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 have had yet another great week here at the Springs. One of the highlights was our Veteran’s Day Assembly. We were honored to welcome the ROTC from Boone High School, along with one of their instructors, First Sergeant Craig Wilcox, who participated in the program. We also enjoyed a wonderful performance from our 4th and 5th graders, led by Mrs. Blaser. They have worked hard for weeks, and they sounded fantastic. As a school family, we want to thank all veterans for their service.

A few weeks ago, we shared that students from each homeroom would be selected weekly to receive the Gamecock Golden Star Award. If your child receives this award, please know that they consistently demonstrate the qualities that reflect our school’s vision and values: respect, confidence, encouragement, and kindness. We have already recognized around forty students, and we are incredibly proud of each recipient. We would like to thank them for the choices they make every day to support our school community.

Looking ahead:  please make sure to check your child’s folder on Monday for their midterms. This is a great opportunity to talk with your child, and if needed their teachers, about any areas that may need additional support. It is also a wonderful time to celebrate their growth!

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. Thank you, as always, for your support!

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Name: Sandra Hughes

Grade/Subject: 5th Grade

What do you enjoy most about teaching at Sulphur Springs?

Teaching at Sulphur Springs is very rewarding and fulfilling. The longer I work at this school, the more I realize that it’s such a caring community. Building long-term relationships with students and their families over many years is a special and enjoyable part of the job!

What inspired you to become a teacher?

I wanted to be a teacher because I am a lifelong learner and love being able to share my knowledge with curious minds.

What’s a fun fact or hobby you enjoy?

My favorite hobbies are fishing and growing houseplants!

New Gym Logo Vote

Our faculty and staff have been discussing an update to our gym logo and would love to hear from our community. Please take a look at the logo selected during our staff vote and share your thoughts. Do you prefer this new design, or would you rather keep the current logo? At this time, the change would apply to the gym only. Please vote by Monday, November 17th at noon. 

https://forms.gle/tE5YNqkWrTQhUtAb7  

Stories Build Confience

Middle schoolers reading to 1st graders = magic. Older students grow as leaders, sharpen fluency, and learn to use voice & tone. Little listeners gain better pacing, bigger vocab, and a friendly role model. Everyone walks away loving reading more.

Kites from Repurposed Bags!

Have you ever seen a grocery bag fly?

Our 1st graders read "One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia" and then planned and built kites from repurposed grocery bags. They tested designs, solved problems, and connected a powerful story to hands-on creativity. Seeing reading turn into real-world action was inspiring!

4th & 5th Veteran's Day

What a moving Veteran’s Day at our school!

Thank you, Ms. Blaser, and the wonderful 4th & 5th grade students for putting on an amazing program to honor our veterans and guests. A special thank-you to First Sergeant Craig Wilcox for speaking to the students and sharing a letter of gratitude — your words meant so much. And thanks to the DBHS Junior ROTC for the beautiful presentation of the flag.

Preparing for Freeze Tag

Can your robot survive Freeze Tag?

Our VEX IQ basebots are built and sensor-ready — now we’re coding them to defend! Teams use color LED IDs, a successful tap freezes a bot for 55 seconds, and the lowest bumps wins.

Students are leveling up in design, programming, and strategy.

Our middle school thespians have been hard at work rehearsing for this year’s winter production, The Great Snow Day Negotiation. Theatre students have added lively choreography and original music, while Set & Design students have built imaginative props and stage pieces to bring the story to life.

The show will be performed the last week before winter break for the school.

We’re proud of this cross-class collaboration and look forward to sharing the show with our school community and the families of the cast and crew. Stay tuned for exact dates and information.

Basketball

Wrestling

• Monday, November 17: Midterms (Paper copies will be sent home)
• November 25: Middle School Winter Sports Pep Rally
• November 26-28, 2025 Thanksgiving Break
• December 1, 2025 Homecoming
• December 8-12, 2025 Scholastic Book Fair

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.