Greetings, Bulldog Nation! This morning we welcomed 2629 students to campus for the start of the 2021-22 school year. I am pleased to report that in spite of the necessity of Covid-19 protocols and slight inconveniences of ongoing construction, we have had a GREAT first day of school! Thank you for sending your Bulldog to us ready to learn and ready to collaborate with their peers, teachers, and other staff in establishing an inclusive and friendly environment as we reimagine Bowie together!

Greetings, Bulldog Nation! NEW STAFF: Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our new staff for orientation, and I can’t wait for you to meet them. This talented group of professionals are each uniquely positioned to touch the lives of our students and to bolster the Bowie legacy of “pride in performance.” Among our new hires is Assistant Principal Jerry Smith, who will be working closely with teachers in the Social Studies Department and students with last names that begin with letters A - Dar. After leaving the U.S.

Greetings, Bulldog Nation! First and foremost, I would like to give a warm welcome to all of the families who are newly joining Bulldog Nation! I hope you will quickly come to appreciate our sincere interest in knowing your child and our deep commitment to “nurturing all learners in their academic and career goals, social needs, and personal interests while celebrating diversity and preparing students for their futures” (Bowie High School Mission Statement).

Greetings, Bulldog Nation! This week, several of Bowie’s campus leaders returned from their summer breaks and are enthusiastically planning for the upcoming school year. Lots of detailed information about the start of the new year will be shared over the next few weeks in the Bowie Star newsletter, via Twitter @AISDBowie, and on the Bowie website JBHS.org. Rising freshmen and their families should begin receiving Bowie communications next week following the district’s roll-over of student data for the new school year.

Greetings, Bulldog Nation! RETURNING TRADITIONS: As we continue to prepare for school in the fall, I wanted to share some important dates with you for planning purposes. As you know, we have a couple of big campus-wide events with PTSA and/or Student Council every year that we are excited to bring back with a fresh, new look post-pandemic!