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Mission
Our mission is to provide our students with the knowledge and skills to be successful both at Bowie and in life. Our comprehensive guidance program is comprised with various activities and events for our students and parents including: academic planning, mental health support, classroom guidance lessons, presentations, etc.
Upcoming Events
- "Change of Mind" Deadline- May 23rd
- This is the last day for all students to make changes to their 2024-2025 courses.
- Meet at the Tree Campus Preview Day- TBD
- Students in all grade levels can come to campus to preview where their classes will be before the first day of school. This is a student only event.
- First Day of School 2024-2025 School Year- August 20th
Don't Forget!
Advanced course summer work is due the first day of school. Advanced course summer work can be found on our Advanced Academics webpage.
We hope you have a great 2023-2024 school year!
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Counselor Assignments
Counselor | Last Names | Email Address |
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Hunter Ruffin | A-Ca | hunter.ruffin@austinisd.org |
Brian Wennberg | Ce-Fri | brian.wennberg@austinisd.org |
Laura Rodriguez | Fro-J | laura.k.rodriguez@austinisd.org |
April Giuffre | K-Mik | april.giuffre@austinisd.org |
Kim Gilbert | Mil-Reg | kim.gilbert@austinisd.org |
Sheldyn Eaton (Miller) | Reh-Ta | sheldyn.eaton@austinisd.org |
Nicole Hepburn | Te-Z Lead Counselor |
nicole.hepburn@austinisd.org |
Kimberly Shaheen | Wellness Counselor | kimberly.shaheen@austinisd.org |
Amber Luna | College & Career Counselor | amber.luna@austinisd.org |
Amanda Toohey | Licensed Mental Health Professional | See Counselor for Referral |
Wendy Escobedo | Testing Coordinator | wendy.escobedo@austinisd.org |