Thank you to the Spencer Community School Foundation along with the Chuck and Pat Schmidt Gift to Education Fund for supporting Spencer Middle School’s “Spencer Middle School’s Got Game!” program during Tiger Time, PBIS, and social-emotional learning.

These board games enhance students' critical thinking, memory, and strategy skills while helping them build new friendships.
about 2 months ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic with the Spencer Foundation logo and School logo. Text Reads: Thank you! Chuck and Pat Schmidt Gift to Education Fund.
A group of middle school students playing games.
Two middle school students playing battleship.
Middle school students playing a board game.
A group of middle school students playing board games.
A group of middle school students playing UNO.
Two middle school students playing checkers.
Karyn is retiring from SMU after 24 years. She has covered Spencer Schools and Tiger activities during that time.

We thank Karyn for all of her work to show and share the Tigers in action! 🐅
about 2 months ago, Spencer Community School District
Picture of athletic director, Taylor Chapman and Karyn from SMU who is retiring.
Today is our first full day of bus routes!

Please anticipate potential delays for afternoon drop-offs as drivers, school staff, and students adjust to dismissal procedures. Dismissal loading always takes a little extra time on day one while students find their assigned buses and routines settle in.

Schedules will smooth out quickly over the next few days.

Thanks for your patience as we get everyone home safely today!
about 2 months ago, Spencer Community Schools
School is back in session! ✏️

Today is the official start to the 2026-27 school year for all students in Spencer School District.

We are excited to see what this new year has in store!
about 2 months ago, Spencer Community School District
A school hallway with lockers and Spencer logo. Text reads, "Have a great first day of school!"

Spencer Schools Activities Schedule - Week of August 24, 2026


For most up to date calendar: BOUND

about 2 months ago, Spencer Community School District
Graphic with activities logo and calendar of activities for the week of August 24-29. Text reads: Monday: 4-7pm Varsity/JV Girls Tennis - away, 5:30-8:30pm JVR Volleyball Triangular - away; Tuesday: 5-9pm Varsity/JV Volleyball Tournament - home, 5-6:30pm Central Office School Board Meeting, 5:30-8:30pm Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - away, 6-8pm Speech & Drama Orientation at Spencer High School; Thursday: 4-6pm JV/Varsity Girls Tennis - home, 4:30-9pm Varsity/JV Girls Volleyball - away, Home XC 5-5:30 JV Girls, 5:30-6pm JV Boys, 6-6:30pm Varsity Girls, 6:30-7pm Varsity Boys; Friday: 4:15-5:45pm JVR Football - home, 7-9:30pm Varsity Football - home; Saturday: 9am-3pm Varsity Girls Volleyball tournament- away, 10am-2pm Varsity Girls Swim."
Welcome back to the 9th-12th grade students!

We are thrilled to have you back in the classroom as Spencer Tigers!
about 2 months ago, Spencer Community School District
Text reads "WELCOME BACK! 9th-12th Grade Students." with an image of the high school and Spencer logo.
Just a reminder that the final day of K-8 Back to School Conferences is tomorrow.

Please arrive for your assigned time slot.

We are excited for this great start to the 2026-27 school year!
about 2 months ago, Spencer Community School District
Text reads "K-8 Back to School Conferences! August 24, 10am-5pm." Chalkboard background with school logo.

The next Spencer Community School District board meeting will be Tuesday, August 25rd at 5pm.

The meeting will take place in the Central Office Board Room (23 E 7th St.). More information about the board may be found here: School Board

about 2 months ago, Spencer Community School District
"Spencer CSD Board Meeting August 25" above school logo. "Open to the public" over an image of a conference table.
Back to School Conferences for K-8 families are coming up!

Conferences will take place on:
Thursday, August 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday, August 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Please arrive at your scheduled time.
about 2 months ago, Spencer Community School District
A chalkboard displays "K-8 Back to School Conferences!" "August 20 4pm-7pm" "August 24 10am-5pm". Colored chalk pieces are on the chalkboard with Spencer logo.
School Picture Ordering Information:

Preschool-8th Grade School Pictures will be during Back to School Conferences on August 20th and 24th.

High School Pictures will be on the First Day of School on August 24th.

School Picture Ordering Information:
The link is: www.strawbridge.net
Click on the Red Button that says 'Order Pictures & Yearbooks'
Enter the Code for your student.
Click Find.
Then Order.

Codes for Grades:
Johnson - PX507480
Fairview - PX507061
Lincoln - PX507493
Middle School - PX507756
High School - PX507751
about 2 months ago, Spencer Community Schools
Text "SCHOOL PICTURE Ordering" over a white background. A camera with a lens and a logo with the letter "S" below the text.
Staff are back in the buildings today with a kickoff from the Spencer Marching Band 🥁🎺
about 2 months ago, Spencer Community Schools

Almost time for another great school year to begin!

See you soon, Tigers! 🐯

about 2 months ago, Spencer Community School District
Text reads "Back to School" with "HS Start Date August 24th" and "K-8 Start Date August 25th" "See you soon!". Image of classroom with Spencer logo..

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!

2 months 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 months 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 months 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!
2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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."
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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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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"