COUNTY LIFE
School Meet the Teacher events readied for next week
Almost all Montague County schools are a week out from the new school year beginning and this week the busy schedule of Meet the Teacher begins.
Four of the seven schools in the county start the year on Aug. 7, one on Aug. 8, one on Aug. 9 and one on Aug. 16. Bellevue also starts on Aug. 16.
Bowie Independent School District starts on Aug. 7, along with Gold-Burg, Nocona and Prairie Valley. Forestburg starts Aug. 8 and Montague on Aug. 9.
BISD will host Meet the Teacher nights on Aug. 3 with the elementary and intermediate schools from 5-6:30 p.m. and junior high and high schools 7-7:30 p.m. Registration must be complete to receive a schedule. Help with the online process and computer access will be available.
A Back 2 School Bash is planned from 9-11 a.m. on July 29 at the high school cafeteria. Students can come get schools supplies, free haircuts and learn about local organization and resources.
Forestburg Meet the Teacher is 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 3. Families can bring their school supplies and meet the staff. Meet the Longhorns will be the same night at 7 p.m. in the gym where all the athletes will be introduced for fall sports.
Gold-Burg School has Meet the Teacher from 6-7 p.m. on Aug. 3. Meet the Bears will follow around 7:15 p.m.
Montague School will have Meet the Teacher from 5:30-7 p.m. on Aug. 7. Students can drop off supplies, decorate their lockers and tour the schools. Schedules for fourth-eighth graders will be in their labeled lockers.
Nocona Elementary School Meet the Teacher will be 4-5:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. Bring your school supplies and meet the staff. Nocona Middle School’s event will be 4:30-6 p.m. on Aug. 4.
Meet the Indians will be at 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Jack Crain Stadium.
Prairie Valley Meet the Teacher will be on Aug. 3. There will be a pep rally to kick off the new year at 5:30 p.m. in the gym.
Families can visit teachers and tour the school until 7 p.m. The Title 1 meeting and program’s information will be presented.
There also will be a parent meeting and pancake supper for the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 7 in the cafeteria. All junior and senior high school athletes and their parents, plus siblings are invited to attend.
Saint Jo will host Meet the Teacher on Aug. 14. For the elementary it will be 5:30-6:15 p.m., and for junior and high schools at 5-5:45 p.m. A Title 1 meeting will follow.
Bellevue School opens the school year on Aug. 16 with Meet the Teacher at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14.
A Back to School Bash was planned from 2-5 p.m. on July 30 at Bellevue Methodist Church. Free schools supplies will be offered along with a hot dog meal, bounces house and face painting.
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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