Today we recognize SISD's coaching staff for National Coaches Day. Coaches play an integral part in the lives of students. This day was established back in 1998 as an opportunity to honor and recognize the hard work, dedication and influence of coaches across all sports.
The coaching staff at SISD goes above and beyond to make sure every athlete/student is respected, cared for, and taught in a way that will give them skills to last a lifetime.
We appreciate you!
Aaron Witten
Chad Wilkerson
Michael Lozano (Athletic Trainer)
Antonio Vaughn
Tate Batton
Mikayle Bolton
Dustin Klafka
Kyler Musgrave
Brandon Reagan
Reece Shields
Jessica Slover
October is National Principal’s Month. This month-long celebration is a time to recognize and thank our hard-working principals on each campus of Spearman Independent School District. We are fortunate to have outstanding men and women lead the campuses.
Dustin Klafka is the Dean of Student Relations at Spearman High School. “Every day is a good day! It is always a choice. We have the blessing and responsibility to pour into kids’ lives and in turn positively affect their future and place in this world. I firmly believe what we do is a calling and an absolute blessing,” shared Klafka.
Klafka is proud of how well the start of the school year has gone. “It has been just a fantastic start to the year; very positive. The attitude and comradery of the staff and administrators this year is different, in a good way! I'm proud to be a small part of this district. I'm proud of who we are and how we love on kids. “
He is inspired by effort. “Maximum effort, team first mentality, and growth through accountability. These things seem to be fewer and further between these days. When the combination of these qualities is done consistently it becomes who we are. These people inspire me and push me to be the best version of myself. There are leaders and then there are those that truly lead. People don't care what you do, they care why you do it. We have a healthy number of people at Spearman ISD that are in this business for the right reasons: they are led by their why and, I'm better because of it,” added Klafka.
Congratulations, on a job well done and giving your maximum effort in all you do.
🟣⚪️⚫️ It's JV LYNX Game Day!⚫️⚪️🟣
Our JV Lynx football team is traveling to Dimmitt today for a 5:00 p.m. game.
We wish you guys the best of luck and safe travels!
Go, Lynx!
#LYNXNATION #PURPLEPRIDE
Junior High- tomorrow Friday, October 6th all students will go to lunch at the same time 12:26p-12:56p. All school pep rally at 2:30 in the varsity gym. Students will be dismissed after the pep rally is over.
🟣It’s Game Day, Lynx! Let’s GO!🟣
Get ready for an exciting evening of games as our Junior High teams take on Dimmitt 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!!
Mrs. (Hernandez) Martinez's class had fun while learning Spanish vocabulary terms for parts of the body. They sang the song Head and Shoulder, Knees and Toes in Spanish.
Mark your calendars and wear your college, military or career shirt for Future Awareness Day on October 11th.
The Lynxettes volunteered Monday evening at Spearman Funball Practice.
SISD October Lunch Menu
Wishing the Best of Luck to the Spearman Jr. High and Spearman High School Cross-Country Teams!
Our amazing cross-country teams will be competing today at Palo Duro Lake. Let's go!
JV Girls- 2:00 PM
Varsity Girls- 2:30 PM
JV Boys-3:00 PM
Varsity Boys-3:30 PM
JH Girls- 4:00 PM
JH Boys-4:30 PM
Go Lynx and Lynxettes!
Information regarding today's Cross Country Meet @ Palo Duro Lake.
1) Parking volunteers will need to be at the lake by 12:30 pm
2) All meet workers will need to be at the lake between 1-1:30 pm
Order of Events
2pm- JV Girls 2:30- Varsity Girls 3 pm- JV Boys & 5A/6A Girls
3:30 pm- Varsity Boys 4pm-JH Girls 4:30- JH Boys
October is National Principal’s Month. This month-long celebration is a time to recognize and thank our hard-working principals on each campus of Spearman Independent School District. We are fortunate to have outstanding men and women lead the campuses.
James Layman is the principal at Spearman High School. He explains what makes a good day for him at SHS, “I believe a good day at school is when our students are engaged and learning in each class, the teachers are engaged in meeting the needs of their students, and we as a school are engaged in meeting the mission/objective of the school district.”
You will find Layman doing what it takes to shine his school spirit but he also shows it other ways. “I dress up on theme days, have kissed a pig, and yelled at the top of my lungs during sporting events, but to me school spirit goes beyond all of these. I try to show school spirit by representing my students, staff, and this community every day and every place that I go. I want people that I meet to understand how great this community and school district is and that is how I show school spirit.
Something you may not know about Layman is he loves to sing. “I am not always on key, or even remember all of the words to the songs I sing, but I am definitely not scared to start singing in the hallways. I suppose the students would tell you this isn't a hidden talent because I do it all the time in front of them.”
“I think one of the things that might surprise my students is that I use to be really shy in high school. I am not sure when I got over my shyness, but you can definitely say that this isn't an issue today!” laughed Layman.
Layman reflected on a childhood memory with his kindergarten teacher. “My first memory from school is from kindergarten. I can remember being in Mrs. Stewart's class and her reading to us before we laid down to take a nap on our mats. Truth be told, I wish we had naptime in high school!”
Congratulations on being an inspiration to your family, students, staff, and community. You are making a difference.
Join us for the snake dance and lighting of the SHS sign tomorrow at Spearman High School tomorrow, 10/3/23.
#LYNXNATION #HOCO2023 #WEARESPEARMAN
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!
Mary DeLa Rosa
Rita Duncan
Rosa Garcia
Yolanda Garcia
Yesenia Hernandez
Teresa Martinez
Lorenza Rey
Emma Garcia
Gloria Vela
Imelda Zamora
Josh Martinez (Director of Maintenance)
Justin Roberts (Maintenance)
Custodians keep our campuses and facilities well maintained. Visitors that enter the facilities at SISD often times comment on the cleanliness of the buildings. Today we celebrate the hard work, time, and effort of each individual on the team.
Mary DeLaRosa
Rita Duncan
Rosa Garcia
Yolanda Garcia
Yesenia Hernandez
Teresa Martinez
Lorenza Rey
Gloria Vela
Imelda Zamora
Welcome to Homecoming Week at Spearman High School. This week we have several activities outside of the school day that we would like you to be a part of. We did want to make everyone aware that after careful consideration the Powder Puff football game will be moved to the Spring. The date for that activity will be announced at a later time.
Tuesday:
2:00 PM-Lynx & Lynxettes Cross Country will host and compete at Palo Duro Lake
7:30 PM-The snake dance and lighting of the SHS sign @ Spearman High School
Thursday:
5:00 PM-The JV Lynx football team vs Dimmit @ Dimmit
Friday:
2:30 PM-An all school/community pep rally will be held in the Gymnasium @ JH
6:30 PM-The Homecoming Coronation ceremony begins
7:00 PM-The Lynx take on the Dimmit Bobcats @ Lynx Stadium
Week of 10-2-23
The students accomplished their assignment. Indian, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Ethiopian, and Vietnamese foods represented here.
Mrs Pittman's Pre-k students are having fun while developing motor skills.
The Mighty Lynx Band directors are working hard to prepare the students for UIL Marching Contest on October 14th.
