Bonham High School Board Report

At Bonham High School, the movement toward a growth mindset continues to be seen in our student body, propelling them toward academic and extracurricular excellence. Our students are approaching challenges as opportunities for growth, understanding that their abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. Whether tackling complex mathematical problems, refining their artistic talents, or mastering a new language, Bonham students developing an attitude of persistence in the face of adversity. With this persistence, the knowledge that setbacks are merely stepping stones on the path to success is becoming more common place, and as such, their commitment to continuous improvement has in and of itself improved! I have recently seen students becoming even more supportive and collaborative, thus lifting up their peers, and inspiring one another to not be good today, but to BE GREAT! Through their collective embrace of a growth mindset, the students of Bonham High School are demonstrating an understanding that intelligence and talent are not fixed traits but rather qualities that can be nurtured and expanded through perseverance and resilience.

Recently, Mr. Roberts submitted an impressive total of 35 AWS certifications on behalf of our students, but that is in no way the end of our efforts to get as many of our students these Industry Based Certificate. We are burning rods and running the virtual welder every period of the day to help students master this much needed craft.

This past Saturday, January 26th the Bonham War Dancers competed at Crowd Pleasers. The girls achieved High Gold for their lyrical “Stand”, Platinum for their prop routine “Sweet Caroline” and Runner Up Grand Champion in their division.

The team is coached by Taylor Shedd and consists of:

Addyson Gilstrap

Madelyn Williams

Johana Vazquez

Kammie Shelton

Quinn Passanisi

Saigely Kinkade

Summer Wicks

Our students and faculty recently hosted our Future Ready Fair to present to our LHR students everything that BHS has to offer. Students attended 8 different sessions during the day to help them decide which classes and programs of study they may want to pursue in the very near future.

We had 16 students compete at Regional UIL Solo & Ensemble in Plano over the weekend. We had 12 come away with medals and Superior ratings plus 4 come away with Excellent ratings. Our 12 Superiors will go to State UIL in May in Austin to represent Bonham ISD. All 16 students performed Class 1 pieces which are the most challenging. Congrats BHS Choir!!!

Neveah Kendrick had wanted to practice a men's haircut for the first time... On cue, Mr. Hicks stepped in and she did a great job!!! Amazing things are happening at BHS cosmetology, so make plans to come visit during one of our late labs, or schedule a time to come see them during the day!!!

Grade----------------------Count----------------------------- Attendance%------------------------------ Monthly Change

..9th.......................... 156 .........................................94.64.................................................... -1

.10th..........................155..........................................94.01................................................... -2

.11th..........................117..........................................94.74................................................... -2

.12th..........................114..........................................93.41................................................... +3

Totals........................542..........................................94.22................................................... --2