
Just a reminder if you have signed up for meals for this week from the school - please come by and pick those up between 10 am and 1 pm today, Monday Sept. 28.
Thank you

Class of 2021 Students and Parents,
It’s time to order your Balfour Graduation items including your Cap &Gown.
Click on the link below to start your amazing graduation journey.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tYQNfIuaSMNJIkV_nwqyP--9sbfSPPW3/view
The last link takes you to our custom Balfour School page where you will find options and pricing to customize and place your order. Please place your order on or before Friday, October 9, 2020.
https://www.balfour.com/texas/big-sandy/big-sandy-high-school
Please feel free to contact our local Balfour Rep at 903-757-6595 or contactus@graduatesales.net with any questions.

Please read the following message for students who have limited Internet access at home for remote learning.
https://tinyurl.com/y5jstclm

Big Sandy Family:
Please see the attached message regarding the closing of Big Sandy ISD until October 5th, 2020.
https://tinyurl.com/y36rzjal

COVID-19 Update for September 18, 2020.
https://tinyurl.com/y48cmmco

Click the link below to get the district's latest COVID-19 update.
https://tinyurl.com/yytsk5d8

Click below to read a new COVID-19 Update from Big Sandy ISD
https://tinyurl.com/y5sl3l9h

Please click the link below for the district's latest COVID-19 Update.
https://tinyurl.com/y3p6euwq

Please click the link below to read an important message from Big Sandy ISD.
https://tinyurl.com/y4x7b7sf

Hey wildcats - This is a reminder that tomorrow is picture day!

Please click the link below for a message from the Superintendent.
https://tinyurl.com/y4xguuox

Tickets for all home Volleyball and Football games can be purchased by clicking the following link:
http://www.hometowntickets.com/bigsandyhs
Away game tickets can still be purchased at most venues. More information about those games will come later.

Big Sandy Family,
As we begin our 2020-21 Football season tonight, I just want to remind you all about how lucky we are to even be at this point. As you all know, bigger schools can not yet compete, and many other states have canceled their fall sports entirely. I believe that we have gotten to this milestone today because our coaches, students, and staff have done everything possible to keep school safe. Now we need you, our parents, fans, and other spectators to help as well.
Please continue to wear a face-covering while attending all sporting events this year and practice social distancing guidelines when sitting in the stands. Schools and fans that do not follow these critical guidelines risk being sanctioned by the UIL, or if the virus begins to spread, the UIL could make the difficult decision to suspend all athletic activities once again.
We are starting to see some progress regarding COVID-19. Please help us ensure that we don’t start going backward. While things are definitely not back to normal, they are much better than they were last spring.
Thank you so much for your consideration. Now, LET’S GO WILDCATS!
Mike Burns
Superintendent

Just a reminder that Monday, September 7th is Labor Day and is a school holiday. We hope you all enjoy your long weekend and we will see you back on Tuesday, September 8th.

General Admission tickets for Big Sandy's varsity football game against Alba-Golden on September 4th will be available for purchase on Monday, August 31st, and Wednesday, September 2nd, from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Big Sandy High School football stadium box office. 150 tickets are available and will be first-come, first-serve.
Big Sandy's home volleyball game on September 1, will have 75 general admission tickets available for sale on August 31 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, also at the football stadium box office.

Information for Juniors and Seniors:
Due to COVID 19 and keeping your students safe, Balfour representatives will not be on campus on the scheduled dates this fall.
Presentations will be done virtually through emails and texts, and students will be given information on how to order their Junior rings and Senior graduation products.

A Note to Our Temporary Remote Learners and Parents:
When your student returns to school, please have them report to the appropriate office before 8:00am so that we know you are returning. Also return any device, textbook, etc that you have checked out.

Hello Big Sandy ISD,
There have been reports of Big Sandy ISD (Upshur) closing for the rest of the week. Those reports are based on the news that Big Sandy ISD (Polk) is closing due to Hurricane Laura. As of now, Big Sandy Upshur plans to remain open, but will continue to monitor the situation as the storm approaches East Texas. Sorry for any confusion.

SAT/PSAT/NMSQT
OCTOBER 14, 2020
• The SAT® is for 11th & 12th-graders
BSISD will pay for one school day administration during the student’s high school career. If your student received this benefit last year, the cost will be $52.00. If your student receives free or reduced lunch services the cost is $8.00.
• The PSAT/NMSQT® is for 10th & 11th-graders.
The cost for this test is $17. There are no waivers for the cost.
If you would like to participate in these tests, your child has been given a form to fill out and return to Ms. Tapley BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 along with the testing fee.

Please Click Below for a Message from Big Sandy ISD
https://tinyurl.com/yxkns5hj