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A Message From the Superintendent
Due to the unique circumstances surrounding this school year, teachers have taken on dual tasks of preparing both virtual and face to face lessons. As the year has progressed, it's become evident that teachers need additional time to plan rigorous and meaningful lessons for both sets of students. In an effort to meet the various needs of all students in our district, Spring Hill ISD is considering implementing a 4 1/2 day student instructional week beginning Friday, October 9th, and extending through the end of the school year. In this model, students will attend school all day Monday through Thursday, and then have an abbreviated schedule on Friday. Teachers will be required to work a full day on Fridays, and participate in planning and preparation activities. Release times we are currently considering for Fridays are: Junior High - 12:20 p.m.; High School - 12:30 p.m.; Intermediate - 1:15 p.m.; Primary 1:25 p.m. If needed, each campus will provide supervision of students until the end of the normal school day. Buses will run at mid-day and at the end of the day.
Please answer the following questions to let us know if your student will require campus supervision on Friday afternoons, your student's name, the grade your student is in, in addition to transportation information.
Wayne Guidry
Superintendent
Spring Hill ISD
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Covid-19 Cases
Currently we have one active student Covid-19 case within the district and no staff cases.
Spotlight on New Career and Technology Courses
PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The 2020 school year is full of doubts and questions. But, one thing is certain. The Career and Technology Education Department at Spring Hill High School is in full growth mode. The department, under the leadership of Assistant Superintendent Adrian Knight, is adding new programs and expanding existing programs to provide opportunities for each and every Panther seeking career readiness, especially in regard to technology.
Principles of Information Technology prepares students to succeed in the workplace. Tony White, resident Google Expert and Technology Specialist for the district, said that students gain proficiency with word processing, email, and presentation management software. Students will also be able to demonstrate digital literacy through the basic study of computer hardware, operating systems, networking, the Internet, web publishing,
spreadsheets, and database software. Mr. White added that the growing needs of technology in the light of virtual learning and the acquisition of Chromebooks for all students, made the district rethink this decision and ask him to take the lead.
“I thought it would be fun to get back in the classroom,” teacher Tony White said, “They wanted to offer some more CTE classes and asked if I could teach it, so I said yes.”
White added that this course allows students to explore careers in information technology and business. But, most importantly, it allows for hands-on activities to create, analyze, and apply skills that employers expect in the field of Information Technology.
“I chose this class because I like technical stuff,” Junior Brody Turner said. “I like being able to use a computer and know what I’m doing. And Mr. White is cool.” Some students see the class as a stepping stone for the future.
“This class will be very beneficial for my future,” Junior Ethan Miller said. “Especially when I go into the technology field in the Air Force.”
Student and Staff Recognitions for September 2020
Panthers of the Month
- Raylee Duckworth - Primary, 2nd grade
- Rooney Wheeler - Intermediate, 3rd grade
- Alicia Chean - Junior High, 6th grade
- Najah Jackson - High School, 12th grade
Employees of the Month
- Donald Cline - Teacher of the Month
- Suzanne Barlow - Support Staff of the Month
These award winners were recognized at the regular board meeting via video. Congratulations to you all!
Back to School Pep Rally ~ Meet the Panthers
Cheerleaders
Sports Medicine Student Trainers
Freshmen Football
Students and Teachers Recognized at Panther Pep Rally by Harlen the Sports Guy and Pigskin Bob and East Texas Professional Credit Union
Cheerleader of the Week ~ Peyton Borens
Band Member of the Week ~ David McFatridge
Athlete of the Week - Brandon Krenek
Drill Team Member of the Week ~ Najah Jackson
Future Apache of the Week - Kenzie Gee
Rachel Petree Receives Panther Spirit Award
Wendy Maynard named Teacher of the Week
Matthew Bryant named Coach of the Week
Harlen the Sports Guy and Pigskin Bob from the Friday Night Scoreboard Show on KYKX, 105.7
Mrs. Sipes' Kindergarten Class Participates in Region 7's Ecoland Virtual Field Trip
First-time Educator, Brook Niles-Abbas, Featured in CBS Video
School is back in session, even if not everyone is returning to the classroom.
"I have about, I would say, 20 something kids who are virtual learners," Brook Abbas said.
For educators like Abbas, 2020 is her first experience with this dual learning environment.
"I had this image in my head of what school would be like based on what I went through in school. So, I just had this picture of what it would be."
Check out the video for the rest of Brook's story.
FREE 2020-2021 Every Child Has Access Resource Guide
Welcome to Our Newest Panther
Henley Jo Burns
Weight: 6 lbs, 3 oz
Length: 19.5 inches
Proud parents: Hayden and Hannah Burns
Big brother: Huxson
Proud grandparents: Don and Teri Burns
PTA Shows Appreciation to the District
I want to brag on Gene Evans and Travis VanHoose for these beautiful racks to hold our team pictures. We were having trouble with them staying on the wall securely and they came up with this awesome design and executed it to perfection! Thank you! ~ Teri Burns
Spring Hill Cross Country
GREAT JOB!!
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FAMILY: Stronger - Together
Update on 2019-2020 Yearbooks
Skyward Family Access Provides Grades and Attendance for Parents and Students
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Blessed to be a Spring Hill Panther: Proud Past...Promising Future
- TEA "A" Rated district
- K-12 Education
- Premier school district in East Texas
- College and Career Readiness best in the area
- Low teacher / student class ratio
- Honors, dual-credit, gifted & talented, Career & Technical Education, and numerous local courses offered
- UIL Academics, robotics, theatre/drama, band, drill team, cheerleading, athletics and bass club activities offered
- State award winning band
- Education Foundation
- Boys and Girls Club
- District enrollment at an all time high
- Designated as a District of Innovation by the Texas Education Agency
- Outstanding parent and community support
Spring Hill Independent School District...The Hidden Treasure of East Texas
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Spring Hill ISD Partnerships
- Classroom technology
- Fine arts exposure and experience
- Support athletic programs
- Innovative classes for sports marketing and game day production
- Scholarships
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Spring Hill ISD
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Location: 3101 Spring Hill Rd, Longview, TX 75605
Phone: 903-759-4404
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