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County teachers win regional recognition

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Sarah Kidd, a math teacher at Graham High School, Graham Independent School District, has been named the 2021 Region 9 secondary Teacher of the Year and Hayley Bishop, an Elementary art/music teacher at Nocona Elementary, Nocona ISD, has been named the 2021 Region 9 Elementary Teacher of the Year.
The announcement was made this week at each district. Other teachers were recognized at their districts. They included:
• Jill Hughes, fifth grade reading and writing teacher at Bowie Elementary, Bowie ISD
• Tabatha Jones, math teacher at Bowie High School, Bowie ISD
• Rob Norman, film/broadcast/audio/animation teacher at Nocona High School, Nocona ISD.

Read the full story on these awards in the mid-week Bowie News.

Bowie High School teacher of the year and Region 9 teacher of the year candidate, Tabatha Jones. She is shown with Bowie Superintendent Blake Enlow, Region 9’s Pat Page and Principal Sergio Menchaca. (Courtesy photo)
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BISD trustees meet April 20

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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.

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Jackrabbit Preview on April 6

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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.

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The Bowie Bands Cake Spin drew a big crowd

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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.

Director German Torres directed one of the bands Saturday night. (News photos by Barbara Green)
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