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We would like to congratulate our Spearman Junior High September Students of the Month: 6th grade- Corabella Piatt & Kota Parson 7th grade- Tanya Davila & Kolt Lusby 8th grade- Valeria Enriquez & Cesar Hernandez These students have exemplified what we strive to be as students at Spearman Junior High. Each month teachers will choose one male and one female from each class to represent SJH. 216 Main and Ab-Normal Sweets & Antiques are celebrating our students with a drink and cookie.

Adopt a Lynx is a program where high school Lynx and Lynxettes partner with elementary teachers and students. The elementary students get to build a bond with their adopted Lynx and Lynxettes by sharing the first part of their day every Friday morning.

Spearman ISD Announces Promotions Spearman ISD is proud to announce Laura Camacho has been promoted to Director of Business and Finance. She served as the Human Resource (HR) and Payroll Coordinator for 15 years. “Laura is highly intelligent and brings business experience to the job. It is critical to have a trusting individual in this position, and there is no doubt she can be trusted,” said Superintendent, Dan Gist. Nora Saenz has been promoted to Executive Administrative Assistant and Human Resource (HR) and Payroll Coordinator. She has worked for Spearman ISD for 13 years. She started her education career as a paraprofessional at Spearman Junior High and was promoted to Executive Secretary 11 ½ years ago. “Nora has been and will continue to be the face of the district. Nora is the type of person that will step up when there is a need. When Laura was promoted to Director of Business and Finance, Nora came to me and offered to take on the responsibility of payroll and benefits. She is very deserving and capable of this promotion,” shared Dan Gist. Dan Gist added, “I am very proud of the entire administrative office staff. Rebecca McKay and Marlyn Almanza have also stepped up and taken on other responsibilities. The dynamic of this team is impressive. Each person has their unique talents and skills and are always helping one another. As a result, we continue to serve our staff, students, parents, and community with a servant heart and a smile.” Congratulations!

GBE is excited to invite parents to "Picnic with Parents" on Friday, September 15th. We would love for you to join your students during their regular lunch hour for a picnic on the front lawn. On this day, students will have the choice of bringing a lunch from home or getting a sack lunch from the cafeteria (keep an eye out for a note home regarding lunch sign up). You are welcome to bring a lunch & picnic blanket for yourselves. *EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING*

⚫️⚪️🟣🐾🏈📣🟣⚪️⚫️ All Campus Pep-Rally Today, Sept. 8th @ 2:45 PM varsity gym ***PUBLIC INVITED*** #LYNXNATION

Wake up, Lynx Football fans. It's #GAMEDAY! LYNX FOOTBALL Spearman Lynx 🆚 Dalhart Wolves 📆 Tonight, Sept. 8, 2023 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Lynx Stadium #LYNXNATION #WEARESPEARMAN #LYNXFOOTBALL

The cheerleaders will be selling tattoos again tomorrow, Friday 9/8/23, at GBE. Additionally, they will have a limited number of glow sticks available for purchase. These glow sticks come in two sizes. The smaller ones are available for just one dollar, while the larger foam glow sticks can be purchased for four dollars each. It's important to note that the glow sticks are first-come, first-serve, so if you're interested in purchasing one or more, arriving early is a good idea. Not only will you be supporting the cheerleading team, but you'll also be able to enjoy the fun and excitement at tomorrow's all-school pep rally at 2:45 PM at the junior high. #GOLYNX

Brenda Ferguson announces her retirement after thirty years in the education profession. She started her career at Spearman ISD in 1989 where she was the payroll clerk. She took a leave of absence to be able to stay home with their youngest child. She returned to SISD as a substitute teacher. In 2000, Ferguson was rehired as the payroll clerk. She later moved to the Finance Clerk, and in 2014, she was promoted to Finance Director. Her current responsibilities include accounts payroll, federal financial compliance, compliance reporting, and all other financial related duties. Her mother worked as a grade school secretary and was Ferguson's inspiration to be in the business for thirty years. After retirement, she will start a new profession in banking at First State Bank. She also looks forward to spending time with family and following their son in his many activities. Ferguson is married to Tony, and they have four children. Thank you for your dedication to SISD. You will be greatly missed.

Junior High lunch schedule for tomorrow Friday, Sep. 8th 6th grade from 12:00-12:30 7th/8th grade from 12:44-1:14 All School Pep Rally at 2:45 Students will be dismissed after the pep rally.

Staff Spotlight Angelica Rosales is a paraprofessional at Spearman High School. She has one child that attends Spearman High School (SHS) and two children who have graduated from SHS. One of her accomplishments includes earning a medical assistant certificate. In her spare time, you may find her enjoying arts and crafts. She likes making wreaths and shirts. Welcome to the team!

Due to referee shortage Junior High football games have moved to Dalhart. 7th grade at 4:00 8th grade at 5:15 JV at 630.

Future Awareness Day is tomorrow. Staff and students are invited to wear their favorite college, career, or military shirt.

SJH Student Council 2023-24 8th Grade Karina Gonzales Karime Gonzales Nicole Herrera Gio Diaz Cesar Hernandez Mallary Allen 7th Grade Tanya Davila Elli Beauchamp Cooper Sonnenberg Esme Salinas Madison Moore Cash Mackie

Our GBE students have enjoyed having our Lynx & Lynxette friends on our campus on Fridays. Through the Adopt-a-Lynx program, classrooms have been assigned an athlete that visits every week. Today, our 5th graders loved playing catch with a few of our football players. GO LYNX! 💜

Congratulations to Payton Gage and Jonathan Hernandez for their achievements in the JV boys' competition. Payton Gage placed first and Jonathan Hernandez came in second. In the varsity girl's division, Destinee Perez placed 10th. The Junior High Girls participated in their first cross-country meet of the season. Well done!

🟣⚪️⚫️ It's Game Day Lynx Fans!⚫️⚪️🟣 LYNX FOOTBALL Spearman Lynx 🆚 Fritch 📆 Tonight, Sept. 01, 2023 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Fritch, TX #LYNXNATION #WEARESPEARMAN #LYNXFOOTBALL

Staff Spotlight Irma Mendoza is a Head Start paraprofessional at Gus Birdwell Elementary (GBE). She and her husband, Manuel Mendoza have three sons. She worked for First National Bank before joining the SISD team. Mendoza was raised in Spearman starting at the age of six. She is a Spearman High School graduate. Her hobbies include spending time with family, watching forensic files, and crime shows. She also enjoys drinking coffee and drawing. Building a strong relationship with her co-workers and students is a priority for her as well as grow with Spearman ISD. Welcome to the team, Mrs. Mendoza!

GOOD LUCK to our Spearman Jr. High and Spearman High School cross-country teams competing at River Road today! Go Lynx and Lynxettes!

🟣It’s Game Day, Lynx! Let’s GO!🟣

Marlyn Alamanza is the Administrative Assistant at the SISD Business Office. She has one daughter who is in kindergarten. Alamanza is a Spearman High School graduate and earned her associate’s degree from Amarillo College. She worked for First National Bank before joining SISD. Spending time with her daughter, family, and friends is a favorite thing to do when she is not working. She also enjoys listening to podcasts, baking, shopping, and traveling. Her future plans include continuing her education and earning a bachelor’s degree. Welcome to Spearman ISD, Marlyn!