Media & Public Information Requests

Media Inquiries

Sherman ISD believes the news media can be a valuable partner in helping SISD tell its story and cultivate a positive relationship between the district and community. This includes working with media organizations to share stories that celebrate student and staff successes, further strategic district goals and ensure accurate information is disseminated to the public at large.

Reporters who need assistance should contact Meghan Cone (mcone@shermanisd.net) or Emily Cathey (ecathey@shermanisd.net). No media inquiries should be directed to SISD schools or departments, and SISD staff should forward any requests to the Communications Department

Media Credentials

Media Credentials

Individuals must have a sideline media pass issued by Sherman ISD to be on the sideline or courtside at an athletic event, and sideline media passes may be used for all home athletic events for the issued school year. Requests must be received three school days before initial event coverage. Late requests will not be considered.

Media Credential Application

Please follow the following guidelines and sideline etiquette:

Guidelines
Sideline Etiquette

Guidelines

Photographers/Videographers must remain at least 3-5 yards from the sideline or court during play, and may not be in team areas, dugouts, or near player benches, or coaches box at any time.
Number and location of media personnel is subject to change or limitation by Sherman ISD or game officials.
There shall be no interaction with players, coaches, or officials before or during play.
Sherman ISD prohibits the sale of photographs and recordings of SISD athletic events without prior approval from the Sherman ISD Communications Department.
Acceptance of the media sideline credentials constitutes an agreement by the individual to abide by all media regulations of Sherman ISD.
Sherman ISD reserves the right to refuse admittance to the sideline or courtside to anyone at any athletic event.
Access to student athletes, coaches, locker rooms or other areas for interviews, photos or media needs is at the discretion of the Sherman ISD Athletic Coordinator and/or the head coach, or Chief Communications Officer and should be arranged prior to the event. Contact the Athletic Department for information.
Media shall comply with requests made by administrators or coaches on duty during any Sherman ISD event.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in forfeiture of credentials and access to all Sherman ISD athletic events.

Sideline Etiquette

Stay behind the media line (or if no visible line, stay a minimum of 3 yards off the playing field / out of bounds line.)
Stay out of the referee paths.
Do not enter the team boxes. This is generally the areas between the 25 or 30-yard lines. This area is clearly marked with box lines.
Never use a tripod while working the sidelines. Monopods are recommended for large lenses.
Be cognizant of cables from video/TV cameras, especially the sideline remote videographers.
Never stand directly behind a kneeling or standing photographer. If he/she has to move suddenly to avoid getting hit by players, you may impair their movement.
Be courteous and polite.
Flagrant violators will be removed from the field.

Public Information Requests

Requests for public information, also known as open records requests, are handled in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), Texas Government Code 552.001.

The PIA gives the public the right to request access to government information. The request must ask for information already in existence. The PIA does not require the district to create new information, perform legal searches, or answer general questions.

Requests for student information, including high school transcripts, are not handled through this office. Transcripts are private and are protected from the public under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Please utilize the Parchment website to request a copy of your transcript from Sherman High School. Requests from parents and guardians for their student's education records are handled at the campus level in accordance with Board policy.

Any person requesting public information has the responsibility to:

Submit the request in writing:
- by email: openrecords@shermanisd.net
- by mail: Sherman ISD, attn: Meghan Cone, 2701 N Loy Lake Rd., Sherman, TX 75090
- in person: Sherman ISD Service Center, 2701 N Loy Lake Rd., Sherman, TX 75090
Include enough description and detail of the information so the district can accurately identify and locate the items requested.
Clarify the type or amount of information requested if needed.

2025 Public Information Request Calendar

Contact the Chief Communications Officer at (903) 891-6403 or email openrecords@shermanisd.net for further questions regarding these Public Information Request procedures.

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