SCHOOL NEWS
Uncertainty still reigns for state school funding, accountability rating
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Bowie School Trustees learned there is still lots of uncertainty about what the Texas Legislature may or may not do about state funding, and the accountability system’s future could lie with a court decision.
During this week’s board meeting Superintendent Blake Enlow updated the board on state actions, as well as the local bond issue campaign. While the district cannot publicly advocate for the bond, Enlow has spent hours conducting town hall meetings and talking with clubs and district staff about the $65.8 million bond plan.
There is one last town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the junior high. Enlow said the turnout has been low overall and there are plans to create a virtual town hall citizens could access through the district’s YouTube channel.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
(Top photo) Bowie ISD Principals Joanne Keeler, high school, Jason Childress, intermediate, Kathy Green, elementary and Jeneanne Fleming, junior high received jackets this week as a thank you from the school board during Principal Appreciation Month.
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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