February 28, 2024

Did you know that the state legislature controls how much money school districts receive? Your vote decides who has a say in teacher pay, resources for school safety and security, and more. 

To encourage voting, Sherman ISD will allow staff to wear jeans any day you wear an ‘I voted sticker’ through March 5! There is no limit to the number of days you can wear jeans during this time period, so be sure to get a sticker when you vote, save it and wear it each time you wear jeans!

Early voting runs through Friday, and Election Day is next Tuesday, March 5. Any registered Texas voter can vote in either party’s primary. More information about how and where to vote is available at votetexas.gov.

Sherman ISD will be hosting the Bearcat Palooza learning conference July 16-18 at Sherman High School! There will be sessions covering topics related to PK-12, fine arts, PE, CTE, SPED, bilingual and more, and there will be a chance to network with other area educators as Bearcat Palooza will be open to surrounding districts.

You might have seen her on campus - K-9 Officer Jolene, the newest member of the Sherman ISD Police Department, received her official police badge at Monday night’s Board meeting! Her handler, SISD Police Officer Tayelor Doty, has an Air Force background in K-9 handling. Having SISD police conduct campus searches allows them to occur more frequently, and at a reduced cost, with the addition of firearms and ammunition detection, which was not included as part of the previous contracted services. 

Places 1 and 2 on the Sherman ISD Board of Trustees will be on the ballot this May along with other local races. The deadline to register to vote in the election is April 4, and early voting begins April 22 and ends April 30. Election Day is on Saturday, May 4.

The following candidates filed for election:

Place 1

Evan Martin

Nathan Cain

Calvin Holland III

Place 2

Brad Morgan (incumbent)

Stephen Clayton

Jordan Johnson

Elementary Teacher of the Month

Abby Percell, P.E. coach at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center, was recognized as the Elementary Teacher of the Month. Abby incorporates a variety of activities involving sports, fitness and wellness, into her students' PE activities. Abby's innovation and creativity are evident when she introduces novel PE games with various activity stations and fun, age-appropriate music playing to keep students engaged and motivated while they are moving and exercising.

Secondary Teacher of the Month

The Secondary Teacher of the Month is Holly Mussett, 8th grade math teacher at Piner Middle School. Holly is an exceptional leader of the 8th grade math team and serves as an outstanding mentor to fellow teachers. Holly’s dedication and collaborative spirit make her an essential team member, fostering a positive and productive environment, and she shares her expertise across the district.

Employee of the Month

April Cruz, classroom assistant at Fairview Elementary, was honored as the Employee of the Month. April always comes to work with a positive demeanor with students and staff and demonstrates leadership by working with other staff in implementing different procedures. She is the translator for Fairview and strives to build relationships with Spanish-speaking families so that they feel comfortable and well connected to the school!

Volunteer of the Month

The Volunteer of the Month is Ivette Rodriguez at Washington Elementary School. Ivette Rodriguez has been an integral part of the Washington Elementary community, tirelessly devoting her time and efforts to various initiatives that have significantly enriched the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). She has been an exemplary member of the PTA, demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm in supporting Washington's mission.

Counselors & CREST Award Recipients

The fantastic Sherman ISD counseling team was recognized by the board for National School Counseling Week for their efforts to support and guide students, and the Sherman High School counseling team was honored for being selected for the CREST award.

Students in the Adult Continuing Education Services Program at Jefferson Learning Center help prepare food sacks at Legacy Bible Church for Sherman ISD campuses, and the students and teacher Steve Campbell were recently featured on KXII.

Cigna Dental is Sherman ISD’s dental insurance provider, and you can easily register for an account and receive a card online, over the phone or on their myCigna app, available on Google Play and the App Store.

SISD Communications wants to share all the exciting things happening in our campus classrooms from cool lessons to community involvement, and we need your help!

Please fill out the form at www.shermanisd.net/story-submission and tell us about an upcoming lesson or activity that we could highlight with photos, videos, or social media posts. We know there is amazing learning happening on our campuses every day, and we want to capture it and share it with the community!

Ever wonder if you are using the correct district logo or colors? Whether you have the updated SISD letterhead or PowerPoint presentation?

To ensure the Sherman ISD brand is consistent across the district, the Communications Department has made a brand toolkit at www.shermanisd.net/internalresources available to Sherman ISD staff. Inside you’ll find updated campus and district logos, photos taken and used by the Communications team, document templates and more. Templates are also built-in inside Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Forms as well, so be sure to look for them in the template gallery when creating a new document! If you need to double check district colors, you can go to www.shermanisd.net/logos to find color information alongside some of our logos!

Bearcat Baseball

Canopy Cats

Registration is open for your child to be a Canopy Cat!

Canopy Cats take the field and be there for pre-game warmups with the varsity baseball team!

MasterKey Academy

Kinder-5th grade

Offers homework help, outdoor activities, more

106 N. Sunset

Cost $75 a month

Sherman Symphony Orchestra

Schumann Symphony No. 3 “Rhenish”

This Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.

Kidd-Key Auditorium

Students Get In Free!

Spring Break Basketball Camp

March 11-13, 1-4 p.m.

Grades 3-6

Taylor Street Gym

$75 per camper

Deadline by 3/7

Spring Break Soccer Camp

March 11-14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Pecan Grove Athletic Complex

$100 per camper

Deadline by 3/7

35th Annual Author Fest

Featuring Angeline Boulley

Author of “Firekeeper’s Daughter”

6:30 p.m., March 7, 2024

Sherman Public Library

Kickstarter Soccer Training

Age 3-4

10 Weeks, Tuesdays 5-5:30 p.m.

Fairview Park, Twilight Softball Field

Fee: $75, Sign Up March 15

Boys & Girls Club Spring Break Camp

Ages 5 and above

March 11-14, 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

115 North Luckett Site

Activities Throughout the Day!