Spring Hill ISD

The root of joy is gratefulness. It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful. ~ David Steindl-Rast

February is a month that focuses our attention on all things bringing joy to the heart. My heart is full of joy and pride for the exceptional students of SHISD, our outstanding staff, and the community support that makes Spring Hill ISD a very special school family. Parents, thank you for being engaged in your student’s educational experiences. We greatly value your partnership in ensuring students in SHISD are continually learning, growing, and finding success in their academic and extracurricular endeavors. It is an honor to serve in this amazing school district!

Sincerely,

Penny Fleet

Always Panther Proud!

During the month of February, we join the nation in celebrating the achievements and contributions that career and technical education (CTE) programs provide in preparing students for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers.

Spring Hill High School offers a variety of CTE Programs of Study to provide students the opportunity to gain the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary for true career readiness. CTE Programs of Study available at Spring Hill include Accounting & Financial Services, Culinary Arts, Digital Communications, Healthcare Diagnostics, Welding, Electrical and Carpentry.

“Career and Technical Education provides students with career exploration opportunities that enable them to make informed decisions about their academic coursework and pursue established Programs of Study and career pathways,” said Adrian Knight, Assistant Superintendent of Career and College Readiness.

Ninety-five percent of Spring Hill High School students are currently enrolled in at least one CTE course.

Several Spring Hill High School students were selected to serve on the 2023-2024 Spring Hill State Bank Student Board.

Members of the Spring Hill State Bank Student Board work diligently throughout the school year studying various aspects of finance led by bank officers.

Spring Hill students selected to serve on the Spring Hill State Bank Student Board include Ryleigh Burr, Caden Castleberry, Brenna Cordeiro, Keaton Croom, Jackson Diggins, Aidyn Edney, Hannah Fiscus, Abby Fisher, Jaydin Hendershott, Samuel Lynch, Brady Meyer, Jessye Montgomery, Bryan Murillo, Ayesha Noorani, Abhi Patel, Sarthak Patel, Ana Pecina, Caleb Peurifoy, Ava Rowland, Ananiah Selassie, Arsh Singh, Drew Smith, and Lillian Young.

The Pacesetters recently represented Spring Hill at the ADTS Gussie Nell Davis Dance Classic and received several honors and awards! Congratulations!

SHJH Students Cohen Rumsey, Mia Bustamante, and Abigail Terry recently competed in the East Texas Regional Science Fair where they qualified to compete in the State Science Fair on March 22 & 23!

Spring Hill Basketball defeated Hudson for Bi-District! They will play Bridge City for Area on Friday, February 23, at 6 p.m. at Central Heights High School. Go Panthers!

Earlier this month Spring Hill High School Life Skills students sold candy and carnation grams for Valentine's Day. The students independently completed each step of the project, from cutting and assembling the candy grams, to selling to the students and staff, as well as delivering them. High School teacher Jamie McFaul said, "The students had the best time and did an amazing job!"

Spring Hill Intermediate students are participating in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge program. Through this community service project, students raise money for the American Heart Association while learning how to develop heart-healthy habits like being physically active.

“We are learning more about our heart, body, exercising, and eating healthier,” said Intermediate teacher Chris Peurifoy. “I challenge each of the students to talk to people about what we are doing and learning in PE class.”

To add to the excitement of the program, Peurifoy has established student rewards for fundraising levels, such as pouring slime on staff members and getting to work as Coach of the Day.

Money raised during Kids Heart Challenge helps fund community initiatives, heart disease education and research.

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 3, 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 12:

• 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 regarding Admission Accomplished are to come.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is available for current seniors. Visit studentaid.gov/fafsa 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 should be printed, completed, and returned to Allison Williamson, High School counselor.

Take a look at The Family Learning Connection using the following links:

EB Parent & Family Newsletter- English

EB Parent & Family Newsletter- in Spanish

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

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