| HAPPY LABOR DAY! I hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy this extended holiday weekend. The ticket site for Guys and Dolls went live this week and tickets are going fast. Secure your tickets today! Please keep in mind that there will be no refunds or exchanges. Wednesday is exclusively a student preview night, and tickets will be on sale at the door only (no online ticket sales) for $15. While we welcome all of our alumni, we have extended a special invitation to them for the Sunday matinee show - come show your class spirit at the introductory shout out!
The first PTSA meeting of the year is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2nd at 6pm in the Commons. Special guest School Psychologist, Ms. Jennifer Toombs, SSP, LSSP, will be providing helpful information for parents and sharing an overview of the mental health resources available at BTWHSPVA. We keep advancing our commitment for the 50th anniversary of the Arts Magnet celebration and have secured a PTSA Alumni Chair: Michelle Carter. We now have information from administration regarding the reimagined celebration for Hispanic Heritage which will now be a one-evening festival format celebration on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 5pm to 8:30 pm. Please join us for a night that will highlight the talents of many of our scholar artists. Looking forward to providing many updates at tomorrow's PTSA meeting! Days until: - 1st PTSA Meeting: 1
- Purchase deadline for Guys and Dolls Playbill Ads: 2
- ASM Opening Night: 9
With gratitude, Leah |
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Newsletter Archive | Visit the PTSA Membership Toolkit to access the latest newsletter and archive. View Entire Newsletter | Click on 'View Entire Message' at the bottom of your email to access all of the articles. Resources | Click on newsletter section titles, graphics, and words in blue font for more helpful information. |
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| First PTSA Meeting | TOMORROW | Sept. 2 Join us for the first PTSA meeting of the 2025-26 school year! DATE | Tuesday, September 2nd TIME | 6 - 7pm PLACE | The Commons SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER | Jennifer Toombs, SSP, LSSP |
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ASM | GUYS AND DOLLS The PTSA is looking for volunteers to help in various areas during the All-School Musical, Guys and Dolls September 10 - 14: - Set-up | Clean-up
- Concessions Sales
- Merchandise Sales
- Feed the Kids
Please let us know how you can help! SHOW DATES: - Wed. Sep 10th 2025, 6:30 pm
- Thu. Sep 11th 2025, 7:00 pm
- Fri. Sep 12th 2025, 7:00 pm
- Sat. Sep 13th 2025, 7:00 pm
- Sun. Sep 14th 2025, 2:00 pm
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER TODAY! If you have not done so, please be sure to complete your yearly required VOLY form to be an authorized DISD volunteer. |
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP | BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! Together, we can make every child’s potential a reality—but we need more believers like YOU. Click here to see the benefits of becoming a member. |
*As we prepare for the monumental 50th year anniversary of the ARTS MAGNET celebration next year, we are seeking to grow our Alumni & Community Membership! Spread the word and show your class spirit! |
CLASS DUES - Every year, the PTSA collaborates with the student class councils to create memorable senior year experiences. Your contributions directly support these cherished events, ensuring your student has the chance to enjoy the senior traditions. Click on your grade below to pay your class dues. |
*Includes student membership! Do NOT purchase a student membership in addition to class dues. |
COME & SEE | Visit and support BTWHSPVA, grab lunch at one of our local Downtown Dallas restaurants, enjoy music and live entertainment. DATE & TIME | September 15 | 11am - 2pm LOCATION | AT&T Discovery District DONATE ONLINE |During the event ONLY to qualify BTWHSPVA for the matching donation! WOW! | Online donations made to BTWHSPVA while at the event will be matched by Communities Foundation of Texas, up to $10,000! |
 Underclassmen Photos Order your school photos at this link using your student ID number. |
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TICKET SALES Get your tickets today before it's sold out! SPECIAL STUDENT PREVIEW | STUDENTS ONLY: - Wednesday | Sep 10, 2025 | 6:30 pm | $15 per student - Sold at the door (no online tickets for Student Preview)
REGULAR SHOW DATES: - Thursday | Sep 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm
- Friday | Sep 12, 2025 | 7:00 pm
- Saturday | Sep 13, 2025 | 7:00 pm
- Sunday | Sep 14, 2025 | 2:00 pm (Matinee | Alumni Day)
PLEASE BE ADVISED: There will be no refunds or exchanges so choose your showtimes with care. |
CAST & CREW MEALS Students who are part of the cast, crew and band need to complete their AGREEMENT FORM given to them during intensives to receive t-shirts and meals during tech and show week! Make sure to submit completed forms to Stage Manager, Brooklyn Johnson or scan and email to: btwhspvaasm@gmail.com. |
CALLING ALL PEGASUS ALUMNI Come show the cast, crew band and audience your class spirit at the Alumni Matinee show on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm. ALUMNI MATINEE TICKETS |
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The generous contributions from our Booker T. families, alums, community leaders, and business owners support unique school wide opportunities such as the All-School Musical and student-led productions. Please support our scholar artists by becoming a sponsor today. Check out the new sponsorship level starting at $500! Thank you in advance for your support! Please note: - The sponsorship levels coincide with the membership year (July 1- June 30).
- Though the deadline to secure a sponsorship as a Headliner, Director, Producer, or Manager for shirt printing has passed, we are still accepting sponsors for those levels.
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PLAYBILL ADS Celebrate your artist (cast, musician, or crew member)! Playbill ads are a recognition of your scholar artist's talent and will memorialize their achievements during the All-School Musical. PURCHASING AN AD | Complete the Playbill Ad purchase form. All instructions & pricing are listed on the form. SUBMITTING ADS / ASSETS | Once you've purchased your ad, you will receive a confirmation email with a link (located at the bottom of the email) to upload a completed ad or the assets for us to create one for you. Or you can click here to submit your assets or completed ad - but only after you have completed an ad purchase. FINAL APPROVAL | You will receive a proof for approval before final submission to the Playbill. However, please know that if we don't hear back from you by the deadline, the ad will print as-is. (Make sure you have added the ASM email address to your contacts: btwhspvaasm@gmail.com.) DEADLINE | THIS Wednesday, September 3 | Your completed ad or assets must be received by the deadline to be included in the printed Playbill. |
*All information & instructions, including the purchase link and ad / asset upload link, can be found on the Guys and Dolls page on our website. |
STOCK THE CONCESSIONS STAND We have always been so grateful for generous support of the Pegasus Community who have been quick to fulfill our Wishlist of items to keep every show well stocked with a variety of items to satisfy every craving. Your ability to sustain us by visiting our WISHLIST and purchasing items is received with much appreciation. Huge THANK YOU to the following donors: Kathy Ruff Lottie Fowler Dina Smith The Currie Family from Rebecca Kacy Hightower Andrea Fuquay Monette Stransom Corinne Wade and Family Anonymous |
FEED THE KIDS We understand that time may be limited, but the desire to support is strong! There are other ways to show your support. The PTSA provides meals for 150 cast and crew members during the tech and production weeks. We always welcome sponsors and donations to this effort which sustains our student scholars. Please email to connect with our Guys and Dolls hospitality crew. |
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. The Hispanic Heritage Celebration will now be a Festival under the direction of the school and the PTSA along with the Class of 2027 that is proud to join in the celebration!
We will be reaching out to all the feeder schools to send information about the festival in hopes that more community members are able to not only come to celebrate but also witness the talent of all of our scholar artists.
The Class of 2027 will be in the Commons overseeing a SILENT AUCTION and PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST (open to students and organizations - details and registration forms to follow). The Class of 2027 will also have items for sale such as Hispanic Heritage Inspired Desserts and Aguas Frescas as well as other fun activities.
We are seeking any partnerships with Food Trucks who do not require a deposit minimum. If you have a connection with a Food Truck vendor, please email the contact information here. |
Show off your creativity! A Pumpkin Decorating contest will be held in the Commons during the HH Festival on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Last day to submit an entry is Wednesday, October 15, 2027. Judging will take place between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. There will prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Winners will be featured in the PTSA newsletter on October 20, 2025. RULES: 1) Entry fee is $15 dollars payable via online purchase site for the PTSA on membership toolkit 2) Single and/or Group Entries allowed 3) You must supply your own pumpkin and submit a fully decorated pumpkin (vignettes are encouraged) 4) No vulgarity, profanity, endorsement of illegal substances or representations that go against DISD code of conduct policy will be permitted 5) More than one entry is permitted, but each entry requires a separate entry form 6) NO OPEN FLAMES! 7) Individual/Group is responsible for set up and removal of items after the contest. Items left behind at 9:00 pm will be discarded. HAVE FUN!
Pumpkin Decorating Contest Entry Form |
DONORS The Class of 2027 is thrilled to have Rene Noris kick off the donations with a watch as well as having a commitment for one item by Dallas Mayor Pro Tem, Jesse Moreno and two items by Honorable Pauline Medrano, Dallas County Treasurer.
Please email with your donation of support! | Donations are tax deductible to the fair market value of the donation item. |
| Students are invited to unleash their creativity and share their perspectives by submitting an original work of art inspired by the 2025-26 Reflections theme "I Belong." You can express yourself in various categories, including Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent; submission will be in November. (Exact date TBA.) Start preparing your masterpiece by reading the Eligibility Rules, Guidelines, & FAQs to ensure your artistic vision shines! |
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2027-28 REFLECTIONS THEME CONTEST Each year, National PTA hosts an annual Reflections Theme Search Contest to select one student theme to inspire student artists in Reflections. A team of National PTA volunteers selects one winning student's theme based on originality and creativity. The winning student is awarded $100 and national recognition! Reflections Theme Search Entry Form | Deadline to submit themes is November 5, 2025 |
NEW ALUMNI CHAIR We are excited to announce that preparations for the 50th Anniversary of the Arts Magnet continue. We have appointed a new Alumni Chair to oversee the Alumni Section of the PTSA: MICHELLE CARTER. Michelle is a Class of 1985 Dance alum and will be working to collect photos and information to build our alumni database.
Please email Michelle with Alumni contact information and send any memorable pictures of the last 50 years. (See Below) |
SPREAD THE WORD! The 2026-27 school year will mark the 50th Anniversary of the ARTS MAGNET. We are already preparing for a fantastic celebration of the school's history, the contributions of our scholar artists and the significance of our place in the Dallas Arts District. Part of the preparation is developing a robust Alumni Directory and Repository to highlight the rich tapestry of talent and engender a spirit of collaboration and networking for everyone. Please share this announcement on your socials and help us to call every Pegasus home for the celebration! Alumni can join the PTSA TODAY for only $5 to have access to information as it becomes available! For any questions or to find out how you can be involved, please reach out to our new Alumni Chair, Michelle Carter |btwhspvaptsa.alumnichair@gmail.com. |
The contribution of the PTSA's Sustaining Sponsors help cultivate the future of the performing and visual arts and enables the PTSA to provide school-wide productions, programs, resources and event support. Thank you to our 2025-26 sponsors. |
2025-2026 Approved D.I.S.D. Calendar - September 1 (AS) Labor Day | No School
- September 2 (AS) PTSA Meeting | 6-7pm | The Commons
- September 2 (AS) Guild Meetings | 7-8pm | Various Locations at BTWHSPVA and offsite
- September 3 (AS) Final Deadline for Guys and Dolls Playbill Ad Purchase
- September 10-14 (AS) All School Musical Guys and Dolls Production
- October 17 (AS) Hispanic Heritage Festival
- February: African American Festival
The calendar is subject to change. Please check the school calendar to confirm. Codes: (AS) All School, (A) Academic Conservatory, (D) Dance Conservatory, (J) Juniors, (M) Music Conservatory, (PS) Prospective Students, (RS) Rising Students, (T) Theatre Conservatory, (UP) Upperclassman, (UN) Underclassman, (VA) Visual Arts Conservatory, (S) Seniors, (SO) Sophomores, (F) Faculty, (FR) Freshmen |
PEGASUS CENTRAL | This is BTWHSPVA's new website-based newsletter that is intended to be a one-stop-shop for all the links that parents need every day. Check it out and bookmark it! BOOKER BULLETIN | This is a one-page synopsis with details and links to what is happening "This Week" (each week) on campus. |
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