February 16, 2023

Upcoming Events

2/16 - Crutchfield 2nd Grade Program (6:30 p.m.)

2/16 - Piner Cheer Tryout Clinic - Small Gym (4 - 5:30 p.m.)

2/16 - Piner Incoming 6th Grade Course Selection Parent Night in Big Gym (5:30 - 6 p.m.)

2/16 - Piner Spanish All Grades Course Selection Parent Night in Library (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)

2/16 - Sherman Middle School Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Parent Night (6 - 8 p.m.)

2/16 - Piner Incoming 7th/8th Grade Course Selection Parent Night (6:15 - 7 p.m.)

2/17 - No School, Teacher Workday

2/17 - Piner Cheer Tryout Day in Big Gym (4 - 5:30 p.m.)

2/17 - FCCLA @ Region III Leadership Conference (All Day)

2/17 - Varsity Tennis @ Denton Braswell Tournament (8 a.m.)

2/17 - SHS Softball @ Galveston Tournament (11 a.m.)

2/17 - SHS Girls Soccer vs Princeton (JV starts at 5:30 p.m., Varsity after)

2/17 - SHS Boys Soccer @ Princeton (Games start at 4:15 p.m.)

2/18 - SHS Band UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest @ Plano East HS (All Day)

2/18 - Color Guard @ NTCA Contest, Richardson High School (All Day)

2/18 - SHS Dance Competition @ Mansfield Legacy HS (All Day)

2/20 - No School, Exchange Day

2/21 - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Red Oak @ McKinney High School, Bi-District Round (7:30 p.m.)

Reminder: Student Holiday on Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20

Sherman ISD will have a teacher workday/student holiday this Friday, February 17. The following Monday, February 20, is also a student holiday and professional exchange day. Stay safe!

News and Updates

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Proposed Bond Projects

On May 6, two Sherman ISD bond propositions will appear on the ballot.

The proposal was developed by a committee of parents, staff and community members and includes projects that would impact every single student in the district, from early childhood through 12th grade. This would include safety and security upgrades at every campus.

Sherman ISD can use the existing tax rate to fund the proposed bond projects with no tax rate increase. Watch the video to learn more about the projects and look for more information coming soon at www.shermanisd.net/bond.

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School Will Be In Session March 10

As a result of school days missed due to ice the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3, Sherman ISD will need to utilize one bad weather make-up day. School will be in session and classes will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023. In addition, the early release on the last day of school, Thursday, May 25, will need to be extended by 15 minutes at elementary and early childhood campuses.

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Court Internships Offer Real-World Experience

Senior Lauren Whitmire, along with fellow senior Tamera Owens, have been interning with Judge Gary since August, an opportunity afforded to them through SHS’s criminal justice practicum. Other students have been interning with independent attorneys, the sheriff’s office and campus safety monitors.

Elementary Schools Celebrate Kindness Week

This week is Kindness Week at our elementary schools! Each day had clothing theme such as Perrin ECC’s Kindness is Caring which asked students to wear red or pink on Tuesday because it was Valentine’s Day. At Fairview, students kicked off Kindness Week on Monday by helping out in the office and cafeteria by sweeping floors or organizing bags. At Neblett, some students brought non-perishable items to donate for a food drive for Grand Central Station that runs until Thursday, February 23.

Bearcat Alum, Motivational Speaker Trenell Walker Visits Sherman Middle School

Bearcat alum, author and motivational speaker Trenell Walker spoke at Sherman Middle School this morning, sharing his life story and the many trials he persevered after he was paralyzed from the neck down due to an injury during a high school football game when he was 14. He encouraged students to take action, be resilient, seek positive encouragement, never quit, evaluate themselves, to continue learning and to love themselves and others.

School Resource Officers Honored During

National SRO Appreciation Week

Our school resource officers were presented model Bearcat football helmets this week as part of National SRO Appreciation Day. Police Chief Heather Wester and Superintendent Dr. Tyson Bennett thanked them for their service to the district to keep our students and staff safe. Our SROs strive for the highest levels of integrity and professionalism and work to maintain a safe learning environment.

Sherman Symphony Orchestra Wraps

Musical Chairs Program

Sherman Symphony wrapped up their annual Musical Chairs educational program this week. This year, the SSO brought Irish music into schools to teach third and fourth graders about orchestra and different types of instruments. SSO Education Director Leslie Whelan said the goal of the programs each year (which change music styles) is to offer an engaging and interactive lesson to local students. This year, SSO visited Neblett, Dillingham and Sory Elementary Schools.

Fabulous Field Trip Visits Knight Furniture

A few of our exceptional Sory Huskies visited Knight Furniture and Mattress Tuesday morning on a Fabulous Field Trip! They saw inside the inner workings of the store, visiting the back and the upholstery area. Thanks to Knight Furniture for being a great sponsor of Fabulous Field Trips!

This Week in Bearcat Athletics

Bearcat Basketball Honors Seniors

Tuesday night was Senior Night for Bearcat Basketball. Braydon Hart, Emmanuel Medrano and Vontrelle Sanders and their families marked their last home game at Sherman High School, and it was a close one. The Bearcats came out on top, 51-46, over McKinney North, but they only have a little while to rest because they are PLAYOFF-BOUND!

Sherman High School will play Red Oak at McKinney High School on Tuesday, February 21. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.