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,

This week has been a busy one! Our baseball, softball, and soccer teams represented us well in their first official games of the season. Good luck to track tomorrow!

On Tuesday, we had almost 400 students and family members attend our "Roar Into Reading" night! I would like to thank Hope Church for providing pizza for everyone who attended, and we also appreciate Jeff Shelton for bringing the book bus. Our middle school theatre students did an amazing job performing The Lion King during their first two showings that night as well. It was such a fun evening. Mrs. Moore did a wonderful job preparing for this event.

Yesterday, we held PreK and Kindergarten registration. I was so excited to meet our newest Gamecocks! Thank you to Ms. Mitzi for all the work she does to make this process a success.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoys the warm weather. Don't forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday. As always, thank you for supporting our Gamecocks!

Krissi McInturff
Principal

Name: Michelle Knight

Role: 6th-8th Grade Science

What do you enjoy most about working at Sulphur Springs?: There's several things that I enjoy about teaching at Sulphur Springs, but the thing I enjoy most is looping with all the middle schoolers. It is a unique position to be able to see your students mature from 6th to 7th grade or from 7th to 8th or then to spread their wings and go to high school! Having year after year with them allows me to build an even stronger connection, which is amazing.

What inspired you to be a teacher? My formal teachers, especially my 7th grade teacher Mrs. Crawford, and my love for science.  I want everyone to have the love and curiosity for science that I do.  Plus, my own middle school  teachers sprinkled their love of science on me and encouraged me to be a strong woman in the field of science when it wasn't common. Science allows me and my students to question everything!  

What’s a fun fact or hobby you enjoy?: Currently, coaching softball is my favorite hobby.  I love seeing my girls accomplish their goals or do a skill that they didn't think they could do.  When it's not softball season, I enjoy spending time with my family.  Especially my husband, Kenneth, my dog, Sadie, and my nephew, Brooks.

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

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! 

So many exciting events during our Read Across America week at the Springs!

Guest readers and SSES Student Leadership Team readers, reading with mirrors, and more!

Students in middle school were also in on the action for our reading week with an amazing production of The Lion King, participation in Roar Into Reading, and in reading to students! 

RDL Jr Team members provided an view across a savanna using a sequencing story that provided a tour across the savanna...flying and driving!

We are incredibly proud of the hard work our middle school theatre and set design students have put into their production of the musical The Lion King. Their dedication, creativity, and teamwork truly shined during our Roar Into Reading Night performances, and attendees were singing their praises!

Our students have worked tirelessly on acting, singing, choreography, costumes, and set design to bring this beloved story to life. It has been wonderful to see their confidence and talents grow throughout the rehearsal process.

We still have three more performances scheduled for Friday, March 13 on EPIC Day at 8:00 AM, 9:45 AM, and 11:15 AM.

Family members who wish to attend a performance are welcome but must sign in through the front office using Raptor upon arrival.

Thank you for supporting our students and the arts. We hope to see you there!

• 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

Upcoming Games

Baseball and Softball

Track

Boys Soccer

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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.