District Newsletter
April 2022
A Message From The Superintendent
Dear School Community,
The past few weeks have been full of excitement and reasons to celebrate at Spring Hill ISD.
Last week Coach Shawn Copeland was selected as the district’s Athletic Director, and Coach Brandon Joslin was selected as the Head Football Coach. We are very proud to have them in their new leadership roles, and we look forward to the ongoing success of our athletic programs and student athletes.
Spring Hill students continue to represent our district extremely well, with our bands, UIL Academics, Math/Science and sports teams receiving top honors. We are so proud of their many achievements.
Thank you to all of the staff members and parents who support our students in the classroom and in their extracurricular activities to ensure success. It’s a great time to be a Panther!
Sincerely,
Penny
#AttitudeOfGratitude
Spring Hill Partners With Reading Is Fundamental To Promote Literacy
Through the gracious support of Dollar General, Spring Hill ISD had the opportunity to partner with Reading is Fundamental (RIF), a national children’s literacy nonprofit, to provide free books to students through RIF’s Books for Ownership program. With this program, every student in Pre-K through fifth grade had the opportunity to select three books to add to his or her at-home library. The books are being distributed to students throughout the month of April at Book Celebrations.
Spring Hill ISD Appoints New Athletic Director and Head Football Coach
Spring Hill ISD recently announced the selection of Shawn Copeland as the district Athletic Director, and Brandon Joslin as Head Football Coach.
Copeland most recently served the district as Assistant Athletic Director. He has 20 years of service in education, which includes six years as a Head Varsity Football Coach and five years as a Head Varsity Track Coach. Copeland received his Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M at Commerce. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 22 years. Lisa is a teacher at Spring Hill Junior High, and their two children attend Spring Hill. Faith is a sophomore, and Jaxon is in the eighth grade.
Joslin has 12 years of experience, serving as the Panthers’ Defensive Coordinator the past three seasons. He holds a Bachelor of Education from East Texas Baptist University. He and his wife, Jordan, have been married for 10 years. They have two sons - Asa who is five and Marion who is three.
Spring Hill Math and Science Teams Achieve Success at TMSCA State Competitions
The Spring Hill Junior High and High School Math and Science teams recently competed in the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) State Meet.
The Junior High team finished in first place overall. Additionally the group won first place in Number Sense, Calculator and Mathematics, and third place in Science.
“I am incredibly proud of these students for their well-deserved success,” said Janna Graham, Junior High math/science teacher.
The High School team finished in second place overall, and several students earned top honors, including senior Ashton Thomas who received the Top Gun Award. This award is given to the student who earns the most points in all four events: Number Sense, Calculator, Mathematics, and Science. Thomas also won first place in Calculator and Mathematics.
Jace Jones won first place in Number Sense for eleventh grade, and Bryce Socoteanu won first place in Calculator for ninth grade.
Spring Hill High School recently competed in the District UIL Academic Meet. The UIL Academics program is designed to motivate students as they acquire higher levels of knowledge, and to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of specific skills. Students are challenged to think critically and creatively.
After competing in the District Meet, 12 students qualified to advance to the Regional UIL Meet. Best of luck to the following students as they compete at Regionals!
Ashton Thomas
Bryce Socoteanu
Carson Coleman
Carter Boyd
Easton Ballard
Elijah Mayhew
Gersain Seanz
Jace Jones
Landon Creel
Matt Prater
Micah Socoteanu
Sofia Villareal
Congratulations to these individuals for their accomplishments at the District Meet!
Allison Robinson
Angelina Vega
Brandt Weisinger
Brooke Tompkins
Elizabeth Cockrell
Jaden Marsolan
Kaylee Mayfield
Keaton Croom
Michael Coggins
Dates To Remember
Top 10% Dinner • May 11 • 6 p.m. • Papacitas
Senior Celebration • May 19 • 7 p.m. • L.L. Williamson Auditorium
Graduation Practice • May 20 • 1 p.m. • LeTourneau University Belcher Center
Graduation Ceremony • May 20 • 7 p.m. • LeTourneau University Belcher Center
FAFSA Reminder
Completing the FAFSA is a GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. Visit studentaid.gov/fafsa for more information and to begin your application. If you have questions, please reach out to Allison Williamson, high school counselor.
Admission Accomplished
To recognize and celebrate seniors for developing a plan for their life beyond high school graduation, Spring Hill ISD is hosting Admission Accomplished on Thursday, May 12.
To attend, seniors are asked to email Allison Williamson a copy of one of the following no later than Friday, April 22:
- An acceptance letter from a technical school, junior college, or university
- A military enlistment agreement
- An employment offer letter if entering the workforce directly out of high school
Additional details to follow.
Kindergarten registration is available for students who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2022. Beginning April 11, you can follow these steps to register your child for Kindergarten.
Step 1: Go to SHISD.net
Step 2: Select the Parents tab
Step 3: Scroll down and click on Enroll A New Student
Step 4: Follow the instructions to complete registration
Step 5: Schedule a Kindergarten Roundup Assessment Appointment
Students will take a Kindergarten pre-assessment. Assessments are by appointment only and will last approximately 20 minutes. Call Spring Hill Primary at 903-323-7848 to schedule an appointment. Assessments will be scheduled on the following dates and times.
Monday, May 2
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 5
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
You will need to bring the following documents with you to the assessment appointment.
• Student’s Birth Certificate
• Student’s Social Security Card
• Student’s Shot Record
• Parent Driver’s License
• Proof of Residency in Spring Hill ISD*
*A current utility bill (a fixed utility bill indicating service at a verifiable address within the boundaries of Spring Hill ISD e.g. natural gas, electricity, or water service). Disconnect notices will not be accepted. Phone, cable, internet, or satellite services are not considered fixed utilities and cannot be considered.
Spring Hill ISD ESL Parent Information
Take a look at these tips for families with English Learners:
For additional parent and student resources, lessons, and activities to do at home, visit the Spring Hill ESL Website.
Dates To Remember
Friday, April 15
Student and Staff Holiday In Observance of Good Friday
Monday, April 18
Student Holiday / Staff Professional Development Day
Friday, May 13
Kindergarten Graduation • 10 a.m. • Spring Hill First Baptist Church Gym
Monday, May 16
First Grade Awards Ceremony • 10 a.m. • Spring Hill First Baptist Church Gym
Third Grade Awards Assembly • 1 p.m. • L.L. Williamson Auditorium
Tuesday, May 17
Second Grade Awards Ceremony • 10 a.m. • Spring Hill First Baptist Church Gym
Fourth Grade Awards Assembly • 1 p.m. • L.L. Williamson Auditorium
Wednesday, May 18
Fifth Grade Awards Assembly • 9 a.m. • L.L. Williamson Auditorium
Thursday, May 19
Senior Celebration • 11 a.m.* • L.L. Williamson Auditorium
*Senior Celebration will now immediately follow Senior Walk allowing more students to participate.
Friday May 20
High School Graduation Ceremony • 7 p.m. • LeTourneau University Belcher Center
Spring Hill ISD Partnerships
- Classroom technology
- Fine arts exposure and experience
- Support athletic programs
- Innovative classes for sports marketing and game day production
- Scholarships
For advertising information, please contact the superintendent's office at 903-323-7740.
Spring Hill ISD
Email: contact@shisd.net
Website: shisd.net
Location: 3101 Spring Hill Rd, Longview, TX 75605
Phone: 903-759-4404
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Twitter: @SpringHill_ISD