June 27, 2024

Upcoming Events

7/20 - Health & Vaccination Clinic

7/22-23 - In-Person Registration Events @ Piner & Sherman middle schools (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

7/22-25 - Fine Arts Camp @ Sherman High School

7/22-25 - Career & Technical Education Summer Camp @ Sherman High School

7/23-25 - Kindergarten Parent Orientation & Bearcat Camp @ SISD Elementary Campuses

7/24-25 - In-Person Registration Events @ Piner & Sherman middle schools (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

News and Updates

School Board Approves Pay Increase for All Staff

The Sherman ISD Board of Trustees continues to prioritize competitive compensation to recruit and retain high-quality staff.

The approved 2024-25 budget and compensation plan reflects the Board’s commitment to students and employees. It includes pay increases, new positions in the areas of greatest need and identified savings opportunities amid stagnant state funding and increasing expenses.

Work to Begin on Sherman High School Additions

Construction will begin in mid-July on two, three-story additions on the end of each side of the existing Sherman High School building. The project is expected to take approximately 13 months to complete and will add 20 new classrooms to increase the school’s capacity by 525 students.

Free Meals Continue Through August 2

This week ends free summer meals at all locations; beginning next week, free summer meals can only be received at Neblett Elementary School Monday through Thursday until August 2. Healthy, no-cost summer meals are available to children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years of age. There are no eligibility requirements to participate. Meals must be consumed on site.

Free Summer Meals

Fairview Principal Announced

Sherman ISD is excited to announce Julee West, a passionate, innovative school administrator, as the new principal of Fairview Elementary.

West, current assistant principal at Crutchfield, is focused on using data to enhance teaching and meet the needs of every student. She says she is eager to partner with Fairview families and staff to ensure students receive the utmost quality of education.

New Fairview Principal

Curriculum Coordinators Named

Sherman ISD is excited to announce that Mindy Rodriguez and Shawna Easton will serve as curriculum coordinators for secondary and elementary, respectively.

The new positions will provide leadership in evaluating and improving teaching and learning through the implementation of research-based instructional practices. This includes the development of curriculum resources, staff professional development and targeted action plans to support teachers and schools and reinforce best practices.

Both Rodriguez and Easton bring considerable experience as instructional leaders and are committed to providing additional tools and strategies to enhance student outcomes.

New Curriculum Coordinators

Apply to Work in Sherman ISD!

Become a member of the Bearcat family! Sherman ISD positions offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay, and our teachers are among the highest paid public school employees in the region. With a modern, comprehensive high school and five new schools opening soon, it’s an exciting time to be a Sherman Bearcat!

Positions Available

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Register Your Student for the 2024-25 School Year!

Parents and guardians of new and returning Sherman ISD students are required to complete the registration process each year to make any needed updates or changes to their student’s information.

The annual registration form can be completed entirely online, but in-person assistance is available at the Sherman ISD Service Center. Parents may stop by the district offices during business hours (Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for assistance.

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.

Complete Registration

SISD to Host Vaccination Clinic and Health Fair

State law requires children to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases or have a valid exemption to attend school in Texas. Sherman ISD is offering a health fair to families 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.

Depending on your child’s grade level, updated immunization records may be necessary for your child to start the 2024-25 school year. This is most likely to impact your child if they are entering kindergarten or seventh grade. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prepare for the new school year!

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

Health Fair Information

Immunization Information

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!

Kinder Camp is Coming!

Incoming kindergarten families! Make sure your calendar is marked for July 23-25! Each of our elementary schools will host a kindergarten parent orientation, followed by a two-day learning opportunity to get your young student acclimated to school. Look for a sign-up form from your child's future elementary campus coming soon to register!

Preparing for Kindergarten

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

School Supply Lists

Back-to-School Guide

This Week in Bearcat Athletics

New Gym Floors at SMS

Sherman ISD Maintenance and Operations recently gave new life to the gym floors at Sherman Middle School. Staff sanded and restriped three gym floors, providing more space for activities and a safer environment that students and staff can be proud of!

Sports Camps Wrap Up

The Little Bearcats Summer Camps held its final sessions for the summer this week. These aspiring young athletes learned the basics in activities like baseball, track and field, and basketball, and got one-on-one coaching with Sherman athletes and coaches!