05/26/2026
LaPoynor ISD is proud to recognize and celebrate four individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community π
Please join us in honoring our retirees:
β¨ Ms. Marsha Holcomb Mills, District Superintendent β 32 years of service
β¨ Mrs. Lori Sides Griffith, Junior High Teacher β 37 years of service
β¨ Ms. Patty Bristow, High School Teacher β 49 years of service
β¨ Mr. John Miller, Secondary Principal β 3 years of service
A special recognition to Ms. Mills, Mrs. Griffith, and Ms. Bristow for their DECADES of service! Your dedication and impact will be felt for generations to come. And thank you to Mr. Miller for his leadership and contributions during his time with our district.
We are incredibly grateful for all that each of you has given to our school community. While your presence will be greatly missed, we wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter. You will always be a part of the LaPoynor Flyer family!
πΈ Click the link below to view photos from the retirement celebration for Ms. Mills, Ms. Bristow, and Mrs. Griffith!
π https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15cgpvqN-p3kX-Ts0yH4fScUGxfpDGe-I?usp=sharing
A special thank you to those who helped make this retirement celebration so special:
βοΈ Planned and coordinated by our administrative assistants, Kiley Nachtrieb and Tara Ellis Johnson
π Flower arrangements: Floral Design Teacher, Dusty Spence Pittman
π§ Charcuterie boxes: Culinary Teacher, Tara Kinabrew
π½οΈ Retirement slideshow: IT Director, Ashleigh Arnold
π Personalized cakes: Sugar Coated by Christy Christy Fortner Trussell
π Cakes: Cherry Laurel Bakery, Cafe & Catering
π And the countless others who helped set up for this event!