August 17, 2023

Sherman ISD Kicks Off New School Year

Classrooms and hallways are again bustling with Bearcats as Sherman ISD students returned to school for the new year on Monday, and a new year means a few changes for our students. See what’s new.

We hope everyone has had as much fun this week as Superintendent Dr. Tyson Bennett on the first day!

Pre-Construction Work Begins at

Crutchfield and Fairview

Sherman ISD started to see signs of progress this week related to our 2023 bond program! Both Crutchfield and Fairview elementary schools are getting brand-new replacement campuses, and work to assess the land adjacent to the existing schools has already begun and will ramp up throughout the fall.

Geotechnical crews are on site this week collecting soil samples to prepare for the start of construction in the spring. While this pre-construction work will result in some temporary outdoor disruptions, at no time will there be any disruption to learning inside the current school buildings. We are so excited about the future of these schools! 

Metal Detectors In Daily Use At SHS, Jefferson

Sherman ISD continues to enhance school security to protect our students and staff. After a successful pilot in the 2022-23 school year, metal detectors are being utilized daily at Sherman High School and Jefferson Learning Center this year, and SISD will expand their use at Piner and Sherman middle schools as well.

The metal detectors limit certain prohibited items from being brought on campus. To keep the line moving quickly and efficiently, students should not bring any items to school that they don’t need and inform officers of any objects that may trigger the metal detectors. This will help ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible and students get to class on time.

Don’t Miss The BOTA Community Pep Rally!

Don’t miss the 125th Battle of the Ax Community Pep Rally! Meet your Sherman Bearcats on Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. as everyone from football, volleyball, tennis and cross country takes the field at Sherman High School, and enjoy performances from the SHS Bearcat Band, Color Guard, Cheer, Hi-Steppers and senior parents to pump up the energy for BOTA!

SHS Student Council will also be accepting canned goods and cash donations on site for the BOTA canned food drive. All donations benefit Masterkey Ministries of Grayson County.

Vaccination Clinic Scheduled

For Thursday, August 25

After a successful initial vaccination clinic, Sherman ISD will offer another back-to-school vaccination clinic next Thursday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m. at the Sherman High School bistro. Please bring a printed immunization record and enter through the rear student entrance. See more details.

Students cannot go to school without the appropriate documentation for the state-required vaccines or a valid medical or conscientious exemption affidavit.

SHS Latin Club Competes at National Junior Classical League Convention

SHS Latin Club members traveled to Atlanta, Ga. over the summer to compete at the national level of the Junior Classical League (JCL), which tests their knowledge, artistic prowess and even athleticism related to Greek, Latin, and ancient cultures. One Bearcat even represented Texas as a state officer!

Below are their results:

• Emily Shelton - 2nd, Small Models Artwork
• Shomoy Kamal - 2nd, Latin Derivatives, and 3rd, Reading Comprehension
• Aiden Hill - 5th, 50-meter freestyle swim junior boys
• Carson Mathes - 7th, Reading Comprehension
• Gabrielle Taylor - 9th, Latin Oratory, and Texas State JCL 2nd Vice President

STAAR Scores For Grades 3-8 Now Available

The spring 2023 STAAR test scores for students who were in grades 3–8 last school year are now available on the Family Portal.

Parents and students should have received an email with a unique access code for each student. The email subject line will say "(Texas Family Portal) Access Code for your student." Parents can use this code to access the Texasassessment.gov website directly and see their child's results.

Get Ready For The 125th Battle of the Ax!

Don't miss your chance to attend the 125th Battle of the Ax, one of the oldest football rivalries in the nation! Tickets for the game next Friday, August 25 at Bearcat Stadium are on sale now. Watch as the Bearcats enter a new era under Coach Josh Aleman!

Bearcat All Sports Pass Now Available

The 2023-2024 Bearcat All Sports Pass is now on sale through our online box office! Get yours now for the LOW price of $68. This includes entry into ALL sporting events for middle school through high school. This excludes varsity football.

Sherman LadyCats Compete in Highway 75 VolleyFest

Today was the first day in the Highway 75 VolleyFest tournament! Twenty teams are taking part this year. The Sherman LadyCats are taking on Pilot Point, Whitesboro and Farmersville today, and they look forward to more games tomorrow and Saturday.

Keep up with your Bearcats by having the fall sport schedules on hand!

Summer Book Drive

When checking out from Books-A-Million at the Sherman Town Center, you can opt to purchase a book for the Summer Book Drive through August 20! The focus this year is Pre-K - 1st.

Sherman Parks and Recreation

Young artists aged 5-18 can showcase their talent at the annual Youth Art Show on September 16! Submit the artwork by September 12.

Sherman Kiwanis Pancake Day

Let’s Pancake Denison!

Friday, August 25

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sherman Municipal Ballroom

All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee & Juice

Heart of a Matter Ministries

Have shoes that are too small now or out of season? Donate them to the Got Sneakers? Drive by Heart of a Matter Ministries! Collection dates are August 14-25 at the SISD Admin Building, 2701 Loy Lake Rd. location.