BOWIE HIGH PTSO - For Parents Teachers Students

Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year!

It's beginning to sound a lot like Back to School Season! We hope that you and your families are staying safe and well, but know this is a very challenging time. Everyone is in our thoughts and well wishes during these unprecedented times.

We wanted to share how the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted the BHS PTSO for the 2020-2021 School year:

1. First, monthly PTSO meetings will continue to be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Meetings will be held via Zoom. A link to the meeting will be posted on this website, one week prior to the meeting date.

2. Normally, our biggest event and PTSO membership drive is held during Back to School Night. This year, Back to School Night will be held virtually, so our membership drive will also be held virtually. More information to follow.

3. As more information becomes available, the PTSO will work to keep you informed of helpful resources and other pertinent information that will help to balance your school, work and home life.

4. Visit the main PGCPS site regularly for a ton of helpful information. You might want to start by reviewing the calendar.

5. Visit the Bowie HS website for school updates and events

6. Connect with the PTSO via Band, Twitter, and Facebook

7. 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.

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.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Native American Day and Parent Teacher Conferences; Schools closed for Students - October 12, 2020

Professional Development; Schools Closed for Students - October 16, 2020

Election Day; Schools and Offices closed - November 3, 2020

End of First Quarter (44 Days) - November 5, 2020

Professional Day for Teachers; 2 hour early dismissal for students - November 6, 2020

Thanksgiving Holidays - November 25 - 27, 2020

Professional Development; Schools closed for students - December 11, 2020

Winter Break and Christmas Holiday; Schools and Offices closed - December 24 - 31, 2020

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

SafeSchools Training link:

pgcpsvolunteers-md.safeschools.com/register/