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 k-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: K-12 Connections

Message From Dr. Little

Thank you so much to our entire school community for all of the well wishes for a great school year. We are so thankful to have such a loving group of supporters!! The 2024-2025 school year is off to a great start. Students are thriving in each classroom with new opportunities of learning and with the formation of new relationships with their teachers and peers.

We would like to spotlight Mr. Bobby Sheets this week to our stakeholders. He is our Student Assistance Counselor from Frontier Health. He provides school based education, advocacy, referral, training, and he assists students through being a mentor. Mr. Bobby provides a safe space for students to talk about struggles they are encountering at school or at home.

We have seen tremendous student growth as a result of students having a space to receive support with peer pressure, or to just take a breather to recalibrate and adjust their focus. Mr. Bobby is very intentional about identifying student strengths and helping them to be empowered to solve problems. If any parent would like to meet with Mr. Bobby to learn more about his opportunities for students, please contact the school or email him directly bgsheets@frontierhealth.org

Student Voice

Our middle school students are very excited about their new schedule. Middle school now has the opportunity to rotate between elective classes of their choosing. We want our students to have as much high school readiness as possible for their future success.

The elective focus areas for students to choose from during their first period are: Team Sports, Physical Ed, Dance, STEM, Computer Science, MindCave, Theater, Visual Arts, Theater-Performance, Theater-Set Design, Instrumental Music, Career Advising and Planning, Chorus, and Peer Mentorship.

CTE/STEM Lab News

Students practicing construction skills using trusses, plates, gears, and pulleys for creative designs. Bringing engineering concepts to life!

Library MindCave News

Elementary students are having fun learning in the MindCave during the first week of school.

Middle School students are working on our Blind Date with a Book display to encourage students to read.

Classroom STEAM Achievements

K-2

Building and designing in the kindergarten classroom helps to practice teamwork and encourages creativity!

3-5

The 4th-grade students using teamwork and the Engineering Design Process to plan and create a bridge using concepts in math, science, ELA, and social studies.

6-8

Students in the Peer Mentorship class practicing leadership skills as they distribute Emergency Bags to all classrooms. Demonstrating responsibility and positive engagement!

Save the Date:

Open House Friday, August 2, 2024 5-6:30 pm in the Gymnasium
First day of school! Monday, August 5, 2024 (abbreviated day)
September 2, 2024 Labor Day NO SCHOOL

SSES Athletics

Important Links

School Website

Parents and Students Page

Student Handbook

Lunch Menu and Free and Reduced Lunch Forms

We need to reflect an increase in our Title 1 Status for Federal Programs. Please fill out even if you do not think you qualify. We thank you as your effort supports grant writing and funding initiatives district-wide.

Find Us

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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, Dr. David Little via email (littled@wcde.org) and he will get back to you as soon as possible.

Week of August 5, 2024