📣 Welcome to the Siloam Springs School Board, Mary Ann Spears! 📣 We are thrilled to welcome Mary Ann Spears to the Siloam Springs School District Board of Education! With a lifelong passion for education and a deep commitment to student success, Mary Ann brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to our PantherNation.
📚 Education & Experience:
BSBA – University of Arkansas
Master’s in Educational Administration – University of Arkansas
Specialist & Doctorate – Arkansas Tech University
Mary Ann has served in public education for over 30 years. Her teaching career includes time in the Fayetteville School District (teaching Algebra and 8th Grade Math) and Farmington School District (teaching Secondary Math and Business Education).
She went on to serve in the Lincoln School District as Assistant High School Principal (3 years), High School Principal (4 years), and Superintendent (12 years).
👨👩👧👦 Family Life:
Mary Ann and her husband, Danny Spears, have been married for 39 years. They have three children—Justin Spears, Hailey Robinson, and Madison Lowrimore—two sons-in-law—Aaron Robinson and Logan Lowrimore—and are proud grandparents to six grandchildren: Collin, Hudson, Scarlett, Eva-Grey, Shepherd, and Sunday.
💬 In her own words:
“I am excited to join the Siloam Springs School Board with a commitment to empower students, inspire growth, and shape our community through education.”
Please help us give a warm Panther welcome to Mary Ann Spears! 🐾
We are thrilled to introduce the newest Siloam Springs School District team members! 👏👏👏 Please join us in welcoming them to the Panther Nation.
Training at Allen Elementary ⚠ Our school district is proud to partner with our local police department and other emergency services to host a training event at Allen Elementary, set for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 3rd. We want to assure our families and community members that there is no cause for alarm—this is only a training exercise. By working hand-in-hand with local authorities, we are reinforcing our commitment to your safety and the well-being of all our students and staff. Thank you for your continued support.
Heads up, Panther Nation! Summer office hours kick off this Monday. If you have any questions or need to contact someone in the district, be sure to do so between Monday and Thursday. Thank you! ☀
As summer begins and we close out the 24-25 school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate and express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible staff members who are retiring from the Siloam Springs School District. These individuals have dedicated their time, energy, and hearts to serving our students, families, and fellow staff. You will always be a part of the Panther Nation, and we wish you all the best in this exciting new chapter of life! 🐾
At tonight’s special board meeting, we were thrilled to welcome several new staff members to the Panther Nation! Among those hired are two key additions to our athletics program: Justin Turner as our new Athletic Director and Andy Loyd as our new Head Baseball Coach.
Coach Turner brings with him a wealth of experience. He has served as Cabot’s Head Wrestling Coach since 2017, amassing an impressive 190-40 record. Under his leadership, Cabot produced 52 regional champions, 71 All-State athletes, 15 individual state champions, and claimed 2 team state championships and 7 team regional titles. Coach Turner is also a 4-time Arkansas Coach of the Year.
Over his 24-year career across five schools, Coach Turner has compiled a 320-168 record, coached 107 All-State athletes, and 29 state champions. In addition to wrestling, he has also coached both football and baseball. Coach Turner wrestled for Oklahoma State University from 1995 to 2000. He and his wife, Rachael, have been married for 23 years and have two sons. Cael, a 2025 graduate, will be a freshman pitcher for Oklahoma State next fall, and Ryder will be a freshman in high school.
Coach Loyd is also a dynamic addition to Panther athletics. He played Division I baseball for the Air Force Falcons and began his coaching career as the Head Baseball Coach at Greenland, where he led his teams to several conference championships. He then joined Fayetteville High School as an assistant baseball coach, helping guide them to another conference title. Most recently, Coach Loyd served as the Assistant Coach at Har-Ber High School, where he helped lead the team to the state semi-finals in 2022 and 2025, and to a 6A State Championship in 2023. Coach Loyd is married to Cassie, and they have two daughters, Palmer and Presley.
We’re excited to welcome both Coach Turner and Coach Loyd to the team, and we look forward to the incredible impact they’ll have on our student-athletes and athletic programs. Welcome to Panther Nation!
🎓 Siloam Springs School District Alumni of the Day 🎓 Where are they now?! ✨Check out this mother-daughter team!
👉 Are you an SSHS alumni and want to be a part of this series? Fill out this form! {https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmkHLTsXFWYVnTGae9Sua9TwpdbdnN6fDfiNJsMTuyi607sA/viewform?usp=sharing}
🏌️♂️⛳ Mark your calendars for May 31st, 2025 — it's time to hit the greens for a great cause! 🐾
Join us at Siloam Springs Golf Club for the Panther Football Golf Tournament, supporting our student-athletes and Panther Pride! Whether you're an early bird or like a late start, we’ve got you covered with both an 8 AM shotgun start and a 1 PM start.
🔗 Scan the QR code to register & pay!
💰 Team Entry: $300
🎯 Mulligans (per team): $80
📍 Hole Sponsorships: $100
Bring your best swing and your team spirit. All proceeds go to support Panther Football!
Quick reminder, parents ❗ There will be NO SCHOOL this coming Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. All district offices will also be closed - including the Administration Building. Tuesday, May 27th, will be THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. 😎
🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ All bus routes will be 15 minutes early for drop-off. Thank you for understanding!
📸 This picture is from last week’s incredible moment when La-Z-Boy generously donated $50,000 to the Siloam Springs Educational Foundation! We are beyond grateful for La-Z-Boy’s continued investment in our students, educators, and schools. This generous gift will help support innovative programs and opportunities that directly benefit our classrooms. Thank you, La-Z-Boy, for believing in the power of education and for helping us build a brighter future for every Panther! 🐾❤️ #PantherNation
We are thrilled to introduce the newest Siloam Springs School District team members! 👏👏👏 Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!
📸 We understand there have been previous hires we haven’t been able to snag a picture of, but moving forward, we’ll be highlighting our new employees as they join the district. #PantherNation
The feeling you get when you just graduated from Kindergarten last night, but still have to come to school for three more days. Same, Shawn, same.
THREE MORE DAYS TILL SUMMER, Panthers! ☀✌ #PantherNation
What a night! 🍗🍪❤️ Last night, we had the honor of hosting our first-ever Classified Banquet BBQ, and it was an incredible evening of celebration and gratitude! With over 300 attendees, including staff and their families, it was a true showcase of the heart and soul behind our schools. Our leadership team and administration had the privilege of serving our amazing classified staff all evening long—just one small way to say "thank you" for all they do every day to support our students and campuses. A huge thank you to our generous community sponsors who helped make this event possible: Centennial Bank, Alternative Design, Simmons, Build Architect, Harps, Rib Crib, and South Coast Bakery. #PantherNation
🎓 Associate's Degree Information Night 🎓 Parents of 9th - 10th grade students, don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Join us on Thursday, May 22nd at 5:00 PM in the Siloam Springs High School Library to learn how your student can earn an associate's degree while completing their high school diploma — at the same time! 8th graders are also welcome to attend for a valuable preview and the chance to plan ahead. This informative meeting will cover program details, eligibility, and how your student can get a jumpstart on college and career success.
📢 Early Dismissal Due to Severe Weather. 📢 Due to the threat of severe weather, all schools in the district will dismiss two hours early today. Please plan accordingly and stay safe. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Dismissal will run as it typically would at each location, just on the adjusted schedule below:
Northside Elementary Pre-K – 12:30 PM
Northside Kindergarten – 12:50 PM
Allen Elementary – 1:15 PM
Southside Elementary – 12:45 PM
Intermediate School – 1:10 PM
Middle School – 1:04 PM
High School – 1:31 PM
Main Street Academy – 12:52 PM
Weather Update ⛈ As always, we’re keeping a close eye on the radar regarding the incoming severe weather. At this time, we are continuing with our normal school day. Please know that the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families are always at the heart of our decisions. If anything changes, we will notify you immediately through our usual communication channels. Thank you for your continued trust and support as we work to keep everyone safe.
🌟 Yesterday was National Speech Pathologist Day, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible work these specialists do! 🗣️💬 Speech pathologists assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders—helping students find their voice and thrive in and out of the classroom. ❤️ THANK YOU: Michelle, Elizabeth, Tabitha, Andrea, Claire, Haleigh, Bailey, and Mary. #PantherNation
🎓✨Senior Spotlight Throwback ✨🎓 Our last one!!
🎓 Kindergarten Graduation
📍 Siloam Springs High School PAC
📅 Monday, May 19
🕕 6:00 PM
Such a GREAT morning at the Barnhill Arena! 🎓 To our 2025 graduates, your journey is just beginning. We couldn't be more proud and remember.....once a Panther, ALWAYS a Panther! 🥳 #PantherNation
