SCHOOL NEWS
Districts use virus plans
Saint Jo Independent School District experienced its first COVID-19 positive student one day before school began on Aug. 12.
Superintendent Curtis Eldridge said on Aug. 11 the district was notified of a lab confirmed positive test for a student and implemented the steps of the district plan.
“The parent was very supportive and sent it to us immediately. Fortunately, the student had not been in the building yet, just on the practice field and locker room. We called the health authority who was supportive, made sure everyone at practice and the coach knew and those area were cleaned, which we had done anyway. Parents of the football team members were contacted by phone and the rest (employees and parents) through email,” explained the superintendent.
Bowie and Nocona ISDs went through similar processes during the sports conditioning camps prior to the school starting where one coach and two students tested positive.
Eldridge said the process worked well as they followed the state regulations set forth by the Texas Education Agency. The district also consulted with the school attorney to drive template letters with the proper language.
While the district had not begun classes, the superintendent said the staff was thankful we approached it was quickly as we could.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News
Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District approved all the offered contracts for professional educators during last week’s meeting.
After a brief executive session the board returned to open session to approved the contracts. Several staff members are retiring include Kathy Green, principal at Bowie Elementary; Chris Cornelison, assistant principal at Bowie Junior High and Kristi Hunt at Bowie High School.
Superintendent Blake Enlow said there are a few who don’t have all their certification completed that did not receive a full contract. There also were no reassignments of staff to other duties as of April 21.
Read the full story in the May 1 Bowie News.
The Hardin and Clark Scholars, the top academic honors at Midwestern State University, and other outstanding students were named during the annual Honors Recognition Banquet April 25 in D.L. Ligon Coliseum.
Rykir J.A. Evans was named Hardin Scholar. Evans is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science.
The Hardin Scholar is the university’s highest award for academic excellence and was begun in 1962 by the Hardin Foundation. It is presented each spring to a student during his or her senior year and a $3,000 scholarship award is given with the honor.
Read the full story in the May 1 Bowie News.
Rykir J.A. Evans named Hardin Scholar for Midwestern State University stands with Kandace Adam, the Clark Scholar. (Courtesy photo)
Make the transition from junior high to high school easier by attending Jackrabbit Preview Night starting at 5:30 p.m. on April 7 in the high school cafeteria.
Students and parents will complete and sign high school graduation plans. You also will learn about high school classes, degree plans, dual credit and much more. Attendance is encouraged.
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