April 14, 2022

Dr. Tyson Bennett Named Lone Finalist for Sherman ISD Superintendent

Dr. Tyson Bennett, center, stands with the Sherman ISD Board of Trustees. Photo by Ahmad Alzubi, SISD Communications

The Sherman ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted at a special meeting on April 13 to name Dr. Tyson Bennett as the lone finalist for the next superintendent of the school district, promoting a long-time Sherman ISD parent and lifetime resident of Grayson County to the district’s top leadership position.

First Ever Fairview Falcon Fest Has Colorful Start

The first ever Fairview Falcon Fest kicked off this morning with a color run! The fun didn't stop there as students enjoyed snow cones and bouncy houses afterward. Thanks to Fairview Elementary PTA for making this possible!

Inside SHS: Culinary Arts

Meet senior Hector Montes and junior Lashay Wilson! Both of these students competed in the Aramark Lone Star Chef Competition held in March, which is a contest much like the cooking TV show "Chopped." Wilson and her team even walked away with a win and advanced to a larger competition held March 25 in Houston.

SHS FFA Advances Two Teams to State CDEs

It's been a busy week for Sherman FFA. Members competed at Area Career Development Events at Texas A&M University - Commerce and Tarleton State Tuesday and Wednesday, and two teams and one individual advanced to the state contest later this month.

They are:

• Farm Business Management Team of David Wittler (4th overall), Ruben Perez (5th), Kaelyn Olson and Victor Mata.
• Homesite Judging Team of Gracee Roberson, Miguel Gomez, Sierra Flores and Jonna Chapin.
• Land Judging - Briggs Bryant (5th)

Junior Classical League Students Heading to Nationals

From left, Guillermo Jaimes, Shomoy Kamal, JCL Coordinator Ryan Williams, Hanna Houser and Gabby Taylor traveled to San Antonio over the weekend to compete at the TSJCL Convention. Courtesy/SHS, Jenifer Politi

Sherman High School students demonstrated their knowledge of the classics at the Texas State Junior Classical League (JCL) in San Antonio last weekend, placing fifth as a school in the convention and advancing five to Nationals.

Pre-K, Head Start Registration Day To Be Held April 23 at FDECC

A Pre-K and Head Start registration day will be held 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 23 at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center. Please bring the required enrollment documents, listed below.

Enrollment Documents:

• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Proof of Address (Lease agreement or utility bill)
• Proof of Income (four paycheck stubs from December to March)
• Shot Records
• Parent ID
• Medicaid Card (if applicable)
• EDG# (if applicable)

There's limited space for the 2022-2023 school year.

Sherman High School Announces New Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Sherman High School announced Monday, April 11 that Coach Jake Hodges will join the Bearcats as the boys head basketball coach for the 2022-2023 school year.

Hodges, who brings eight years of experience to SHS, most recently served as head varsity assistant coach and U.S. History teacher at McKinney North High School. He has also coached basketball for The Colony High School and Plano Senior High School. 

Hodges said that he’s watched the Bearcat program develop during his time at McKinney North, and was always impressed by how respectful and well-mannered the players were.

“I always remember walking off the floor and thinking they were good kids,” he said. “SHS has kids that are talented and there’s so much potential in the program.”

Two SHS Bass Fishing Teams Reel In Success at Regional Tournament

Libby Cernero, left, and Addey Kuhn, middle, caught five fish for a total of 16.63 pounds at the Regional Tournament, landing them fourth overall. Photo by Todd Kleiboer, SISD Communications

It was a breezy, clear Saturday as 327 high school bass fishing teams cast their lines and crossed their fingers on Lake Texoma as they competed in the Regional Tournament of the Texas High School Bass Fishing Association.

Out of them, two Sherman High School boats would make the cut for State: Libby Cernero and Addey Kuhn, and Hunter Purser and Creed Dobbs.

Softball

@ Denison: 8-4 Denison

vs Lovejoy: 6-5 Lovejoy

Baseball

@ Rock Hill: 8-3 Rock Hill

vs McKinney North: 5-4 Sherman

LIKE: Finding Our Balance in Our Digital World

Virtual event

6:30 pm, April 26

This film explores the impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain.