October 5th is World Teachers' Day. This day is to celebrate all the teachers across the world.
We celebrate SISD teachers today and every day for the amazing work they do for the students of the district.
We encourage you to thank a teacher today!
Amazing work created by Liliana Flores and Britany Borunda.
Junior High 1st 6 weeks Honor Rolls
Good luck to Izzy Slover!! She was invited to play in the Amarillo Invitational at Amarillo Country Club!! Let’s go Izzy!!
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 2024 as “Principals Month” in Texas. In honor of the principals and assistant principal, Spearman ISD recognizes the elementary and secondary administrators.
We have high expectations of our school principals. They are expected to be instructional leaders and set the tone for academic excellence. They are disciplinarians, budget managers, and so much more. They have the job of maintaining and building school morale and keeping up with the changes that occur often. We are thankful for their leadership of nearly 700 students across the district.
Cayla Schroeder is the assistant principal at Gus Birdwell Elementary. This is her second year in the position.
Her mother and husband are two people she looks up to as they have inspired her by overcoming so many challenges in life and have done it with grace. “They both encourage me to keep going no matter what,” stated Schroeder.
Her family all shares a love for golf, and they play together as often as they can. She loves the OU Sooners and watching college football on the weekends.
A challenge she faces as principal is balancing work and life. Decision making can also be a challenge at times. “The long hours and trying to make decisions that sometimes are unpopular but best for kids can be hard at times. I am very thankful to work in a district that is so supportive.”
She continues to be inspired by new teachers that are stepping up and learning everything they can to teach kids. She added, “We have some great new and veteran teachers in our district!”
Congratulations, Mrs. Schroeder!
SISD Staff Spotlight
Brianna Corral is a paraprofessional at Gus Birdwell Elementary. Corral is a Spearman High School graduate.
She is currently training to be an EMT and will accomplish that goal in December.
Her hobbies include online shopping.
Welcome to the SISD team, Brianna Corral!
🟣SJH 🟣GAME🟣DAY🟣
Get ready for an exciting evening of games as our Junior High football teams take on Canadian tonight! The 7th-grade game will begin at 5:00 PM, followed by the 8th-grade game at 6:00 PM.
We wish our Junior High Lynx players the best of luck!!
!!Spearman FFA Major Livestock Show Sign-up Information!!
Ft. Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Austin
- The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 15th from 5-6pm in the HS Ag classroom
- Any FFA and Jr FFA (grade 3-8) members who are wanting to take their livestock projects to any major stock show are required to attend
- Students and parents will need to be there to sign forms
- Those attending will need to bring a check or cash to pay for entry fees and any other fees necessary
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 2024 as “Principals Month” in Texas. In honor of the principals and assistant principal, Spearman ISD recognizes the elementary and secondary administrators.
We have high expectations of our school principals. They are expected to be instructional leaders and set the tone for academic excellence. They are disciplinarians, budget managers, and so much more. They have the job of maintaining and building school morale and keeping up with the changes that occur often. We are thankful for their leadership of nearly 700 students across the district.
Lizet Olmos is the principal at Gus Birdwell Elementary. This is her second year as principal and was the assistant principal prior to the change in position.
Her first childhood school memory is in kindergarten where she had Mrs. Stinson for her teacher. “Mrs. Stinson was my teacher. I don’t remember much, but I do remember a paddle by the chalkboard. She never really touched it, but the letters written on the board were ESL. In my little mind, ESL meant to “Learn to speak English or else!” I can tell you I learned English fairly quickly!” stated Olmos.
A fun fact about Olmos is she can play soccer. She loves to watch movies with her husband, and one of their favorite series is Friday Night Lights.
Her parents are who she looks up to as they are selfless, hardworking, humble, and are continuously helping her grow in her faith.
A challenge she faces as principal is that when people see the title Principal, they may expect perfection or an expert. “I am just an ordinary person trying my best to learn and grow in the profession each and every day,” shared Olmos.
The easiest part of her day is loving the kids. Olmos commented, “Our students teach us more that we could ever teach them.”
Congratulations on a job well done!
💕💜PINK•OUT•OCTOBER•25th 💜💕
Orders are due October 11th at all school offices.
* No late orders will be accepted *
"Banking on the Lynx and Lynxettes" was the theme for the students last Friday as First State Bank celebrated the first six weeks with grab and go snacks.
SISD Staff Spotlight
Jazmine Hearon has joined the Little Lynx Daycare. She is married to Marshall, and they have two children. Hearon attended Arizona Western College and studied radio broadcasting/communication.
Her future goals are to enjoy life with family and see her children grow into successful adults.
Reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends are some of her favorite things to do in her spare time.
Welcome to SISD, Jazmine Hearon!
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 2024 as “Principals Month” in Texas. In honor of the principals and assistant principal, Spearman ISD recognizes the elementary and secondary administrators.
We have high expectations of our school principals. They are expected to be instructional leaders and set the tone for academic excellence. They are disciplinarians, budget managers, and so much more. They have the job of maintaining and building school morale and keeping up with the changes that occur often. We are thankful for their leadership of nearly 700 students across the district.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,” is Karina Baca’s favorite scripture that she lives by.
Karina Baca is the new Spearman Junior High principal. She was the assistant principal prior to her change in position.
You will see Baca greeting her students at the door every morning as they enter the building. She believes this is a great way to build relationships with the students and staff. “I like to build relationships with the students and staff members,” stated Baca.
Showing up for work every day is the easiest part of her day. She wanted to become a principal because she wanted to help make a change in society by guiding students to become successful young men and women.
Her three children and husband inspire her to strive to be better. Her favorite teacher was Mr. Murdock as he also inspired her to be the person she is today.
If she could go on a dream vacation, she would be in Hawaii or at a Disney Resort.
Thank you for your service!
Today we recognize SISD's custodians on National Custodian Appreciation Day. This group of employees go above and beyond to keep our schools sanitized, cleaned, and orderly, so the students are able to learn in an environment that is conducive to success.
We appreciate all they do!
Thank you to First State Bank for providing the students a grab and go snack after school to celebrate the first six weeks of school. We appreciate the partnership!
GOOD LUCK to our Spearman Jr. High and Spearman High School cross-country teams competing today!
October 1st, 2024
Palo Duro Lake Park
Go Lynx and Lynxettes! 💜
Tomorrow is Future Awareness Day. Wear your favorite college, career, or military shirt.
SISD Staff Spotlight
Shannon Jackson is the high school principal. She is married to Michael, and they have two daughters and one son. They also have one granddaughter.
Jackson’s children all graduated from Spearman High School, and she taught math at Spearman Junior High School several years ago.
Prior to her principalship in Spearman, she was the principal at Ludi Pena Martin AEC, Perryton, Texas.
When she is not working, she enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her granddaughter.
Welcome to the team, Shannon Jackson!
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 2024 as “Principals Month” in Texas. In honor of the principals and assistant principal, Spearman ISD recognizes the elementary and secondary administrators.
We have high expectations of our school principals. They are expected to be instructional leaders and set the tone for academic excellence. They are disciplinarians, budget managers, and so much more. They have the job of maintaining and building school morale and keeping up with the changes that occur often. We are thankful for their leadership of nearly 700 students across the district.
Shannon Jackson is the Spearman High School principal. She was the principal at Lune Pena in Perryton prior to her new position in Spearman.
You might be surprised to learn that Jackson can drive a tractor, semi, and a tandem truck. She has worked on her family farm for many years and has skills to prove it.
Jackson shared a memory from her younger years at Catholic School, “The nuns would not let me switch hands to write. They made me choose left or right. I wrote the same with each, so I chose the left to be different from everyone else.”
A trip to Ireland would be a dream vacation for Jackson. Her favorite quote is “We rise from others”.
Jackson shared one of her challenges about being a principal, “Helping teachers and students understand what I do and say is to help them grow and be successful throughout their lives not just in school.”
Welcome to Spearman High School!
Spearman XC Meet
Oct. 1, 2024
Palo Duro Lake Park
2:00 p.m JV Girls (2 miles)
2:30 p.m Varsity Girls (2 miles)
3:00 p.m. JV Boys\5A-6A Varsity Girls (3 miles)
3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys (3 miles)
4:00 p.m. JH Girls (2 miles) 4:30 p.m.
JH Boys (2 miles)
Team and Individual Medals will be awarded.
