools, including Sherman ISD secondary schools, played and showed good sportsmanship throughout the competition. A few Bearcat student-athletes also volunteered to help manage bocce ball courts and keep track of results.

Caring is the Bearcat Way Character Trait

for December

The month of December is all about caring, which we define as displaying kindness and concern for others. Check out this month's flyer and video for some great questions and conversations to have at home!

Be Santa’s Favorite Bearcat With Holiday T-shirts!

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.

Joseph Gionfriddo Receives A+ Athlete Scholarship

Senior Joseph Gionfriddo was recently named an A+ Athlete and received a $1,000 scholarship from Texoma Chevy Dealers! Gionfriddo ranks in the top 5 percent of his class and participates in Student Council. He also competes in football, powerlifting and track, which he said taught him discipline and leadership.

Boys Basketball Wins Highway 5 Tournament

Bearcat Basketball went undefeated to win the Highway 5 Tournament last week, beating Sam Rayburn, Frisco Emerson, Denison and Melissa for the top spot. Vonte Sanders was named MVP, and Ayden Rashada and Jordan Molina were named to the All-Tournament Team. They compete in the Greenville Tournament today through Saturday. So far, they remain undefeated at 12-0.

Bearcat Athletics Update

Girls Basketball

The Lady Cats have had a tough stretch lately and narrowly lost some games at the Mesquite Tournament last week. They played a fast Anna team on Tuesday and fell to the Lady Coyotes.

Soccer

Girls and boys soccer scrimmages are starting up! The girls have their first scrimmage versus Anna at home tomorrow night starting at 7 p.m., and the boys travel to Wichita Falls on December 11 for their first scrimmage at 5:45 p.m.

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