Hello Panthers,
We could not be more proud of our students and staff! These STAAR results are a reflection of the hard work and determination that our Panthers bring every single day. From our classrooms to our hallways, we have seen students rise to challenges, and our educators go above and beyond to help them succeed.
While we are celebrating these accomplishments and the growth they represent, we know this is just one step in our journey. We are grateful to everyone who played a part in this success, and we are excited to keep building on it together so that Follett can be a premier school district for our community. The future is bright, and we can't wait to see what our Panthers achieve next year!
Proud to be a Panther,
Mrs. Snell
Here is a friendly reminder about our policy on hair color.
Per our student handbook:
"Students may not have hair color that is not natural color (ex. Purple, blue pink)."
Per our student handbook:
"Students may not have hair color that is not natural color (ex. Purple, blue pink)."
We are excited to have Larisa Talamantez serving as our Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor at Follett ISD!
Agriculture and leadership have always been passions of Larisa’s. She is grateful for the opportunity to share those passions with her students and help them discover their own interests and talents. She also looks forward to introducing them to the many opportunities available in agriculture.
Outside of the classroom, Larisa enjoys volunteering at church, serving in the Lions Club, and traveling with her family and best friends. She and her husband, Chris, have been blessed with three sons from South Korea: Ji, Meursault, and Joseph. They welcomed each of them into their family through the student exchange program. Joseph is now a freshman at Follett, which makes their connection to the Follett community even more special! Their family also includes four dogs who keep life busy and entertaining.
Larisa will graduate in December with her bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness. Next fall, she plans to begin pursuing her master’s degree in Agricultural Education. She is passionate about continuing to learn and grow as an educator so she can better serve her students and the agricultural community.
Larisa is excited about this new chapter at Follett ISD. She looks forward to building relationships, creating opportunities for students, and helping them prepare for their future careers. We are so glad to have Larisa as part of the Follett family!
Welcome to the Follett family!
We are excited to introduce Sandi McLain, a veteran math teacher who brings years of experience, dedication, and a genuine love for teaching. Sandi has a heart for her students and takes pride in making a difference in their lives through education. We are thrilled to have her experience and passion as part of our Panther family.
Faith and family are very important to Sandi. She is blessed with a special family and is the proud grandmother of three precious grandbabies. She enjoys spending time with the people she loves and making special memories with her family.
When Sandi isn’t in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family, discovering new places, and enjoying the things that make life special. And, of course, chocolate is always a welcome treat! Sandi’s faith, love for family, and dedication to her students are just a few of the qualities that make her a wonderful addition to our school community.
We are so happy to welcome Sandi to Follett and look forward to all she will bring to our students, staff, and school. Welcome to the Follett family, Sandi! We are so glad you’re a Panther!
We are excited to introduce Sandi McLain, a veteran math teacher who brings years of experience, dedication, and a genuine love for teaching. Sandi has a heart for her students and takes pride in making a difference in their lives through education. We are thrilled to have her experience and passion as part of our Panther family.
Faith and family are very important to Sandi. She is blessed with a special family and is the proud grandmother of three precious grandbabies. She enjoys spending time with the people she loves and making special memories with her family.
When Sandi isn’t in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family, discovering new places, and enjoying the things that make life special. And, of course, chocolate is always a welcome treat! Sandi’s faith, love for family, and dedication to her students are just a few of the qualities that make her a wonderful addition to our school community.
We are so happy to welcome Sandi to Follett and look forward to all she will bring to our students, staff, and school. Welcome to the Follett family, Sandi! We are so glad you’re a Panther!
Welcome to Follett!
We are excited to introduce Tonya Bagwell, an experienced math teacher who brings knowledge, dedication, and a genuine love for working with students. Tonya has a passion for helping students learn and grow, and we are so happy to have her as part of our Panther family.
Outside of the classroom, family is a very important part of Tonya’s life. She is blessed with a sweet family and is the proud grandmother of one precious grandbaby. She enjoys making memories with the people she loves and cherishes the special moments that come with being a grandmother.
When Tonya isn’t teaching or spending time with family, you can probably find her enjoying one of her favorite pastimes—watching college football or basketball. She also loves being outdoors and enjoying time in the fresh air. Of course, no introduction to Tonya would be complete without mentioning her favorite drink: a good Diet Dr Pepper!
We are grateful to have Tonya joining us and look forward to the knowledge, experience, and heart she will bring to our school and students.
Welcome to Follett, Tonya! We are so glad you’re a Panther!
We are excited to introduce Tonya Bagwell, an experienced math teacher who brings knowledge, dedication, and a genuine love for working with students. Tonya has a passion for helping students learn and grow, and we are so happy to have her as part of our Panther family.
Outside of the classroom, family is a very important part of Tonya’s life. She is blessed with a sweet family and is the proud grandmother of one precious grandbaby. She enjoys making memories with the people she loves and cherishes the special moments that come with being a grandmother.
When Tonya isn’t teaching or spending time with family, you can probably find her enjoying one of her favorite pastimes—watching college football or basketball. She also loves being outdoors and enjoying time in the fresh air. Of course, no introduction to Tonya would be complete without mentioning her favorite drink: a good Diet Dr Pepper!
We are grateful to have Tonya joining us and look forward to the knowledge, experience, and heart she will bring to our school and students.
Welcome to Follett, Tonya! We are so glad you’re a Panther!
Meet Nicole Trenkle!
Follett ISD is excited to welcome Nicole Trenkle to the Panther family! Nicole is thrilled to join the Follett community and looks forward to building meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Nicole graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Throughout her life, she has had a passion for helping others, building meaningful connections, and making a positive difference wherever she has the opportunity to serve. That passion eventually led her to education, where she is excited to support students as they learn, grow, and discover their own strengths.
Outside of school, Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband, especially when they are traveling and exploring new places together. They love finding new adventures and spending time outdoors. Some of Nicole’s favorite hobbies include golfing, snowboarding, and hiking.
Nicole’s faith is the foundation of her life and has guided her through every season, including this exciting new chapter. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Follett community and is looking forward to getting to know the students, families, and staff who make our school special.
Please help us give Nicole a warm Panther welcome! We are so happy to have her here!
Follett ISD is excited to welcome Nicole Trenkle to the Panther family! Nicole is thrilled to join the Follett community and looks forward to building meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Nicole graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Throughout her life, she has had a passion for helping others, building meaningful connections, and making a positive difference wherever she has the opportunity to serve. That passion eventually led her to education, where she is excited to support students as they learn, grow, and discover their own strengths.
Outside of school, Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband, especially when they are traveling and exploring new places together. They love finding new adventures and spending time outdoors. Some of Nicole’s favorite hobbies include golfing, snowboarding, and hiking.
Nicole’s faith is the foundation of her life and has guided her through every season, including this exciting new chapter. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Follett community and is looking forward to getting to know the students, families, and staff who make our school special.
Please help us give Nicole a warm Panther welcome! We are so happy to have her here!
Meet Tad Smith and His Wife, Kelley!
We are so excited to welcome Tad Smith and his wife, Kelley, to the Panther family! Tad will be joining us as our Athletic Director, and we couldn’t be happier to have him and Kelley becoming part of our Follett community.
Tad is a 1984 graduate of Panhandle High School and a 1989 graduate of West Texas State University. Just days before graduating from college, Tad and Kelley were married. That August, Tad began his career in education, starting a 36-year journey of teaching and coaching in Pampa. He retired from education in May 2025, but thankfully for us, retirement didn’t last too long!
Tad and Kelley have two children, Ryan and Kambry. Ryan is a chemist in Lubbock, and Kambry is a nurse in Amarillo. Tad enjoys being a husband, dad, and now getting the opportunity to start a new chapter with our Panther family.
Throughout his life, Tad has found many ways to serve others. Along with teaching and coaching, he has served as the Youth Director and Family Coordinator at First Methodist Church in Pampa since 2014. Tad says that while all of these things are a part of who he is, the most important part of his life is being a follower of Jesus Christ.
Tad is excited about this new adventure and about getting to know our students, staff, families, and community. We are just as excited to have him here!
Please help us give Tad and Kelley a big, warm Panther welcome. We are so glad you’re here!
We are so excited to welcome Tad Smith and his wife, Kelley, to the Panther family! Tad will be joining us as our Athletic Director, and we couldn’t be happier to have him and Kelley becoming part of our Follett community.
Tad is a 1984 graduate of Panhandle High School and a 1989 graduate of West Texas State University. Just days before graduating from college, Tad and Kelley were married. That August, Tad began his career in education, starting a 36-year journey of teaching and coaching in Pampa. He retired from education in May 2025, but thankfully for us, retirement didn’t last too long!
Tad and Kelley have two children, Ryan and Kambry. Ryan is a chemist in Lubbock, and Kambry is a nurse in Amarillo. Tad enjoys being a husband, dad, and now getting the opportunity to start a new chapter with our Panther family.
Throughout his life, Tad has found many ways to serve others. Along with teaching and coaching, he has served as the Youth Director and Family Coordinator at First Methodist Church in Pampa since 2014. Tad says that while all of these things are a part of who he is, the most important part of his life is being a follower of Jesus Christ.
Tad is excited about this new adventure and about getting to know our students, staff, families, and community. We are just as excited to have him here!
Please help us give Tad and Kelley a big, warm Panther welcome. We are so glad you’re here!
Meet Kevin George!
We are so excited to welcome Kevin George to our school community! Kevin will be joining us as a coach and our Director of Safety,. We are thrilled to have him as part of the Panther family!
Kevin is 43 years old and has been married to his wife, Tamara, for 16 years. They have two daughters, Laken, who is 12 and in 7th grade, and Kerrigan, who is 6 and in 1st grade. Kevin is a graduate of Canyon High School in Canyon, Texas. He proudly served our country as an Army Infantryman and retired as a Sergeant First Class. His years of military service have given him a strong foundation in leadership, teamwork, and serving others.
When he’s not at school, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors. He loves hunting, fishing, golf, and cooking. We are so happy to have Kevin joining us and look forward to getting to know him and his family. Welcome to the Panther family, Kevin!
We are so excited to welcome Kevin George to our school community! Kevin will be joining us as a coach and our Director of Safety,. We are thrilled to have him as part of the Panther family!
Kevin is 43 years old and has been married to his wife, Tamara, for 16 years. They have two daughters, Laken, who is 12 and in 7th grade, and Kerrigan, who is 6 and in 1st grade. Kevin is a graduate of Canyon High School in Canyon, Texas. He proudly served our country as an Army Infantryman and retired as a Sergeant First Class. His years of military service have given him a strong foundation in leadership, teamwork, and serving others.
When he’s not at school, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors. He loves hunting, fishing, golf, and cooking. We are so happy to have Kevin joining us and look forward to getting to know him and his family. Welcome to the Panther family, Kevin!
What an incredible start to a first year teacher!
We are so proud of Mrs. Talamantez for jumping in with passion and determination from day one. Over the summer, she has earned certifications in AWS D1.1, AWS D9.1, and AWS Welding Test Witness and Administrator, and is currently awaiting the results of her Oxy-Fuel Apparatus Certification written exam.
Because of her hard work and dedication, our students will have the opportunity to earn AWS industry-based welding certifications right here at Follett ISD, which gives them a head start toward college, apprenticeships, and high-demand careers.
Her commitment to growing professionally is creating life-changing opportunities for our students, and we couldn't be more excited to see what's ahead.
Congratulations on an outstanding accomplishment, and thank you for investing in the future of our students!
We are excited to offer our junior and senior students the opportunity to enjoy off-campus lunch this school year! With a signed parent agreement, students may participate **as long as they continue to meet the expectations** for attendance, behavior, and academic performance. We appreciate our families' partnership in helping students grow in responsibility, make positive choices, and represent Follett ISD well both on and off campus.
As we prepare for the new school year, we wanted to share a few updates to our dress code now so families have plenty of time to plan before the first day of school. Thank you for helping us create a school environment that is focused, respectful, and ready to learn. We appreciate your partnership and support in making this a great year for all of our students!
We love celebrating the amazing educators who make Follett ISD such a special place!
A big congratulations to our very own Olivia Bryan, who was recently featured in the news sharing her experience at Texas Math Academy. We are so proud of her commitment to learning, growing, and bringing new ideas back to our students and classrooms.
Thank you, Olivia, for representing Follett ISD so well. Your passion for education inspires all of us, and we can't wait to see the positive impact of everything you learned. Congratulations!
Be sure to check out Olivia's story below!
https://youtu.be/-ifadLQxl04?si=aY2x9EOYv-6pxDAg
🎭 Panther Stage Academy Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎭
Calling all future performers entering 1st–8th grade! Join us for Panther Stage Academy, a three-day theater camp packed with fun, creativity, and hands-on fine arts activities!
📅 July 22–24
🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM each day
🍎 Snack provided daily
💲 $25 per child
Students will explore acting, theater games, music, movement, teamwork, and so much more while building confidence and having a blast!
Pre-register online by clicking the link below, or register in person at 8:30 AM on July 22 before camp begins.
💵 Payment is due at drop-off on July 22 and may be made by cash or check.
We can't wait to spend three fun-filled mornings on stage with your students! 🎬✨
👇 Click the link below to pre-register today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ_Cr-6MXoW3pZLYQVswwAjPlxgvGYhHswyQYqIAMpxEQo2w/viewform?usp=header
There is nothing better than seeing our educators share their passion and expertise with others!
Congratulations to Kendra Harvey and JR Slater for representing Follett ISD as presenters at the Curriculum Connect Conference, hosted by Region 16 Education Service Center at West Texas A&M University.
We are so proud of the time, preparation, and heart they poured into their presentation. Their willingness to learn, lead, and serve other educators is a reflection of the incredible work happening every day in our district. Thank you for representing Follett ISD with professionalism, excellence, and Panther pride.
Please join us in congratulating Kendra and JR on this outstanding accomplishment! 🐾
📣 Mini Cheer Camp is Almost Here! 📣
Calling all future cheerleaders! Join us for our Mini Cheer Camp on August 10–11 for two days of school spirit!
Dates: August 10–11
Cost: $25 per camper Registration: Day of camp from 8:45–9:00 AM
Payment is due at registration.
Participants will learn cheers, chants, and basic cheer skills while having a great time making new friends!
For more information, please contact Liz Loya.
We can’t wait to cheer with you! 📣💛🖤
Calling all future cheerleaders! Join us for our Mini Cheer Camp on August 10–11 for two days of school spirit!
Dates: August 10–11
Cost: $25 per camper Registration: Day of camp from 8:45–9:00 AM
Payment is due at registration.
Participants will learn cheers, chants, and basic cheer skills while having a great time making new friends!
For more information, please contact Liz Loya.
We can’t wait to cheer with you! 📣💛🖤
Congratulations Alexis and Haven on receiving your Lonestar Degree!
The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest degree of membership of the Texas FFA Association, designed to recognize outstanding commitment to agriculture.
We are excited to share that Jeff Quisenberry has been named the lone finalist for Superintendent. Throughout his career, Mr. Quisenberry has demonstrated a deep commitment to students, staff, and the communities he serves. We look forward to the leadership, passion, and vision he will bring to our district as we continue working together to provide the very best opportunities for our students. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Quisenberry on this well-deserved honor and exciting new chapter!
Join us tomorrow or Friday to participate in a brief Title I meeting.
Come support our cheerleaders at a bake sale tomorrow!
Today we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of the Follett ISD Class of 2026 at our Awards Ceremony! 🎓✨
We are proud to announce that the senior class has earned an outstanding $391,520 in scholarships and awards. Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the future.
We are proud to announce that the senior class has earned an outstanding $391,520 in scholarships and awards. Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the future.
