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 Springs Families,

Welcome back, and happy new year! I hope everyone had a restful and joyful break and was able to spend special time with family and friends. We are so excited to welcome our students back and begin the second semester together.

The start of a new semester always brings fresh energy and new opportunities. Our teachers and staff have been busy planning engaging lessons, setting goals with students, and preparing to help every child continue to grow academically and socially. We are proud of all that our students accomplished during the first semester, and we look forward to building on that success in the months ahead.

This semester, we will continue focusing on strong instruction, positive behavior, and meaningful connections with families. We believe that when schools and families work together, students thrive, and we are grateful for your continued support and partnership.

As always, please stay connected by checking folders, reading newsletters, getting connected to the WCS app, and following us on Facebook for updates and celebrations from around our school. If you ever have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to help and to support your child in every way we can.

Thank you for being such an important part of the Sulphur Springs community. We are looking forward to a wonderful second semester full of learning, growth, and great memories.

Krissi McInturff
Principal

Name: Bethany Hagy

Grade/Subject: First Grade

What do you enjoy most about teaching at Sulphur Springs?: There are so many things I love about teaching at Sulphur Springs. My favorite part is who I get to share my love of teaching with every day. The collaboration, encouragement, and shared love for our students make our school a wonderful place to be. I also love who we get to teach. Being greeted by hugs and smiles each morning and throughout the day is one of the best things in the world. Our students are truly the best! 

What inspired you to become a teacher?: Both of my parents are educators, and they are one of my main inspirations for wanting to become a teacher because I saw the impact they made and felt the love they had for their jobs growing up, and I knew that’s what I wanted to do, too. My second grade teacher, Mrs. Hamilton, also inspired me to be a teacher through her fun, creative and hands-on learning. I wanted to instill a love for learning for my students just as I experienced growing up. I love watching my students light up when they learn new things and reach their goals!

What’s a fun fact or hobby you enjoy?: I love to travel to new places!

Here at SS, we have been brainstorming new ways to help families stay connected. One of the best ways to do this is by setting up the WCS app. Within this one app, families can receive real-time announcements from the school and from individual teachers through their classroom “rooms.”

If you need help getting started or navigating the app, we are happy to help. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please complete the form sent home along with the January calendar and return it in your child’s report card envelop OR simply send Mrs. McInturff an email at mcinturffk@wcde.org with the time and date you would prefer to meet. 

We can also assist families with navigating PowerSchool or other websites their students use during this time, including setting up alerts that notify you when your child’s grade changes due to a new assignment.

Dates available: January 13 and January 27

Available Times: Morning, Midday, or 3 pm-6 pm

After a read-aloud of "Little Snowflake," our kindergarten students used their imaginations to create beautiful snowflake art that connected literacy and visual arts.

What a wonderful way to meet curriculum goals while keeping young learners engaged and encouraged to be creative!

  Our 7th graders had the opportunity to see how body systems work together within an organism. They discovered it firsthand during a frog dissection lab — moving from cells to tissues to organs to full organ systems. Hands-on labs foster engagement, critical thinking, and retention—key outcomes for science education. Making connections sticks!

Leading the Way in Automation and Robotics

Students are embarking on a new path in bulidng in the CTE robotics class. They are involved in a new Automation and Robotics course through Project Lead the Way. The course will help to  build essential STEM skills, encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity through hands-on experieinces. Preparing students for future tech-driven careers through teamwork and practicing logical reasoning. 

We are happy to welcome students back after winter break! As the new term begins, we’re hitting the ground running with auditions for the Disney Kids version of The Lion King musical. We’re so excited to see our middle school students showcase their talents acting, singing, dancing and designing our set.

We would also like to introduce Maria Hale. She is getting her Master's degree at ETSU and will be doing her student teaching with Mrs. Yarber this semester. She has a four year old daughter and a fifteen year old son. She also has four cats, two frogs, a fish, and a hamster. Her favorite book is, Have You Seen My Cat? by Eric Carle. 

• January 19: No School-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 21: Well Child
• January 22: MLK Jr. Art Show Reception at The McKinney Center 6-8 pm
• January 24: Robot Drone League Jr. Event in gymnasium 8 am-1 pm
• January 30: Middle School Dance 6-8 pm
• February 4: Midterms (please sign and return envelope), Athletic Booster Club Meeting 6 pm
• February 6: Middle School Career Day
• February 9: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7 pm
• February 16: Vacation Day
• March 6: Nine Weeks Ends
• March 16-20: Spring Break
• March 28: Robot Drone League Jr. Championship at ETSU 8 am-1 pm
• April 3: Good Friday: No School
• April 6: Easter Monday: No School

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.