Lynx Lane is open and safe. A huge thank you to Xcel Energy for handling the issue so quickly.
Please be advised Lynx Lane (between the high school and football field) has been closed due to a downed power line. The electric company has been notified and will correct the problem as soon as possible.
SISD New Staff Spotlight
Sierra Bass is a paraprofessional at Gus Birdwell Elementary (GBE). She has one daughter.
Previously, Bass worked at Lowes Market, Spearman.
Bass is a Gruver High School graduate and has earned hours towards her college degree. Her plans include earning a degree in elementary education.
She enjoys crafting, being outdoors, and big animals.
Welcome to the SISD team, Sierra Bass!
National Art In Education Week
Art work "Unfinished" by J Briones
Mark your calendars and help us celebrate the 2024, Lynx Legacy Distinguished Alumni, Elizabeth Pipkin. The reception in her honor will follow the homecoming pep rally.
Art work by J Dettmer
The JV Football game scheduled for this Thursday, September 12, 2024, will be at home @ 5 PM.
Go Lynx!
SISD's Board of Education proudly recognized the SHS Senior September Students of the Month sponsored by Panhandle First Bank. Congratulations to Cy Davis and Genesis Chavira!
SISD's Board of Education proudly recognized Cash Mackie for being named 8th grade Student of the Month.
SISD New Staff Spotlight
Courtney Bruner is married to Kolton, and their first child will be born this fall.
She is a Spearman High School graduate and has been employed for SISD as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional.
In November 2022, Bruner was named SISD Employee of the Month.
Continuing to teach in Spearman is in her plans. While she is not teaching, she enjoys reading, fishing, golfing, and spending time with her family.
Welcome back to the SISD team, Courtney Bruner!
National Art in Education
Image: Final by Vailynne
SISD will be recognizing departments at each school board meeting. This is an opportunity to share with the board members the many great things that the.staff are doing to make SISD a great place for students to learn.
The September Department Highlight is the custodial staff. This group of employees have gone above and beyond to get the schools ready for the start of the year. Congratulations on making each campus a place where staff and students want to work.
REMINDER!
PICNIC WITH PARENTS IS THIS FRIDAY :)
PICNIC CON LOS PADRES ESTE VIERNES :)
Picture day for all pre-k through 11th graders is this Wednesday, September 11th.
Please do not wear green for pictures. 📷
SISD New Staff Spotlight
Melissa Layman teaches kindergarten at Gus Birdwell Elementary (GBE). She is married to James, and they have two sons and a soon to be daughter-in-law.
She is not new to GBE as she was the campus secretary before working at First Baptist Church, Spearman.
Layman graduated from Wayland Baptist University and was on the Dean’s List while studying there.
She has felt led by God to teach and will follow where HE leads her.
Welcome to the SISD team, Melissa Layman!
September 8-14 is National Art In Education week. National Art in Education celebrates the impact schools have on developing life long skills in students that help them to succeed in all they do.
D'Arcy Roberts' student work will be highlighted throughout the week.
Image: Time Flies by Ellie
Cross Country competed at the Lubbock Invitational this morning where we had two runners medal!
Maddox Ortiz 22nd - 19:17.70
Payton Gage 24th - 19:22.10
Paty Muñoz placed 40th - 14:25.80
This was against 177 boys and 196 girls in the 2A division!
To see all results visit: https://live.runfarusa.com/meets/39936/events/xc/1499929
🟣⚪️⚫️ GAME DAY ⚫️⚪️🟣
LYNX FOOTBALL
Spearman Lynx
🆚
Friona Chieftains
📆 Tonight, Sept. 6, 2024
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Friona, TX
#LYNXNATION #WEARESPEARMAN #LYNXFOOTBALL
HS GAME TICKET INFO for tonight's game between the Lynx and Friona :
Friona will NOT be accepting cash tonight at the gate. All tickets must be purchased online. Please visit: https://gofan.co/event/1659624?schoolId=TX12129
Go LYNX!
SISD New Staff Spotlight
Taleigh Smith teaches fifth grade reading at Gus Birdwell Elementary. She and her husband, Lance, have three children. Smith is not new to GBE as she was the campus secretary prior to teaching fifth grade. She and her husband were owners of Bows and Arrows on Main Street for several years.
Texas Tech University is where Smith earned her degree. Her goal is to continue to learn and grow in the education field.
Her favorite sports teams include the Spearman Lynx, Houston Astros, and Texas Tech Raiders. She also enjoys cheering on her own children in their sporting events.
Welcome to the SISD team, Taleigh Smith!
