SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie Intermediate readies STEAM Night
The staff of Bowie Intermediate School presents STEAM Night: A Celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, Featuring Interactive Black Light Art Installation on Nov. 14.
Science teacher Stella Fowler said they are excited to announce the upcoming STEAM Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 14. This engaging and educational event will not only feature special guest presenters from the region who will share their expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, but also will showcase an interactive black light art installation titled “Geodes, Gems, and Giraffes.” This mesmerizing installation has been created under the artistic direction of art teacher Addie Enlow and intermediate students.
STEAM Night at Bowie Intermediate is designed to captivate the imagination and inspire creativity in students from grades three to five. Families and community members are invited to participate in this free event, where the focus is on interactive learning, innovation and fun.
Explore the creativity and innovation of Bowie Intermediate’s students as they proudly display their STEAM-related projects, showcasing their dedication and ingenuity.
Teachers expressed their enthusiasm about the event, stating, “STEAM Night is a celebration of curiosity and creativity. We are thrilled to showcase the talents of our students and provide a platform for them to explore the wonders of STEAM fields. The interactive black light art installation is a testament to the creativity of our students and the dedication of our teachers. We invite everyone to join us for an evening filled with inspiration and discovery.”
For more information contact 5th grade science teachers, Stella Fowler at stella.fowler@bowieisd.net or April Tipton at april.tipton@bowieisd.net
Members of the Mighty Marching Maroon Band of Bowie High School crowned its royals during halftime ceremonies on Oct. 16. Band Sweetheart is Lilli Zilfo and Band Beau is Adam Hofbauer. Congratulations to the marching band for its work at UIL contest Saturday. While the band did not advance to area Director German Torres said he was very proud of their work this year.
Autumn has arrived in Montague County, and local school districts are gearing up for a full lineup of family-friendly fall festivals throughout the month of October.
From games to coronations, residents will have plenty of opportunities to support local students and celebrate the season.
Forestburg Independent School District starts its festival at 3 p.m. on Oct. 24, featuring games, a silent auction, gift baskets and a coronation of festival royalty.
Bowie Elementary will have its fall festival from 5 to 7 p.m on Oct 24. The event features both live and silent auctions along with carnival games.
Tickets are on presale at five for $1, or at the festival four for $1. Unlimited game wristbands also can be purchased for $20.
The seasonal celebrations wrap up on Halloween.
Saint Jo Elementary Parent Teacher Organization hosts its fall fest from 12 to 2 p.m on Oct. 31, in the Saint Jo Cafeteria, featuring various activity booths and local vendors.
Gold-Burg ISD follows from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 31, on the GISD campus.
Attendees can enjoy games, a haunted house, food and a pie-in-the-face booth. Tickets may be purchased with cash or check only.
Other fall events include a family fun night hosted by Calvary Baptist Church at 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, at 204 Decatur St. The event will include food and a trunk-or-treat.
The Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees celebrated student achievements and reviewed a perfect school security audit at its Oct. 19 meeting.
The meeting opened with recognitions. High School Principal Dr. Dean Johnson recognized teacher April Word and her theater students, Adryana Torres, Aowyn Word and Lilliana Zilfo, for excelling at Theaterfest 2026.
Johnson said the students earned the title of featured performers, placing them in the top 15 performers in the state. Word also got an award for exemplary campus theater director at the event.
Read the full school board story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Top photo- The school board recognized the Bowie Junior High cross country boy’s team after they won district runner-up at the recent meet. (Photo by Caroline Crain)
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