
Parents: great news! 🎉 The Ascender Parent Portal for Sweetwater ISD will be ready soon for returning student registration:
Portal Downtime: Maintenance starts Thursday, July 17 at 1 PM.
Registration Opens: Tuesday, July 22, returning-student registration will go live in the Parent Portal. You’ll find the link under the “Parents and Students” section of our website or you can use this link: https://portals14.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=177902
On the 22nd:
1. Log in to your Ascender Parent Portal.
2. Click the Returning Student Registration link under your student’s name.
3. Complete all forms—contact info, emergency contacts, health details, residency, releases, socioeconomic forms etc.—and upload any supporting documents
4. Submit and look for confirmation email.
Tip: Use a computer or tablet—not mobile—for a smoother experience
Completing the returning student registration ensures your student’s information is accurate, up-to-date, and confirms their enrollment for the upcoming school year. Every student (even if nothing has changed) must be registered online.
If you have trouble logging into your Parent Portal, contact your student’s school or email tamra.burt@sweetwaterisd.net.
Portal Downtime: Maintenance starts Thursday, July 17 at 1 PM.
Registration Opens: Tuesday, July 22, returning-student registration will go live in the Parent Portal. You’ll find the link under the “Parents and Students” section of our website or you can use this link: https://portals14.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=177902
On the 22nd:
1. Log in to your Ascender Parent Portal.
2. Click the Returning Student Registration link under your student’s name.
3. Complete all forms—contact info, emergency contacts, health details, residency, releases, socioeconomic forms etc.—and upload any supporting documents
4. Submit and look for confirmation email.
Tip: Use a computer or tablet—not mobile—for a smoother experience
Completing the returning student registration ensures your student’s information is accurate, up-to-date, and confirms their enrollment for the upcoming school year. Every student (even if nothing has changed) must be registered online.
If you have trouble logging into your Parent Portal, contact your student’s school or email tamra.burt@sweetwaterisd.net.

Sweetwater ISD Names Reggy Spencer as Lone Finalist for Superintendent


📣 Attention Sweetwater ISD Families!
Please take a moment to review the updated Dress Code for the 2025–2026 school year.
📄 You can access the full PDF here: https://5il.co/3lmt8
🌐 Or visit our website at www.sweetwaterisd.net under the Parents and Students menu.
Let’s work together to ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year!




House Bill 1481


Log in to your SISD Ascender Parent Portal for STAAR results.


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.



Two Fourth and Fifth Grade teams from SIS advanced to compete at Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City, Mo. There were teams from all over the world competing (14 countries). The Fourth Grade Fine Arts team tied in 3rd place with a team from Istanbul, Turkey and a team from the International School of Mexico. The Fifth Grade Engineering team placed 12th. Competition was fierce and these two teams did a phenomenal job! We are so proud of them!



Sweetwater ISD Early Release Schedule
Thursday 5-22-25
SISD Daycare-SISD Staff Children Only 2:00PM, Community Care No Early Release
Southeast Early Childhood 12:30PM
Southeast Elementary 12:30PM
East Ridge Elementary 12:30PM
Sweetwater Intermediate 12:30PM
Sweetwater Middle School 12:45PM
Sweetwater High School 12:02 PM (Student may stay until 12:35 if eating lunch.)
Friday-5-23-25
SISD Daycare-Staff Daycare Hours8:00AM-1:45PM, Community Care Regular Hours


Registration is open for Mini Mustang Cheer and Volleyball Camps!


A set of keys was found at the SIS Awards Ceremonies on Friday, May 16. If you are missing your keys and can describe them, please call the SIS office. Thank you!

Mustang Madness is on Wednesday, May 21 @ SIS!


Sweetwater High School is being placed on a medical hold. Please do not block the area until emergency services have cleared.

🎨🎭 **Sign Up Now for Applause Summer Arts Camp!** 🎶🩰
We’re excited to announce that **Applause Summer Arts Camp** is back this year and open to all students **completing 1st through 5th grade**! Join us **July 14–18 from 8:30–11:30 AM** at the **Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium** for a fun-filled week of **dance, music, art, and theatre**.
🎟️ Registration is now open! Just complete the registration form (attached to this post) and return it to your child’s school **no later than May 22**.
Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait—let your child explore their creativity and shine this summer at Applause Camp! 🌟
https://5il.co/3fxs3


Summer Food Rocks!
Sweetwater Intermediate School
June 2nd to June 26th
Monday thru Thursday (Closed June 19)
Breakfast: 8am to 8:30am
Lunch: 11:30am to 12pm


Sweetwater Intermediate School's Academic Awards Ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 16 at Broadway Baptist Church.
Third Grade: 8:30 AM
Fourth Grade: 9:30 AM
Fifth Grade: 1:30 PM
We look forward to celebrating our students' academic achievements for the year!


SIS will have a Track Meet on Friday, May 9th.
Please see the attached information and schedule.



The Sweetwater Reporter is excited to feature Nolan County teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. Tell us who your favorite teachers are from the 2024-25 school year. Responses will be featured in the Sweetwater Reporter during Teacher Appreciation Week. Parents, help your kids fill out the form.
https://www.sweetwaterreporter.com/site/forms/teacher_appreciation/teacher_appreciation/

The 2024 - 2025 Sweetwater Intermediate School Teacher of the Year is Kimberly Jones!


JC Ibarra won the award for the Kiwanis Kid Club. He received a $25 gift card and was presented an award from San Miguel Gonzalo (Kiwanis Club). This award was based on grades, great behavior, and test improvement. Keep up the great work JC!
#MustangSpirit #ForwardSweetwaterTogether

