Spring Hill ISD
District Newsletter - October 2024
A Message From The Superintendent
Great school culture is not an accident. It happens when we recognize that we all depend on each other and then work together to create supportive, caring conditions for everyone - students, teachers, support staff, guests, everyone!
~ David Geurin, Principal
Dear School Community,
The fall semester has proven to be highly successful for students and staff in Spring Hill ISD. Our extra-curricular teams and organizations are performing at exceptional levels earning district, regional, and state recognitions as displayed in this newsletter and across our social media platforms. We are extremely proud of our students and staff. It is a great time to be a Panther!
Additionally, October is National Principals Month established to honor the dedication and hard work of principals and to show appreciation for their contributions to the success of students, schools, and communities. This month we celebrated the outstanding principals who serve in Spring Hill ISD.
Principals, we thank you for your continuous efforts to build positive relationships, school culture, and educational programs that ensure growth and success for all. We greatly appreciate your service!
Melinda Tidwell, High School Principal
Geoff Gregory, Junior High Principal
Dana Robertson, Intermediate Principal
Deanna Turner, Primary Principal
Always Panther Proud!
Sincerely,
Penny Fleet
Spring Hill Student Recognized By National Merit Scholarship Program
Spring Hill High School Senior Bryce Socoteanu has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. He was recently presented with a Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program. Bryce is one of approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation receiving recognition for their exceptional academic promise.
“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
Veterans Program
Spring Hill ISD will honor U.S. military veterans during a Veterans Program on Thursday, November 7, at 10 a.m. in the Spring Hill Auditorium.
If you are a veteran or know a veteran who would like to attend and receive recognition during the Veterans Program, complete the Google form at https://bit.ly/SH-24-Veterans-Program, or call 903-323-7700 by Friday, November 1, so that we may honor you on this special day!
Congratulations to the Blue Brigade! The band received first division ratings from all three judges at the Region Marching Contest and qualified to advance to the State Marching Contest on October 29!
The Spring Hill Girls Cross Country team placed second in District and were Regional Qualifiers for the second year in a row!
Spring Hill Varsity Tennis finished the fall season as Area Qualifiers! Way to go!
The Lady Panthers are District Champs! This is the third year in a row the Volleyball team has earned the District Championship title. Congrats!
SHISD National Night Out Party
Spring Hill ISD hosted a National Night Out Party earlier this month. Attendees enjoyed hot dogs and games as they connected with neighbors, community members, and law enforcement. Thanks to everyone who attended!
SHJH Students Visit Kilgore College Fire, Police Academies
Spring Hill Junior High students in Melissa Haney's College and Career Readiness classes recently toured the fire and police academies at Kilgore College. The students learned about the educational and physical requirements involved in being a first responder.
Spring Hill Students Participate In Salsa Contest
Spring Hill High School students recently participated in a Salsa Competition. Students in Becky Peurifoy and Claudia Pimentel's Spanish II and Spanish III classes researched and selected a salsa recipe, shopped for ingredients, and made the salsa to share with classmates and a panel of faculty judges. Students also created a poster that showed the recipe and explained the steps in English and Spanish. Winners were awarded for each class period.
High School Theatre To Perform Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Make plans to attend the High School Theatre Department's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Performances will be in the High School Little Theater on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Spring Hill High School College Night
Spring Hill ISD hosted a College Night recently to help Spring Hill High School Junior and Senior students and parents prepare for the college application process. Helpful information from the event can be found here.
The 2024-2025 Academic Calendar is available at the District Calendar page at SHISD.net.
SPRING HILL ISD ESL PARENT INFORMATION
Local ESL classes for Adults / Clases locales de ESL para adultos
You may also access parent and student resources, lessons, and at-home activities, by visiting the Spring Hill ESL Website.
October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
Fentanyl is safe when taken as prescribed by a doctor to treat severe pain. However, illegally manufactured fentanyl is often added to counterfeit pills and other substances with or without a person's knowledge. Even small amounts of fentanyl, equivalent to a few grains of sand, can be deadly. That means that any pill could be the one that causes an overdose. Learn more about the dangers of Fentanyl and how to protect others here.