SCHOOL NEWS
Professional contracts lead BISD board agenda
Bowie School Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. on March 21 with professional educator contracts leading the agenda in executive session.
The board will consider what staff members will receive contract offers and the resignations that may have been received and how to fill those positions. Last month the district received resignations from Girl’s Basketball Head Coach Chuck Hall and High School Band Director Kendel Hickenbottom. BHS Science Teacher Ronnie Mund also has announced his retirement.
In action items the board will review the student transfer list and take action on the Texas Education Agency Instructional Materials Allotment and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills certification form.
Superintendent Steven Monkres will discuss board policy, employment practices, along with future meeting dates and board training dates. Monthly reports will be given by the assistant superintendent, chief financial officer and campus principals.
In recognition trustees will be introduced to the Future Problem Solving Program International: Texas State Bowl and International Competition qualifiers from Bowie Intermediate School; and from the high school the Texas Association of Community Schools, state academic contest qualifiers and the Association of Texas Small School Bands, all-state band qualifier.
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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