Congratulations to Rohit Panekkat, the winner of Bush’s 21st annual spelling bee. Rohit won after 18 rounds of intense competition and will now have an opportunity to represent Bush at the Express-News Regional Spelling Bee. Good luck, champ!
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What I’m Thankful For…
Adjust your Crown, Another Red Ribbon Week Down
Bush’s 21st Annual Red Ribbon Week is in the books. Thanks to everyone who participated and pledged to be drug free!
Lady Bulldogs Paint Locker Room with Messages of Hope and Kindness
The Lady Bulldogs brightened their locker room with positive messages yesterday. A little kindness and hope for all to enjoy!
Best Selling Author, Jennifer A. Nielsen, Visits Bush
The Bush Library hosted best selling author Jennifer A. Nielsen last week. Every student had the opportunity to hear her talk about her amazing experiences and captivating publications.
Bush Shows Pride
The first round of pride award winners were selected last week. What a great batch of Bulldogs!
Bush Shows Love for Veterans at Military Breakfast
The Bulldogs hosted a military breakfast this week in honor of our Veterans. We thank you!
More Pride!
Bush recently recognized the fifth 6-weeks pride award winners.
Cardboard Kids: Bush Helps Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month
April is child abuse prevention month. To bring awareness to this incredibly urgent issue, Bush is participating is ChildSafe’s Cardboard Kids Campaign. Cardboard Kids are 2-foot tall cardboard figures shaped like children that represent one of the thousands of children that are abused and neglected at the hands of adults in our community each year. Community members, businesses, schools, and families are encouraged to decorate and display their own Cardboard Kids on “Reveal Day” on April 5, to create awareness about child abuse and neglect and our mission of ending child abuse in Bexar County.
PALS “Orange Out”
The Bush PALS sponsored an “Orange Out” last week to show support for students in Florida after the tragic school shooting. They served orange juice before school and encouraged students to sign poster boards to support the cause.
Bush UIL Prepares for State
Bush’s UIL team is preparing for the upcoming state competition. Bush had several students qualify. Check out these behind the scene pictures.
Bush PALS Deliver Big
The Bush PALS sponsored a clothing, toy, and blanket drive for a small orphanage in Nuevo Laredo Mexico. These pictures are worth 1000 words.
Full of Pride
Introducing the 3rd 6-weeks Pride Award Winners.
Future Bulldogs Visit Bush
Bush’s feeder elementary schools visited this week for a grand tour.
Bush Showcases Electives at Evening Fair
Bush hosted an “Electives Fair” last evening showcasing all of the unique opportunities students can pursue based on their interests. The evening was a huge success and educated both parents and future students in all that Bush has to offer.
Best of the Bee
From a field of 29 spellers, 7th grader Amelie La Branche emerged victorious as Bush’s
2018 Spelling Bee champion. The winning word was “laborious” and gave Amelie the win over 6th grader Clara Dolan. Amelie will represent Bush at the 65th Regional Spelling Bee, Saturday, February 17, at San Antonio College. Good luck, Amelie!
Bush Wraps-Up Red Ribbon Week
Students at Bush Middle School made the pledge to be drug free last week. Check out some pictures from the week’s events.
14th Annual Bulldog Festival is in the Books
Thank you to everyone who helped with the Bulldog Festival, it’s definitely a team effort. A special thank you to Christa Scannell, Rose Gillenwater, Louis Warnholtz, Marla Bookout, Cindy Weiner, Liz Gemoets, Jessica Cardona, Melinda Spradling, Amanda Taylor, Steve Wickwar, Officer Ben, ALL of our custodians and our wonderful administration team, Mr. Comalander, Mrs. Caroll, Mrs. Pearson and Debbie Norton. All of you went above and beyond to help make the festival a success.