Sherman ISD Building Bearcats Magazine November 2017 | Page 4

Superintendent Dr. David Hicks Sherman ISD Board of Trustees Tim Millerick, President Rob Wilson, Vice-President Juston Dobbs, Secretary Members: Britton Brooks Hillary Luckett Clark Brad Morgan Chanel Stiggers HIGHLIGHTS #BUILDINGBEARCATS – PAGE 5 It’s in everything we say and everything we do. We are Building Bearcats. It truly is a simple concept that’s all about the maturing and developing of students in the Sherman ISD. Read more about how #BuildingBearcats happens in Sherman schools. THE BEST OF THE BEST – PAGE 8 Sherman ISD is focused on hiring and retaining the best teachers and staff, and keeping them in the Bearcat family to serve our students and community. Find out about our goals and process to bringing in the best of the best to Sherman ISD. TEACHING OUR TRADE – PAGE 10 Instructionally sound teachers are the center of education, and supporting teachers is the foundation to strong instruction. Learn how our Curriculum and Instruction department supports teachers to be the best they can be. MONEY TALK – PAGE 12 For the eighth consecutive year, Sherman ISD has earned the highest financial rating available to Texas schools. Check out our accolades and learn about SISD’s history of strong financial accountability. #GROWTHISCOMING – PAGE 14 Student enrollment in Sherman ISD reached an all-time high! Learn about enrollment trends, the impact of growth on our district, and Sherman ISD’s plans to accommodate the increasing number of families choosing Sherman schools. Also in this edition: OUR SCHOOLS – PAGE 16 BUILDING BEARCAT QUESTIONS – PAGE 18 4 Director of Communications Emily Parks Photographers Emily Parks Sean Vanderveer Contributors Holly Kapp _______________________ EF PAGES LLC Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Levy Project Director Yvonne Dodson Lead Designer Rick Wallace Sales Manager Christine Grudecki Editors Kari Wenner Amy Levy _______________________ CONTACT INFORMATION General Questions/Comments [email protected] Artwork and Design [email protected] Advertising [email protected] School & Family Magazine EF Pages LLC 404 W. Kennedale Pkwy Kennedale, Texas 76060 Ph: 214-728-8349 Fax: [phone]