Welcome to Spencer Schools!

Meet Allison Kounkel, one of our new 1st Grade teachers at Fairview. We are glad to have her at Spencer Schools!

about 23 hours ago, Spencer Community School District
Photo of new teacher with Spencer logo. Text reads: "Allison Kounkel, Fairview - 1st Grade)
Welcome to Spencer Schools!

Meet Odalys Garcia Jimenez, our new District EL Teacher. We are glad to have her at Spencer Schools!
2 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Photo of new teacher with Spencer logo. Text reads: "Odalys Garcia Jimenez" "District EL Teacher"
School pictures are coming up right along with the start of school! 📸

August 20th is picture day for PK-8th grade and August 24 is the day for PK-12th grade students. We can't wait to get this year started!
2 days ago, Spencer Community School District
A wooden surface with cameras displays "School Pictures" "August 20 | PK-8th Grade, August 24 | PK-12th Grade. Retakes: October 7 | 6-12 grade. October 12| PK-5th Grade. With brand logo.
Welcome to Spencer Schools!

Meet Emma Vande Brake, one of our new 1st Grade teachers at Fairview. We are glad to have her at Spencer Schools!
3 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Photo of new teacher with Spencer Logo. Text reads: "Emma Vande Brake, Fairview - 1st Grade"

The next pickup date for August to-go meals is this Friday, August 14th with meals for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

These meals are available to all children under 18, not restricted to Spencer School District students.

Details can be found on the form: August Meal Sign Up

3 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic with food in dishes and Spencer logo. Text reads: "August Meals"; "To-go meals for children under 18"; "Pick up at the high school 8/14"

Thank you to Kay at 5:13 for hosting and organizing and Adam at Modern Woodmen for helping with the Back to School Bingo event for our teachers!

Thank you, also, to all of the wonderful sponsors who provided prizes.

This was a great way for our teachers to start their year!

Pictured left to right: Dara Kamstra, Hayle Logue, Kay Tielbur Meyer, Adam & Sylvie Gress

4 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Thank you graphic. Text reads: "Thank you, 5:13, Modern Woodmen, Scooter's, Northwest Glass, Linda Sterling, NW Vision Care Center, Pizza Ranch, Clay Agency Insurance, Dawn Scott Grimmis, Amanda Marie Studio A, Erin Sudtelgte, Lynn Corcoran, Jimmy John's, KC Title, Home Town Realty, Flanagan State Bank, Nicole Fay, Amber Dowdy."
A group of people standing and smiling.
Table with prizes.
Welcome to Spencer Schools!

Meet Kinsey Kogel, our new 5th Grade teacher at Lincoln. We are glad to have her at Spencer Schools!
4 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Photo of new teacher with Spencer logo. Text reads: "Kinsey Kogel, Lincoln - 5th Grade"
School is starting soon and we want to help you and your students feel prepared!

The High School Open House is coming up on Thursday, August 20. Families of 9th-12th grade students are invited to stop by between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. Come walk your schedule, meet your teachers, and get ready for day one!
4 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic with school hallway and Spencer logo. Text reads: "Open House" "Spencer High School Students:" "Thursday, August 20, 5-8pm"
School is starting soon and we want to help you and your students feel prepared!

The High School Open House is coming up on August 24. Families of 9th-12th grade students are invited to stop by between 5:00 and 8:00pm. Come walk your schedule, meet your teachers, and get ready for day one!
4 days ago, Spencer Community School District
An empty hallway with lockers on both sides. Text reads "OPEN HOUSE" and "Spencer High School Students Monday, August 26 | 5-8PM." With Spencer Logo.

Spencer CSD will partner with local law enforcement and emergency personnel to conduct emergency training drills at Lincoln Elementary School on August 11 and 13, starting at 3:00pm.

- Residents will see police and emergency vehicles onsite.

- The elementary building and grounds will be closed during drills.

- First responders will run simulated emergency scenarios.

We appreciate our continued partnership with the City of Spencer and thank all involved for helping us prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community!

5 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic with faded police car in the back and Spencer logo. Text reads: Emergency Training at Lincoln Elementary School. Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Thursday, August 13 , 2026.

The next pickup date for August to-go meals is this Wednesday, August 12th with meals for Wednesday and Thursday.

These meals are available to all children under 18, not restricted to Spencer School District students.

Details can be found on the form: August Meal Sign Up

5 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic with to-go food containers and Spencer logo. Text reads: "August Meals"; "To-go meals for children under 18"; "Pick up at the high school 8/12"

The Back to School Bash is today!

We invite elementary families to join us and take the opportunity to meet your teachers. ✏️

5 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic for back to school bash on Monday, August 10. Johnson - 4:30-5:30, Fairview - 5:00-6:00, Lincoln - 5:15-6:15. Enjoy the Playground and meet your teachers. School buildings will not be accessible.
Happy Book Lovers Day!

It is a great day to celebrate those who love literature and take the opportunity to pick up a good book. 📖

#SpencerReads
6 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic with stacks of books and the Spencer Reads logo. Text reads: "Happy Book Lovers Day!.

Just a reminder to sign up for the weekend meal program!

The last pickup is this Friday, August 14th. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2026summermeals

6 days ago, Spencer Community School District
"Weekend Meal Reminder" text over a packed lunch background. Branded logo.
If you missed the calendar after you registered your child, check out our calendar highlights! This page will let you know all the big things happening over the school year from Back to School Conferences to Graduation.

For all activities, head over to our Bound page!
7 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Copy of Spencer Community Schools calendar highlights for the 2026-27 school year. Text Reads: "First day of school info: PK-8th Back to School Conf. Aug 20, 9-12th Open House - Aug 20, PK-8th Back to School Conf. - Aug 24th, 9-12th Regular Classes - Aug 24, KK-12th Regular Classes - Aug 25, Preschool 1/2 Day - Aug 27." "Last Day of School Info: Preschool - May 19, KK-11th 12:30 Dismissal - May 26 *snow days will potentially impact this date." "School Breaks: Fair Day - September 18th, Thanksgiving Break - November 26-27, Winter Break Dec. 21-Jan 1, Spring Break March 15-19." "Homecoming - September 25, Prom - April 17, Graduation - May 23. Parent Teacher Conferences: November 23-24 and February 10-11." "School Pictures: August 20 - PK-8th Grade., August 24 - PK - 12th Grade, October 7 - Retakes 6th-12th Grade, October 12 - Retakes - PK -5th Grade." "No School: September 7, September 21, October 19, November 16, November 25, December 7, January 11, January 18, February 12, February 15, March 22, March 26, April 19, May 31" "End of Each Quarter: October 23, January 15, March 25, May 26"

The next pickup date for August to-go meals is this Monday, August 10th with meals for Monday and Tuesday.

These meals are available to all children under 18, not restricted to Spencer School District students.

If you would like to sign up for future meals, please sign up the week before at the link: August Meal Sign Up

7 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic with to-go food boxes and Spencer logo. Text reads: "August Meals"; "To-go meals for children under 18"; "Pick up at the high school 8/10"
Fall sports are starting and we are ready for it!

Join us for our Fall Sports Parent Meeting this Sunday, August 9 at 6:00pm in the High School Auditorium.

Meet coaching staff, learn team philosophies, athletic policies and season schedules.

Sports Covered:
Football
Girls Swimming
Cross Country (XC)
Volleyball
Girls Tennis

It's going to be a great season! 🐅
8 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic with field background and Spencer Activities logo. Text reads: "Fall Athletics. Fall Sports Student and Parent Meeting. Sunday, August 9 at 6:00pm."

Register TODAY!

School is right around the corner and we are excited to welcome students back into the classrooms. If you have not yet registered your student, please register through the link by tomorrow.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/spencerregistration

Go Tigers!

9 days ago, Spencer Community School District
2026-27 school year registration flyer. Registration for new families opens on June 8 and returning families on July 7. New families also provide: proof of guardianship (birth certificate), student immunization record or exemption form, and proof of residency. Please complete all registrations by August 7 on Infinite Campus.
K-8 Back to School Conferences are August 20 and 24.

We are looking forward to a strong start this year!
9 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Green chalkboard with "K-8 Back to School Conferences!" text. August 20 4pm-7pm and August 24 10am-5pm.

The next pickup date for August to-go meals is this Friday, August 7th with meals for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
These meals are available to all children under 18, not restricted to Spencer School District students.
If you would like to sign up for future meals, please sign up the week before at the link: August Meal Sign Up

10 days ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic with to-go food boxes and Spencer logo. Text reads: "August Meals" "To-Go meals for children under 18" "Pick up at the High School 8/7."