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Sherman ISD Back-to-School Guide
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Save Your Seat!
Did you know that your child is not automatically enrolled in Sherman ISD each school year? A child will not be assigned a classroom teacher or given a schedule to begin classes in August until online registration has been completed. This is an annual requirement for all students. Please complete this process as soon as possible to help Sherman ISD prepare for the 2023-24 school year.
Begin now at www.shermanisd.net/register.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, August 14 is the first day of the 2023-24 school year, but there are some key dates to mark on your calendar before school starts:
EARLY CHILDHOOD
- August 7 - Meet the Teacher Night at both Fred Douglass and Perrin, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
ELEMENTARY
- July 24 - Kindergarten Parent Orientation at all elementary schools, 5:30 p.m.
- July 25 and 26 - Kindergarten Bearcat Camp at all elementary schools, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- August 10 - Meet the Teacher Night at all elementary schools, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- August 8 - Schedule Pick-Up at both Piner and Sherman Middle
- 6th Grade with tours available: 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- 7th Grade, 8th Grade and 6th Grade with no tours: 1:30-6 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL
- July 31, August 1 and August 2 - Schedule Pick-Up, 2-7 p.m. each day
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2023-24 Academic Calendar
2023-24 Academic Calendar
Click the image above to view the calendar.
What are the school start/end times?
Elementary School
Start Time: 7:40 am
Dismissal: 3:15 pm
Middle and High School
Start Time: 8:20 am
Dismissal: 3:55 pm
Early Childhood Centers (Pre-K, Head Start, Bilingual)
7:30 a.m.-3:05 p.m.
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Bus Routes
Bus Routes
Please review your bus routes and transportation guidelines. Parents, helping your student become familiar with his/her route before the first day of school will help them feel less anxious on the first day of school.
Find your attendance zone here.
Beginning of the Year Bus Procedures
- Please begin checking Find My Bus on the website to determine your student's bus number and stop location. You must enter your address accurately including whether it is street, road, avenue, lane etc. You must also use North, South, East, or West if it is part of the correct address.
- It is very important that your child knows the correct bus to get on and where the stop is. Most campuses have more than one bus, and some have several. We will do all we can to get them on the right bus, but it starts with your student knowing the correct bus and stop.
- Please contact your campus if you need help doing this.
- For younger students, please make sure that your student is very familiar with the stop and the surrounding area and can get home from the stop. You should take your younger student to the stop and show them the way home, talking to them about recognizing the stop and the surroundings. Talk to your student about getting on the same bus after school that they rode that morning.
- Communicate with your child’s campus and the transportation department if you are unsure about anything.
- Expect delays up to 30-45 minutes on day one and 15-30 minutes for the next couple of days.
- On day one, parents must confirm with the campus if their student is riding in the afternoon, and on which bus, if they did not ride in the morning.
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Student Nutrition
Student Nutrition
Elementary schools and the Early Childhood Centers offer free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision. Prices for meals at the elementary and secondary level can be found here.
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MySchoolBucks
My School Bucks
SISD offers an online payment system at MySchoolBucks.com to pay for all school-related fees or items, such as meal accounts, parking permits, field trip fees or t-shirts. To add money to your child’s account, visit the website, and create a free account. Features include:
- Managing all your children’s payments and balances from one account;
- Mobile app for iPhone or Android;
- Securely fund your student’s account via credit card, debit card, or your checking account;
- Low balance alerts;
- Recurring payment options;
- Ability to review purchase history.
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School Supplies
School Supplies
School supply lists are currently available here: https://www.shermanisd.net/Page/10075. Please call your campus with any questions about school supplies.
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Immunizations
Immunizations
All students must submit proof of required immunizations to the campus by the first day of school, which means they must receive all required immunizations BEFORE the start of school. For a complete list of required immunization and information from the Grayson County Health Department, click here.
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Student Accident Insurance
Student Accident Insurance
Voluntary Student/Athlete Accident Insurance is available to all Sherman ISD students. click here.
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Dress and Grooming Code
Dress and Grooming Code
Student dress and grooming codes are located in the Student Handbook. You can find the dress and grooming code here.
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Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phone Policy
In the school environment, personal cell phones/electronic devices can be a distraction and interruption during the learning process. The district permits students to possess personal cell phones and telecommunications devices for safety purposes; however, all telecommunications devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, off their person, and stowed away in a backpack or purse, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved purposes.
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Keep Up With SISD
Calendars
Please review the district’s online calendar for information about campus activities, extra and co-curricular activities, school assemblies and celebrations, and many other activities throughout the year.
Stay Connected
Please take the following steps to stay connected with your campus, stay informed about your student’s progress, and be involved in your student’s education. Sherman ISD encourages and appreciates participation from parents, siblings, family, friends, and all members of our community to help each child become successful.
- Update your contact information with the school. This will ensure you receive district and campus communications, phone messages, and e-newsletters.
- Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or sign up for our community newsletter.