SCHOOL NEWS
BISD officers to take oath of office, vacancy may be filled
Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 with plans to swear in the newly elected members and to possibly fill a vacancy in precinct six.
The district canceled its election since it was uncontested and the two incumbents, Jacky Betts and Debbie Leonard, return to the board. After they take their oath, trustees will elect board officers.
An executive session is listed on the agenda to allow the board to discuss prospects to fill the precinct six seat. Last month Trustee Kenny Miller resigned citing increased job responsibilities that take away from his time to serve.
Action items for Monday include review and approval of the district and campus improvement plans and casting votes for the Montague County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors. Numerous local policy updates are will be examined.
Superintendent Blake Enlow will report on early release for the UIL Academic Meet the district is hosting on Dec. 3, review of the child nutrition department and scheduling of the state financial rating hearing in December.
Monthly reports by administrators and the financial report round out the agenda.
Congratulations to Bowie High School for Achieving Exemplary Status in the Texas Educational Theatre Association’s Award of Distinction.
The award recognizes individual schools and districts that are making outstanding contributions to raising standards for theatre education through achievement, curation of resources, diversity and advocacy for theatre arts.
Members of the Texas Educational Theatre Association proudly congratulate Bowie High School for earning this award. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to fostering theatre education and participation in their communities.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsosnline.com
Bowie Independent School District Trustees extended the contract of Superintendent Dr. Donna Hale for one year and hired a new intermediate principal during its June 16 meeting.
Hale underwent her first annual summative evaluation in closed session as the board reviewed her overall work during the year. The superintendent said it has been a eventful year and she was happy the board extended her contract.
Landon Wesley was selected as the new principal at the intermediate school, replacing Jason Childress who moved into the new director of student services position last month. Wesley has been the campus assistant principal the past three years and has also served as teacher in the district. His wife, Rachel, is a science teacher at the junior high.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Abigail Hill, Nocona High School valedictorian, is the 2026 UIL feature writing state champion. Nocona faculty have been looking through school records and UIL records to see when Nocona last had someone won state. UIL record archives only date back to 1983 and they didn’t see anyone listed as winning a gold medal in Academic UIL. According to Nocona records, she is the first UIL Academic Champion since 1973. (Courtesy photo)
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