Returning Student Registration and New Student Enrollment is moving ONLINE!
This will vastly reduce the paperwork you receive at the beginning of each year. Online registration will occur through Parent Portal. Parent Portal accounts are required moving forward.
Jeb lost to the defending state champion in two sets. 6-1 & 6-3. Good match! Will most likely have a playback game for 2nd place to advance to state.
AREA TRACK MEET
Tulia, TX
April 14, 2022
Jeb won third match in a tight one! 4-6, 6-1 & 6-3. On to the finals tomorrow!
Chelsie Baker teaches fifth grade English Language Arts (ELA) at Gus Birdwell Elementary. “I love teaching fifth grade because the students still like me, and they can tie their own shoes!” laughed Baker.
Baker is married to Brandon, and they have three children. Her children attend Spearman schools.
“I enjoy building relationships with my students and letting them know how they are loved and valued. I learned a long time ago you must REACH them to TEACH them,” shared Baker.
A graduate of Gruver High School, Baker attended Wayland Baptist University and Oklahoma Panhandle State University where she earned her degree.
Her future plans include pursing a degree in Speech Pathology and continue working in the school system.
Congratulations, Mrs. Baker, on building relationships with your students. You are making a difference in the lives of those you REACH!
Jeb Garnett won 2nd set at the Regional Tennis Tournament!
6-1; 6-3
Jeb Garnett won first set at the Regional Tennis Tournament!
6-1; 6-1
Picture By Ernie Bowen: Braylen Lusby and Jarely Munoz starting the 800m Run on Saturday, April 9th. Braylen finished as the District Champion with Jarely and Emmy Riggins coming in 8th & 9th in the large field of runners.
Lynxette Varsity District Medalists (Top 4 Advance to the Area Meet)
Yarely Jacquez- Silver Pole Vault, 4th 4X200 Relay, 4th 4X100 Relay
Destinee Perez-Silver 3200m, Silver 1600m, Bronze 4X400 Relay
Braylen Lusby-Gold 800m, Gold 300mH, Silver TJ, Bronze 4X400 Relay
Stefanie Lopez-4th 4X100 Relay, 4th 4X200 Relay
Ella Wilkerson-4th 4X100 Relay, 4th 4X200 Relay
Kinleigh Richardson-Bronze 4X400 Relay, 4th 4X100 Relay, 4th 4X200 Relay
Jarely Munoz-Bronze 4X400 Relay
Estefany Tarango- Gold WC shot put, Gold WC 100m
Varsity Lynxettes finished 4th as a Team in the District Meet.
Boys Area Track Qualifiers 2022!
Brenen Thompson
1st 100
1st 200
1st 4X200 Relay
Ethan Ramos
2nd 1600
2nd 3200
3rd 800
Cason Mackie
2nd 300 Hurdles
4th 4X400 Relay
Jeb Garnett
1st 110 Hurdles
1st 4X200 Relay
Cade Seaman
1st 4X200 Relay
4th 4X400 Relay
Alex Martinez
1st 4X200 Relay
Shad Whiteley
4th 4X400 Relay
Jack Pipkin
4th 800
4th 4X400 Relay
Hector Diaz
4th High Jump
Advancing to Area:
Yarely-2nd pole vault;
Braylen-2nd triple jump;
Estfeney-1st wheel chair shot put;
Hector-4th high jump;
Congratulations!
Here is the schedule for Gus Birdwell Elementary's track and field day on Friday, April 22nd. Kindergarten students will run one race. 1st - 5th graders will run one or two races and compete in one field event. 2nd - 5th grade students can choose to participate in the Cross Fit Challenge. We are looking forward to a fun and exciting day.
Congratulations to SISD’s paraprofessional staff. We recognize you today and appreciate you everyday!
Mary Barron
Sherrie Gwin
Noemi Moncayo
Claudia Soto
Deidre Tice
Kim Vanderburg
Makayla Wheelock
Patsy Barrera
Maria Carbajal
Amber Holland
Karla Rodriguez
Miriam Rodriguez
Tina Adams
Sandra Carbajal
Hannah Chase
Clarissa Correa
Karina Correa
Brooklyn Davila
Kylee Frost
Cassidy Herndon
Jenny Longoria
Angie Lopez
Brodey Moore
Kimberly Parsons
Ana Soto
Vicki Trevizo
High school District Track Meet
Friday, April 8th & Saturday, Apr 9th.
#LYNXandLYNXETTES
Karina Baca teaches fifth grade reading at Gus Birdwell Elementary. Her previous experience includes teaching third grade.
Baca and her husband, Carlos, have three children. Two of their children attend Spearman schools, and they have a future Lynx that will be attending Spearman schools in a few years.
Baca graduated from Spearman High School. She earned her bachelor and master’s degrees from West Texas A&M University.
“While I was teaching third grade, I had a student pay me $.80 for helping them. I still have the $.80 in my desk,” laughed Baca.
Her goal includes being a principal in the future at Gus Birdwell Elementary. She was the director of the elementary summer school program 2021.
February 2022, Baca was honored as Employee of the Month.
Spearman ISD is proud of your many accomplishments!
Wednesday, April 6 is future awareness day for Spearman ISD.
GT Awareness Week was created to bring awareness to gifted education in Texas. Mrs. Dixie Smith teaches GT at Gus Birdwell Elementary. The students have enjoyed expanding their learning with a field trip and tour to Hodgetown in Amarillo, Painting with Amarillo of Art, Snapology Ferris Wheels, Christmas cards, and creating and launching rockets.
Amadita Vargas is the secretary at Spearman Junior High (SJH). Vargas started her career as a paraprofessional for a visually impaired student. “I learned so much from him. He had an awesome humor. I jokingly told him to not forget me when he became famous. He assured me not to worry that he would give me a job in his band!” laughed Vargas.
“I thoroughly enjoy being the secretary at SJH. I have had the opportunity to get to know the students. I enjoy watching them grow up and become successful,” stated Vargas.
Spearman ISD to blessed to have staff in the district like Amadita Vargas. There is not a day that goes by when she is not lifting the spirits of others.
National Assistant Principal week is April 4th-8th, and Spearman ISD is proud to recognize Lizet Olmos.
Lizet Olmos is the Assistant Principal at Gus Birdwell Elementary. Her experience includes classroom teacher and school counselor at Gus Birdwell Elementary.
She was raised in Spearman and attended school on all three campuses. “Aside from seeing my family happy, serving in the same school I grew up in is a proud accomplishment,” said Olmos.
She is motivated by doing her best to be a better version of herself. She shared, “I love working with our littles that I know are our future. Our future doctors, lawyers, teachers, principals are walking our hall, and I am fortunate enough to help them learn and grow.”
She loves kids, helping others, and always willing to learn. “I love the honesty of our elementary students. There is no such thing of a boring day. Our students always make you feel loved. They will let you know when you look great, but they will also tell you if you have a bad hair day!” laughed Olmos.
The next few years she plans to continue to grow and learn as a leader on the campus.
Spearman High School will be on a modified schedule Tuesday, April 5th, and Thursday, April 7th. A copy of the schedule will be sent home with your student today.
Lynxette Varsity Medalists at Childress Track Meet:
Destinee Perez-Gold 3200m, Silver 1600m
Braylen Lusby-Gold 300mH, Silver 800m, Bronze 4X400
Yarely Jacquez-Gold Pole Vault, Bronze 4X100
Jossy Barrett-Bronze 4X100
Ella Wilkerson-Bronze 4X100
Kinleigh Richardson-Bronze 4X100, 4X400
Jarely Munoz-Bronze 4X400
Emma Kelsey-Bronze 4X400
Varsity Lynxettes finished 3rd\8 Teams
Junior Varsity Lynxette Medalists at Childress Track Meet:
Morgan Earle-Silver 200m, Bronze 100m
Kenleigh Lopez-Gold 3200m
Junior Varsity Lynxettes finished 4th\8 Teams
DISTRICT 1-3A TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE APRIL 8 & 9 AT BUSHLAND HIGH SCHOOL