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September Employee of the Month Laura Davila is the Human Resource and Payroll Director. She has been employed by Spearman ISD for fourteen years. She is everyone’s friend at SISD! She makes sure we all get paid on time and answers all of the many questions that come her way about benefits and payroll. “Laura is very organized and is always willing to put in the extra work to get the job done.” She does this with a smile and never complains. She is my listening ear when I need to brainstorm ideas with someone,” commented Superintendent, Dan Gist. A quote we often use in the administration office is “Everyone Loves Laura!” She has earned that quote. Her positive outlook on life spreads, and Spearman ISD is better because of her. Congratulations on a well-deserved award! Keep up the amazing job you do for all of us.

September Employee of the Month Celia Perez is the Spearman High School ala carte cafeteria manager. “Spearman High School has the best food. You would always get something you will like to eat there,” shared High School Principal, James Layman. Celia has a positive attitude every day. She is always smiling and having fun. Often times, you can hear laughter coming from the cafeteria and Celia is in the middle of it. “We were shorthanded and I was visiting with Celia about not having any applicants for the position. Celia said, “We will be alright; we will make it work,” stated Assistant Superintendent, Shane Whiteley. She is the type of person that will get the job done no matter the circumstances. Congratulations on a job well done. Thank you for making everyone’s day better through your contagious smile and laugh.

September Employee of the Month Tasha Williams is the counselor at Gus Birdwell Elementary and Spearman Junior High. “This year she has taken on the junior high counseling job and has had a positive attitude about the additional duties,” shared Alexis Beck, Gus Birdwell Elementary Principal. Williams previously worked in the Amarillo School District as a junior high counselor. “She has a great relationship with all students and brings a wealth of knowledge from AISD, stated Beck. “She is a great communicator, organized, and is flexible when there is a need to make an adjustment to schedules or any other part of her job,” commented Spearman Junior High Principal, Craig Black. Beck shared, “She jumps in wherever there is a need and is always seeking to find solutions for students on campus that have a need.” Congratulations! You go above and beyond, and others are blessed by you.

Congratulations to Aubrey Beck and Jack Davis for being honored at the SISD School Board meeting for being selected 12th grade Student of Month

Congratulations to Crystal Almanza and Bryce Swanson for being honored at the SISD School Board meeting for being selected 8th grade Student of Month.

Reece Shields is the son of Joel and Haley Shields. He is student teaching with Coach Wilkerson and Coach Seaman this semester. Being a motivated student, Shields has jumped right in and is assisting with football and teaching elementary physical education classes under the direction of Coach Wilkerson. He will join Coach Seaman and take on teaching responsibilities at the end of September. Shields is a graduate of Spearman High School and will graduate in December from Texas A&M University. His plans are to become a teacher and coach. In his spare time, Shields enjoys playing golf, watch/playing sports, and spending time with family and friends. Welcome to the SISD team! You are already stepping in and doing great things in the classroom and on the field.

Maia Saenz teaches sixth grade social studies, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade physical education. She is an assistant coach for cross country and girls’ basketball. Saenz has one son, Cruz. Her family loves to fish, cookout, watch sports, and play with their six dogs. She grew up in Spearman attending schools at SISD and was employed at Gus Birdwell Elementary as a paraprofessional while attending college at West Texas A&M University. After graduation from West Texas A&M University, she taught at Pringle Morse for one year. “I am excited to be back in Spearman. Go Lynx and Lynxettes,” shared Saenz. We are excited you are back in Spearman too! Welcome back home!

Spearman Cross Country Wolf Creek Classic—Hosted by Perryton High School September 10, 2022 Varsity Girls’ Results TEAM RESULTS 1. Hooker, OK 52 2. Canadian 67 3. SPEARMAN 81 4. Perryton 97 5. Dodge City 129 6. Borger 136 7. Gruver 141 8. Stratford 212 9. Pampa 230 10. Wheeler 281 11. Guymon 286 INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (Spearman Only; Top 20 Medaled-75 Runners) Braylen Lusby 4th MEDALIST Destinee Perez 8th MEDALIST Vanelli Delgado 15th MEDALIST Jarely Munoz 22nd Piper Pipkin 32nd Tessa Holton 35th Emma Kelsey 44th JV Boys’ Results-Spearman Individual Results(63 Total Runners) Jonathan Hernandez 18th MEDALIST JV Girls’ Results INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (Spearman Only; Top 20 Medaled-81 Total Runners) Aubrey Beck 2nd MEDALIST Landrie Black 13 MEDALIST Gissele Flores 16th MEDALIST Rachel White 37th Lily Scroggs DNF SPEARMAN VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY will run at the LUBBOCK INVITATIONAL on SATURDAY, September 17th with the 3A Varsity Girls race starting at 9:00 am.

Week of 9-12

More love for our friends

More love being shown to our friends.

Our love for the family of Yahir #22 and the community of Dalhart spreads across the campuses. We are reminded of how fortunate we are to live in a region where the district lines open, and we all come together to spread kindness to our friends in Dalhart. Thank you, Sports Zone, for making this possible with your act of kindness.

Our awesome Lynxettes helping at the food bank in a community service effort. #WEARESPEARMAN

SHS's boy's physical education class was warming up for their classroom volleyball challenge. Coach Vaughn's class challenges another class on Fridays in a game of volleyball.

Spearman vs Dalhart Tonight @ Dalhart - 7pm Game tickets must be purchased online. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Please click on the link below to purchase your game tickets. https://gofan.co/app/events/634806?schoolId=TX12117

Antonio Vaughn teaches physical education at Spearman Junior High and Spearman High School. He is an assistant football coach for the Lynx. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan with his mom and two uncles. He spent a great deal of time with his two cousins and was instrumental in helping raise them. Vaughn’s previous work experience included a physical trainer at LA Fitness in Detroit. He graduated from South Lake High School in Detroit, and he went on to graduate from Minnesota West Community College where he played football. He then moved to the panhandle of Oklahoma to attend college and graduate from Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) where he played football for the Aggies. His hobbies include attending church, hanging with his brothers from OPSU, and coaching his school kids. “I plan to coach and teach until the day I retire,” shared Vaughn. Welcome to the team! Your enthusiasm is contagious and Spearman ISD is glad you chose to be a Lynx!

Football scores 7th grade Lynx 0 Dalhart 22 8th grade Lynx 12 Dalhart 18

Spearman JH vs. Dalhart Tonight, Sept. 8th 4:00pm/5:15pm @ Dalhart Spearman JV vs. Dalhart 5:00pm @ Lynx Stadium

Spearman High School students enjoyed a lesson in the kitchen with Mrs. Meiwes.

SHS Cheerleaders will be selling spirit tattoos,necklaces and ribbons on Friday morning before school at the elementary. Tattoos are $.50, ribbons and necklaces are $1.