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The Class of 2024 graduation is tomorrow night! The gates at Bearcat Stadium open at 5 p.m., and the ceremony starts at 7 p.m. There will be shuttles available to the stadium. No tickets are required for entry, and you can see where your graduate will be seated here.
Once inside the stadium, guests will not be able to switch sides unless they exit and reenter. Water will be available for purchase at concessions. The inclement weather location is Sherman High School, if needed. Graduation will be streamed live online at www.shermanisd.net/graduation.
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Crutchfield, Wakefield Principals Announced | |
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Sherman ISD is excited to announce new principals for Crutchfield and Wakefield elementary schools. Their current principals, Leda Roelke and Eartha Linson, are among those SISD employees retiring at the end of this school year.
Rebecca McCright will serve as principal of Crutchfield. She comes to Sherman from Midland, where she has served as an elementary principal for the past four years. She has past experience as an assistant principal, curriculum specialist and classroom teacher for nearly 20 years.
Ashley Woods, current assistant principal at Wakefield, will be the next campus principal at Wakefield. Woods is a strong, proactive leader who uses a collaborative, data-driven approach to develop effective instructional practices and operational systems. She looks forward to continuing to build strong relationships and a positive campus culture at Wakefield.
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Senior Walk Celebrates Graduates,
Inspires Younger Bearcats
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It was a day of great memories and familiar faces during the Sherman High School Senior Walk on Monday! Soon-to-be graduates walked the halls of their former middle and elementary schools to inspire the next generation of Bearcats! | |
Sherman High Celebrates Top Ten Grads | |
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The top Sherman High School students of the Class of 2024 and their honored educators were celebrated at the Top Ten Luncheon held at the Hilton Garden Inn on Tuesday.
These ten students achieved the highest grade point averages in their class, and each soon-to-be-graduate shared words of thanks to their educators as well as their families in attendance.
The Top Ten and their honored educators are:
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- Leif Inocian - Sandy Trul
- Rachel Hammett - Kristi Srok
- Madeline Nunn - Michele Watso
- Camille Sydney Melo - Ryan Jenkins
- Dylan Jackman - Linda Dorsett
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- Ty Gilstrap Glaze - Reid Wightman
- Emma Mahjoobi - Teresa Johnson
- Camila Suarez - Amelia Antillon
- Garrett Wilkens - Anthony Shearer
- Karla Aldeco Cruz - Bryan Batts
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Construction Kickoff Held for Fairview Elementary | |
District leaders celebrated the start of construction with third grade students at Fairview Elementary, who will be the first fifth grade class when the new building opens in fall 2025! Students sang their school song and heard from Sherman High School senior Grey Dutton about her time as a Fairview Falcon! | |
Free Meals Available to Children This Summer | Sherman ISD will provide healthy, no-cost summer meals 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. The program begins next Tuesday, May 28 with breakfast and lunch served at Neblett Elementary. You can see the full list of dates and locations here. | |
Retirees Honored for Service to District, Education | |
Sherman ISD honored its retirees recently with a retirement dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn. Their combined experience totaled 538 years of service to the district and 737 years of total experience in education. Each of our retirees has played a vital role in building Bearcats. Thank you for your service, and congratulations on your retirement! | |
Students Sign to Pursue Fine Arts at Collegiate Level | |
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Eight seniors signed to continue their fine arts education at the collegiate level at this year's Fine Arts Signing Day!
Congratulations to:
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- Heather Parker, Oklahoma City University - Music
- Max Hightower, Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Music Education
- Kasandra Futrell, Texas A&M University - Commerce - Photography
- Javier Rodrigo, Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Music Education
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- Alivia Gutierrez, Texas Tech University - Music Composition
- Brody Fritchman, University of North Texas - Music Education
- Jair Penaloza, Grayson College - Music Education
- Levi Ullah, Austin College - Music Composition
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Fairview Students Publish Book
About The Bearcat Way
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Mrs. Henley’s second grade class at Fairview Elementary held an author’s signing this week for a book that they wrote, illustrated and published about the Bearcat Way! Each page contains details on the meaning and importance of positive character traits like respect, courage and empathy! Students read their book to family, staff and community members and then took turns autographing copies. | |
What Our Students Learned and Loved
in Kindergarten!
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These students completing Kindergarten shared all the things they learned and loved this school year, and we know your child is going to love Kindergarten, too! Be sure to register any child turning 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2024 at www.shermanisd.net/kinder to join us in the 2024-25 school year. | |
Save These Dates on Your Calendar! | |
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Check out www.shermanisd.net/backtoschool as we approach the new school year! It has been updated with important back-to-school dates and information, and it will continue to be updated over the summer.
Be sure to mark your calendar with the following dates:
- Kindergarten Parent Orientation & Bearcat Camp: July 23-25
- 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
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School Supply Lists Now Online | |
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Get a head start on your back-to-school shopping by checking our 2024-25 school supply lists! There are lists for early childhood students, elementary students, and middle school students. There is no set list for high school, and teachers will communicate with students during the first week of school for any specific needs.
New this year, elementary and middle school families also have the option to buy school supplies online! School supply packs ordered by June 16, 2024 will be delivered directly to your child’s campus in time for Elementary Meet the Teacher Night or Middle School Schedule Pick-Up. Visit www.shermanisd.net/schoolsupplies for details.
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Few Spots Remaining for SISD Summer Camps! | |
Looking for something to help keep your child active and engaged this summer? Registration is still available for free or low-cost camps hosted by Sherman ISD! Check out the flyers for details and sign up now at www.shermanisd.net/summer. | |
This Week in Bearcat Athletics | |
Athletic Banquet Celebrates Accomplished Bearcats | |
The Sherman High School Athletic Banquet celebrated incredible athletes and teams last week for their achievements in and out of their sport uniforms! Each team was called up to be recognized for their outstanding efforts, and scholarships were announced for seniors. Congrats, Bearcats, on your phenomenal performance! | |
Bearcat Fishing Team Competes at State Tournament | |
Fishing duo Levi Schmitz and Jaxon Cline had a good outing at the THSBA State Tournament on Lake Palestine over the weekend! They reeled in a little over 20 pounds of bass, landing them 40th out of 191 teams. Congrats on a great season! | |
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Sherman Museum
Dino Days and Ice Age Exhibits
May 30 - August 31
Wed-Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
301 S. Walnut Street
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Boys & Girls Club
June 3-August 2
7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
1500 N. Luckett St.
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Grayson College Summer Youth Programs
Several camps to choose from!
Improv, CSI, Graphic Design and More!
Student Entering Grades 6-8
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Sherman Parks and Rec
Summer Camps
Many sport camps offered!
Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball and More!
Ages vary by camp
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