Southeast Elementary School Supply List 2025-2026
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🎉 Celebrating 5 Years of Dedication and Heart! 🌟
Join us in recognizing Candice Hernandez and Jessica Parks from East Ridge Elementary as they celebrate 5 amazing years with Sweetwater ISD!
Your hard work, compassion, and commitment to student success have helped make East Ridge a special place to learn and grow. Thank you for everything you do! 🍎💫
We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with you!
🎉 Honoring 5 Years of Outstanding Service! 🌟
Help us celebrate Sandra Gallegos-Vega, Alice Gardner, and Alexis Kenyon from Southeast Elementary on reaching their 5-Year Work Anniversaries!
Your dedication, care, and commitment to our students and school community have made a remarkable impact. Thank you for the passion and positivity you bring to Southeast every day! 💙🍎
We’re so grateful to have each of you on our team!
🎉 Celebrating 5 Years of Excellence! 🌟
Join us in congratulating Dillon Gainey from Sweetwater High School on his 5-Year Work Anniversary!
Dillon, your dedication, commitment, and impact over the past five years have made a lasting difference in the lives of our students and the Sweetwater community. We’re proud to have you on the team!
🎊 Cheers to 5 Incredible Years! 🌟
Sweetwater ISD Technology is thrilled to celebrate Alex Castillo on reaching his 5-year work anniversary!
Your passion, and hard work have helped shape a stronger, brighter future for our students and school community.
Thank you for all that you do! 💛
Sweetwater ISD Transportation Department is now signing students up for the
25-26 bus routes.
You may access the sign up sheet by coping the below URL address to your search bar or through our website .
https://forms.gle/jiX1SQWZh7hKRNmP7
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank You,
Sweetwater ISD
Transportation Department
Sweetwater Intermediate School Supply Lists 2025-2026
All 5th grade supplies must fit in the binder. Students will carry the binder from class to class, with all supplies in it.
East Ridge Elementary School Supply Lists 2025-2026
🎉 Celebrating 5 Years of Dedication! 🌟
Congratulations to Shelly Bryant and Kimberly Davila from Sweetwater Middle School on their 5-Year Work Anniversaries! Sweetwater ISD appreciates your dedication, hard work and commitments to making our schools the best.
#ForwardSweetwaterTogether
Sweetwater ISD Food Service is currently taking applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Apply online at https://applitrack.com/sweetwaterisd/onlineapp/
📚 **Welcome to Sweetwater ISD, Tammy Reed!** 🐍
Sweetwater ISD is thrilled to welcome Tammy Reed to our district family! With an impressive 28 years of experience as a teacher and librarian, Tammy brings a wealth of knowledge, dedication, and heart to our schools.
Tammy joins us from Paradise ISD, but she's no stranger to Nolan County — she's a proud Blackwell High School graduate and is excited to return to her roots. 💛🖤
Tammy has a deep passion for education, learning, and of course, the library, and we are confident she will inspire both students and staff alike. Her enthusiasm and commitment to literacy and lifelong learning make her a perfect fit for Sweetwater ISD.
Please join us in giving her a warm Mustang welcome! 🐴📖
📣 **Welcome to the Team, Landon Schumacher!** 🏥🏈🏀
We’re excited to welcome Landon Schumacher as our new Athletic Trainer! 🎉
Landon joins us from Hardin-Simmons University and brings with him an impressive 15 years of experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level. While this will be his first time working with middle school and high school athletes, his depth of knowledge and commitment to student-athlete wellness make him a fantastic addition to our team.
Please help us give Landon a warm welcome as he begins this new chapter with us. We can’t wait to see the positive impact he’ll have on our athletic programs! 💪🏽👏
🏈 **Honoring the Retirement of Russell Lucas!** 🎉
Sweetwater ISD proudly celebrates the retirement of Russell Lucas, whose 35 years in education have been marked by strong leadership, dedication, and a profound impact on student-athletes across Texas.
A graduate of Abilene Christian University, Russell served in communities including San Saba, Albany, Mineral Wells, Rotan, Kermit, Hamlin (twice), and for the past 4 years right here in Sweetwater. As Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, he led with integrity, passion, and a commitment to shaping champions both on and off the field.
Coach Lucas has inspired countless students through his example of perseverance, discipline, and heart. Now, he looks forward to spending more time in the great outdoors—hunting, fishing, and camping—as he begins his well-deserved retirement. 🎣🏕️🏈
Please join us in thanking Coach Lucas for an incredible career and wishing him the very best in his next chapter!
#ForwardSweetwaterTogether
🍎 **Wishing Rosie Lucas a Joyful Retirement!** 💐
Sweetwater ISD joins in celebrating the retirement of Rosie Lucas, whose 26 years in education have touched the lives of students across Texas—and most recently, right here in Sweetwater.
A proud graduate of Abilene Christian University, Rosie has shared her passion for teaching in communities including Abilene, San Saba, Mineral Wells, Rotan, Hamlin, and for the last 4 wonderful years in Sweetwater. Her dedication and nurturing spirit have made a lasting impression on every campus she's served.
As she steps into retirement, Rosie looks forward to what matters most—spending precious time with her grandkids and enjoying the moments that truly matter. 💖👵👧👦
Please join us in honoring Rosie for a lifetime of service, and wishing her the very best in this new chapter filled with family, love, and well-earned rest.
#ForwardSweetwaterTogether
📚 **Celebrating the Retirement of Larry Hopple!** 🌟
After 29 years of remarkable service to Sweetwater ISD, we are honored to celebrate the retirement of Larry Hopple, a beloved math teacher at Sweetwater Middle School who has given so much more to our youth than just numbers and equations.
A 1996 graduate of the University of Houston–Clear Lake, Larry began his teaching career with us that same year and has been an inspiring presence ever since. His classroom has been a place not only of learning but of encouragement, mentorship, and heart.
Larry's dedication, compassion, and deep investment in the lives of his students have left a lasting legacy. While we will miss him greatly, we are excited for his next adventure—snorkeling and traveling through Europe!
Please join us in thanking Larry Hopple for nearly three decades of shaping minds and building character in Sweetwater. 🌊✈️📐
#ForwardSweetwaterTogether
🔧 Wishing Rusty Goates a Happy Retirement! 🌟
After 28 years of dedicated service to Sweetwater ISD, we are proud to celebrate the retirement of Rusty Goates, a valued member of our Operations Department since October 1997.
Rusty's hard work, reliability, and behind-the-scenes contributions have kept our schools running smoothly for nearly three decades. His commitment to excellence has made a lasting impact across our campuses.
As he embarks on a well-deserved retirement, Rusty is looking forward to traveling and enjoying new adventures and we couldn’t be happier for him!
Please join us in thanking Rusty for his many years of service and wishing him all the best in this exciting new chapter. ✈️🛠️
#ForwardSweetwaterTogether
🎉 **Honoring the Retirement of Joy Coleman!** 🎉
After **29 incredible years of service** to Sweetwater ISD, we celebrate the retirement of **Joy Coleman**, a true pillar of our school community.
Joy began her career as a **classroom paraprofessional at Sweetwater High School**, where she served with dedication for 16 years while working toward her degree. Her perseverance paid off when she graduated from **Stephen F. Austin University**, paving the way for the next chapter of her career.
In the **2012–2013 school year**, Joy began teaching **math at Sweetwater Middle School**, where she continued to inspire and shape young minds with passion and heart.
Her journey is a shining example of commitment, resilience, and a deep love for education. Please join us in congratulating Joy on her well-earned retirement and thanking her for nearly three decades of service to SISD! 💐📚
#MustangSpirit #ForwardSweetwaterTogether
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