Sweet Home ISD

Pictured is the new Elementary School wing for the Sweet Home Independent School District. The exterior of the building is complete and ready. Work is being done on the interior.

Pictured is the new Elementary School wing for the Sweet Home Independent School District. The exterior of the building is complete and ready. Work is being done on the interior.

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Sweet Home ISD provides bond update

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Sweet Home In dependent School District has been making strides in its ongoing bond project.This project consists of a new Elementary School wing of Pre-K through 5th grade as well as a new cafeteria in this new wing.“Currently, all of the outside of the building is built,” Sweet Home...
Pictured is the location for the new Elementary School wing of the Sweet Home ISD's Bond Project. Photos courtesy of Sweet Home ISD.

Pictured is the location for the new Elementary School wing of the Sweet Home ISD's Bond Project. Photos courtesy of Sweet Home ISD.

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Sweet Home ISD bond project makes strides with new construction project underway

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Sweet Home ISD’s new construction project has reached another milestone, although weather conditions have delayed a planned foundation pour.The construction project is a new Elementary School wing which will include grades Pre-K to 5th Grade. A new cafeteria will also be in the wing as well.

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Sweet Home ISD makes strides in recent bond project

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
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.
Sweet Home ISD’s new superintendent, Dustin Meaux. Contributed photo.

Sweet Home ISD’s new superintendent, Dustin Meaux. Contributed photo.

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Dustin Meaux named new superintendent

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
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.

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Enrollment numbers received at Sweet Home ISD Board Meeting

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
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.”Pohl also discussed to 2024-2025 accountability...

Area schools to start 25-26 term

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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...

Sweet Home ISD bond project update

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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.
Pictured are students in kindergarten teacher’s Mrs. Janice Thomas class at the Yoakum Primary Annex campus on the first day attending school Aug. 14. YHT Staff photo.

Pictured are students in kindergarten teacher’s Mrs. Janice Thomas class at the Yoakum Primary Annex campus on the first day attending school Aug. 14. YHT Staff photo.

Local school student enrollment numbers reported

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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.
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Tips for being safe in school zones

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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.The Texas Department...
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