Believe it or not, we have reached the last full week of the school year! Lots still happening on campus and the end of the year is almost upon us.

We have several upcoming volunteer and donation opportunities, including Senior Sign out volunteers, student laptop collection May 27th, Baccalaureate and Guild dinners. All signup links are included below.

The beloved tradition Senior Scream helped to close out the final days of the Class of 2026's stellar year. This fun and emotional event helps usher in the final push of several celebrations and events this week. Congratulations to all Seniors as they move closer to graduation and their next big adventure.  

For continuing students and new incoming students, Pegasus Pickup and Flight School information is available - so mark your calendars for July: 

• Seniors | Tuesday | July 28
• Sophomores & Juniors | Wednesday | July 29
• Freshmen & New Students (all grade levels) | Thursday | July 30 

Thank you to all who have supported all of the recent events on campus and beyond. We are almost to the finish line.

With gratitude,

Leah

BTW is looking for enthusiastic helpers to support BTWHSPVA Senior Sign Out DayTOMORROW,Tuesday, May 19 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We need 6 to 8 volunteers to assist with welcoming seniors, guiding them through stations, and keeping the flow of the event running smoothly. If you have time to give, this is a wonderful way to celebrate our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. 

Thank you for helping make this milestone moment special!

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BTWHSPVA is looking for STUDENT VOLUNTEERS to help with yearbook distribution May 12–20. Tasks include handing out books, managing lines, and keeping everything organized during this busy time. It’s a fun way to get involved and earn service hours while supporting your school community. If you’re available, we’d love to have your help.

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NOTE | All SignUpGenius volunteer time will be credited to your PTSA volunteer account once the SUG closes.

We’re looking for three parent volunteers to help in the book room with student computer collection:

Date: May 27

Time: 2:00–5:00 PM

Location: BTW Book Room

Volunteer tasks include:

• Receiving student computers as they’re brought in from classrooms
• Unbagging devices
• Removing chargers from bags and neatly wrapping cords
• Sorting chargers into designated boxes
• Placing MacBooks on the bookshelves

Your help will go a long way in keeping this process smooth and organized. We truly appreciate any support you can offer!

Questions? Contact BTW Library Media Specialist, Ms. Ivenskaya.

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We are seeking parent and student volunteers from the Class of 2027 to support the Class of 2026 Baccalaureate by assisting with reception set‑up, guiding students, and ushering families throughout the event. It is both the honor and tradition of junior class parents to volunteer for this important milestone, allowing senior families to fully enjoy the ceremony and celebration. Current junior students are also encouraged to serve as ushers. All volunteer shifts are three hours.

We are thrilled to introduce Magally Lopez as the 2026–27 Senior Class Chair. Maggie is a deeply committed advocate for students, known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering belief in the power of the arts to uplift young people. Her involvement at Booker T has always been rooted in one purpose: ensuring students feel supported, seen, and celebrated.

Whether she is championing student opportunities, showing up for performances, or working behind the scenes to strengthen programs, Maggie leads with heart. Her dedication to our scholar‑artists is evident in everything she does, and her passion for creating meaningful experiences, especially during senior year, makes her an incredible fit for this role.

We are grateful for her leadership and excited for the care, energy, and vision she will bring to the Class of 2027. Thank you, Maggie, for stepping up and stepping out. We are SO EXCITED for Senior Year!

Seniors & Senior parents, feel free to reach out to Maggie for any reason:

PHONE/TEXT | 469-243-9850

EMAIL |magally.lopez@icloud.com  

CALLING ALL RISING SENIOR ARTISTS | Would you like to design the senior t-shirt & yard sign? Submit your design by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 24 for consideration. After all submissions are received and approved by the BTWHSPVA administration, senior students will be able to vote for their favorite design. The design with the most votes will be featured on the Class of 2027 t-shirt & yard sign.

This is your moment... Unleash your creativity and make your mark on senior year in a way the whole class will wear with pride! 

Class of 2027, it is time to claim your class t‑shirt. Please complete this form by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 24 to reserve your size.

Submitting your size is important. Students who do not complete the form will not be guaranteed a shirt that fits, as we will order based on the information received. This is your chance to make sure your Class of 2027 gear is ready for all the exciting senior‑year moments ahead.

Thank you for taking a moment to fill it out and for helping us prepare for an amazing year!

You asked, and we heard you loud and clear. Rising Seniors, we want your ideas. Fundraisers, events, traditions, celebrations... If it matters to the Class of 2027, we want it on the table.

Your Class Council President, El Wakefield, is ready to champion your voice, and Senior Class Chair Maggie Lopez is right there alongside. Anytime inspiration strikes, just complete this form and one of them will follow up.

This is your year! Dream big, speak up, and help shape the senior experience you want to remember!

Welcome, Rising Pegasi! New and returning families of students attending BTWHSPVA for the 2026–27 school year can now purchase PTSA memberships and pay class dues for the upcoming year.

Class dues* are collected annually and contribute to each grade’s Senior Fund, which supports senior‑year activities, celebrations, and traditions once students reach 12th grade. Paying dues each year helps build a strong foundation for an unforgettable senior experience.

Early PTSA membership and class‑dues payment ensure a smooth start to the school year and allow our PTSA to begin planning with the resources needed to support our newest Pegasus families.

We’re excited to welcome all Rising Pegasi into the BTWHSPVA community and look forward to an amazing year ahead.

Click the graphics below to purchase!

Missed contributing to class dues in the past, or have family members who’d like to help? No worries — it’s never too late to support your class! Click on your class year below to make a contribution in any amount and help fund the senior year activities and celebrations that make this milestone unforgettable.

Please help us celebrate our graduates at Senior Dinner TONIGHT,Monday, May 18! 

We need lots of help, particularly from our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade families. Many hands make light work at this special event for our Seniors.

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(This is not a PTSA sponsored event.)

Parents of freshmen, sophomores and juniors - please sign up to support the Class of 2026 Senior Dinner. This dinner is for senior dancers and their families only.

The special dinner begins at 6 PM Tuesday, May 19, in the Zero Floor Studios. 

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(This is not a PTSA sponsored event.)

Support the Visual Arts faculty and students by contributing an item from the Faculty Wish List. Your donation helps provide the tools, materials, and resources that allow students to experiment, create, and grow as artists. 

Every contribution directly enhances their studio experience and supports the incredible work happening in our Visual Arts classrooms.

The BTWHSPVA Visual Arts Department is still seeking donations of scrap metal of all kinds. Car brake drums, hammers, shovels, tools, sheet metal, and similar metal items are all welcome. If it’s metal, the department can put it to good use in student projects.

Donations may be dropped off in Mr. Gillespie’s room (Room 74). For larger items, please contact Mr. Gillespie to arrange a drop‑off time.

Thank you for supporting our young artists and their creative work.

The PTSA Weekly Newsletter is produced and published by 2025-26 BTWHSPVA PTSA 3rd VP of Communications, Jennifer Wheeler Hall. For questions or issues, please complete the PTSA Inquiry Form.

Thank you for your engagement & support!