SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie band tuba player makes All-State Band
Laramie Durham, member of the Bowie High School Band, made the All-State honor band on tuba.
BHS Band Director Kendel Hickenbottom said six students competed at the area level honor band auditions on Jan. 7 in Argyle. This is the second level of auditions for the All-State Band. Students must have made the higher chairs at the region level to progress in their classification.
Durham will have one last audition at the state level to determine his chair in the All-State honor band. He placed second at area which puts him in the top 10 tubas in Class A-AA-AAA in the All-State Honor Band. Only two advance to state.
He is the son of Mindy Gresham, Bowie, and Bobby Durham, Henrietta.
“This is a great honor to be in the All-State Honor Band,” said the director. “He will represent Bowie and the M3 Band at the highest level in the state. We want to congratulate all of these students for making it to this level. Each one has worked very hard to perform their best and we are very proud of them. Congratulations to Laramie for his outstanding performance.”
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Bowie Independent School District Trustees will discuss personnel issues including possible action on hiring a new high school principal when it meets at 5:30 p.m. on April 20.
An executive session is scheduled for that topic and other personnel updates as the school nears its end.
Last month the high school principal and assistant superintendent resigned as did the head boy’s basketball coach. The new coach was named this week
The regular agenda opens with recognition of high school students and staff.
Superintendent Donna Hale will provide informational updates for enrollment and attendance, intruder detection and audit report, operations reports and parent and community forum meeting comments.
The Montague County Tax Appraisal District annual financial report will be reviewed. There also will be a discussion on open enrollment for pre-kindergarten for the 2026-27.
Under action items the board will determine the financial feasibility to comply with the Texas Transportation Code regarding school bus seat belt requirements. Possible action on applying for two waiver days for missed instructional days due to snow.
Monthly reports and financials wrap the agenda.
Mark your calendar for the mandatory Jackrabbit Preview at 5:30 p.m. on April 6 in the high school cafeteria for current eighth graders in the Bowie Independent School District.
This event is designed to help students and parents prepare for a successful transition to high school. You’ll learn about academic pathways, degree plans, course offerings, extracurricular activities and ways to stay involved through the high school journey.
Explore high school course options and academic opportunities.
Learn about graduation pathways and degree plans. Ask questions and connect with campus staff. Ensure your student is ready for scheduling.
The Bowie schools music program hosted its annual cake spin on March 28. There was a live auction with caller Terry Gunter, along with the spin. All proceeds go back directly to the music students.A couple of guest conductors helped out Director German Torres. All bands, choir and color guard performed.
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