Pegasus Central
A Weekly Publication for the Pegasus Family
10/5/2026
November 3rd, Student Holiday for Mid-Term Elections
A Weekly Publication for the Pegasus Family
10/5/2026
Booker Bulletin LIVE- the live day-to-day log of what is happening in the shared spaces on campus
Live Google link to the 'Behind the Scenes' Calendar for events on campus in Common spaces.
Change to Temporary ID's
Temporary IDs are now physical badges instead of printed stickers. They are $2 for each daily rental and must be returned to the attendance office at the end of each day. Replacements for Lost IDs or Lost Temporary IDs are $5. If your student has an outstanding balance, please have them bring exact change to the zero floor security desk or the attendance office.
Balances can also be paid through RevTrak: https://dallasisd.revtrak.net/hs/high-schools-a-i/booker-t-washington-hs/btw-hs-id-badge-replacement/#/list
Check your voter registration here; make sure you are still registered to vote:
https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/voters/registration/lookup/#VoterEligibilitySearch
Career Days: November 19th and 29th
Please come tell our students about your career at Career Days during Showcase Week. See the poster below.
Quick Links Section Moved.
The Quick Links buttons have been moved to their own page, found in the top menu.
When are the PSAT's?
The PSAT will be on October 21. A list of ID numbers are posted on Mrs. Baker-Edwards' testing board for students who were registered and paid for by the district. If your name is not on the list, you can pay $15 to register.
Please see Mrs. Grantonic to pay the $15 registration fee by the deadline of October 7th.
What if my student missed all 3 opportunities to be in the yearbook?
Send an email to vklimaszewski@dallasisd.org, and I will send you the information to go to Legacy Studios.
How do we get Fair Tickets?
9-12 graders can purchase $12 Monday - Thursday one-day admission tickets online at https://bigtex.com/5hs/ and use promo code 2026EDU.
How can I see what's for lunch?
There is a new Quicklink for the Menu Calendar. The Quick Links buttons have been moved to their own page, found in the top menu.
October 22nd-29th
Oct. 21-Student Preview
7 pm
The Montgomery Arts Theater
A play by Paul Baker, Adapted from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
“It serves up all the tragedy, pathos, intrigue, humor and emotional impact of the original in a contemporary, but not gimmicky package.”
—Dallas Morning News
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE LINK ABOVE
Premiere Ensemble Concert '26
Oct 15 & 16 2026
7 pm
Black Box Theater
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE LINK ABOVE
Non-Show Dates to Know
October 6th - PTSA Meeting 6- 7 pm - Commons; Guild meetings to follow, 7- 8 pm
October 8, 9 & 12 - Student Staff holiday
October 13th - Stay in Flex on a Tuesday-PSAT & SAT Readiness Check
October 14th - All-school and Senior Panorama Photo-Wear your senior shirt.
October 14th - Sol de Sol - All-school Hispanic Heritage Festival
October 16th - ONE Flex, ONE Lunch -All Conservatory meetings during Flex, Lunch Jam at Lunch-Musical Theater.
October 16th - Report Cards Issued
October 19th - Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 23rd - The Vibe in the MAT Lobby
October 30th - Haunted House Fundraiser by the Theatre Department and The Theatre Guild
November 3rd - Midterm Elections-Student Holiday; make sure you make a plan to vote!
November 4th - Booker T. Brunch Fundraiser with the Advisory Board
November 4th - College Planning Workshop for Junior Parents. 6pm
November 6th - C Day Showcase Preview Day
November 10th - PTSA Meeting 6-7 pm - Commons; Guild meetings to follow, 7-8 pm
Fright Night
October 30th
Tickets go on sale online on October 6th
Use this link to buy Fright Night tickets
Follow @btw_theatre_guild on Insta.
Booker T. Baker and Beyond brings the legacy and lasting influence of Paul Baker and the Arts Magnet together for two days of performance, conversation, film, and reflection.
Beginning Friday, October 23, with an opening reception and Hamlet ESP. By Paul Baker, Adapted from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. “It serves up all the tragedy, pathos, intrigue, humor and emotional impact of the original in a contemporary, but not gimmicky package.” —Dallas Morning News
The experience continues Saturday, October 24, with light breakfast, discussions led by Lisa Cotie, exploring Baker’s philosophy and the integration of abilities, followed by lunch. A reading from IDEA MAN: Paul Baker’s 20th Century Odyssey, by Sherry K. Wagner, followed by the world premiere of the documentary A Space for Genius, and a closing conversation, Looking Beyond: What’s Next? with Robyn Baker Flatt.
For Tickets and more info, see the website HERE.
PSAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 7th
Students planning to take the PSAT: registration and payment are due by October 7. There will be no extensions beyond October 7.
The $15 registration fee may be paid to Grantonic in the Attendance Office.
Please make sure your registration and payment are completed by the deadline.
Link to submit your plays HERE
This is an example from last year's yearbook.
If you plan to create a senior recognition ad for your student, start pulling together photos and quotes now. Log in soon and choose your size and style. You can create your own page or use Jostens' templates. You can set up a payment plan now and spread it out.
Prices start at $45. START HERE
A multi-event celebration
You are invited to Booker T. Was hington HSPVA as we celebrate 50 years of excellence as the Arts Magnet School in our home, the legendary Booker T. Washington High School.
This 5-part Signature Series of events—the first four hosted by current students of each conservatory—is guided by this year’s theme, Legacy in Motion. Click here for all the info
We will culminate in a final alumni celebration
First weekend of March 2027
Please save one or all of the dates below and plan to join us.
Signature Series Events:
10/23/26 - Hamlet ESP, 7 pm, Montgomery Arts Theater
11/12/26 - Evening of Dance, 7 pm, Montgomery Arts Theater
12/10/26 - Winter Concert, 7 pm, Montgomery Arts Theater
Arts Partners Events:
10/24/26 - Booker T. and Baker - Sponsored by Robyn Baker Flatt in partnership with BTWHSPVA
3/5/27 - Alumni Book Launch: Fulfilling the Vision - In Partnership with BTWHSPVA and Fulfilling the Vision.
4/23/26 - Our Annual Flying Horse - Sponsored by The Arts Magnet Advisory Board
Cover photo by Yearbook photographer Riley Deal; carousel photos of an earthworm
dissection by teacher Katie Stramaglia-Bulatovic and Visual Arts Portfolio Day by Emmanuel Gillespie, lunch jam photos by V. Klimaszewski
To submit information for this newsletter, contact Vonda Klimaszewski (aka Ms. K.): vklimaszewski@dallasisd.org
Submit all information by Thursday at 9 am for publication the following week.
Please send the exact wording and a visual (if applicable).
With the text, make sure you answer these questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how.
For general school questions, contact Sara Vargas: svargas@dallasisd.org
For activity questions or submissions to the newsletter, contact Vonda Klimaszewski (aka Ms. K.): vklimaszewski@dallasisd.org
For College Advisor, contact Dakari Butler: dbutler@aspdallas.org