Pegasus Central
A Weekly Publication for the Pegasus Family
Week of November 3, 2025
Embedded Files
FAST LANE - most-used links access
FAST LANE - most-used links access
Booker Bulletin - the day-to-day log of what is happening in the shared spaces on campus
Live Google link to the Google Calendar of Events, you can add to your Google Calendar
CAMPUS NEWS
CAMPUS NEWS
Quick Reminders/Announcements
Quick Reminders/Announcements
Student Holiday - 11/4 Tuesday - We are a polling location and Tuesday is Election Day. So it is a Student Holiday and a Staff Development Day. Make sure you go vote.
Lunch Talk with Principal Williams – November. 11th 12:30 in the library.
PTSA Meeting - November 11th, 6pm in the Commons
Guild meetings follow the PTSA meeting; see your guild newsletter for full information. If you are not a guild member, please see your guild link in the FAST LANE section at the top of this newsletter.
Dallas Public Library Audition Workshop for Visual Arts - November 15th, 10 am - Area Libraries- Our Conservatories go into the community to provide workshops to help students prepare for the audition process. See the link here if you are looking to audition or know someone who plans to audition. Here is the link for all audition information and workshops for this school year.
Letter Jackets are ready for pick up. Please pick up on Monday after School in the Commons.
Honor Roll is up for Quarter 1-See it here.
Answers to the most asked questions
Answers to the most asked questions
What is C-Day?
This is a Showcase Preview day. We have a special C-Day Bell schedule with rotations all around the building, allowing students to be the audience for our seniors. The underclass students also get a preview of what is to come, so they can be prepared when it is their turn.
How does communication work around here?
We get that question a lot. There is much to know. We now have a communication organization chart for you, so you know where to get the information you need. It can be found at this link and will be located in the Quick Links Section at the end of this newsletter.
How can I get involved with Showcase?
There is a section below introducing Showcase, but to volunteer here is the shortest version:
Contact your student’s Guild (links to each guild are under the Fast Lane section at the top of this newsletter).
Register as a DISD Voly volunteer so you’re cleared through the district and our Raptor security system. This is the system we use to check you in to enter the building each day.
You can complete both the registration and notification steps at this link.
⭐ Coming Attractions ⭐
⭐ Coming Attractions ⭐
Fall Piano Recital
Fall Piano Recital
November 5th & 6th
Black Box
6:30 pm
Each show is different.
Come to one or both!
TICKETS AT THE LINK ABOVE
Evening of Dance
Evening of Dance
Tickets Coming Soon
November 12
Student Preview
6pm
November 13, 14
Montgomery Arts Theatre
7:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE
BTW Musical Theatre
BTW Musical Theatre
Fall Showcase
Fall Showcase
NEW DATE: The BTW Musical Theater Fall Showcase is now on Wednesday, November 12th, at 7:00 PM in the Black Box! Don’t miss this unforgettable night of duets, solos, and ensemble performances celebrating the spirit and message of The Color Purple!
November 12th
Black Box Theatre
7:00 pm
💜 No tickets required. Donations will be accepted at the door to support the MT program and future productions.
Student Holiday 11/4
Student Holiday 11/4
Reminder: On Tuesday, 11/4, schools are closed for a student holiday, as it is Election Day, and BTWHSPVA is an Election site. See you Monday, but not Tuesday, then back again on Wednesday.
Upcoming Deadlines
December 1 - January 31 - is a rolling deadline for college auditions for seniors.
November 3, midnight - is the deadline for Student Enrichment applications for art supplies, equipment, fall/winter intensives, technology, and college visits/auditions.
February 2, midnight - for musical instruments (no instruments for freshmen), art supplies/equipment, technology, and college visits.
April 1, midnight - for summer intensives (no intensives for seniors), art supplies/equipment, technology (no computers for seniors), and college visits.
Deadlines for Grants for Students
Help is available in the Library each Thursday during lunch. If you have questions, please email Tonya Perkins at tperkins@artsmagnet.org.
All applications are completed online at www.artsmagnet.smapply.org and must include:
Current transcript
Artistic resume
Family Household Income
Portfolio (photos for visual artists, set or costume design; scripts for screenwriters; or video of dance, music, theater performance)
Budget for requested item(s)
Essay- 250-300 words about how the requested item will help you succeed at Booker T and in the future
Up to 3 letters of recommendation- at least one must be from a conservatory teacher who can speak to the specifics of the request
Signed parent consent form
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Teacher of the year 25-26
Teacher of the year 25-26
Terrence Hodby
Kehinde Ajibadi and Laura Kmetz were this years runners up.
Aspire Award 25-26
Aspire Award 25-26
Linda Dewberry
Campus Support Person of the year!
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College Showcase 2025 It's Almost Here!
College Showcase 2025 It's Almost Here!
What is it?
College Showcase Week, sponsored by the Junior League of Dallas through a grant and a partnership spanning more than 35 years, is coming up November 19-22! This is one of the most exciting times of the year at Booker T. Washington — when our seniors present their best work to visiting college representatives.
It’s a transformative week for our students. Even those who don’t receive a scholarship or admission offer gain invaluable experience in preparing and presenting a professional body of work that reflects their skills and growth. As part of the weeks events, we will host a college fair on Friday, November 21st. College Fair for Seniors starts at 3:30p.m. And for underclassmen, it starts at 4:30p.m.
What to Expect
Each conservatory hosts a variety of masterclasses and opportunities for students to meet college reps. Curious what it looks like? You can view last year’s At-a-Glance schedule (2024) document for reference. Please note: this is not the 2025 schedule — just an example of what to expect.
Volunteer Opportunities
We’d love to have your help! Only underclass parents (9th–11th grade) may volunteer during Showcase Week — senior parents may not volunteer to ensure an equitable experience for students.
To get involved:
Contact your student’s Guild (links are under the Fast Lane section at the top of this newsletter).
Register as a DISD Voly volunteer so you’re cleared through the district and our Raptor security system. This is the system we use to check you in to enter the building each day.
You can complete both the registration and notification steps at this link
Career Day Speakers Wanted
Career Day Speakers Wanted
Would you or someone that you know or recommend like to speak at our annual Showcase/Career Day?
November 20th and November 21st from 9:15am until 4:30pm.
The presentation can cover anything, such as showcasing your body of work, giving information about your organization, giving a performance, sharing tips and advice, teaching a short lesson, and Q&A time. Our career speaker sessions have always been fun and a great experience for both our students and our speakers!
You will be able to choose one or both dates and time slots as well as the arts conservatory that you are most interested in as your audience. A few of the sessions will be students in various conservatories and they will be mostly 9th and 10th graders.
Please contact Caroline Jones, Lead Counselor, at carojones@dallasisd.org, to sign up!
Thank you!
Photos - campus activities by Vonda Klimaszewski, Pumpkin Debate photo by Cedric Barrett
This week's cover photo of the Sounds and Voices Festival Class of 2027 Silent Auction, by Principal Garry Williams
For activities questions or submissions to the newsletter, contact Vonda Klimaszewski (aka Ms. K.): vklimaszewski@dallasisd.org
For general school questions, contact Sara Vargas: svargas@dallasisd.org
For College Advisor, contact Dakari Butler: dbutler@aspdallas.org
To submit information for this newsletter, contact Vonda Klimaszewski (aka Ms. K.): vklimaszewski@dallasisd.org
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