8-30-04 - A controversy over an extended, but crowded, lunch period at Sherman high school has been settled. School administrators decided Monday morning to switch to a new plan that will still accommodate the one-hour period.
Students and parents expressed concern when school started in early August. The previous lunch period of three 30-minute shifts had changed to all students eating within one hour. School leaders said it would allow students to have class and extracurricular meetings at the same time.
But problems arose as 1,700 students filed through a lunchroom made for 700. The fire marshal stepped in and cited several instances of fire hazards; including students with no place to sit blocking entrances and exits.
The new plan stays with a one-hour lunch; where half the students spend 30 minutes in the lunchroom while the other half attend meetings in the library, classrooms or study hall. They'll swap places after a half hour, giving students equal time to eat and participate in other duties.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
