Bowie High School PTSO 

Partnering Together Supporting Our Students


Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!

It's beginning to sound a lot like Back to School Season!  We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer.  Here's a quick list of dates and reminders to help you start the year organized and informed:

1. Visit the main PGCPS site regularly for a ton of helpful information. You might want to start by reviewing the calendar. 
2. Visit the Bowie HS website for school updates and events
4. Want to stay informed, ask questions, and have a great school environment? Attend the PTSO workshops every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7pm, cafeteria, main bldg.  The next workshop will be Tuesday, September 17, 2019.
5. Connect with the PTSO via Remind, Twitter, and Facebook
6. Have you joined the PTSO or renewed your membership?  Don't delay.  The students and staff are counting on your support.  Check us out on social media for examples of the great work accomplished with generous donations of your time and resources.

If you have questions, please email the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) at:

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Are you a member of the BHS family but haven't joined the PTSO yet?  Please consider joining our community of parents, teachers, and students all working together to make Bowie great!

1. Click here to complete the online membership form.

2. Visit our store in the menu above to pay your dues through PayPal.

3. Alternative:  Click here to download our membership form.

2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest

Guidelines and Application Form

Student Flyer

BOWIE COMMUNITY DAY!!


May (TBD), 2020



Come join us for a day of family fun.

Games, Performers, Vendors, Information Booths


Volunteers needed!!!!


Website (see video of previous event): https://sites.google.com/pgcps.org/bhscommunityday/home



Information: https://forms.gle/vrnoUciBGZvKeCQH6


IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

 

Back to school nights - Sept 10th (Annex), Sept 12th (Main Building), 6:30pm - 8:30pm


Homecoming activities - throughout the week of Oct 21st


College fair - October 23rd @7pm


Registration deadline for spring Advanced Placement (AP) exams - Oct 31st


End of first quarter - November 5th


Prom - May 16, 2020


Graduation - May 28, 2020, 1pm, @ Xfinity Center


 



Volunteer Finger Printing Info./Safeschools Training Link


Every school year volunteers must have their finger prints taken and take Safe Schools training classes to stay in compliance with the PGCPS guidelines. A copy of the finger printing receipt and the certificate of completion must be emailed to

Mrs. Nicole Mintz

Parent Engagement Assistant

Bowie High School
(M) 301-805-2600 Ext 80643


REMINDER!!! REMINDER!!! REMINDER!!!
PSAT DATES FOR Fall 2019

Fall SAT dates: Registration deadline - Sept 16th, Test date - Oct 16th

NAVIANCE PRESENTATION

Naviance presentation from March 19, 2019 PTSO Meeting

Attachment

Navy Ball Promo

SchoolMax


Keep an eye on test, classwork and homework grades on a daily basis.  You can check the SchoolMax Family Portal to see all of your students grades.

Sign up with these national retailers to support BHS:


Giant 

School ID: 00414 

Giant Sign Up Here


Safeway 

School ID: 6477444 

Safeway Sign Up Here


Harris Teeter

School ID:  5271

Harris Teeter Sign Up Here

CALLING ALL SHOPPERS!



 Support Bowie High School PTSO and get your shopping done. The way you shop on Amazon won't change.




No upcoming events

 To receive up to date messages regarding classes as well as up to the minute bus information

 

please text the following to 81010


for PTSO: @bowieptso

for buses: @busdutys

for 9th grade news: @bowie9th 

for 10th grade news: (see Ms. Delaney)

for 11th grade news: TBD

for 12th grade news: (see Mrs. Priester)

Did You Know!

Math Tutoring: The BHS Math Honor Society offers free tutoring

National Honor Society Tutoring: Contact Mr. LeMaster: eric.lemaster@pgcps.org

Khan Academy offers expert developed resources on any topic for FREE

FAFSA and Scholarship Night for Seniors and Families

When & Where
December 5, 2019 • 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School
12650 Brooke Lane | Upper Marlboro, MD

Learn About Scholarship Opportunities

Bring the Following Items to Complete Your FAFSA Online:

  • Federal income tax returns
  • W-2 & 2018 tax records
  • FSA ID user name & password to access FAFSA
  • List of colleges/universities you want to apply to
  • Journal/notebook for taking notes
  • Open mind about the FAFSA process and the financial obligation to colleges/universities

Register Online
www.pgcps.org/collegereadiness

For More Information
Alonzo Bailey, College Readiness Specialist, alonzo.bailey@pgcps.org
Olivia Pearson, Supervisor of College Readiness, olivia.pearson@pgcps.org