Please join us as our 8th Graders walk the SMS halls for the last time.

Bus Transportation Sign-Ups for the 2026–2027 School Year are now open!
If your student will need bus transportation for the upcoming school year, please complete the sign-up form at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiQPu8fjPdmQCcXHGuVOhc4rd29lUHOl39osfcXNKV7DAIzw/viewform
Completing this form helps us plan routes and ensure timely transportation services for all students. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to another great school year!
If your student will need bus transportation for the upcoming school year, please complete the sign-up form at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiQPu8fjPdmQCcXHGuVOhc4rd29lUHOl39osfcXNKV7DAIzw/viewform
Completing this form helps us plan routes and ensure timely transportation services for all students. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to another great school year!

Today we proudly recognize the incredible work of Sweetwater ISD’s Speech-Language Pathologists!
Our speech pathologists play a vital role in helping students find their voices, build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
Through their dedication, patience, and expertise, they make a lasting impact on the lives of students every single day. Whether helping a child say their first sounds clearly, improving language development, or supporting social communication skills, their work changes lives in meaningful ways.
Thank you to our Sweetwater ISD speech-language professionals for the compassion, care, and commitment you bring to our students and families. Your work truly makes a difference!
Our speech pathologists play a vital role in helping students find their voices, build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
Through their dedication, patience, and expertise, they make a lasting impact on the lives of students every single day. Whether helping a child say their first sounds clearly, improving language development, or supporting social communication skills, their work changes lives in meaningful ways.
Thank you to our Sweetwater ISD speech-language professionals for the compassion, care, and commitment you bring to our students and families. Your work truly makes a difference!

☀️The countdown to summer is ON, Mustang Nation! 😎
Sweetwater ISD will follow an Early Release Schedule on:
📅 Tuesday, May 19
📅 Wednesday, May 20
📅 Thursday, May 21
Release Times:
Southeast Elementary, East Ridge Elementary & Sweetwater Intermediate — 12:30 PM
Sweetwater Middle School & Sweetwater High School — 12:35 PM
Buses will begin running at 12:30 PM.
We’re wrapping up the school year with a little extra sunshine and a lot of Mustang pride!
Please make plans for transportation and pickup. Let’s finish these final days strong, Mustangs!
#SweetwaterISD #MustangNation #EarlyRelease #SummerCountdown #FinishStrong
Sweetwater ISD will follow an Early Release Schedule on:
📅 Tuesday, May 19
📅 Wednesday, May 20
📅 Thursday, May 21
Release Times:
Southeast Elementary, East Ridge Elementary & Sweetwater Intermediate — 12:30 PM
Sweetwater Middle School & Sweetwater High School — 12:35 PM
Buses will begin running at 12:30 PM.
We’re wrapping up the school year with a little extra sunshine and a lot of Mustang pride!
Please make plans for transportation and pickup. Let’s finish these final days strong, Mustangs!
#SweetwaterISD #MustangNation #EarlyRelease #SummerCountdown #FinishStrong

The National WASP WWII Museum will be hosting Future in Flight: Aviation Days
For scholarship inquiries, families may contact:
Briana Padilla
brianapadilla@waspmuseum.org
325-235-0099 ext. 113

✈️✨ Calling all future aviators! ✨✈️
The future of flight starts here!
Join the Future in Flight Aviation Days at the official National WASP WWII Museum on June 11 & 12 for an unforgettable hands-on aviation experience designed especially for female students ages 14–18.
🛩️ Education Day – June 11
Explore aviation through interactive learning, discovery, and inspiration.
👩✈️ Career Day – June 12
Meet aviation professionals, discover exciting career paths, and even experience a Discovery Flight with Skyline Aviation!
💥 Only 8 scholarships available through Women Military Aviators!
📍 Cost: $139
📧 Scholarship info: brianapadilla@waspmuseum.org
This is more than an event — it’s a chance to inspire the next generation of women in aviation while honoring the incredible legacy of the WASP.
🔗 Sign up today: bit.ly/WASPFIF
#FutureInFlight #WomenInAviation #WASPmuseum #AviationEducation #FuturePilots #GirlsWhoFly #STEMEducation #AviationCareers #FlightTraining #WomenInSTEM #SkylineAviation #KeepTheLegacySoaring
The future of flight starts here!
Join the Future in Flight Aviation Days at the official National WASP WWII Museum on June 11 & 12 for an unforgettable hands-on aviation experience designed especially for female students ages 14–18.
🛩️ Education Day – June 11
Explore aviation through interactive learning, discovery, and inspiration.
👩✈️ Career Day – June 12
Meet aviation professionals, discover exciting career paths, and even experience a Discovery Flight with Skyline Aviation!
💥 Only 8 scholarships available through Women Military Aviators!
📍 Cost: $139
📧 Scholarship info: brianapadilla@waspmuseum.org
This is more than an event — it’s a chance to inspire the next generation of women in aviation while honoring the incredible legacy of the WASP.
🔗 Sign up today: bit.ly/WASPFIF
#FutureInFlight #WomenInAviation #WASPmuseum #AviationEducation #FuturePilots #GirlsWhoFly #STEMEducation #AviationCareers #FlightTraining #WomenInSTEM #SkylineAviation #KeepTheLegacySoaring

Attention Current 7th Grade Parents

Summer Meal Announcement

Help us to celebrate the amazing school nurses of Sweetwater ISD! 🩺💙
Please join us in thanking:
• Karen Taylor – Sweetwater High School
• Tiffany Cherry – Sweetwater Middle School
• Roxann Green – Sweetwater Intermediate School
• Nickie Reyes – East Ridge Elementary
• Taylor Sides – Southeast Elementary
• Carolyn Rodriquez – Southeast Early Childhood Center
From caring for bumps and bruises to supporting the overall health and well-being of our students, your compassion and dedication make a difference every single day. You are a vital part of our school family!
Thank you for all you do to keep Sweetwater ISD healthy, safe, and ready to learn!
Please join us in thanking:
• Karen Taylor – Sweetwater High School
• Tiffany Cherry – Sweetwater Middle School
• Roxann Green – Sweetwater Intermediate School
• Nickie Reyes – East Ridge Elementary
• Taylor Sides – Southeast Elementary
• Carolyn Rodriquez – Southeast Early Childhood Center
From caring for bumps and bruises to supporting the overall health and well-being of our students, your compassion and dedication make a difference every single day. You are a vital part of our school family!
Thank you for all you do to keep Sweetwater ISD healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

This week, we proudly celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week!
Sweetwater ISD is incredibly grateful for the passion, dedication, and care our teachers bring to their classrooms each and every day. They inspire curiosity, support growth, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.
Thank you for the countless hours, the unwavering commitment, and the difference you make in our schools and community.
We appreciate you today and every day!
Sweetwater ISD is incredibly grateful for the passion, dedication, and care our teachers bring to their classrooms each and every day. They inspire curiosity, support growth, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.
Thank you for the countless hours, the unwavering commitment, and the difference you make in our schools and community.
We appreciate you today and every day!

Today we celebrate School Principal’s Day!
Sweetwater ISD is incredibly grateful for the leadership, dedication, and heart our principals bring to our campuses every single day. Their commitment to students, staff, and our community makes a lasting difference.
We proudly recognize:
• Scott Cottenoir – Sweetwater High School
• Kevin Stoker – Sweetwater Middle School
• Amy Nixon – Sweetwater Intermediate School
• Peggy Elliott – East Ridge Elementary
• Carolyn Mullican – Southeast Elementary
• Lisa Lowry – Southeast Early Childhood Center
Thank you for all you do to support, inspire, and lead.
Sweetwater ISD is incredibly grateful for the leadership, dedication, and heart our principals bring to our campuses every single day. Their commitment to students, staff, and our community makes a lasting difference.
We proudly recognize:
• Scott Cottenoir – Sweetwater High School
• Kevin Stoker – Sweetwater Middle School
• Amy Nixon – Sweetwater Intermediate School
• Peggy Elliott – East Ridge Elementary
• Carolyn Mullican – Southeast Elementary
• Lisa Lowry – Southeast Early Childhood Center
Thank you for all you do to support, inspire, and lead.

Reminder: Sweetwater ISD will not have school on Monday, May 4!

SISD Choral Department invites you to their Spring Sing Choir Concert 2026 featuring all of the choirs from SMS & SHS!

SMS is blessed and grateful to have 2 wonderful women running our front office.
"Let all that you do be done in love" -1 Corinthians 16:14
Your work reflects this daily. Thank you for serving with such care and kindness.

SMS Yearbook would love to include some of your memories.

Sweetwater ISD students and staff will have Monday, May 4 off as we use one of our built-in bad weather days. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

🎉What a weekend for our incredible students at the TMSCA competition! 🎉
Ten of our talented learners traveled to San Antonio to compete against 3A schools from across the state—and they showed up ready to shine!
👏 Huge congratulations to our Top 20 finishers:
🔹 Ian Sexton – 11th place, 7th Grade Science
🔹 Maxson Pich – 20th place, 8th Grade Number Sense & 17th place, 8th Grade Math
🔹 Jacobi Williams – 20th place, 8th Grade Math
🔹 Emmalyn Sanchez – 18th place, 6th Grade Science
Every single student represented us with outstanding effort, great sportsmanship, and excellent behavior. Beyond the competition, they had fun, learned so much, and made the most of this amazing opportunity.
We are incredibly proud of these students for putting in the extra time, stepping up to the challenge, and giving it their all.
Ten of our talented learners traveled to San Antonio to compete against 3A schools from across the state—and they showed up ready to shine!
👏 Huge congratulations to our Top 20 finishers:
🔹 Ian Sexton – 11th place, 7th Grade Science
🔹 Maxson Pich – 20th place, 8th Grade Number Sense & 17th place, 8th Grade Math
🔹 Jacobi Williams – 20th place, 8th Grade Math
🔹 Emmalyn Sanchez – 18th place, 6th Grade Science
Every single student represented us with outstanding effort, great sportsmanship, and excellent behavior. Beyond the competition, they had fun, learned so much, and made the most of this amazing opportunity.
We are incredibly proud of these students for putting in the extra time, stepping up to the challenge, and giving it their all.

Friendly reminder about SMS STAAR Testing this week. This information was previously shared through Rooms on March 23rd. Thank you for your support

Huge shoutout to Coach McBride for coordinating our SMS “Military Day”! Each branch of the military was set up and available for our 7th and 8th grade students to visit during their lunch periods.
This was a great opportunity for students to learn more about military service and explore future career options. We appreciate the time and effort that went into making this event a success!
This was a great opportunity for students to learn more about military service and explore future career options. We appreciate the time and effort that went into making this event a success!


