SCHOOL NEWS
Montague School begins construction on its new gymnasium
By DANI BLACKBURN
dani@postoakmedia.net
Montague Independent School District students will be playing in a brand-new gymnasium this time next year as construction begins this weekend on a 9, 875-square foot facility.
The new gym will be used for all grades of physical education classes and athletic competitions. It will include a concession, locker rooms and facilities with an estimated completion date of June 28, 2019.
“That is our deadline day. Our goal is to move in during the summer before the start of the school year,” said Montague ISD Superintendent Carla Hennessey.
Other features include new security features, new Texas Accessibility Standards/American Disabilities Act accessibility compliance, new and more secured playground access, new and relocated fencing and security upgrades and upgraded and expanded campus wide utilities.
Read the full story the mid-week News.
SCHOOL NEWS
Bellevue alumni host fundraiser
The Bellevue Ex Student Association is hosting a music and hamburgers event at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Bellevue Community Center (Bellevue Fire Hall) to raise funds for scholarships.
A $20 donation includes a hamburger, fixings, dessert, a drink and an evening of entertainment. Everyone is cordially invited to come out for a fun evening.
“Texas and the Letter W” will be presented by Kenny and Susan Mayo with the Post Oak Band.
All of the music will be from musicians whoare Texans who have a name beginning with the letter “W.”
A drawing for a DeWalt power tool set and the auction of some sweets to take home will round out the evening of fellowship.
All money raised will go into the Bellevue Ex Student’s Scholarship fund and are tax-deductible.
SCHOOL NEWS
Forestburg High School students nominate homecoming royals
Forestburg Independent School staff announced its 2026 homecoming king nominees (back): Houston Johnson, Caleb Rich and John Carranza. Queen nominees (front): Delilah Petch-Raney, Dori Gonzalez, Megan Bain, Jocelyn Rich and Brenna Briles. Not pictured: Taylor Griggs. The Forestburg Longhorns will take on Perrin-Whitt for its homecoming game. (Photo by Rashonda Hobbs)
SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie Elementary staff hosting open house/curriculum night
The staff of Bowie Elementary School will host open house/curriculum night on Sept. 24.
The program on curriculum will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, and from 6 to 7 p.m. visit the classrooms.
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