Spring Hill ISD

Dear School Community,

During the month of October, Spring Hill ISD has celebrated the outstanding Principals who serve our students, staff, and parents across the district. I am very grateful for the dedication of these excellent campus administrators who work diligently to ensure our students have a positive, productive, and memorable school experience. Their commitment to our educational community is extremely valuable and truly inspiring.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the best Principals in the state of Texas and beyond. Thank you for your leadership.

Deanna Turner, Primary Principal

Lesley Jaap, Primary Assistant Principal

Dana Robertson, Intermediate Principal

Tyler Terry, Intermediate Assistant Principal

David Lynch, Junior High Principal

Nicole Cates, Junior High Assistant Principal

Melinda Tidwell, HIgh School Principal

Geoff Gregory, High School Assistant Principal

When you have the opportunity, please thank a Principal!

Sincerely,

Penny Fleet

#PantherProud

Celebrated every October, National Principals Month provides an opportunity to recognize our Spring Hill principals and assistant principals for their dedication to the campuses they serve, and for the significant impact they have on the success and well-being of our students. Thank you for all that you do!

Pictured from left: High School Assistant Principal Geoff Gregory, High School Principal Melinda Tidwell, Junior High Assistant Principal Nicole Cates, Junior High Principal David Lynch, Intermediate Assistant Principal Tyler Terry, Intermediate Principal Dana Robertson, Primary Assistant Principal Lesley Jaap, Primary Principal Deanna Turner

Spring Hill High School student Luisa Trujillo Soto has earned the National Hispanic Recognition Award from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs for academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on College Board assessments.

These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process.

“We’re excited that Luisa has earned this recognition. We are very proud of her for her achievements in the classroom and on College Board assessments,” said Principal Melinda Tidwell.

Awardees have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams; and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.

Spring Hill kindergarten classes recently participated in ABC Boot Camp. The event provided students a chance to review the letters of the alphabet that they have learned since the beginning of the year, while practicing skills in a fun way.

Classrooms were decorated in a camouflage/boot camp theme, and students were invited to dress up. Students participated in alphabet-themed stations including capital/lowercase letter matching, puzzles, and crafts. They also read alphabet-themed books.

Spring Hill fourth graders tackled math earlier this month with a special football-themed math day. Students rotated through fun, football-themed math stations and activities designed to give students additional practice on math standards. Students were also invited to wear football t-shirts, jerseys, or cheer outfits as part of the football fun!

All Texas school districts are required to provide a phonics curriculum that uses systematic, direct instruction in kindergarten through third grade to ensure all students obtain necessary early-literacy skills. In addition to adopting a phonics program district-wide, Spring Hill ISD has also adopted a phonemic awareness program, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, for kindergarten through third grade.

Through this program, students not only learn that words are made up of individual sounds, but they also learn how to blend, segment, and manipulate sounds. More information about phonemic awareness can be found on the Primary campus website here. The page also offers resources parents can use to help students with spelling.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is now available for current seniors. Visit the Federal Student Aid website for more information and to begin your application.

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:

>> Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

>> Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); or

>> Submit a signed opt-out form*.

*Opt-out forms may be obtained here and returned to Paige Childers, High School counselor.

Spring Hill ISD joined with schools and communities across the United States to promote drug-free lifestyles during Red Ribbon Week. Students were encouraged to participate in themed dress up days to show their commitment to being healthy and drug-free. This annual health observance encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to participate in drug prevention education activities.

Congratulations to Spring Hill Varsity Tennis! They finished the fall season as Bi-District Champs!

Spring Hill Varsity Volleyball claimed the District Championship. Congratulations! Their first playoff game will be Tuesday, November 1.

Take a look at these websites to support your English Learners at home:

Internet Providers: Keeping Families Connected - English

Internet Providers: Keeping Families Connected - Spanish

For additional parent and student resources, lessons, and activities to do at home, visit the Spring Hill ESL Website.

Monday, October 31

Student Holiday / Staff Professional Development Day

Spring Hill ISD will host a Veterans Day Program Thursday, November 10, at 10 a.m. in the SHISD Auditorium to honor veterans of all military branches.

If you are a veteran or know a veteran who would like to attend and receive recognition during the Veterans Day Program, call 903-323-7700, or complete this Google form by Tuesday, November 1, so that we may honor you on this special day.