We continue working towards creating an environment where EVERY student is successful. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing our students with the very best learning experiences and opportunities. We recognize that our children must be prepared as they transition to each grade level PreK-12 and beyond. In order to best serve our students, we provide everyone in the building with high expectations for their learning and deep engagement in every classroom.

Vision: Sulphur Springs STEAM Leaders are Empowered to Solve Problems.

Daily Actions: We are Respectful, Confident, Encouraging and Kind.

Alignment: PreK-12 Connections

Dear Sulphur Spring Families,

We had yet another wonderful week at the Springs!

On Monday, we were able to celebrate a very special student who continues to inspire us all. We are so proud of you, Edgar!

Today, we held our Boundless STEAM Surprise Spectacular. Students enjoyed hands-on fall-themed STEAM activities during each rotation, and it was such a joy to see their excitement and creativity in action.

Last night, we hosted our first K-8 dance of the year, and it was a huge success. A big thank you to all the volunteers and our Booster Club for working so hard to make this event possible.

Many grade levels also went on field trips this week, giving students the chance to see how what they are learning in the classroom connects to the world around them.

With all these fun and meaningful experiences happening here, it is no surprise that Sulphur Springs currently has the second highest attendance in the district. Let’s keep up the momentum and encourage our students to be here every single day. I know we can reach number one!

I hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend. I appreciate your continued support. 

Grade/Subject: 1st Grade

What do you enjoy most about teaching at Sulphur Springs?

I absolutely love seeing the students eyes light up when they read a word that they couldn’t before or learn something new. Nothing is better than hearing a student share an achievement with me!

What inspired you to become a teacher?

I wanted to be a teacher because my mom was a teacher. I would watch her help her students succeed and the sense of pride she had in helping them graduate from college inspired me to want to be like that. Nothing is better than seeing my past students writings in the hallway or hearing how they are doing in their new grade levels.

What’s a fun fact or hobby you enjoy?

My two favorite hobbies are horseback riding and painting

Edgar's Miracle Moment

SSES students were so excited to celebrate with Edgar and his family. The student leadership team helped to plan a celebration by asking students to line the hallways and create encouraging signs as Edgar and his friends made their way through the school. 

 Edgar was able to ring the bell at St. Jude's at the Niswonger Children's Hospital. Edgar has now rung the bell for all of Sulphur Springs' students to hear. 

We were all so excited to celebrate this milestone with Edgar and his family!

Students in PreK–8th grade were surprised with a schoolwide STEAM Day, trading their regular classes for six exciting challenge stations! Each activity encouraged students to think creatively, problem-solve, collaborate, and communicate as they built, designed, and explored together. The day was filled with laughter, teamwork, and innovation—proving that learning through STEAM can be both fun and inspiring!

Ozobots and Indi Cars in Action

Our Grades Pre-K through 3 students loved reading Stellaluna, sparking great conversations about friendship and the differences between bats and birds. They enjoyed making bat puppets and took part in an exciting STEAM project, creating flying bats propelled by air pressure!

Meanwhile, middle school students in Mrs. Yarber’s theatre class and Mrs. Pate’s set design class had a wonderful field trip to the Kingsport Theatre Guild to see Shrek. Two of our students, Sophia Johnson and Kensley Taylor, were part of the cast, making the experience even more special.

Basketball

November 10th:  Away at Cloudland 5:00pm

November 13: Home vs Boones Creek 5:00pm

• November 11, 2015 Veteran's Day Assembly

• November 26-28, 2025 Thanksgiving Break

Just a note from Nurse Amy:

Washington County Health Department will be providing influenza vaccines for students grades K-12 on October 23rd or 24th (date to be determined). You can sign up by using the link

https://redcap.link/2025WashingtonCountyCityFLU or you can request a paper copy of the form from Nurse Amy. These need to be turned in by September 29th. There must be consent on file for your student to receive the vaccine. Thanks so much!

We will not be accepting "bus notes" from parents.

School Website

Parents and Students Page

Lunch Menu and Free and Reduced Lunch Form

Sulphur Springs Elementary School

Website: https://www.wcde.org/o/sse
Location: 1518 Gray Station-Sulphur Springs Road; Jonesborough, TN 37659
Phone: 423.753.1140

Q: What are school start and end times?

A: The first bell rings at 8:00. The dismissal bell rings at 3:00.

Q: What school supplies will my child need to provide?

A: Supply lists are posted on our website.

Q: Can my child ride a bus to school?

A: Yes! We have bus routes for SSES which can be found on our district website. Please contact our director of transportation, Tony Roberts, for any questions or for more information at 423.753.1172.

Q: What kind of technology will my child have access to?

A: All students at SSES will have access to their own Chromebook. Grades 6-8 are allowed to take their Chromebooks home with them. Students must submit a completed Chromebook permission form to receive a Chromebook.

Q: I didn't see my question here, who do I ask?

A: You are always welcome to call our office at 423.753.1140. You are also always welcome to reach out to our school principal, Mrs. Krissi McInturff via email (mcinturffk@wcde.org) and she will get back to you as soon as possible.