PTSA Information
Bowie Information
Helpful Links
- Bowie High School
- 4103 Slaughter Lane
- Austin, Texas 78749
- Phone: 414-5247
- Fax: 292-0527
Joining the Bowie PTSA
Please consider joining "the finest PTSA ever assembled!"
The Bowie High School PTSA is composed of parents, educators, students, and business partners who support the PTSA through dues, donations, and their time. By joining the Bowie PTSA, you also become a member of the Texas PTA and the National PTA, the largest child advocacy group in the nation. This group supports programs and legislation that benefit our children. Read more about joining the PTA on the Texas PTA website or on the National PTA website.
However, we don't just want your dues. We want and welcome your participation! An organization is only as strong and as active as its members, and the Bowie PTSA needs YOU!
You can join us by filling out our PTSA Membership Form , and if you would like to share a little of your time and talents with us, you can check the activities or committees which interest you on our PTSA Volunteer Form. These forms can be viewed/downloaded using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat, you can click here to download it for free.
why should I join the ptsa?
The PTSA benefits each of its members in many different ways. Please read about some of these benefits are listed on the Texas PTA website.How much does it cost to Join the PTSA?
There are three kinds of PTSA memberships:- Family Membership is $25
- Individual Membership is $15
- Student or Faculty Membership is $5
For Bowie seniors to be eligible for a PTSA scholarship, they, or their parents, must belong to the Bowie PTSA.
Will I have to go to PTSA Meetings?
No. However, anyone who is interested is very welcome to attend our meetings, held on the second Tuesday of each month during the school year. You can also read the minutes of our previous meetings to find out what you've missed.
Academic Excellence Fund
It's tax-deductible!
The Bowie PTSA's Academic Excellence Fund is used to provide scholarships to graduating students of Bowie High School. It is through the tax-deductible contributions of our PTSA members that we are able to provide recognition of academic excellence to our graduating seniors each year.
Those interested in contributing to the Academic Excellence Fund can become a
- Bronze Donor for a $50 donation.
- Silver Donor for a $75 donation.
- Gold Donor for a $100 donation.
PTSA Discounts
Your PTSA card is your link to some great discounts!
Each particpating company has slightly different ways of accessing the PTA member benefits, but none of them work by showing your card.
Learn how to access the discounts by clicking here. Once you have found your username and password, you can log on at http://www.txpta.org and log in where it says "Members Login Here".
La Quinta "state-rate"
$85 or less in Texas , complimentary upgrades to king beds and multiple occupancy rooms, and a minimum 15% off outside Texas .
Nationwide Insurance
Member-only rates on auto insurance.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5%-10% off
Aflac
Special rate on supplemental accident insurance when enrolling online
Schlitterbahn, Seaworld, and Fiesta Texas
15% off most ticket types when purchased online
Office Depot
Special offers periodically available direct to you via coupons from your PTA President
Southwest Vacations
5% off when booked online
BarnesandNoble.com
5% off at BarnesandNoble.com when using the PTA portal. Note: this discount is exclusive to BarnesandNoble.com and does not work at any store.
Remember: the cards do not work at any store or ticket counter.
Go to www.txpta.org or call 800.TALK.PTA to learn more!