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)
The Amity Club Christmas Tour of Homes is planned from 1-5 p.m. on Dec. 6 featuring five beautiful homes, a historical suite and homemade goodies for guests to enjoy.
Tickets for this event are $25 and support projects of Amity Club including scholarships and other activities. Tickets can be obtained at White Family Funeral home, Wellington State Bank, Cross Timbers Title Company and Wise Street Mercantile.
Those with questions may call 940-366-1912, 940-531-2355 or 940-841-3246.
Homes on the tour are: The Golden Guesthouse by TJay and Courtney McEwen, 709 LaSalle; The McMurray Home by Janet McMurray, 906 Sessions; Wise Street Mercantile Suites by Elaine Kunkleman, 111 W. Wise; The Brite House by Lori Reneau, 600 E. Tarrant; The Francoeur Home by David and Karol Francoeur, 1917 Beach Road and The Shriver Home by Jonathan and Kara Shriver, 303 Mountainview Court.
In the weeks leading up to the tour, information on each home will be featured in The Bowie News.
Read about the first home in Thursday’s Bowie News.
Gear up for an evening of autumn fun and community fellowship as Montague School District hosts its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 22. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. inside the gymnasium.
Designed as an all-ages celebration, this year’s festival features a lineup of classic carnival entertainment, including a haunted house, a bounce house, bingo and traditional family games.
Attendees can also test their luck at the cake walk or browse a variety of treats available at the sweet shop.
The evening will also feature the concession stand, which will serve hamburgers. Admission and access to all activities will run strictly on a ticket system.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the gym on the night of the event, with payment accepted in cash or check only.
The Bowie News presents its annual showcase of Hometown Heroes introducing the community to those who serve in all the ways that protect their homes. Firefighters, law enforcement, jailers, EMs, we salute them all for their hard work and dedication
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