Happy Arts in Education Week!
This week, we celebrate the power of the arts to inspire, engage, and transform lives in and beyond the classroom. Arts education fuels creativity, builds confidence, and strengthens communities.
High school student, Bella, is working on a project for the Vase Art contest.
Emily Navarro is a paraprofessional at GBE. She is originally from Washington State and lived in Wyoming for ten years. She has completed two years at Western Wyoming Community College.
She has been a housekeeping supervisor, shift lead at a restaurant and hotel receptionist.
She is one of nine children and has many nieces and nephews. She enjoys taking her dog for walks, and cooking.
Welcome to the team!
#We Are the Standard!
She has been a housekeeping supervisor, shift lead at a restaurant and hotel receptionist.
She is one of nine children and has many nieces and nephews. She enjoys taking her dog for walks, and cooking.
Welcome to the team!
#We Are the Standard!
Filiberto Avila is a graduate of Spearman High School and West Texas A&M University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He also completed a certificate in Leadership through the Dyky and Terry Rogers Leadership Education and Development Program.
Avila recently was a Fulbright Scholar and Adjunct professor at the IE of School of Humanities, IE University (Madrid and Segovia, Spain.
He enjoys learning about cultural differences and is also passionate about leadership. He especially enjoys traveling and photography.
Welcome back home, Fili!
#We Are the Standard!
Avila recently was a Fulbright Scholar and Adjunct professor at the IE of School of Humanities, IE University (Madrid and Segovia, Spain.
He enjoys learning about cultural differences and is also passionate about leadership. He especially enjoys traveling and photography.
Welcome back home, Fili!
#We Are the Standard!
🟣⚪️⚫️ GAME DAY ⚫️⚪️🟣
LYNX FOOTBALL
Spearman Lynx
🆚
Friona
📆 Tonight, Sept. 5, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Lynx Stadium
Go Lynx!!
LYNX FOOTBALL
Spearman Lynx
🆚
Friona
📆 Tonight, Sept. 5, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Lynx Stadium
Go Lynx!!
Abby Jordan is a math teacher at Spearman Junior High and also serves as an assistant coach for the girls’ athletic programs. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU).
In her free time, Abby enjoys cooking out, fishing, hiking, and working on puzzles.
Welcome to the team, Abby!
#We Are the Standard!
In her free time, Abby enjoys cooking out, fishing, hiking, and working on puzzles.
Welcome to the team, Abby!
#We Are the Standard!
👑✨ 2025 Homecoming Court ✨👑
Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming Court!!
Good luck to our Lynx golfers as they compete in the Hereford Invitational!
🟣⚪️⚫️ It's JV LYNX Game Day ⚫️⚪️🟣
JV Lynx will play tonight at Friona @ 5:00 pm.
GO LYNX! 🏈
JV Lynx will play tonight at Friona @ 5:00 pm.
GO LYNX! 🏈
Texas, Before the Lone Star is a historical book about how Spanish American ancestors helped with the American Revolutionary War. The stories in the book are written by TXDAR(Daughters of the American Revolution) Daughters .
Wolf Creek Chapter has donated books and stuffies to each 4th grade classroom in Spearman and several other surrounding schools.
Pictured is DAR member Hayley Correll and her two boys donating the books and stuffies to GBE.
Dr. Michael Ralston is no stranger to SISD. After recently retiring, it didn’t take long for him to realize just how much he missed being around students. We’re excited to have him back in the classroom, now teaching high school history.
Dr. Ralston is a proud graduate of Texas Tech University, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He later completed his Doctorate at Auburn University.
He previously taught English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) at Spearman High School for twelve years, where he left a lasting impact on many students. During his time at SHS, he was honored as Teacher of the Year, was a Region 16 Teacher of the Year Finalist, and received the Teacher on the Rise award multiple times.
Deeply devoted to his family, Dr. Ralston also enjoys reading and watching classic films, particularly those from the 1920s to 1940s.
We’re thrilled to welcome him back to SISD!
#WeAreTheStandard
Dr. Ralston is a proud graduate of Texas Tech University, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He later completed his Doctorate at Auburn University.
He previously taught English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) at Spearman High School for twelve years, where he left a lasting impact on many students. During his time at SHS, he was honored as Teacher of the Year, was a Region 16 Teacher of the Year Finalist, and received the Teacher on the Rise award multiple times.
Deeply devoted to his family, Dr. Ralston also enjoys reading and watching classic films, particularly those from the 1920s to 1940s.
We’re thrilled to welcome him back to SISD!
#WeAreTheStandard
Congratulations to the Lynxette Golf team! The girls won the Hereford Invitational!
💜🥇🏆⛳️🏌️♀️
🌟Izzy Slover achieved first place overall with a new personal record of 71!🌟💪
We would like to congratulate the following students for being selected as the Spearman Junior High September Students of the Month:
6th grade: Ana Luz Robledo & Nikolai Renteria
7th grade: Halle Slover & Mason Ruiz
8th grade: Natalie Blanco & Jack Steger
These students have exemplified the qualities we strive for at Spearman Junior High. Each month, teachers will choose one male and one female student from each grade to represent SJH. 216 Main will be providing each student with a cookie and a drink.
6th grade: Ana Luz Robledo & Nikolai Renteria
7th grade: Halle Slover & Mason Ruiz
8th grade: Natalie Blanco & Jack Steger
These students have exemplified the qualities we strive for at Spearman Junior High. Each month, teachers will choose one male and one female student from each grade to represent SJH. 216 Main will be providing each student with a cookie and a drink.
The 2025 Fall season is kicking off today at the Hereford Invitational. Best of luck to our Lynxette Golf team! ⛳️💜🏌️♀️
Flora Burrola works for the SHS cafeteria. She and her husband have two children.
She enjoys spending time with her family and is excited to be working for SISD.
Welcome to the team!
#We Are the Standard!
She enjoys spending time with her family and is excited to be working for SISD.
Welcome to the team!
#We Are the Standard!
Kelsey Laster currently teaches social studies at SJH and is no stranger to SISD. She previously taught second grade at GBE before spending time in Borger ISD.
She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Southern Nazarene University. Looking ahead, Kelsey plans to stay with SISD while raising her two beautiful children.
In her free time, she enjoys cross-stitching, baking bread, and cooking.
Welcome home, Kelsey!
#We are the Standard!
She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Southern Nazarene University. Looking ahead, Kelsey plans to stay with SISD while raising her two beautiful children.
In her free time, she enjoys cross-stitching, baking bread, and cooking.
Welcome home, Kelsey!
#We are the Standard!
SISD New Staff Spotlight
Maribel Murillo , a proud mother of two, will be teaching English at SHS. She comes to us from Perryton, where she previously taught, bringing valuable experience to her new role. Maribel holds a master’s degree in education and has set her sights on becoming an administrator in the future.
Welcome to the team, Maribel!
#We are the Standard!
Maribel Murillo , a proud mother of two, will be teaching English at SHS. She comes to us from Perryton, where she previously taught, bringing valuable experience to her new role. Maribel holds a master’s degree in education and has set her sights on becoming an administrator in the future.
Welcome to the team, Maribel!
#We are the Standard!
Nichole Taylor is part of the Little Lynx Daycare team and brings a wealth of experience as a former pre-K teacher, hospice caregiver, and elderly caregiver.
She and her husband have two children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, coloring, baking, and spending time with her family.
We’re excited to have her on board!
#WeAreTheStandard
She and her husband have two children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, coloring, baking, and spending time with her family.
We’re excited to have her on board!
#WeAreTheStandard
SISD New Staff Spotlight
Trenton Finley is teaching health at Spearman Junior High. He will also be an assistant girls’ basketball coach and cross country and track. Trenton is married to Stephanie and they have two sons.
Finley’s previous experience comes from the University of Missouri Science and Technology. He was a successful track coach and took an athlete to nationals this past season.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Masters of Education degree in Athletic Administration.
Finley holds several awards: 3x All American Division 2 Track and Field, Southwest Baptist Rex Brown Award, and 5th place at Division 2 Nationals.
He hopes to one day own and run a sports facility with his wife. He enjoys spending time with family, doing any type of sport.
Welcome to the team, Coach Finley!
#We Are the Standard!
Trenton Finley is teaching health at Spearman Junior High. He will also be an assistant girls’ basketball coach and cross country and track. Trenton is married to Stephanie and they have two sons.
Finley’s previous experience comes from the University of Missouri Science and Technology. He was a successful track coach and took an athlete to nationals this past season.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Masters of Education degree in Athletic Administration.
Finley holds several awards: 3x All American Division 2 Track and Field, Southwest Baptist Rex Brown Award, and 5th place at Division 2 Nationals.
He hopes to one day own and run a sports facility with his wife. He enjoys spending time with family, doing any type of sport.
Welcome to the team, Coach Finley!
#We Are the Standard!
Nubia Lopez has called Spearman home for the past 26 years. She works in the SHS cafeteria and is a proud mother of five and grandmother to one.
We're excited to welcome her to the team!
#WeAreTheStandard
We're excited to welcome her to the team!
#WeAreTheStandard
Elizabeth Selby is a paraprofessional at SHS and a student at Gracelyn University. She and her boyfriend, Justin, have a blended family of seven—four girls and three boys. Previously, she taught first grade at Sunray ISD and brings valuable classroom experience to our team.
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family.
Her goal is to become a certified teacher, and we’re excited to support her on that journey.
Welcome to the team, Elizabeth!
#WeAreTheStandard
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family.
Her goal is to become a certified teacher, and we’re excited to support her on that journey.
Welcome to the team, Elizabeth!
#WeAreTheStandard
