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 Families,

We had another great week at Sulphur Springs! One of the biggest highlights was our Middle School Career Fair. Our students worked hard to plan, collaborate, and schedule this fantastic event. We are very thankful to everyone who took time out of their busy day to share their profession and experiences with our students.

Next week is Read Across America Week! We will be celebrating the love of reading all week long, and our PreK–4 students will have the opportunity to dress up on several days to join in the fun.

On Tuesday, March 3, we will host our “Roar Into Reading” Literacy Night from 6:00–8:00 PM. Pizza will be served, bouncy houses will be enjoyed, and hole-in-ones in putt-putt will be celebrated! Each grade span will host safari-themed stations that are both fun and educational. Students who complete all stations will receive coupons redeemable at school, such as hat passes, extra recess, or lunch with a teacher. In addition, our Middle School Theatre class will present two showings of The Lion King at 6:10 PM and 7:10 PM. Tickets will be available as families enter.

On Thursday, we will be registering next year’s Preschool and Kindergarten students. Please call the office for more information.

Have a great weekend!

Krissi McInturff
Principal

Name: Leann Reed

Role:  PreK-4 Special Ed Interventionist

What do you enjoy most about working at Sulphur Springs?: There are two things I love the most about teaching at SS…the students and faculty/staff.  I have some very dear, close friends who I teach along side and I’m thankful for their love for students and their student centered approach to teaching.  Our students are the best!

What inspired you to be a teacher? I believe teaching is my calling and I feel blessed to have a job I love and enjoy.  Everyday my hope is that I make a difference in the lives of my students.

What’s a fun fact or hobby you enjoy?: One interesting fact about me…in my college days I worked at Pizza Plus and I won a company wide contest as the fastest pizza maker!  

My hobbies include watching baseball and softball and spending time with Jon and our boys.

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, 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.

Upcoming Dates: March 2

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

For grades PreK-4.

Seventh & eighth grade math tutoring with Mrs. Moffitt will be offered on the following dates:

Tuesday, March 3rd

Wednesday, March 4th

Thursday, March 5th

Monday, March 9th

Tuesday, March 10th

Thursday, March 12th

Tuesday, March 24th

Thursday, March 26th (This will be the final tutoring session.)

Please make plans accordingly. I look forward to working with our students! 

Our amazing second graders dove into a captivating legend about how the sky moved away! As they read, they discovered the main idea: a powerful lesson about the dangers of greed. Through this fictional folk tale, they learned an important message for everyone.

Our young scholars also expanded their vocabulary with exciting words like "scrumptious" and "concealed," mastering how to use them correctly. They took turns reading with enthusiasm and some even volunteered to read to the whole class, adding expressive flair to the story.

We're thrilled to celebrate the impressive skills of our second graders as they showcased their reading talents!

We love our bus drivers! Hand written notes and a little treat to show our much we appreciate them!

Created by students for students, this event offered an opportunity to engage with a many different types of professionals from various careers. Students rotate through different stations in the gym, learning about local career options.

This exposure helps middle school students plan for their educational journey in high school and beyond.

We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our students, who recognize the importance of understanding local career opportunities. We are also grateful to our community members for taking the time to inform and inspire the students at Sulphur Springs.

The Power in Prosthetics: 7th Graders Innovate During Engineering Week

During Engineering Week, our talented 7th-grade students were tasked with a challenge to design and build a functional prosthetic hand using limited materials and minimal instructions. This hands-on project not only tested their creativity but also allowed them to connect their engineering skills with their science studies on organ systems.

The students were tasked with creating a prosthetic hand featuring moveable parts capable of picking up three different items. With only a basic plan and few resources, they needed to draw and label their prototypes, pushing the boundaries of innovation and ingenuity.

Bridging Science and Engineering:

Our engineers demonstrated remarkable creativity and functionality in their designs, showcasing the power and potential of their ideas. Their efforts during Engineering Week exemplify the spirit of innovation and the exciting future ahead for these aspiring engineers.

Get ready for Read Across America Week! Read Across America Week 2026 runs from March 2–6, aligning with Dr. Seuss’s birthday (March 2) to promote reading for children.

We will be celebrating a love of reading all week long in the library and throughout the whole school! PreK-4 has special Seuss-themed dress-up days! See the flyer for more information.

Don't miss our "Roar Into Reading Night" on Tuesday, March 3rd at 6 PM. This is a free school community event, and there will be two showings of Middle School's musical, Disney's The Lion King, at 6:10 and 7:10 PM. Tickets are free and first-come, first-served. Can't wait to see you there!

• March 2-6: Read Across America Week (see flyer for dress-up days for PreK-4)
• March 3: Spring Individual and Sports Pictures, Family Roar Into Reading Night 6-8 pm
• March 4: Athletic Booster Club Meeting 5:30 pm
• March 5: PreK/K Registration
• March 6: Nine Weeks Ends
• March 8: Daylight Savings Time Begins
• March 12: Report Cards
• March 13: EPIC Celebration Day and The Lion King musical presented to the whole school
• March 16-20: Spring Break
• March 28: Robot Drone League Jr. Championship @ 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

STEM just got easier to access. The Niswonger Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the STEM FLEX app—your one-stop shop for discovering STEM opportunities right at your fingertips.

Students, parents, and teachers can now connect to local and online STEM activities—including camps, clubs, competitions, and more—all from one simple, mobile platform.

Download the STEM FLEX app today on iOS or Android and start exploring your future in STEM.

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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.