📣 We are actively seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our Special Education department. These roles are vital—and we truly need team members who are ready to make a difference in the lives of our students. 🐾 In addition to a competitive salary, Special Education teachers also receive a .10 compensation on our newly revised index scale. 🙌 Come be part of a team that values support, inclusion, and student success. #PantherNation
👉 Click here to apply and explore all open opportunities: https://siloamschools.schoolspring.com/
At last night’s board meeting, the Siloam Springs School Board of Education reorganized. This process allows the board to update leadership roles and responsibilities as they continue their commitment to serving the students, staff, and families of our district. We appreciate the dedication and service of each board member and look forward to another year of thoughtful leadership and teamwork as we move the Panther Nation forward! 🐾
At tonight’s board meeting, Dr. Joe McClung was officially approved as the new Assistant Superintendent of Operations for the Siloam Springs School District! 🐾 Over the past year, Dr. McClung has served as our Director of Assessment and Accountability, bringing a strong commitment to student success and operational excellence. We’re excited for the leadership and dedication he’ll continue to bring in this new role! #PantherNation
Mark your calendars for our Bright Futures annual Backpack Distribution ‼ Students enrolled in the SSSD who need assistance with backpack/school supplies can register to receive one at this event. Online registration deadline: JULY 21ST.
Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenEWQvvVJIjmd2YTSFiYenPV-j5oraQ4gaHhSuM4Ii_Wv1_g/viewform
Partnership alert ‼ The After School Program is thrilled to announce that they will be offering after-school care at the following locations in the Siloam Springs School District for the upcoming school year:
⭐Allen Elementary
⭐Northside Elementary
⭐Southside Elementary
They are so excited to welcome these new schools into our program and look forward to serving even more families in our community! Enrollment and more information can be found on their website at www.afterschoolprog.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to call their office at 479-756-5077 or email us at info@afterschoolprog.com
Over the past two days, building and district leadership worked with NIET (National Institute for Excellence in Teaching) to improve instructional outcomes for students! Each team worked to build collective effectiveness at their schools—meaning they collaborated to make sure teachers have the tools, strategies, and support they need to help every student succeed. #PantherNation
REMINDER ❗ The School Board meeting will be NEXT Tuesday, Jun. 17th at 5:30 pm inside the admin building board room (3050 Cheri Whitlock Dr).
🟢Click here to watch live: https://www.youtube.com/@siloamspringspublicschools8802/streams
📣 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
