SCHOOL NEWS
BISD announces registration schedule for new, existing students
Bowie Independent School District has released the following registration schedule for all students who have not registered before July 31.
Bowie Elementary, Intermediate
New students may pick up a registration packet at your child’s campus or print one off from the district web page. Return completed packet and all required documentation to your child’s campus on Aug. 8-9 to register your student.
For returning students parents may pick up registration packets at Meet the Teacher Night on Aug. 20. Completed packets will need to be returned the first day of school.
Bowie Junior High, High School
Parents of new students may pick up a registration packet at your child’s campus or print one off of the district web page. Return completed packet and all required documentation to your child’s campus on Aug. 8-9 to register your student.
For returning parents or students can pick up registration packets at your child’s campus beginning Aug. 6. Bowie Junior High students may also pick up packets at Meet the Teacher Night on Aug. 20. Bowie Junior High students need to return completed packets on the first day of school.
Bowie High School sophomores and seniors need to return completed packets on Aug. 14 and pick up schedules between 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Freshmen and juniors need to return completed packets on Aug. 15and pick up schedules between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bowie ISD Meet the Teachers Night is Aug. 20 with the elementary and intermediate campuses open from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the junior high and high school from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
SCHOOL NEWS
BISD trustees meet April 20
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.
SCHOOL NEWS
Jackrabbit Preview on April 6
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.
SCHOOL NEWS
The Bowie Bands Cake Spin drew a big crowd
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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