Sweetwater ISD

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
No school on Monday,
It's a day off for you!

Reminder: NO SCHOOL on Monday, Feb. 16 for President's Day

Come join our amazing team!

🐾🌱 Career & Technology Education Month Spotlight 🌱🐾

As we continue celebrating Career and Technology Education Month, we are excited to recognize two more outstanding members of our CTE faculty: Kalyn Tate, our Animal Sciences teacher, and Jamie Hubbell, our Plant Sciences teacher!

Through hands-on learning, real-world experiences, and a passion for agriculture, Ms. Tate and Ms. Hubbell inspire students every day to explore careers in animal care, veterinary science, horticulture, and plant systems. Their dedication helps students grow as leaders, problem-solvers, and future professionals in one of the most important industries in our community.

Thank you, Kalyn Tate and Jamie Hubbell, for the incredible impact you make and for helping our students thrive! 👏🌾

💸STAAR Success = CASH REWARDS! 💸

Mustangs, it’s time to kick up your scores!
Your hard work is about to pay off — literally!

💥 Score MASTERS → $25
💥 Score MEETS → $20
💥 Score APPROACHES → $10

Every level counts. Every effort matters. Every Mustang can WIN!
Stay focused, believe in yourself, and let your Mustang pride shine!

Study hard. Test smart. Get rewarded.
Let’s kick up those STAAR scores, Mustangs!

🌾🔧 Career & Technology Education Month Spotlight 🔧🌾

Sweetwater ISD is proud to kick off Career and Technology Education Month by recognizing our outstanding Ag Mechanics teachers, Jarrod Gee and Scott Whittenburg!

Through hands-on instruction and a strong commitment to student success, Mr. Gee and Mr. Whittenburg equip students with practical skills and industry knowledge that prepare them for careers in agricultural mechanics and skilled trades. Their dedication plays a vital role in strengthening our CTE programs and building a workforce that is truly future-ready.

Thank you, Jarrod Gee and Scott Whittenburg, for your passion, expertise, and the lasting impact you make on our students every day!

National Signing Day

Countless hours. Relentless work.

Today we celebrate the grind and commitment of two Mustangs whose hard work has earned them the opportunity to play football at the next level! Braxton Bartee signed his intent to be a Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy while Brayten McIntosh will join the Loboes of Sul Ross State University.

Nothing given. Everything earned.
Sweetwater Is Proud

Happy School Counselor Week!

This week, we are celebrating the incredible counselors who support, guide, and advocate for our students every single day. Their impact reaches far beyond academics—they help shape confident, resilient, and successful learners across SISD.

Please join us in thanking our amazing counselors:

Sweetwater High School: Amy Clark & Lyndee Feitshans
Sweetwater Middle School: Shannon Stoker
Sweetwater Intermediate School: Holly Rendon
East Ridge Elementary: Christi Riley
Southeast Elementary: Angie Walden-Hulme

Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students and families. We truly appreciate everything you do!

Attention Mustangs!

Please see the following letter regarding calendar changes.

Sweetwater ISD will welcome students and staff back at regular start times tomorrow, Friday, January 30. Please continue to use caution, as some slick spots may remain on sidewalks, parking lots, and roads. 🚌 Buses will run on pavement only.

Sweetwater ISD has continued to monitor road conditions throughout the community. After evaluating sidewalks, parking lots, and streets surrounding our campuses, we have determined that conditions remain unsafe for students and staff to return at this time. As a result, school has been canceled for Thursday, January 29.

Sweetwater ISD is closely monitoring conditions in campus parking lots and on roads and sidewalks around our schools, including less-traveled areas. Our primary concerns are safe travel conditions for everyone and parking lot conditions for staff and students. After working closely with the City of Sweetwater, the decision has been made to delay the start of school until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 29. School buses will run at least two hours later than their regular schedules and will not operate on rural routes. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding.

Sweetwater ISD’s top priority is the safety of our students and staff. Due to continued hazardous winter weather conditions, schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 28. Road conditions remain unsafe, and the risk is simply too great to ensure safe travel for students and staff. We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as needed. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe and warm, Mustangs.

Sweetwater ISD has determined that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and school will be canceled for Tuesday, January 27 We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as needed. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe and warm, Mustangs.

UPDATED Sweetwater ISD – Due to weather conditions, Sweetwater ISD currently will have a 10:00 AM start on Tuesday, January 27. No school buses will run. We will continue to evaluate the weather situation and update accordingly.

Due to inclement weather, Sweetwater ISD will be closed on Monday, January 26. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please stay safe and continue to monitor official district channels for updates.

At the January 21st SISD Board of Trustees meeting, we proudly celebrated School Board Appreciation Month! 🎉

Board members received gifts representing SISD’s gratitude, along with a steak dinner, as a small token of our appreciation for their dedication and service.

A special thank-you to JoeBob Ussery for the wonderful steaks and generous support. We are grateful for our board members and our community partners who help make SISD strong! 💙🥩

Sweetwater ISD Weather Update 🌧️

Out of an abundance of caution due to the threat of inclement weather, school will release early at 2:00 PM tomorrow, January 23.

Thank you for your flexibility and support as we prioritize student safety. Stay safe!

Ag Mechanics Student Project Auction

Sweetwater ISD will not have school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday. Enjoy the holiday as we honor Dr. King’s legacy.

Sweetwater ISD will be closed on Friday, January 9.