SCHOOL NEWS
Gold-Burg rehearses ‘Celebration’
The Gold-Burg High School Theatre Arts Department will be presenting its 10th annual musical Celebration at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Gold-Burg High School Gym.
The Bears gym will be magically turned into a performance stage. Tickets for the show will be sold at the door. Adults tickets are $5and students are $3.
At 5 p.m. pre-show there will be a barbecue sandwich dinner for $5, along with a silent auction with many fabulous items. One featured item to be auctioned at intermission are tickets to the Ice Show at the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine featuring Frosty the Snowman.
Students from pre-kindergarten to to 12th grade will be performing in the musical entitled “November Breeze,” which will feature music from the Beach Boys, “High School Musical,” and many modern day selections which will enhance a fantastic scene for a musical beach party.
A tremendous amount of support from the Gold-Burg staff and parents goes into the finishing touch of the performance, program and ads that are sold for the show.
Director and Theater Arts Teacher Linda Fitzner explains Celebration is a project which introduces students to many areas of the performing arts and adheres to the educational TEKS.
Bowie Independent School District Trustees will discuss personnel issues including possible action on hiring a new high school principal when it meets at 5:30 p.m. on April 20.
An executive session is scheduled for that topic and other personnel updates as the school nears its end.
Last month the high school principal and assistant superintendent resigned as did the head boy’s basketball coach. The new coach was named this week
The regular agenda opens with recognition of high school students and staff.
Superintendent Donna Hale will provide informational updates for enrollment and attendance, intruder detection and audit report, operations reports and parent and community forum meeting comments.
The Montague County Tax Appraisal District annual financial report will be reviewed. There also will be a discussion on open enrollment for pre-kindergarten for the 2026-27.
Under action items the board will determine the financial feasibility to comply with the Texas Transportation Code regarding school bus seat belt requirements. Possible action on applying for two waiver days for missed instructional days due to snow.
Monthly reports and financials wrap the agenda.
Mark your calendar for the mandatory Jackrabbit Preview at 5:30 p.m. on April 6 in the high school cafeteria for current eighth graders in the Bowie Independent School District.
This event is designed to help students and parents prepare for a successful transition to high school. You’ll learn about academic pathways, degree plans, course offerings, extracurricular activities and ways to stay involved through the high school journey.
Explore high school course options and academic opportunities.
Learn about graduation pathways and degree plans. Ask questions and connect with campus staff. Ensure your student is ready for scheduling.
The Bowie schools music program hosted its annual cake spin on March 28. There was a live auction with caller Terry Gunter, along with the spin. All proceeds go back directly to the music students.A couple of guest conductors helped out Director German Torres. All bands, choir and color guard performed.
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