April 11, 2024

Reminder: No School Friday

REMINDER: There is no school tomorrow, April 12 for professional development. Students return to class on Monday, April 15.

Sign Up for SISD Summer Camps!

Looking for something to help keep your child active and engaged this summer? Registration is now open 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. 

Dates for summer school 2024 have also been set. Campuses will contact parents if their children are required to attend summer school.

Seniors Mentor Future Bearcats

Through PAL Program

Sherman students love to give back to their schools and community! Seniors at Sherman High School help to build other Bearcats through the Peer Assistance & Leadership (PAL) program. The course provides an opportunity for older students to build relationships with younger students through mentoring and guidance.

Sherman Education Foundation

Reveals Grant Recipients

The Sherman Education Foundation revealed their Circle of Success grant recipients recently at all Sherman ISD campuses! There are several exciting projects and learning experiences in the works for our Bearcats next year! Look for a grant total and complete list to be released after the Circle of Success dinner on April 18.

Elementary Challenge Program Hosts

Brain Project Fair

Elementary Gifted & Talented students across Sherman ISD showed off their smarts at the Challenge Brain Fair last week at Sherman High School! Neuroscience has been a focus of the program this year, and students presented their projects, podcasts and videos to their peers and parents!

Save the Date for Bearcat Parent Academy

Sherman ISD will host a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 30 to help inform parents about current technology trends and how they can protect their children and monitor their online activity. We’ll host experts from the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and Grayson County Children’s Advocacy Center to help answer your questions about online safety, privacy and more! 

Spanish translation will be available, and there will be free giveaways and raffle items! Must RSVP and be present to win.

STAAR Testing Runs Through April 25

STAAR testing continues at SISD campuses through April 25, and campuses are closed to visitors on testing days. Dates vary by subject and grade level. 

Students should be at school on testing days and be encouraged to do their best. The tests help inform teachers and families about student proficiency and progress on grade-level knowledge and skills.

SHS Competes at District Academic UIL

Five Sherman High School students have qualified for the Regional Academic UIL meet after competing at the District meet over the weekend! The Regional meet will be held at UT-Arlington on April 27.

Results(*denotes Regional qualifier):

• Accounting, 1st Place Team - Matthew Garner* (1st), Benton Graham* (2nd), Natalia Garcia* (3rd), Carter Hall* (4th) and Israel Serrano (5th)
• Social Studies, 2nd Place Team - Leif Inocian (1st)*, Elijah Bryan, Armaan Mohib, and Jason Ye
• Number Sense, 2nd Place Team - Mercedez Oliver, Hannah Atley, Matthew Garner, and Hayden Jang
• Editorial Writing - Reilly Richardson (4th)
• Current Events & Issues - Elijah Bryan (6th)

Students and Teachers Experience Solar Eclipse

Many students, teachers and families had their eyes on the sky as Sherman experienced a rare near total solar eclipse on Monday. 

Certain classes and grade levels observed the celestial event outdoors, while younger students watched a live broadcast from NASA. Across the district, students participated in various activities and lessons to connect the eclipse to classroom learning. Many families took advantage of the opportunity to experience the eclipse with their children out of school as well. 

It’s Not Too Late to Register Your Young Child!

Sherman ISD recently hosted events to enroll incoming kindergarten students and accept required documents for Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start and Early Head Start applications. If you missed these events or know someone who still needs to register their young child for the 2024-25 school year, please encourage them to complete the online registration form at www.shermanisd.net/register.

For the remainder of the school year, Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center will offer in-person assistance on school days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. for families who need help applying for any of our SISD early childhood programs. Families of incoming kindergartners should contact the child’s future elementary campus.

Bearcat Basketball Tops All-Texomaland List

After a phenomenal record-breaking season, Bearcat Basketball took top spots on the All-Texomaland list recently. Coach Jake Hodges was named Coach of the Year after leading the Bearcats to a district title and a record 29 wins. Vonte Sanders was picked as the Offensive Player of the Year for his great performance as a top scorer for the Bearcats.

Other honors include:

Jordan Molina - First Team

Jakobe Henderson - First Team

Ayden Rashada - Second Team

Dylan Jackman - Honorable Mention

Mikah Hunt - Honorable Mention

Lady Cat Soccer Tapped For All-District Awards

Several Lady Cat Soccer players have been recognized with All-District Award for their season efforts. Savannah Bond was named the Goalkeeper of the Year, and Adleigh Pesina was selected as the Co-Utility Player of the Year.

Other honors include:

Ava Godfredsen - First Team

Valeria Guerrero - First Team

Marissa Spencer - First Team

Abigail Delgado - Second Team

Aleena Martinez - Second Team

Jaydah Teel - Second Team

Lielene Perez-Soto - Honorable Mention

Lillian Ballard - Honorable Mention

Mayla Matamoros - Honorable Mention

Neveah Lankford - Honorable Mention

Athletics Recap

Baseball

Bearcat Baseball is coming off two district wins against Melissa and Greenville. On Friday, they beat Melissa at home, 3-1, and the Bearcats won another close home game against Greenville, 2-1, on Tuesday night. They travel to Greenville for the second game of the series tomorrow night. First pitch is at 7:30 p.m.

Softball

Lady Cat Softball is sitting at 4th place in the district and are looking to hold on to that playoff position. Recently, they’ve dropped games against Lovejoy and Melissa, and the Lady Cats travel to Greenville tomorrow night. First pitch is at 6:45 p.m.

Spring on the Square

April 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Enjoy the warmer weather by visiting downtown Sherman!

Vendors and booths will be set up

Switzerland 2025 Info Session

Open to all current middle school students

April 16, 5:30 p.m.

Learn about an opportunity to travel to Switzerland!

Texoma Earth Day Festival

April 20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sherman Municipal Ballroom & Kidd Key Park

Taking recyclables!

Featuring Trashion Fashion, Vendors, and More!

Lions Club Car Show

April 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

903 Brewers, 1718 S. Elm Street

Proceeds benefit diabetic support in SISD