What's New

Interdisciplinary Units & VBS Focus of SHS Lighthouse Session

04/12/2018

During the SHS Lighthouse Session, staff and administration showcased the impact and results from utilizing professional development to create Project Based Learning (PBL) interdisciplinary units and increase Value Beyond School (VBS).

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District Implements Tiger Tech Program

03/29/2018

With the increase in Chromebooks throughout the district, the Tiger Tech program was initiated to help make repairs in a more timely manner.

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Second Consecutive Year of School Tax Levy Reduction

03/29/2018

The Spencer School Board recently passed the budget for the 2018-19 school year, and expenses can be met with a lower overall tax rate.

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CF Industries Awards Minigrants

03/27/2018

Thank you to CF Industries for awarding 21 minigrants to teachers, placing an emphasis on incorporating agriculture and environment into the classroom.

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Peer Teaching Through Various Learning Styles

03/27/2018

Señora Chicoine's Spanish I students taught their peers unit vocabulary utilizing different learning styles.

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Studying Fish Through The Project Approach

03/26/2018

Utilizing The Project Approach, preschoolers at Johnson School were able to explore their curiosity about fish.

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Middle School Lighthouse Session

03/19/2018

Representatives from the Spencer Middle School discussed Kagan Structures and substantive conversation at the Middle School Lighthouse Session.

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The Flipped Pre-Algebra Classroom

03/19/2018

The flipped classroom method was recently launched in Pre-Algebra, and the benefits are already evident.

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Spencer Tiger Heroes Exhibit Empathy

03/15/2018

Spencer Middle School students recently received the designation of Tiger Hero for demonstrating empathy.

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The Choice Between KinderKids and Kindergarten

03/07/2018

Teachers offer advice and pointers when deciding between KinderKids and Kindergarten.

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The Impact of Lucy Calkin's Writing

02/14/2018

The first Lighthouse Session of the year discussed the Lucy Calkin's Writing Workshop, and those present learned how the curriculum is helping to develop first-rate writing skills systemically while instilling a love of writing.

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SMS Tiger Heroes Exhibiting Great Attitude

02/14/2018

Congratulations to the peer selected Tiger Heroes for demonstrating a great attitude!

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We Teach Empathy

02/02/2018

During the Empathy Unit in English II, students read the book, "To Kill a Mockingbird," and in discussion circles, talked about the essential questions focused on how to learn empathy toward others, and how empathy can keep us from having prejudices and show tolerance.