Campus Reopening

The Bulldog Breakdown 12/4: Revised final exam schedule and Build Up Bowie fundraiser for air purifiers

Cade Spencer, Editor-in-Chief • December 5, 2020

“The Bulldog Breakdown” is a weekly news brief column that serves as an announcement board for upcoming events and opportunities in the Bowie community. On Mondays, “The Bulldog Breakdown” is published...

Modern car garage offers 486 new parking spaces

Dimitri Silva, Reporter • December 2, 2020

The parking garage seen behind the fence as students arrive at school every morning was finished during the past summer, concluding the initial phase of the 2017 Bond Program. The estimated $90 million...

AISD activates COVID-19 rapid testing program to ensure student and staff safety after November break

Cade Spencer, Editor-in-Chief • November 30, 2020

Large family gatherings with exciting games, potlucks, and celebrations are traditional cornerstones of the Thanksgiving holiday. However, in the era of COVID-19, the typical family celebrations had to...

Reopening Phase 3 offers new hybrid model for on-campus instruction

Cade Spencer, Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2020

Since the implementation of Reopening Phase 2 on Oct. 5, less than 100 students have returned to campus to participate in Stationary Homeroom Instructional Pods (SHIPs). However, as of Monday, Nov. 2,...

Reopening plans for school

October 19, 2020

The plans for returning back to school from virtual learning.

Returning back to school debate

October 19, 2020

As school has started virtually this year, many students are debating wether or not returning to school is the safest option.

AISD reopening plan amidst a pandemic

Dylan Ebs, Election 2020 Editor • October 14, 2020

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees met on September 28 to discuss the plans for the return to in-person school on October 5 and to vote on a proposed change to the 2019-2020 school calendar. When students...

Attending school off-campus could be the safest option

Amanda Zinni, Copy Editor • October 13, 2020

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many “normal” aspects of life have been taken away. As school continues virtually from home, students and teachers are making the best of the situation. However, many...

Reopening Phase 2 allows limited students and staff to return to campus

Cade Spencer and Arushi Sharma • October 6, 2020

Monday, Oct. 5, the dormant halls of campus were awakened by the arrival of the initial group of students and staff to return officially since the facility was closed on March 13. The individuals...

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VIVA LAS VEGAS: As the Las Vegas dance begins, the Silver stars give a pose for the audience. The Silver Stars aim to show their hard work and devotion to the audience. “I hope they can see how much hard work we’ve put into each performance over this past year,” senior Amorie Erichsen said. “I also hope they can just have a good time and enjoy what we have to put on.”

The Silver Stars step into the spotlight

Isadora Parra, Photo Essay Editor • May 29, 2025

Dancers whirl across the stage in bright costumes, their faces beaming with excitement as music rushes through the auditorium for a night filled with energy, rhythm, and joy. Since late October, the Bowie...

UNDER THE SURFACE: Contractor Philip Shuler sheds light on the new cold water pipes being installed underneath F and E Halls of the Academic Building. This will allow for more enhanced cooling of the building's classrooms.

Campus construction to fix ancient AC system

Eliza Williams, Dispatch Reporter • May 28, 2025

Built in 1988, James Bowie High School has been open for 37 years, and its water loop/HVAC system is just as old. Due to its age, problems have become more prominent, including leaks and fluctuating temperatures...