SCHOOL NEWS
Prairie Valley annual academic awards
W.R .Tucker, superintendent of Prairie Valley ISD retired after 21 years of service. School board members presented him with a plaque at the annual awards banquet on May 21.
The 2014-2015 honor graduates were recognized at Prairie Valley’s annual award’s banquet. Pictured are Michael Ducharme, salutatorian; Alley Hilton, valedictorian; Matthew Suarez, KatieAnn Carter, Robin Fenoglio and Paxton Edwards.
Mitchell Eldred was given the year’s top FFA award by Advisor Scott Penick.
Matthew Suarez receives a plaque for his service as 2014-2015 FFA chapter president from Advisor Scott Penick. Other students awarded for serving as chapter officers were: Paxton Edwards, vice president; Mitchell Eldred, sentinel; Kelcy Oliver, reporter; Lane Roof, treasurer; Michael Ducharme, secretary; Colton Brown, chaplain; Tyler Carter, historian; and Angelo Gomez, alternate officer.
Lauren Bristow, FCCLA advisor honored STAR Event competitors: Kincaid Johnson, Lacey Eldred and Samantha Tompkins placed second in sports nutrition advancing to state where they placed first advancing them to the national conference in Washington D.C.
Kendra Woods (pictured), Kelsey Perkins and Kelcy Oliver placed second in entrepreneurship at the regional competition advancing to state.
More academic awards
Prairie Valley High school students who received subject top honors were: Maddi Duck, history and English; Kendra Woods, history, Spanish, English, science, math and family and consumer sciences; Alley Roof, drama and yearbook; Michael Ducharme, technology; Mitchell Eldred, ag science; KatieAnn Carter, government; Alley Hilton, economics; and Miranda Booth, journalism.
Perfect attendence for the 2014-2015 was achieved by Miranda Booth, Lacey Eldred, Alley Hilton, Cece Mahin, Alexia Roof, Lane Roof, Brett Smith, Matthew Suarez, Bailee Tipton and Kendra Woods.
High school and junior high students who A-B honor roll for the school year were: Miranda Booth, KatieAnn Carter, Michael Ducharme, Lacey Eldred, Madi Duck, Kaden Fleming, Alley Hilton, Blaze Hulderman, Kincaid Johnson, Brooklyn Messer, Zakry Smith, Matthew Suarez, Brock Tompkins and Samantha Tompkis.
Students who made the A honor roll for the school year were: Colton Brown, Michael Ducharme, Robin Fenoglio, Alley Hilton, Brett Smith and Kendra Woods.
Bulldog Pride is given to students who had perfect attendance, made the A honor and had an A in citizenship all year. This year Brett Smith and Kendra Woods were given the award.
Family Consumer Science Assessment participants were also given awards for placing at the regional and state level: Taylor Carter, silver at regional and state; Brooklynn Messer, gold at regional; Alley Roof, silver at regional and bronze at state; Amber Wood, gold at regional and state; Cece Mahin, silver at regional and state; and Megan Dennis, gold at regional and state.
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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