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 several special guests in our classrooms this week who spoke to our students about community helpers. Our kindergarten and first grade students were excited to learn firsthand how the Fire Department and Officer Sam work hard to keep us safe. Students also enjoyed a visit from some special helpers who taught them all about dental hygiene.

This week, we were also proud to recognize our Sulphur Springs Teachers of the Year. Mrs. Natalie Simmons was named Teacher of the Year for grades PreK–4, and Mr. Eric Campbell was named Teacher of the Year for grades 5–8. Both of these outstanding educators are truly special, and this recognition is well deserved.

Next week, we will be celebrating our community’s veterans. We are thankful for their service and look forward to honoring them. If you plan to attend our program, please remember to bring your ID. To keep our students safe, we will not allow anyone into the building without proper identification through our screening system.

Thank you for your continued support and kindness. Have a great weekend!

How long have you worked at Sulphur Springs?

I started substituting at Sulphur Springs in 2022.  I loved it right away. An Instructional Assistant position opened up a few months later, and I jumped at the opportunity. 

What do you enjoy most about working with students?

I get excited when I see them enthusiastic about learning. I love watching them grow as individuals. I want them all to know that they matter, and I want to be a constant in their lives. 

What inspired you to become an instructional assistant?

I never really thought that I would be an IA to tell you the truth. I've always enjoyed interacting with children so I thought subbing would be a great part-time job while Edie was in school, but, when I started substituting, I wanted to be at the school as much as possible and help as much as I could. Subbing wasn't enough. I feel so lucky to have this job that I kind of fell into, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

What is a fun fact or hobby you enjoy? 

I enjoy hiking, crocheting, and reading.

**Thank you Ms. Laws for all you do for our school! 

SSES STEAM Surprise

Thanks to WJHL, WCYB, and the Johnson City Press, for highlighting our special STEAM Surprise. We appreciate our local media support and featuring our SSES STEAM Surprise event.

Readers Theater 

First graders practice their reading skills as they participate in a reader's theater activity. Learning skills while having fun!

Discovering the Genius of Buckminster Fuller! 

The 5th grade classes took a dive into the world of invention with a visit to the Storytelling Center, where they met a storyteller’s tales about the incredible inventor Buckminster Fuller! Students learned how Fuller used his love of triangles to design strong, lightweight geodesic domes.  "Even playground equipment uses his design shapes," according to the 5th grade students.

Fiber Arts Fun with Mrs. Pate!

Mrs. Pate’s Fiber Arts classes have been busy turning yarn, cardboard, and a mix of other crafty materials into one-of-a-kind masterpieces! With creativity as their guide and imagination, students dreamed up colorful designs and brought them to life. What a fantastic showcase of fiber art and creativity!

Time to Code the Finch Robots

They have planned and built their irrigation devices, now it was time to take their designs to the "cornfield" with the Finch Robot. The students are learning to measure and code the robot to move thoughout the field without running over the corn and identifying the areas that need irrigating. 
Determination is evident as they plan their code and debug the program as needed as they continue to use the engineering design process and computational thinking (thinking like a computer). Problem solving is critical to achieve their goal!

Testing Vex Robot Wheels

CTE robotics students are making progress as they learn the different types of wheels that are available for their Vex robot. Students designed a testing model prior to beginning the Vex robot build. Next step is to put the robot together and into action!

Advanced Library students in middle school have been busy uncovering and celebrating our school’s rich past. After researching the history of our campus—tracing its roots back to 1907—students worked together to design a historical bulletin board that highlights key events, old photographs, and fun facts from over a century of learning. The display is now proudly installed in the hallway for the whole school community to enjoy.

Beyond research, students stepped into the role of school librarians. They selected age-appropriate picture books and early-reader titles, practiced aloud with classmates, and plan to read those stories to elementary students during visits. To extend the experience, each middle-school reader created a small take-away—either a hand-decorated bookmark or an engaging poster—to share with their classroom audiences.

These projects blended history, research skills, public speaking, and service learning. It gave our middle-schoolers hands-on experience with curation and literacy leadership while bringing younger students the joy of a well-told story. Stop by the main hall to see the historical board and ask a student librarian about their favorite book pick!

Basketball

November 10th:  Away at Cloudland 5:00pm

November 13: Home vs Boones Creek 5:00pm

Wrestling

November 11: at Crockett 5:00pm

• November 11, 2015 Veteran's Day Assembly

• November 26-28, 2025 Thanksgiving Break

Flu and cold season is quickly approaching! Please make sure your kiddos are getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of fluids and encourage them to wash their hands frequently throughout the school day. I'm always here if you have any questions or concerns. 

Nurse Amy

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.