January 11, 2024

No School Monday, January 15

We were excited to welcome students back from the break this week! Remember, there is no school for students and staff on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Sherman ISD Monitoring The Forecast

Sherman ISD is keeping a close eye on the forecast. Should it ever be necessary to delay or cancel school, staff and families will be notified via email, text and phone no later than 6 a.m. that school day. Information will also be shared on social media, the district website and via local media. 

Classes are scheduled to resume after the holiday on Tuesday, January 16. SISD will not send out or post notifications to confirm school is in session. Parents, employees and students should assume a normal school day unless notified otherwise.

Metal Detectors Now in Daily Use

at All Secondary Schools

The Sherman ISD Police Department successfully completed a pilot using metal detectors at the middle school level in the first semester. They will continue to be used on a daily basis at both Piner and Sherman middle schools moving forward. Metal detectors are also being used daily at Sherman High School, Jefferson Learning Center and DAEP.

SHS Cheer Advances to State Finals

The Sherman High School Cheer Competitive Team recently competed against more than 70 schools in 5A Division 1 at the UIL Spirit State Championships and earned a spot in the finals for the second time in school history.

"I'm so proud of my team and the hard work they've put in this year," Cheer Coach Kendra Tilley said. "To place among the top 20 teams shows just how much time and effort the students and coaches have invested and demonstrates their level of determination and commitment to succeed."

Oklahoma! Hits the Stage Next Week

Sherman High School theater students are busy preparing to perform the musical Oklahoma! next week. Tickets to the show are still available. 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. 

Oklahoma! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Explore Advanced Placement at SHS

Learn more about the benefits of AP classes with your student next Thursday, January 18 at Sherman High School at 6 p.m.! This event is for current 8th through 11th grade families and will help your student make informed choices about which courses to take in the 2024-25 school year!

AP classes:

• Utilize national College Board curriculum
• Challenge students academically
• Provide the opportunity for college credit
• Improve GPA through weighted courses
• Are taught by SHS teachers

Dual Credit Jump Starts Students' Future

From college English to cybersecurity, Sherman High School students have a wide range of dual credit options at their fingertips that can have an impact later in their academic or vocational journey.

“Dual credit students get a head start on their college classes, begin their college transcript and earn college and high school credit at the same time,” said Jennifer Pruiett, college/career readiness and dual credit coordinator. “They also have smaller class sizes and experience the college environment within the comfort of high school and with the support of high school and college staff.”

Incoming high school students who would like to take dual credit during the 2024-25 school year must complete the signup process by March 8 and apply for admission to Grayson College.

January is School Board Recognition Month

This month is an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of locally elected school boards across Texas. Members of the Sherman ISD Board of Trustees volunteer their time to help ensure a bright future and robust learning opportunities for our students. Join us in thanking them this month for their dedicated leadership and continuing service to our students, families and community.

Your Student’s Final Fall Grades Available Now

It's time to view your child's final grades from the fall semester! You can check grades at www.shermanisd.net/viewgrades and logging into or registering with Frontline.

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.

Bearcat Basketball On Top Of District Standings;

Lady Cats Pick Up District Win

Bearcat Basketball kept their momentum over the holidays as they picked up two dominant district wins against Melissa, 68-52, and Greenville, 85-55. They stand at 3-0 in district and 21-2 overall.

The Lady Cats blew out Greenville, 75-8, to grab their first district win and look to continue this momentum into their next game.

Both teams travel Friday to play their first district matchup against Denison. Varsity girls play at 6:15 p.m., and varsity boys play at 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets here.

Bearcat Athletics Updates

Boys Soccer

On Tuesday, Bearcat Soccer fell, 4-0, to a tough Denton High team, but they look to bounce back in the Celina Tournament with games today through Saturday. The varsity boys’ first home game is on Tuesday, January 16, against Frisco Memorial at 7:15 p.m., weather permitting.

Girls Soccer

Lady Cat Soccer have split the first two non-district games of their season, losing a close 2-1 match to Naaman Forest and then shutting down Bonham, 6-0. The varsity girls play at the Princeton Tournament today through Saturday, and their next home game is slated against Princeton on Friday, January 26 starting at 5:30 p.m.

SYSA Baseball & Softball Spring Leagues

Registration Closes Feb. 20

Season starts late March, first of April

Ages 5-14 with five divisions by age

Fee: $120