The 3rd grade class got to see the 12 o’clock news live broadcast from the studio today at KCBD!
This is a reminder that “Breakfast with Parents” is this Thursday, April 18th at 7:50 am in the cafeteria. Enjoy a Monte Cristo sandwich or a muffin with yogurt as you spend quality time with your child.
The OAP public performance scheduled for Monday @ 7pm has been postponed until further notice. We will post notification when it has been rescheduled.
Reminder: Diabetes Walk today in the Old Gym starting at 5:30. Students need to bring an adult, plus they will receive a free homework pass.
Please do not forget class picture day for the elementary is on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
Due to weather concerns, today's track meet at Jayton has a change in schedule. Running finals will begin at noon with field events to follow.
Bulldogs win the Munday track meet!!! Congratulations Bulldogs!!!
Night at the Science Spectrum Registration
Free STEM Event for High School Female Students
Date: April 6-7, 2019
Times: 6:00pm – 9:00am.
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezQkcId11gY5wLgCz02CDO6k7B0ryjl95Zgyo5GrXIjHLzVw/viewform
Due to the city of Spur having a leak and not having water, Spur Isd will have a 10am start. Buses will run 2 hours late.
Congratulations to the Spur One Act Play - Tracks. Beth Ferguson and Kaylin Adams received All Star Cast. Avery Tanner, Jake Weiser and William Hancock received Honorable Mention All Star Cast.
Due to a large amount of our students out with illness, we will not have classes Wed, Feb 27 through Fri, March 1. During this time, we will deep clean our school and pray that this time away will allow students to get well. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
The next ACT is April 13.
Regular registration is open until March 8 at midnight. Register online at act.org.
Please contact the counselor's office if you have questions or need help with the registration 271-3385 ext. 2013.
We will have a pep rally on Thursday, February 21st at 12:35 in the dome to cheer the Bulldogs to an area playoff victory. Please join us to root for your Spur Bulldogs!
Congratulations to the Bulldogs!!
Area Championship Game to be played Thursday, 2/21/19 @ 7:00PM in Anson against Hermleigh
Spur is visitors
Boys bi-district game will be against Knox City in Guthrie at 6:30. We will be visitors. Gate will be $5 and $2.
JV Boys will play here tonight at Spur @ 5:00 p.m. vs. New Home. Varsity games will start at 6:30.
Pictured is the bracket for the Boys JH Tournament in Aspermont this Saturday.
Tech Savvy
Female Students grades 6th - 8th
Saturday, February 23
More information and registration at www.stem.ttu.edu/techsavvy
NOTICE: Spur ISD will be conducting a lock-down drill today at 2:30pm. This is ONLY a drill.
Texas Colleges Offering Free Tuition Based on Family Income
Tuesday January 8th:
JV Boys play at 5:00 pm at the JH gym at Hale Center and the V Boys play at 7:30 pm at the HS gym at Hale Center.
The Varsity girls play here at 6:30 pm in District game against Guthrie.
Calendar Change
Spur ISD invites you to come eat Christmas Lunch with your child. THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO FRIDAY 12/14/18.
11:00-11:30 PK-2;
11:30-12:00 3-5;
12:00-12:30 6-12
Spur ISD will be cancelling classes today due to not having any water. City of Spur officials currently do not think they will have the water back on before lunch. Junior High basketball games scheduled today are still scheduled. Coaches will contact with times.
The city of Spur is experiencing a water leak and feel they are going to shut water off to the town. Spur ISD will be delayed until 10:00 but there is a possibility of cancelling if we have no water. Bus will run @9. We will let everyone know if things change.
Spur ISD basketball teams will not be traveling to Borden County today. Stay safe and warm. Thank you.
Spur ISD in on regular starting schedule today. Roadways are wet but are currently in good condition. Outside temps are still above freezing at this time. Please be cautious because conditions could always change. Thank you
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If your child participated in elementary/junior high UIL events today in Jayton they are loaded and on the way home. Should be arriving about 7:15.
Canned Food Drive sponsored by the Spur Student Council and Spur National Honor Society.
REMINDER: Today, November 20th we will have an Early Release! Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Buses will run shortly after.
Queen of the Courts Tournament Schedule held here at Spur ISD, Thursday 11/15/18 - Saturday 11/17/18
At this time all roadways are wet but are in good shape and Spur ISD is on normal schedule. It is starting snow a little but if anything changes we will send out further information. Conditions could always change so please be safe!!
Attention Parents and Students: We will be having a Secondary Campus Family Literacy night. We will have some different activities in different rooms, a light snack, and a chance for your student to win a door prize just by signing in when they come in the door. We will be having this on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. so come join us with your student for some fun activities and a light snack.
Attention Parents and Students: Elementary Family Literacy Night Come join us for some games, reading, and food for the evening. Also sign your student in as you come in for a chance to win a door prize for attending. It will be on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. in the Elementary Cafeteria. We hope you can join us for a fun family evening.
Retake pictures are November 7th. If you would like retakes please return your packet you ordered, and we will retake them for you. If you are new to the district or were absent, then please pick up an order form and return it to Mrs. Hamilton.
Send off tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM in front of the High School for our State Cross Country Team! Come and join us.
Spur Jr. High One Act Play will have a community
performance of “Citizen’s Arrest” at 6:00 p.m. in the Spur
Schools Auditorium on Monday, November 5. The Jr. High
Cheerleaders will host a pancake supper prior to the play then
again following the performance.
South Plains College Touring Ensemble will present today for our 6-12 grade students at 1:00 in the auditorium. Parents are invited to attend.
ACT : Regular registration for the December 8 ACT administration ends at midnight on November 2. Register online @ act.org. Please check your calendar before registering. There is a basketball tournament at Borden County.
The JH Cheerleaders will be selling glow sticks for the blackout pep rally on Thursday, October 25. Cost is $1.
Change in Schedule: Rotan does not have a JV. The JV Bulldogs will play Loop Varsity in Spur November 8th. JH will still play Rotan.
The XC teams will be getting escorted out of town today at 1:00. If you would like to cheer them on as they leave town the bus will travel from the school up Hill street and will turn down Burlington. Good Luck Spurettes and Bulldogs!!
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
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Red Ribbon Week
October 22-26
If you want to make any last minute donations for your choice of Fall Fest Candidates, the jars will be picked up at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 19.
TOMORROW 10/18;
Football Schedule Change;
JH @ Ira - 5:30;
JV @ HERMLEIGH - 7:30
Financial Aid Workshop on Monday, October 22 at 5:30 in the Spur Auditorium. This workshop is for seniors, juniors and parents. A $200 scholarship drawing for one senior in attendance. Refreshments following workshop. Computer lab will be available to complete FAFSA.
6-8th students who volunteered to “model” our new books that were donated through Donors Choose this summer! Here’s some great pictures we captured!
Free STEM Event for 6th - 8th Grade Girls
JH B Team game is moved to 5:30 PM tomorrow. The JH A Team will follow the B Team game. There will be no JV game tomorrow.
2018 School Pictures for PK-11th have arrived!! The packets, ID cards, and proofs were passed out today to all teachers to send home. Parents, check backpacks for your child's pictures. I have to admit; we have some handsome and beautiful students!! Have a wonderful Day.
FAFSA opens on October 1 (fafsa.gov). Call (806)271-3385 ext. 2013 or email, lhowell@esc17.net to schedule a time if you would like assistance with the process. Great website for information on completing the FAFSA, https://texasoncourse.org/tools/federal-student-aid/
National Honor Society college planning webinars
REGISTER NOW: https://www.nhs.us/students/college-admission-planning/college-admission-planning-webinars/
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APPLYING TO COLLEGE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW
Wednesday, September 26, 7:00–8:00 p.m. (ET)
Registration for the Oct. 27th regular deadline for ACT is Friday, September 21 at midnight.
Congratulations to Jorden Zarate for winning the Wichita Falls Cross Country Meet - Varsity Boys! We are proud of you!
The 5th grade class celebrated Constitution Day yesterday, September 17th, by putting on a show for all elementary grades. Thank you, Mrs. Hightower, for your hard work in planning the show! #WeLeadTX
JH OAP cast list is posted outside Mr. Hammack’s classroom. Meeting in Mr. Hammack’s classroom tomorrow, 9/18, during Activity Period.
If you would like to purchase an ad for the program, please see any Varsity Cheerleader or Mrs. Hamilton.
Super Fan Ad- $5--one line in the program "Go Dogs!"
1/4 of a page—-$25
Half page—-$40
Full Page——$75
The programs will be produced for home game for the entire football season.
Friday (9/14) night's game in Matador between the Spur Bulldogs and the Motley County Matadors will be broadcasted.
To listen to the game go to HTTP://mixlr.com/texas1afan or
https://www.1afan.com/broadcasts.html
The Spur Elementary teachers are working hard by adding engaging lessons that allow the students to interact with one another. This is our Story!
#WeLeadTX
#FutureCollegeandCareerReadyStudents
Celebrating Grandparents Day with Breakfast in the cafeteria, Monday, September 10th starting at 7:30AM.
7TH GRADE CLASS MEETING next Tuesday, September 11th at 5:30 PM in Mrs. Castellon’s room! You can enter through the doors by the old gym. Parents and students both need to be in attendance. We will be discussing Homecoming/Fines.
JV Bulldogs beat Petersburg 26-13. Great job Dogs!!!
Back to School Hot Dog Supper
Come out tonight and support the Bulldogs as they scrimmage Paducah at 7:30. Stay for meet the Bulldogs and Spurettes immediately following the scrimmage.
See you there!
OPEN HOUSE: Thursday 16, 2018 - 6:00-8:00 P.M. - Title I Parent Meeting in the Auditorium followed by Open House.
Attention Dual Credit students!!!
Contact Josh Watson for your email password so you will be able to pay for your dual credit classes. You do not want to miss the payment date and get dropped from class.
Correction, 6th grade orientation and the
Open House/ Title I meeting is Thursday, August 16th. 6th grade meeting begins at 5:30 and the Open House at 6:00.
The Texas Education Agency's statewide campaign to improve childrens' early reading and math skills. @StartSmartTX
Freshman Schedules and Graduation Plans today 1-4, August 9 in the counselor's office
6th grade orientation meeting at 5:30 Thursday, August 17th in the library. Open House/Title I meeting will follow at 6:00.
Spur Jr. High Cheerleaders Bake Sale
Saturday, August 11
8 a.m. until noon
Lawrence Bros.
High School student registration will begin Thursday, August 9th with the incoming freshmen 1-4 pm. Sophomores - August 13th 1-4;
Juniors -August 14th 1-4;
and Seniors - August 15th 1-4.
Reminder, all students in extracurricular activities have their initial drug test tomorrow at 6:00pm. Parent meeting will take place at the same time. 7-12 grade students involved in athletics, band, ffa and other extracurricular activities must attend.
The 2018-2019 school supply list for PreK 4 - 5th grade is available on our website and can be found at the link below.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-spur-isd/browse/27741
Summer Feeding Program
Monday - Friday
May 29 - June 29
11:45 - 12:15
Due to the JH Field Trip returning a little bit after 3:30, the buses will run a few minutes late today.
The Spur track team will be returning from the state track meet tonight at roughly 11:15. If you would like to welcome them home, they will be escorted through town ending up at the school.
At 2:50 P.M. Spur ISD went on lock down just as a precaution due to an unknown person in the parking lot. The situation was handled and everything is back to normal.
Congratulation to Dustin and Jordan!!! Dustin 3200 regional champion and Jordzn 3rd place. Great Job
Spur 3rd grade at KCBD!
Kids ready to eat at the Rainforest Cafe!
An automated message was sent to everyone regarding an assembly this Friday at 1pm. Holly Campbell will be speaking to secondary students about the dangers of drinking and driving. You are invited.
For those interested in taking the SAT?
One act play will be arriving home around 12am.
Congrats to the Bullpups and JH Spurettes on winning the Rolling Plains JH Relays tonight in Jayton. They all did great!!!
Reminder, due to benchmark testing, Juniors and Seniors do not report to school until 1:00 both Monday and Tuesday.
Congratulations to both Nia Tagle and Ivan Solis for earning a Division 1 rating on their percussion solos today.
Due to the 10:00 am start tomorrow morning (2/22), breakfast will NOT be served. Thank you
Due to weather we will be releasing school today at 12pm. Buses will run shortly after.
Also, tomorrow morning will be a 10am late start. Teachers report at 9:30am.
Due to the Varsity Girls playing Valley to break the tie, all games on Friday (2/9) will be played at Motley County against Valley.
-JVB-5:00pm
-VG-6:30
-VB-8:00
TWO BASKETBALL GAMES TONIGHT AT SPUR -
JV Girls vs. Shallowater 9th @ 5:00pm -
JH Girls "B" vs. Aspermont "B" @ 6:00pm
Senior Night tonight before the varsity games. JV boys play at 5:00. Seniors and parents be there by 6:00 to be recognized.
Due to sickness from kids at Patton Springs all JH games set for tomorrow (1/25) have been cancelled!
Germblast came and sprayed all Spur ISD facilities and buses on Saturday. We continue to try and stay ahead of the sickness that is going around.
Congratulations to Nia Tagle making 3rd Chair and Ivan Solis making 5th Chair at Regional concert band on percussion.
Spur ISD is having regularly scheduled classes today. There is an early release on Thursday at 12:00 and no school on Friday.
There will be a send off for the Varsity Cheerleaders on Wednesday, January 10 at 9:30am as they head to state competition. Come cheer on your SHS Cheerleaders.
Quick reminder!! Tomorow is a staff workday/student holiday. Staff will report at 9:00. Students will report to regular scheduled classes on Tuesday. We hope everyone had a great break and look forward to seeing everyone!!
Reminder: Tomorrow is a staff development/student holiday. Staff will report at 9:00.
Classes will resume Tuesday at regular time.
The basketball games tonight in Jayton will begin with the JV Girls at 5:15 followed by the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys games. Please come support the Spurettes and Bulldogs tonight!!!
Family Christmas Lunch today! $3 a tray.
PK4-2nd 11-11:30; 3rd-5th 11:30-12;
6th-12th 12:05-1:05.
Elem and Junior High students that participated in UIL today in Jayton will be leaving shortly and should arrive in Spur about 8:15.
Third, Fourth and Fifth graders were recognized for A/AB honor roll and Perfect Attendance this morning. Very proud of these Spur students.
The JV girls game has been cancelled for today. Games at Haskell will start at 3:45 with JV boys followed by Varsity girls @ 5:00 & boys @ 6:30.
The Spurettes game scheduled at 11:30 has been forfeitted by New Home. They will play in the championship game at 3:00.
Elementary students win money for perfect attendance with "Jump for George."
NOON pick up/drop off for PRE-K 3 & 4 for the rest of the week: Park in dome parking lot and walk over to elementary school.
The street in front of the Elementary School is blocked off due to water leak. Drop off & pick up will be at the High School for the rest of the week. We will update you as info is made available.
Reminder-Family Thanksgiving Lunch tomorrow:
$3/tray for visitors
Lunch times:
Pk4-2nd - 11:00 – 11:30;
3rd–5th - 11:30 – 12:00;
6th–8th - 12:05 – 12:35;
9th–12th - 12:35 – 1:05
Pk3 - 12:30–1:00
After school pick up on HS side today due to water leak. More information in link below.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-spur-isd/articles/pick-up-high-school-today
Due to water leak in front of Elementary Building, those picking up/dropping off Pre-K students will need to park in the dome parking lot and walk over to the elementary building.
Family Thanksgiving Lunch
Thursday, November 16
$3/tray for visitors
Lunch times:
Pk4-2nd - 11:00 – 11:30
3rd–5th - 11:30 – 12:00
6th–8th - 12:05 – 12:35
9th–12th - 12:35 – 1:05
Pk3 - 12:30–1:00
Veteran's Day Program & College Signing Day tomorrow in the auditorium. Click on link below.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-spur-isd/articles/veteran-s-day-program-college-signing
The Spurette Queen of the Court tournament for the JV & V girls will be November 16-18. Both schedules are pictured.
Teams are leaving Jayton. Thanks
Your Spurette and Bulldog state qualifying Cross Country teams will be coming back home about 9:20pm tonight. Please help us welcome them home by lineing up on Burlington St. I will post as they get closer. We are very proud of them.
REMINDER: Tomorrow, November 3rd we will have an Early Release! Pep Rally will be @ 11:30 a.m. followed by dismissal bell at 12:00 p.m. Buses will run shortly after.
JH Basketball Schedule
CALENDAR UPDATE:
No JV Game tonight. JH will still play at 5:30pm. Go Bullpups!
Scrimmage Schedule for Girls basketball at Haskell today (10/31/17) - GO SPURETTES!!!!
Bulldogs win 52-50!!!! Way to fight Bulldogs!
Bulldogs lead 34-24 at the half vs Paducah!! Lets go Dogs!!!
HAT DAY TOMORROW (10/27) for $1! 2020 students will be in the cafeteria & foyer tomorrow morning before school to issue students/staff a wrist band so they can wear their favorite hat!
SCHEDULE CHANGE:
On Friday, November 3rd we will have an Early Release! Pep Rally will be @ 11:30 a.m. followed by dismissal bell at 12:00 p.m. Buses will run shortly after.
The time for the Varsity football game scheduled next Friday, November 3rd, in Knox City has been changed to 6:00 pm.
Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country program as 3 runners qualified for the State meet next weekend in Round Rock!! Way to go Dustin, Zage and Jorden!
Congratulations to the Spurettes Cross Country team!!! They came in 3rd at the Regional meet in Lubbock and advanced to State next weekend in Round Rock!
The SJH Cheerleaders will be selling glow necklaces and bracelets on Thursday, October 26. Necklace $1 and Bracelet $.50
Wear a hat to school Friday (10/19) for $1! 2020 students will be in the cafeteria & foyer tomorrow morning before school to issue students/staff a wrist band so they can wear their favorite hat!
Parents: All report cards are to be returned each 6 weeks. Progress Report are returned only if the student has a failing grade on it.
Wear a hat to school Friday (10/13) for $1! 2020 students will be in the cafeteria & foyer tomorrow morning before school to issue students/staff a wrist band so they can wear their favorite hat!
Congratulations to the JH Spurettes and Bullpups as they bring home the District Cross Country championships!
Congratulations to the Bulldogs and Spurettes as they bring home the Cross Country District championships!
PTO Meeting tonight at 7:00 in the cafeteria.
On friday we had the honor of hosting Dr. Anne Laudisoit to share her experience tracking monkeypox through the African bush with our 4th grade science students.
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_59c95416e4b06ddf45fa51f5
Bulldogs bring home the homecoming victory over eagles 79-34!
Great job dogs! Keep up the effort and great things will happen!!
Thursday Night Homecoming Activities included a packed downtown pep rally with the crowning of our Homecoming Queen, Nia Tagle, followed by the bonfire!!! HAPPY HOMECOMING!
Due to the lack of water in Spur, we will be running buses and releasing students at 2:00pm. Pick up as usual. Call school offices with questions. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Check out the Homecoming 2017 section of our website each day to see homecoming spirit pics
Bulldog victory over Aspermont 44-22!!
Way to fight bulldogs!
Congratulations Bullpups! 53-7 victory over the Aspermont Stingers!
There is a Junior High pep rally today in the dome at 3:05. Come support your Bullpups and JV Bulldogs!
Reminder: High School students that are interested in participating in BPA, there will be a meeting tomorrow evening (9/27) at 8:00pm in the HS Foyer. Mrs. Ball will be giving her expectations.
Bulldogs win 63-56. Great job guys!!!
Come support the Bulldogs tonight as they take on the Meadow Broncos. Kickoff @ 7:30
Tattoos tomorrow morning @ 7:15. $1.00 each
Bingo for Behavior elementary students were rewarded with lunch from Dixie Dog. Bentlee Molina-Pre K, Tyler Fincher-K, Kenleigh Shaw-2, Jaxon Bateman-2, Zech Mosley-5.
Just a reminder if you would like your high school or Jh child to get an EKG please return paperwork ASAP to the HS office. They will be performed on September 21st.
Congratulations to this years Homecoming Queen nominees: Sr.-Brooke Shobert, Jr.-Char Lei Bradford, Soph.-Nia Tagle, & Fr.-Kelcie Robinson
The Annual Constitution Day Program put on by the 5th graders will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 9:00 am in the auditorium.
The Spur Bulldogs kickoff @ 7:30. Come support them as they take on Motley County.
Calendar update:
JH & JV football games will be played this Thursday 9/7 at Motley County. JH starts at 5:00pm followed by JV.
Bulldogs fall to Anton tonight 54-7.
First Pep-Rally of the year at 3:05 in the domes. Come support your Bulldogs!! Game tonight at Anton kickoff at 7:30.
JV Bulldogs win 40-6!!! Great job
JH Football and Cross Country pictures are tomorrow morning at 7:15 at the stadium
Come out and support your JV Bulldogs tonight vs Odonnell at 6:00 pm. Go Dogs
Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5th. Order forms have been sent home with students. To order online go to mylifetouch.com
The Calendar that everyone has been asking about with school calendar and athletic schedules has been sent home with every student! Please be on the lookout for it!
T-shirt order forms and Spirit button forms are on table outside Mrs. Jones' office.