Spring Hill ISD

Dear School Community,

The spring semester is a very busy, exciting time in Spring Hill ISD! Schedules are packed with academic projects, extracurricular games, UIL academics and fine arts events, special campus programs, and the list goes on. We are extremely fortunate in SHISD to have outstanding teachers and staff instructing, leading, coaching, supporting, and encouraging our students throughout their educational journey.

Parents, please continue to encourage your students to work hard, show resilience, and keep a positive mindset as they tackle many important learning experiences this last nine weeks of the school year. Let’s finish strong!

Sincerely,

Penny Fleet

#PantherProud

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

When our brains constantly scan for and focus on the positive, we profit from three of the most important tools available to us: happiness, gratitude, and optimism.

~ Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage

The Spring Hill Math and Science team recently competed in the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) 4A State Meet. Students participated in Number Sense, Calculator, Math, and Science events. The team placed third in the state overall. The Calculator and Math teams finished in third place as well, and several students earned individual honors.

Spring Hill senior Jace Jones received a TMSCA scholarship for earning the third highest total individual score across all four tests. Jones also earned second place in Math and third place in Calculator.

Gersain Saenz finished in fourth place in Number Sense for twelfth grade.

Carter Boyd, a junior, finished in third place for his grade level in both Math and Calculator events. Lily Cooper finished in fifth place in Calculator and sixth place in Number Sense for eleventh grade.

Sophomore Bryce Socoteanu won second place in Calculator and fifth place in Math for his grade level. Sophomore Sebastian Suero placed fifth in Calculator.

Bon Kim finished in first place for ninth grade in Science. Kim also placed second in Number Sense, and fourth in Math.

The Spring Hill High School Math and Science Team is coached by Kristina Sims. Team members include Alex Graham, Andrew George, Bon Kim, Bryce Socoteanu, Carter Boyd, Davion Simpson, Gersain Saenz, Jace Jones, Jack Cooper, Lily Cooper, Sam Lynch, and Sebastian Suero.

The Spring Hill ISD Board of Trustees recently approved the 2023 - 2024 District Academic Calendar. The 2023-2024 Academic Calendar is available at the District Calendar page at SHISD.net.

Notable dates on the 2023 - 2024 District Academic Calendar include:

August 7-14 - Staff Professional Development Days

August 15 - Teacher Prep Day

August 16 - First Day for Students

September 4 - Student and Staff Holiday In Observance of Labor Day

October 16 - Student Holiday / Staff Professional Development Day

November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break

December 21 - January 5 - Christmas Break

January 8 - Student Holiday / Teacher Prep Day

January 15 - Student and Staff Holiday In Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 16 - Student Holiday / Staff Professional Development Day

February 19 - Student and Staff Holiday In Observance of Presidents' Day

March 11-15 - Spring Break

March 29 - Student and Staff Holiday In Observance of Good Friday

April 1 - Student and Staff Holiday

May 23 - Last Day for Students

May 24 - Teacher Prep Day & High School Graduation

Spring Hill Life Skill students are gaining important employability skills at Groom and Sons' Hardware Store. They're earning money working two hours a day during their General Employability class. We at Spring Hill ISD are excited to partner with the workforce and the community to help these students build confidence and prepare them for life after high school.

Hats off to Spring Hill fourth grade students for a job well done on their Salute to Texas program! The program included line dancing and several song performances including the state song, "Texas, Our Texas." The program was directed by Intermediate Music Teacher Rachel Smith.

Kindergarten registration is available for students who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2023. Beginning April 17, you can register your child for Kindergarten.

If you currently have another student enrolled and attending Spring Hill ISD, please log in to Skyward Family Access and select “Enroll a NEW Student” in the top left. Follow the instructions to complete Kindergarten registration.

If you do not currently have another student enrolled and attending Spring Hill ISD, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit 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, April 24

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 25

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 27

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.

We at Spring Hill ISD would like to recognize our Athletic Trainers for their commitment to helping our Spring Hill athletes prevent injuries and stay healthy.

Athletic Trainers serving Spring Hill ISD are Derek Reed, Tiffany Emerson, and Kennedy Gladding. Student Athletic Trainers include Phoenix Beasley, Lauren Booth, Alexis Webb, Max Muenker, Californya Walters, Hailey Smith, Annabell Martinez, Raven White, and Caylee Shepard.

We appreciate you!

Front row, from left: Student Athletic Trainers Phoenix Beasley, Lauren Booth, and Alexis Webb, Back row from left: Athletic Trainer Derek Reed, Student Athletic Trainers Max Muenker, Californya Walters, and Hailey Smith, Ahtletic Trainer Tiffany Emerson, Student Athletic Trainers Annabelle Martinez, Raven White, and Caylee Shepard, and Athletic Trainer Kennedy Gladding

Spring Hill High School Junior Alyssah Quackenbush recently competed at the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Championship and earned a fifth place finish. Way to go!

The Blue Brigade recently represented Spring Hill at Walt Disney World. Band members performed the Spring Hill Fight Song as they marched down an iconic Disney parade route that included Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom.

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 Friday, May 12, at 11 a.m. in the High School Gym.

To attend, seniors are asked to submit a copy of one of the following by Friday, April 14:

• 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

Submit information via email to Sarah Robinson at srobinson@shisd.net.

Additional details to follow.

FAFSA REMINDER
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (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 Paige Childers, High School counselor.

Mark your calendar! Aurora Concepts will be at Spring Hill on Tuesday, April 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Junior High Library to administer any immunizations that Spring Hill students may need to meet the State of Texas minimum immunization requirements for public school attendance.

This is also a great opportunity for our 6th grade students to get the boosters they will need before they start 7th grade, and a good opportunity for any of our seniors that need their 2nd meningococcal vaccine for college.

If you are interested in participating, sign up by April 20 using this link.

Community Engagement - Friday, May 19, 2023 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

This Community Engagement event will focus on bringing together families of English learners and immigrant families and providing valuable resources offered by the community. T3 Engagement Series page

Viernes, 19 de mayo de 2023 9:00 am-11:00 am
Este evento de participación comunitaria se centrará en reunir a familias de estudiantes de inglés y familias inmigrantes y brindar recursos valiosos ofrecidos por la comunidad. T3 Engagement Series page

For more parent and student resources, lessons, and at-home activities, visit the Spring Hill ESL Website.

Friday, April 7

Student and Staff Holiday

Monday, April 24

Student Holiday / Staff Professional Development Day