COUNTY LIFE
Bowie ISD’s Accelerated Learning Academy sees its first graduate
Bowie School District’s new Accelerated Learning Academy has its first graduate – a success story in a four-month-old program designed to help a small group of high school students at a crossroads in their education.
As the 2013-14 school year wound down, Superintendent Steven Monkres and High School Principal Kelly Shackelford pitched the idea for the academy. It’s goal was to provide a campus where “non-traditional” students juniors and seniors could turn if they are at risk of not graduating or dropping out.
Bowie ISD staff visited similar programs in Graham and Keller ISDs before going before the board. Bowie School Trustees embraced the idea and remodeled the old North ward building, which needed a full facelift inside for its new role. One new paraprofessional was added and the program was launched in August.
Friday, Hailey Blackburn completed her course studies in the ALA program and graduates. Read her story and how the program is filling a significant needs in the district in the Saturday News. Pictured, Hailey Blackburn working on her geometry lessons. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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