SCHOOL NEWS
‘Mad’ advances to bi-district; public show Thursday
Bowie High School’s production of “Mad” is one of three schools advancing to one-act play bi-district competition on March 22.
“Mad” performed at district on March 4 at Graham Memorial Auditorium with seven other schools. A time has not been announced.
“Mad” will be performed for the public at 6 p.m. on March 11 in the junior high auditorium. There is no admission and the public is invited.
Bowie will compete with Holliday, Breckenridge, Bangs, Brock and Early on March 22.
“It will be a tense competition full of really great competitors. We look forward to it. We keep growing our program and each year we get better,” said Director Candace Mercer.
She added while they did advance out of district last year, the journey was cut short due to the pandemic, “we are not doing the same show, but we are honored to advance to this next level two years in a row.”
“Mad’s” technical crew was named best overall technical crew at the district contest. It includes Lance Jones, Kami Young and Kris Torres. Laci Hawkins received All Star Cast and Paris Waters and Alicia Marshall received honorable mention All Star Cast.
Mercer said they received excellent critiques from the judges and they plan to work hard to develop the show even more before bi-district.
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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