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
SCHOOL NEWS
Nocona senior takes state feature writing title
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)
SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie Kindergarten students graduate
Bowie Elementary kindergarten students entertained the huge audience that attended the graduation ceremonies at the high school gym on May 21. Each kindergarten class performed a song for the guests. They also were invited to dress as their future career choice such as a doctor or a police officer.

Each class entertained with a song.
SCHOOL NEWS
Gold-Burg grad serving NASA internship
By Andy Newberry, MSU Texas
Midwestern State University junior Rykir Evans is not only building his skills during a NASA internship—he’s creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Evans has been a remote student at MSU Texas this semester while completing the internship. During that time, he had the opportunity to meet American naval aviator and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, as well as NASA Chief Flight Director Gene Kranz.
“It definitely has been an amazing experience thus far, and meeting all of the super inspirational figures in flesh and blood was definitely surreal,” Evans said.
Read the full story in Thursday’s Bowie News.
(Top photo) Rykir Evans had a chance meeting with Reid Wiseman NASA astronaut and commander of the Artemis II lunar fly-by mission. He also met famed NASA chief flight director Gene Kranz, who directed the first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11.

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