SCHOOL NEWS
Forestburg ISD board has its first meeting of the year
The Forestburg School Board had its first meeting of the year on Jan. 18.
January is School Board Recognition Month in Texas. Staff members and students from the school district were in attendance with posters and cakes to show their appreciation for all the hard work the board members do throughout the year.
Steven Gilland, certified public accountant from Bowie, presented the audit to the school board for the district. Forestburg School District had an unqualifed report and met all requirements
“It was a good report,” said John Metzler, superintendent. “He noted that we increased our fund balance by $93,000, which is big and a pretty impressive accomplishment.” Read the full story in the mid-week News.
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.
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)
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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