Spring Hill ISD

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. ~ Pele

The fall semester has been packed full of student accomplishments and success stories! Our extra-curricular teams and organizations are performing at an extremely high level earning district, regional, and state recognitions as displayed in this newsletter. We could not be more proud of our students and staff!

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. I am truly grateful for their continuous work to ensure our students are growing and succeeding in a positive school environment.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the excellent team of principals serving in the district. Thank you for your leadership.

Deanna Turner, Primary Principal

Lesley Jaap, Primary Assistant Principal

Dana Robertson, Intermediate Principal

Tyler Terry, Intermediate Assistant Principal

Geoff Gregory, Junior High Principal

Evan Carpenter, Junior High Dean of Students

Melinda Tidwell, HIgh School Principal

Jared Rascoe, High School Assistant Principal

When you have an opportunity, please thank a principal for their service.

Always Panther Proud!

Sincerely,

Penny Fleet

Spring Hill's Blue Brigade marching band competed at the State Military Marching Band Contest held at Baylor University's McLane Stadium. The band had two excellent performances and finished second in the state!

We at Spring Hill ISD are very proud of The Blue Brigade’s many accomplishments this school year! Congratulations!

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

Spring Hill Varsity Volleyball claimed the District Championship! The team was 12-0 in district. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Spring Hill Cross Country! The girls team placed second in District and advanced to Regionals, and Brady Meyer advanced as an individual!

Spring Hill Football is playoff bound! The team defeated Pittsburg 40-35 last week, making them 3-0 in district play. They take on Gilmer tonight, October 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Panther Stadium.

October is National Principals Month! During National Principals Month we recognize our principals for their significant impact on the success and well-being of our students.

Serving Spring Hill ISD are Deanna Turner and Lesley Jaap (Primary), Dana Robertson and Tyler Terry (Intermediate), Geoff Gregory and Evan Carpenter (Junior High), and Melinda Tidwell and Jared Rascoe (High School). Thank you for all that you do!

Spring Hill Intermediate introduced its new Roxy Room earlier this month. The Roxy Room is a sensory room with special lighting, colors, sounds, and objects. The soothing items in the room are designed to give students a variety of sensory inputs, helping them calm and focus themselves so they are better prepared for learning.

The Roxy Room at Spring Hill Intermediate was a donation from The Roxy Room Project, a non-profit organization.

"Spring Hill teacher Lara Manasse saw the development and success of the Roxy Room at another area school and applied for the grant hoping to provide a sensory space for our students at Spring Hill,” said Intermediate Principal Dana Robertson. “We were excited to learn that we received the grant for the Roxy Room!"

Spring Hill ISD will host a Veterans Program Thursday, November 9, at 10 a.m. in the Spring Hill High School Gym 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 Program, complete this Google form, or call 903-323-7700 by Friday, November 3, so that we may honor you on this special day.

Make plans to attend the High School Theatre Department's production of Clue!

The cast includes Faith Copeland, Ava Arnold, Reese Edwards, Alexys Arnold, Bianca English, Dennis Smallwood, Kristen Wardlaw, Hayley Lybarger, Lillian Young, Emma White, Grace Edsall, Destiny Davis, Vincent English and Sofia Lozano. Clue will be directed by Christian Fennell.

Performances will be in the High School Little Theater on Thursday, November 9, and Saturday, November 11, at 6 p.m., and Sunday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted.

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.

The 2023-2024 Academic Calendar is available at the District Calendar page at SHISD.net.

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Counterfeit pills made to look like pills that come from a pharmacy, such as:

• Oxycodone
• Vicodin
• Percocet
• Xanax
• Adderall

Other illegal substances, such as:

• Heroin
• Cocaine
• Methamphetamine MDMA (also known as “ecstasy” or “Molly”)

Since 2019, fentanyl-related deaths among Texans have increased more than 550% according to provisional data from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The overdose crisis is harming Texas youth at an especially alarming rate. Teenagers and young adults can buy illegal substances and counterfeit pills through social media—and many may be mixed with potentially fatal doses of fentanyl.

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.