Sweet Home ISD

Sweet Home ISD makes strides in recent bond project

The Sweet Home Independent School District has been making some headway on their recent bond project.The bond project includes a new Elementary School wing. “That wing is going to house Pre-K through 5th grade,” SHISD Superintendent Dustin Meaux said.

Dustin Meaux named new superintendent

The Sweet Home Independent School District recently named Dustin Meaux as its new superintendent. Meaux is a native of Goliad and he said he has always had an appreciation for small town America and rural education.

Enrollment numbers received at Sweet Home ISD Board Meeting

Enrollment numbers were given at the Sweet Home Independent School District (SHISD) Board Meeting Sept. 8.“Enrollment is at an alltime high of 163 students,” Sweet Home Superintendent Candace Pohl said. “105 of those students are transfer students.

Area schools to start 25-26 term

The summer is almost over for area students as the 2025-26 school term is around the corner.Some of the schools will be starting classes next week, while the others will begin the following week.Area school starting dates include:Tuesday, Aug. 5• Ezzell ISDWednesday, Aug. 6• Vysehrad ISD• Yoakum St.

Sweet Home ISD bond project update

The Sweet Home Independent School District (SHISD) has been making some headway on its ongoing bond project.“We are still in the design process,” SHISD’s Superintendent Candace Pohl said. “We have made a lot of progress in the design process.

Local schools to hold Veterans Day events

Several school districts in the area are preparing for Veterans Day programs on Monday, Nov. 11.The Yoakum Junior High School will be having a Veterans Day program the morning of Veterans Day.“We are planning on a having a presentation,” Yoakum Junior High Principal Gabe Adamek said.

Local school student enrollment numbers reported

The 2024-25 school year started recently, with the Yoakum Independent School District and Sweet Home ISD and other schools reporting their student enrollment numbers.For Yoakum ISD, a total of 176 students enrolled in the Primary Annex School.

Tips for being safe in school zones

As summer vacation comes to an end for students, the 2024-25 school year will beginning for area schools with some starting this week and the remainder next week.Whether a motorist, student or pedestrian, school zone safety is of utmost importance as the new school year starts.

Sweet Home election results

Sweet Home ISD held a special election regarding their Proposition A bond. A total of 186 votes were made for this bond with 117 (63%) voting for and 69 (32%) voting against.

Sweet Home ISD issues first bond for the school

Sweet Home ISD (SHISD) will be issuing a bond to be on the May ballot. Voters will be able to decide if this bond passes on election day on May 4. Early voting begins April 22.This bond stemmed from a facilities assessment meeting which happened in July last year.