SCHOOL NEWS
Nocona ISD discontinues remote learning
Citing “disengaged” students, Nocona Independent School District officials announced they will discontinue remote learning for certain groups of students based on absences and failing classes.
Notices were being sent out this week to families impacted by this changed. Dr. David Waters, superintendent, stated in the letter Nocona ISD will remove the remote learning option for students who currently meet one or both of the following criteria: Eight or more absences and failing two or more classes.
“Students who meet the criteria will be required to participate in in-person learning beginning Jan. 4, 2021. These students will not be permitted to return to virtual learning for the remainder of the school year unless they are granted an appeal, which will require medical documentation, or they are quarantined due to COVID-19,” states the letter.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
The Bowie Junior and Senior High School bands are preparing their annual holiday concerts.
The high school concert will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the high school gym. It will feature the jazz band, Mighty Marching Maroon and the high school choir. Come enjoy a free evening filled with spectacular music and the warm feelings of the holiday season.
The junior high band will be at 6 p.m. on Dec. 17. It will feature the sixth grade white and maroon bands, as well as the junior high choir.
Bowie bands and choirs are collecting travel size toiletries to be distributed to residents of Advanced Rehab and Independence Hall facilities. They are collecting toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants, unscented lotions, shampoos and conditioners.
Items will be collected from all four campuses, as well as at the Christmas concerts and delivered the last week of school before Christmas break. Place donations in the decorated box on your campus or to the band halls of the junior and high school.
The Bowie Band Boosters also will host the annual Christmas Shoppe from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the high school cafeteria. Items range from 25 cents to $15, a great opportunity to shop for friends and family.
The Nocona Junior and Senior High School bands are rehearsing for their Christmas concerts.
The sixth grade and middle school bands will perform at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the auditorium. The high school band will play at 7 p.m.
This concert is free and a chance to see the progress students have made this fall. Enjoy a great evening of music to ring in the holiday season.
Several band members also will compete at the high school all-region tryouts in Graham on Dec. 7.
The Bowie Junior and Senior High School bands are preparing their annual holiday concerts.
The high school concert will be at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. It will feature the jazz band, Mighty Marching Maroon and the high school choir. Come enjoy an evening filled with spectacular music and the warm feelings of the holiday season.
The junior high band concert is at 6 p.m. on Dec. 17. It will feature the sixth grade white and maroon bands, as well as the junior high choir. Free admission.
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