Bowie Junior High School

Bowie ISD invites the community to an informational meeting about the Bowie ISD Bond Project. https://bit.ly/3PBgopB

Congrats to our first Rabbits and Students of the Month for the 2023-24 school year! Pictured L to R: 8th grade SOM, Laney Segura; 8th grade ROM, Madison Riddles; 6th grade SOM, Maddax McCollum; and 6th grade ROM, Edward Komlosi. 7th grade ROM, Hayden Cox is pictured separately and 7th grade SOM Grant Hamilton is not pictured. We are proud of the way that these students represent Bowie Junior High. We would also like to recognize Mrs. Evans as our Teacher of the Month. Thank you Mrs. Evans for all that you do for your students. A special thank you to The Den for providing all six of these students lunch for their accomplishments!

It is getting close to the Bowie All For One Community 5K. Last year, Bowie Elementary won the award for the largest team. Who will it be this year? The proceeds from this community 5K go right back to benefit many of our BISD students. The proceeds are donated to these missions: Backpack Buddies, Pregnancy Resource Center, and Child Welfare Board. Come out and join us in the All For One Community 5K on October 7th and support our Bowie community through these outreach programs. Your registration money will still benefit our students even if you cannot attend. #bowiebuilt Sign up TODAY!! www.allforonecommunity5k.com

Apologies, the date was incorrect on the first image. Thursday, Sept. 28 is the correct date for our dance.

The link for food item donation is here. https://forms.gle/s5S9yHKAv27ZLpVk6 If you can help with set up, tickets, concessions, supervision, clean up, etc, please use the link here. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19CI2AQjEKzcEYJ1uSXkfPSyS3OftfrZfrA-qwd7r24c/edit?usp=sharing

September 21, 2023  Dear Parent or Guardian:  Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The Safe Gun Storage linked information will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.  In 2021, 4,613 Texans experienced gun-related deaths. The Texas Department of State Health Services (SHS) reports that 55% of Texas firearms deaths in 2020 were suicides and that 59% of all suicides in Texas were by firearms. Suicide attempts involving firearms have a 90% fatality rate. Restricting access to guns is critical in reducing acts of violence, whether as self-harm or towards others. Acts of mass violence and interpersonal violence often end in suicide.  It is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. Under Texas Penal Code 46.13, a person commits the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child if the child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm, and the person with criminal negligence:  Failed to secure the firearm; or  Left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access  The penalty for allowing a child access to a firearm can range from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by a $500 fine) to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by a $4000 fine, a year in jail, or a combination of the two).  Texas exempts the purchase of firearm safety equipment from Texas Sales and Use Tax.  Remember, a gun should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere. You can learn more and find additional resources from the Texas Department of Public Safety at https://safegunstoragetexas.com.  Safe gun storage is critical to preventing suicide, unintentional shootings, and other tragedies.  Sincerely,  J. Blake Enlow, Superintendent  Bowie ISD https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-vVxvhtEMC0OHaqfZsB_7qdFHSqVyhdz/view?usp=sharing

Please make plans to join us! We will begin with a short Title I presentation in the auditorium. You will then have the opportunity to visit with your child's teachers. This is a great time for the adults in our students' lives to touch base on how things are going with their new grade level.

Each year, thousands of schools and youth organizations nationwide participate in Start With Hello Week, a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth. September 18-21, 2023, BISD will be promoting an inclusive environment for all students. Join us as we spread kindness. https://bit.ly/3PHdcdp

Dear Parents, Fall Individual Pictures will be taken at Bowie Junior High on Wednesday, September 20th. These pictures will be taken on a proof basis; no money is needed on picture day. *** Please Note *** ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROCESSED ONLINE AT www.cjpphoto.com DO NOT SEND PICTURE MONEY/ORDERS TO THE SCHOOL. A Proof Flyer will be sent home approximately two weeks following picture day with your child’s Fall yearbook image as well as ordering instructions. Prints can be ordered by visiting our website and selecting your school’s gallery page at www.cjpphoto.com. You will use the online access code provided on your child’s proof flyer to access the gallery. Prints will be delivered to the school free of charge. Thank you for the opportunity to photograph your child. CJP Photography 940-464-7730 cjpphotography@live.com

Join us downtown at 6:45 PM tonight for the Homecoming Parade, followed by the Burn Ban Bonfire. https://bit.ly/3ZdJiR6

The September #Bowiebuilt Newsletter is ready and packed with great information. It is important for our district that we communicate, celebrate, and educate our stakeholders on what is happening in BISD. Please take a few minutes to read the digital newsletter. https://www.smore.com/6mkau-bowiebuilt

It is Community Pep Rally Day! 9.1.23 @ 3:30 PM in BHS Gym. https://bit.ly/3sxC9yG

There will be no school on Monday, 9.4.23, for Labor Day, but we will have school on Friday, 9.8.23. https://bit.ly/47UUKow

This Friday is our first Community Pep Rally! Join us at 3:30 PM @ BHS gym.

Want to know all about BISD athletic games, player information, and purchase event tickets? Download the ReelFan App and then watch the video to see how to set up your account and start viewing everything BISD Athletics. #bowiebuilt https://youtu.be/pnJ1MBCQsU8

Bowie ISD is proud to share the upward trend in 2023 STAAR results. BISD improved at the approaches grade level (passing) rate in 15 subject-specific tests, with 2 additional tests maintaining the same percentage. BISD has worked very hard to hire quality teachers and focus on academics to help students succeed. #bowiebuilt

BISD will be having substitute training for any new substitutes for the 23-24 school year. Before allowing new substitutes on our campuses, we must provide you with an informative training covering BISD expectations from our substitute handbook, safety measures, and tips to help you succeed in the classroom. Please join us at one of the planned trainings if you have any interest in becoming a substitute this year.

The deadline is TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT to order BJH spirit gear! Support PASS and get a cool shirt at the same time! https://gogandy.com/bowie-fall23

We can't wait until Monday to kick off the 23-24 school year! #Bowiebuilt

Please read for updates and information on Meet the Teacher tonight! https://www.smore.com/24mzd-bts