Join us in celebrating the many opportunities students have for their future goals. Future Awareness Day is Wednesday, October 2nd. Wear your favorite college, career, or military shirt.
SISD Staff Spotlight
Betty Garcia is the DAEP teacher for Spearman ISD. She is married to Radar, and they have three children.
Prior to working for SISD, Garcia taught in Perryton, Texas.
She earned her bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist University, and plans to earn a master’s degree in the future.
Singing, crocheting, and painting are a few of her favorite hobbies. She also enjoys learning new hobbies.
Welcome to the team, Betty Garcia!
Coach Klafka was recently interviewed by a former coach who runs a state wide social media site. Enjoy his interview: (Credit Source: Coaches Corner)
Dustin Klafka - Head Girls Basketball/Girls Coordinator Spearman High school.
“I’m a big “why” and “purpose” guy. We talk and teach a lot about both with our athletes and coaches. First of all I believe coaching is a calling. It’s also my belief that to truly be a transformational coach and not just a transactional your leadership style has to start with why you do what do. I’m a big Simon Sinek fan I’ve read all his stuff and one of his big things is that “People don’t buy what you do they buy why you do it.” That being said my why is to inspire purpose driven lives and touch those lives positively.”
“This is probably the toughest question for me. We’ve been fortunate enough to win a lot of games with a lot of great kids. Two years into our program here in Spearman last year we were able to win our district, which has always been extremely difficult with the likes of Canadian, Bushland, Dalhart and so, for the first time in 10 years and play in a regional quarterfinal game for the first time in forever. But all that being said I think I’m proudest of the relationships we built with kids, parents, and colleagues over the years. To get a call or text from a former player is so much more rewarding than any gold ball than we’ve ever won.”
“I’ve been blessed with a special family. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for 24 years, Missy. Formerly Missy Frazier played and won a state championship playing for Legendary Coach Dean Weese that I still proudly call a friend and a mentor. Missy is the strongest, most selfless, competitive person I’ve ever met and serves on staff with me here as an assistant coach. Her and good Lord has blessed me with four kids. Brayden our oldest plays football at West Texas A&M university. Lexi is a freshman at WT and was starter and all-district player for us last year on our regional quarter final team. Blayne is a junior here at Spearman and loves football. Laramie is our youngest and we definitely started over with her. She is a 4th grader that loves basketball and acts just like her mom so I have no worries whatsoever about her. Truly been blessed far better than I deserve.”
SISD Staff Spotlight
Kendall Snead is the junior high health teacher and assistant coach. She is married to Robbie, and they have two daughters.
Snead is a Spearman High School graduate. She earned her bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University and cosmetology degree from Clarendon College.
Before entering the teaching profession, Snead was a hairstylist.
Welcome to the team, Kendall Snead!
Sam and Cari Beauchamp gave the students in the GT program a great tour of their elevator and one of their cornfields just south of town on 760.
Thank you, Beauchamps, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with the students.
Thank you to District nurse, Sally Swan, for organizing our school vaccine clinic. No matter the age, a lollipop always makes getting a shot a little bit better!
Spearman High School - Class of 2025 - had a fantastic visit and presentation from Oklahoma State University today. We were happy to welcome SISD School Board member (and college friend of the OSU recruiter), Abby Pipkin, to our presentation, as well. Go Pokes!
SISD Staff Spotlight
Lorena (Fern) Ortega teaches kindergarten at Gus Birdwell Elementary. She and her husband, Adrian, have two children and a baby on the way.
She is a Spearman High School graduate and worked for Spearman ISD as a paraprofessional and 2nd grade teacher before teaching in Sunray and Pringle Morse.
Ortega earned an associate’s degree from Amarillo College and her bachelor's degree from West Texas A&M University. Her future plans include earning a master’s degree.
When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Welcome back, Fern Ortega!
SISD Staff Spotlight
Arnold David Richmond Jr is a social studies teacher at Spearman High School. He spent several years teaching social studies in China before coming back to Texas. He is married to Hu Qinin.
He earned his bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist University and was honored cum laude.
His memberships include American Legion and American Historical Association.
“Take life one day at a time” is Richmond’s plans for the future.
Welcome to the team, Dave Richmond!
First grade was so excited to have our community helpers come and talk about their job duties and how they help our community.
Thank you to all who attended!
A big thank you to all of the students, faculty, and community members who donated blood at the Spearman HS blood drive. The results are in and up to 74 lives were saved with the blood drive donations! Thank you for giving the gift of life by donating blood.
SISD Staff Spotlight
Damian DeSantiago is the history and geography teacher at Spearman High School and assistant coach. He grew up in Booker, Texas.
DeSantiago earned his bachelor's degree and master’s degree from Texas Tech University.
Before his employment with SISD, he was the Strength and Conditioning Director at Abilene Christian University.
He aspires to become an athletic director. He enjoys music and cooking.
Welcome to the team, Damian DeSantiago!
The Adult ESL students had a great evening of learning. Thank you to Ms Hinojos for making learning fun!
National Education Technology Day is celebrated on September 23rd to recognize the impact of technology on learning. Kristin Shieldknight is the Director of Technology and Claudia Soto is the Technology Technician.
Shieldknight and Soto do an amazing job of keeping several hundreds of devices working across the district for students and staff. Spearman is a one to one district which involves every student and staff member having access to their own device throughout the day.
They both work hard to meet the needs of every staff member and student, and today we celebrate the amazing job they do for SISD!
Spearman ISD Adult ESL classes start today!
Classes will be held at Gus Birdwell Elementary on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm.
Bring a spiral notebook and binder to class.
SISD Staff Spotlight
Marshall Johnson is the 7th grade social studies teacher at Spearman Junior High and an assistant coach.
He recently graduated from West Texas A&M University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. While in college, he was on the Dean’s List.
He enjoys sports, video games, and officiating games.
Welcome to the team, Marshall Johnson!
Today the XC Lynx & Lynxettes competed at the Wolf Creek Classic!
JH results:
Christian Perez 17th - 14:53 (missing a medal by 2 places!)
Esme Salinas 12th - 15:20
Mary Pearson 14th - 15:37
HS results:
Paty Muñoz 15th - 15:30.21
Maddox Ortiz 6th - 19:00.72
Jonathan Hernandez 9th- 19:31.46
Payton Gage 10th - 19:31.96
All the kids competed well on a tough course!
See you Oct. 1 for the Spearman Palo Duro Lake meet!💜
It was a privilege to recognize Elizabeth Pipkin as the 2024 Lynx Legacy Distinguished Alumni. Congratulations!
The Class of 1974 celebrated their 50th class reunion and were recognized at the pep rally and football game. Pictured are the gentlemen who were part of the Class of 74 football team.
This group exemplified to the students when there's a tight bond throughout your school years, there's a tight bond throughout your lifetime.
SISD Staff Spotlight
Aislyn Montoya is a paraprofessional at Gus Birdwell Elementary (GBE). She is married to Leo Flores, and they have two children.
Montoya is a Perryton High School graduate.
Welcome to the SISD team, Aislyn Montoya!
