July 11, 2024

SISD Celebrates Construction of New Elementary

in Heritage Ranch

Sherman ISD celebrated the kickoff of construction of our new elementary school in the Heritage Ranch development this week. Similar to the larger replacement schools for Crutchfield and Fairview, the new school will serve more than 700 students in grades K-5. All three schools will open for the 2025-26 school year. In addition, work is also starting this summer on a 33,000 square foot expansion to Sherman High School.

Back-to-School Vaccines Available July 20

at SISD Health Fair

Does your child have all the immunizations they need to start school? SISD can help! 

The district will host a health fair on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sherman High School cafeteria. Students can get vaccinated, receive vision and hearing screenings and connect with community partners. 

Immunizations are also available through your health provider or clinic, and the Grayson County Health Department is offering low-cost immunizations throughout the summer. 

Calling Incoming Kindergartners for 2024-25!

Do you know a student going into kindergarten this year? It’s time to register for Kinder Camp July 24-25 to help them get ready for school! Each SISD elementary school will also host a parent orientation on July 23. Follow the links below to sign up!

SISD Launches New Community Outreach Program

SISD is introducing a new program in the 2024-25 school year called Ambassador Academy to help educate and empower citizens regarding public education and issues facing Sherman ISD. The annual program will provide community members with a better understanding of the operations of the school district and create a foundation for active engagement and involvement. 

“Sherman ISD is always looking for new ways to better inform parents and deepen our connections in the community,” said Amy Pesina, chief academic officer. “We want to encourage people to get involved, learn about the district and share that knowledge with others as ambassadors for Sherman ISD.”

SISD residents are invited to apply now through August 9 to join the inaugural class. 

Limited Space Still Available for SISD CTE Camp!

There are still a few spots left for incoming 6th-8th graders at the SISD CTE Camp July 22-25! This is a perfect and FREE opportunity for your student to explore future careers and programs of study at Sherman High School! 

Save Your Seat for the 2024-25 School Year!

If you haven’t registered for the 2024-25 school year yet, now is the time! Parents and guardians of new and returning Sherman ISD students are required to complete the online form each year. Access to computers and in-person assistance is available at Piner and Sherman middle schools the week of July 22-25 if needed.

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.

Registration Continues for Early Childhood Programs

There is still time to apply for Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start for the 2024-25 school year! Staff at the district's two early childhood centers, Fred Douglass and Perrin, are back on campus to continue processing applications. Proof of eligibility can be returned to the campuses Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Visit www.shermanisd.net/zones to see which campus your child will attend if they qualify. More information about each program and eligibility requirements can be found at www.shermanisd.net/ecc. 

Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center

505 E. College St.

Sherman, TX 75090

903-891-6545

Perrin Early Childhood Center

81 Vandenburg Dr.

Denison, TX 75020

903-891-6680

Take Advantage of Free Meals This Summer

SISD continues to serve up free breakfast and lunch at Neblett Elementary! Healthy, no-cost summer meals are available to children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years of age. 

Meals are available at Neblett, 1505 E. Gallagher Drive, Monday-Thursday through August 2. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. for breakfast and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. There are no eligibility requirements to participate. Meals must be consumed on site. 

Back-to-School Bash Set For August 3

Sherman ISD and Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas are partnering again this year to host the Back-to-School Bash at Sherman High School on August 3 from 10 a.m - 1 p.m.! A free backpack and school supplies will be provided while supplies last, and haircuts, fingernail painting and much more will be available for free as well!

Find Back-to-School Information on our Website

Make sure your students are back-to-school ready by checking out Sherman ISD’s hub for everything B-T-S! There you can find school supply lists, transportation information, and start/end times for the 2024-25 school year. You can also find information about some important upcoming events leading up to the first day of school:

• High School Schedule Pickup: July 31 & August 1
• High School Freshman Orientation (FISH Camp): August 2
• Back-to-School Bash: August 3
• Early Childhood Meet the Teacher Night: August 6
• Middle School Schedule Pickup: August 7
• Elementary Meet the Teacher Night: August 8
• First Day of School: August 14

Phillip Manning is the next head boys basketball coach at Sherman High School! He joins SISD 

from Allen High School, where he was associate head boys basketball coach. Before that, he coached boys basketball at Denton Braswell, Plano Senior High, Sulphur Springs and Bells. Welcome to SISD!

Littrell to Lead High School Cheer

After two successful years leading the cheer program at Piner, Stephanie Littrell has been named head cheer coach at SHS. Littrell was named the Middle School/Junior High Cheer Coach of the Year for the state of Texas in 2023 by Nfinity Athletic. She will continue working as a special education resource reading teacher at Piner while assuming cheer responsibilities at the high school and continuing to build our cheer program across all levels.

Sherman Museum

Dino Days and Ice Age Exhibits

Through August 31

Wed-Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

301 S. Walnut Street

Sherman Parks and Rec

Summer Camps

Many sport camps offered!

Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball and More!

Ages vary by camp

Sherman Public Library

Family Friendly Events

Several free events through the summer as

part of the July at the Library program!

Ages vary by event

421 N. Travis Street

Theatricks/Sherman Community Players

Auditions July 15 & 16

Ages 18 and younger

Finley Theater, 500 North Elm St.

903-892-8818

Show runs September 6-15