Mark Your Calendars
4/1-30 Child Abuse Prevention Month
4/2 Paraprofessional/Library Assistant Day
4/4 Go Blue Day where all are encouraged to wear BLUE on that Friday in order to stand united against child abuse and neglect
4/4 The first Friday in April is designated Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day in public schools to promote awareness of the health benefits of fruits and vegetables and to encourage students to consume more fruits and vegetables during Texas Fruit and Vegetable Month - Have you eaten your fruits and veggies today?
4/5 5:00 PM CakeSpin 2025 @ BHS
4/7-10 National Assistant Principal Week
4/7 5:00 PM Dual Credit Informational Meeting @ BHS Gym
4/7 5:30 PM Jackrabbit Preview - Mandatory for all incoming freshman @ BHS Cafeteria
4/11 Professional Development Day for Staff
4/12 BHS Prom
4/14 Progress Reports
4/15 STAAR 3-8 Reading & EOC Eng I and Eng II
4/17 STAAR 8th Grade Science and EOC Biology
4/20 Easter Sunday
4/21 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
4/21 5:30 PM School Board Meeting
4/22 STAAR 5th Grade Science, 8th Grade SS/EOC US History
4/23 Administrative Assistant/Secretary Day
4/25 Labeled as bad weather day on 24-25 Calendar. It is not needed so this will be a flex day and staff and student do not need to attend school.
4/24 5:00-6:00 Emergent Bilingual Engagment @ The Bowie Public Library
4/29 STAAR 3-8 Math, EOC Alg 1
5/1 School Lunch Hero Day
5/1 School Principal Appreciation Day
5/5-8 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/5 Progress Reports
5/5 School Nurse Day
5/7 10:00 AM Career Expo @ BHS
**See the Parent and Family Engagement Smore for how to get involved in your child's education,, tips on common issues, resources, activities, and how to partner with the school for student success.
*For specific dates on each campus, please follow the campus Facebook pages and keep your email and phone number updated with the school. If you need to make a change contact the campus secretary.
STAAR and EOC Testing
📢 BISD STAAR/EOC Testing Calendar – Important Information 📢
The BISD Testing Calendar provides parents with all testing dates for every grade level. It is crucial that students are present on their scheduled testing day or the following day for make-up exams.
🔹 Plan Ahead:
✔️ If you anticipate a scheduling conflict, please contact your child’s campus as soon as possible.
✔️ Avoid scheduling appointments or campus visits on testing days, as state assessments have a 7-hour time limit (one full school day).
🔹 Between now and testing day:
📌 Stay alert to an informational session from your child's campus about STAAR and testing dates.
📌 Visit TEA's testing family page for any information you may need and to do practice tests. From this page you click on the Practice Test card and then put in the specific test you want to look at. These are just like the STAAR test and will help prepare your child for April testing.
📌 If your school has invited your child to a bootcamp or tutorials please make sure they attend. This small group specific instruction could help your child be approaches or meets on their assessment.
Your support ensures a smooth testing experience for all students! Thank you for partnering with us for academic success. 🎓✏️
Summer School 2025
Bowie ISD Summer School - June 2-12 (Monday-Thursday) @ BHS Campus. Classes will consist of the following:
- Credit Recovery for students at BHS who did not earn credit because of attendance or a passing grade. June 2-12, 2025
- Attendance -students that did not meet the 90% rule for attendance will be required to make up time and work during summer school. June 2-12, 2025
- STAAR - Students who DO NOT MEET expectations on STAAR will be invited to summer school and receive their 15 or 30 hours of instruction to meet HB 1416 requirements. June 9-12, 2025
- EOC - Students who DO NOT MEET expectations on EOC tests will be invited to a 4 day bootcamp and be ale to retake the test at its conclusion. June 9-12, 2025
Please take note of the dates if your feel your child may meet one of the above criteria. BISD staff will be contacting you to let you know if your child needs to attend.
Summer Camps in BISD
📢 Summer BISD Sport Camp Info Coming Soon! ☀️🏕️
Stay tuned! Individual summer camp flyers with details and pricing will be posted here on Facebook and camp information packets will be available at the front desk of each school in the district coming soon.
Don't miss out on a fun-filled summer!
Cake Spin
🎶🍰 Support BHS Band & Choir at Cake Spin 2025! 🍰🎶
We’re looking for gift baskets or auction items to help support our Band & Choir Boosters! 🎼🎺🎤 If you’d like to donate, please contact Shawna Torres at shawna.torres@bowieisd.net by April 4th.
📅 Cake Spin 2025 Event Details:
🗓 April 5th
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 BHS Cafeteria
Join us for a fun-filled evening and help support our talented students! Everyone is welcome! 💙🎶 #Bowieibuilt
Jackrabbit Preview for 8th graders going to be Freshman in Fall 2025
Join us for the BHS Jackrabbit Preview on April 7—a must-attend event for incoming freshmen and their families!
🔹 Why attend?
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Learn about high school course options and opportunities.
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Get all your questions answered by those who know best.
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Parents must sign their child's graduation plan before a schedule can be issued in August—don’t wait until the last minute!
Event Details:
📅 April 7, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 BHS Cafeteria
This is your chance to prepare for a successful high school journey. We look forward to seeing you there! #Bowieibuilt
Dual Credit Informational Meeting
📢 Dual Credit Informational Meeting 📢
Attention incoming 9th-12th grade students and parents! Join us on April 7th from 5:00-5:30 PM in the Bowie High School Gym to learn about Dual Credit opportunities!
🎓 What you'll learn:
✅ Benefits of earning college credit in high school
✅ How to get classes paid for or at a reduced rate
✅ The enrollment process & requirements
📢 NCTC representatives will be there to present and answer your questions! Don't miss this opportunity to plan ahead for success! See you there! #Bowieibuilt
Career Expo
📢 Save the Date! 📢
📅 The 2nd Annual Bowie High School Career Expo is happening on Wednesday, May 7th!
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to explore career paths, connect with professionals, and plan for your future! Stay tuned for more details.
#Bowieibuilt #CareerExpo2025 🎓💼✨
Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day
🥕🍎 Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day – April 5th! 🍎🥦
The first Friday in April is Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day in public schools! This day highlights the health benefits of eating fresh produce and encourages students to include more fruits and vegetables in their meals.
🍽 Did you know?
✅ BISD provides balanced meals with multiple opportunities for students to enjoy fruits and vegetables.
✅ Many of our fruits and veggies come from local Texas farms! 🌱🚜
✅ Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables supports a healthy body and mind!
📢 Family Education: Explore fun activities and resources on the Commissioner of Education's website to help promote healthy eating at home.
Let’s work together to encourage students to build healthy habits with nutritious, well-balanced meals! 🥗🍊
Child Abuse Prevention Month
📢 Supporting Texas Youth & Families! 💙
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is committed to empowering communities with valuable resources to support children, youth, and families where they live, work, and play!
🔹 Go Blue Day – April 4th
Join us in wearing BLUE on Friday, April 4th to stand united against child abuse and neglect. Let's show our support and raise awareness! 💙
🔹 Texas Youth Helpline 📞💬
Youth in crisis can call or text 24/7 for free, confidential support. Whether they need someone to talk to or assistance with resources, help is available!
📱 1-800-989-6884
🌐 www.dfps.texas.gov/Youth-Helpline
🔹 Parenting Support – GetParentingTips.com 👨👩👧👦
Parenting isn’t always easy! This site offers helpful tips, videos, and guidance for all parenting challenges. Available in Spanish too!
🌐 https://getparentingtips.com/
Together, we can make a difference! 💙 #GoBlueDay #SupportTXYouth #Bowieibuilt
🌞 As the weather warms up and shorts start to make their way back into our wardrobes, let's remember to keep the BISD dress code in mind when choosing our outfits for school. 👚👖
Take a moment to check the BISD Dress Code visual and make sure the shaded blue area is covered: ✅ Shorts and skirts should be fingertip length or longer ✅ Shirts should cover the shaded blue area (no midriff showing and shoulders should be covered)
Stay mindful when purchasing clothes and when your children leave each day for school. Let’s make this a great second semester! 🌟
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Location: 404 East Williams Street, Bowie, TX, USA
Phone: 940-872-1151