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

Message from Mrs. Krissi McInturff

Dear Sulphur Springs Community,

Attendance Awareness Month is Underway

We kicked off Attendance Awareness Month this week, and we’re excited to reward students who show up on time and ready to learn.

Weekly Attendance Challenge
Students who go the entire week with no unexcused absences, tardies, or early dismissals will be entered into a prize drawing every Friday in September.

This Week’s Winner
Congratulations to this week’s winner, who received a free Wallabies coupon and a free kids’ meal from Texas Roadhouse.
New prizes will be available each Friday, so keep up the great attendance!

Homeroom Attendance Competition
We are also tracking homeroom attendance percentages. At the end of the month, the top homeroom in each group, PreK–2, 3–5, and 6–8 will win a special reward.

The winning homerooms will enjoy popsicles during recess, and their teachers will receive a relaxing, duty-free break while Mrs. McInturff supervises the students and hands out the treats.

Let’s keep the momentum going and make every day count!

Check the images below for this week’s homeroom attendance standings:

PreK-3rd Grade Highlights

4th-8th Grade Highlights

Exciting 4s & 5s

In Mrs. Greene's kindergarten class, students are not just learning to count, recognize,and write the numbers 4 and 5. These students are developing skills that will serve them for a lifetime. The excitement of a young learner proudly declaring, "I did it myself!" as they realized their efforts matched the examples captures the joy of success in learning new skills.

Celebrate small victories that foster a love for learning in every grade level. Inspiring students as they achieve!

Middle School Spirit

Exciting times at SSES as our middle school students participated in a high-spirited pep rally to support our Fall Sports programs! This event showcased our athletes in cheerleading, dance, football, volleyball, and soccer…and definitely encouraged community spirit among students. Congratulations to Mrs. Clark's class for demonstrating exceptional enthusiasm and earning the SSES Spirit Stick! Let’s continue to promote teamwork and spirit in our school community!Let’s keep the spirit alive this season to promote teamwork!

CTE/STEM Lab/ Computer Science News

Library MindCave News

Turn on the Lights

Exciting developments in our 5th-grade classroom!

Students are engaging in algorithm development, utilizing Finch robots programmed with multiple lines of code. This hands-on experience encourages motivation and enthusiasm along with emphasizing the critical skill of providing detailed information to achieve desired outcomes—a component that is essential for all content areas. Integrating lifelong skills in critical thinking and problem solving!

Our middle school Life Skills 101 students sharpened their critical thinking by learning how to evaluate sources for validity and bias. After researching the steps and practicing their skills, they identified unreliable information with confidence! Equipped with these new skills, they created informative infographics to share around the school, empowering their peers to become savvy problem-solvers too!

Athletics

Football (All home games will be played at Ridgeview)

September 9: At Daniel Boons High School vs Sullivan Heights 6:00 pm

September 11: At Daniel Boone High School vs Sullivan Central 6:00 pm

Volleyball

September 8: Home vs Boones Creek 5:00 pm

September 9: Home vs West View 5:00 pm

Girls Soccer (All home games will be played at Ridgeview)

September 8: Home vs Liberty Bell 6:00 pm

September 9: At Sullivan East 5:30

September 10: at Pioneers 6:00 pm

September 11: Home vs Church Hill

Cross Country

Save the Date

September 8, 2025 Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7 pm
October 2, 2025 End of 9 Weeks
October 3, 2025 Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL for students)
October 6-10, 2025 Fall Break
October 13-15, 2025 Professional Development Days (NO SCHOOL for students)
October 17, 2025 Report Cards

Important Sulphur Springs Information

Nurse Amy's Corner

Just a reminder from Nurse Amy: Please remember that any medication you wish to leave at school for your student must be brought in by a parent in an unopened bottle. (a small size bottle is best). A medication consent form must be completed and signed in order for the medication to be administered at school. Thanks so much!

Note about Transportation

We will not be accepting "bus notes" from parents.

Important Links

School Website

Parents and Students Page

Lunch Menu and Free and Reduced Lunch Form

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, Mrs. Krissi McInturff via email (mcinturffk@wcde.org) and she will get back to you as soon as possible.

September 5, 2025