The first week of school is officially wrapped, and the building was absolutely buzzing with laughter, music, excited energy, and friends reuniting everywhere you turned. Our seniors were celebrated in true Booker T fashion, welcomed back each day with fun, thoughtful treats that made the whole week feel special. A huge thank you to Senior Class Chair Maggie Lopez and the incredible Senior Committee for launching this milestone year with such joy and intention. What a kick-off!

Shrek the Musical rehearsals are already charging ahead, and the production team, cast, band, and crew are pouring their hearts into creating an unforgettable production for September 16 - 20. The energy in the rehearsal rooms is electric, and this show is going to be something you do not want to miss. Tickets will be available soon, so help us spread the word far and wide. Invite your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and anyone who loves great theatre. Let’s pack the MAT and cheer on our scholar artists as they bring this fantastic musical to life! And don't forget that ASM Playbill Ads must be purchased by August 23 and completed ads/assets must be received by August 24.

And get ready, because our first PTSA meeting of the year is coming up on Tuesday, September 1st at 6 PM in the Commons (and we are offering a virtual attendance option this year - see below for details). We are kicking off the year with purpose and excitement, and we are thrilled to welcome School Psychologist Ms Jennifer Toombs, SSP, LSSP as our special guest. She will share valuable insight for families and provide an overview of the mental health resources available at BTWHSPVA. It is the perfect way to start the year strong, stay connected, and make sure our community has the tools and support it needs.

With shared purpose and gratitude,

Jennifer

Shrek the Musical merch is now available online!

The BTWHSPVA PTSA Spirit Store is now online with an exciting lineup of all new merch for the 2026–27 school year, including the new Legacy line and a special alumni design released just in time for the 50th Anniversary Celebration. From fresh styles to classic favorites, every item is available through our vendor’s storefront and ships straight to your door, making it easier than ever to show your pride. Explore the new collection, grab the alumni gear, and keep your Legacy in Motion alive all year long.

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NEW! Parents, upload your photos to the new PTSA Google Drive Photo Folder and help us capture the magic happening all year at Booker T. Parents always take the best pictures, and we would love to showcase moments from every event. Bookmark the Photo folder and start sharing your favorite snapshots!

Instructions to upload photos | Once in the folder, click the "+ New" tab on the left, then click "File upload". Or hold down the Alt and c keys, then click U.

The PTSA is proud to support the students and official student organizations of BTWHSPVA with Student Program Activity Grants. Faculty and student leaders are encouraged to apply for funding of up to $500 to help meet specific needs that enhance the student experience and support their creative endeavors.

Applications open on August 31. Submissions received by the 30th of each month will be considered for the following month’s award cycle.

Be on the lookout for the application link in the PTSA Newsletter and on our website on August 31.

Students are invited to submit any creative pieces they have made, written, produced, or performed. Whether it is artwork, choreography, music, film, photography, or creative writing, we would love to highlight the incredible talent of our scholar artists within the weekly PTSA Newsletter, the PTSA website, and on social media. 

Parents & Faculty, please encourage students to share their work and help us celebrate the creativity that makes Booker T so special!

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE SUBMISSION FORM

In the meantime, visit our new online PTSA Spirit Store and pick up some Shrek merch to start showing your Ogre Pride. It is the perfect way to gear up for the show and support our scholar artists! 

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Parents, students, and community members, this is your chance to be part of the magic. You can send a heartfelt shout‑out to a cast, crew, or band member, or spotlight your business with a message in our All-School Musical Playbill. Whether you want to cheer on a scholar artist, celebrate a friend, or promote your organization to thousands of engaged families, this is a fun and meaningful way to support Shrek the Musical and show your Arts Magnet pride.

You can provide a completed ad or provide the assets, and we'll create one for you. Ads and assets must be received by 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026 to be included in the printed Playbill.

PURCHASE A PLAYBILL AD(Link to upload a completed ad or assets will be emailed to you on your purchase receipt.)

Sustaining Sponsors | Email Jennifer Wheeler Hall for instructions to submit your Playbill ad/assets.

We encourage the families of the cast, band and crew to support our All School Musical Characters by bringing them to life! 

We deeply appreciate the support and involvement of the families of our cast, band, and crew students in our All-School Productions. This year’s all‑school musical, Shrek the Musical, features larger‑than‑life characters, and your generosity helps bring them to the stage. Please consider making a custom donation to help cover production costs.

SPONSOR A CHARACTER TODAY!

We need LOTS of incredible volunteers to help bring the BTWHSPVA All-School Musical, Shrek the Musical, to life during show week, running September 14-20. This is when the magic truly happens, and our scholar artists rely on the energy and support of our community more than ever. 

Whether you can donate concessions, help with Feeding the Kids, Front of House, assist backstage, support Concessions, or pitch in with Merchandise, Cast/Crew Party we would love to have you join the team. Your involvement helps create an unforgettable experience for our students and our audience.

VOLUNTEER 

ADDED DATES | CONSTRUCTION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We need more volunteers to help with set construction on Saturday, Aug 22 & 29 from 1-4 PM. Please click the link above to sign up. Thank you!

Join the 2027 Remind Classes | Text @btwpaco27 (parents) or @btw2027 (students) to 81010.

Pegasus Central | Bookmark the Senior Page on Pegasus Central for all BTWHSPVA Senior Info sent from school administration.

Email2027 Class Chair |Magally Lopez if you have questions or want to join the Class of 2027 committee.

Upload Photos from Senior Class Events | Upload your photos from Senior Class events and help us capture every moment of this unforgettable year. Parents always take the best pictures, so bookmark the Class of 2027 Google Drive Folder and start sharing your favorites!

Subscribe to the Senior Class Newsletter | Parents & Seniors, make sure you sign up to receive all the important info. Senior year is BUSY and you don't want to miss a thing!

Join the Remind classes | Text @btwpaco28 (parents) or @btw2028 (students) to 81010. 

Email 2028 Class Chair | Shannon Linker if you have questions or want to join the Class of 2028 committee.

Subscribe to the Class of 2028 Newsletter | Parents & Students, make sure you sign up to receive the Class of 2028 Newsletter so you won't miss important class-specific information!

Bookmark the Class of 2028 PTSA Page on our website | The Class of 2028 PTSA Page is where you will find information specifically for your class: Pay class dues, read the class newsletter archives, find contact information, and learn about upcoming events for the Class of 2028!

Join the Remind classes | Text @btwpaco29 (parents) or @btwco29 (students) to 81010.

Email 2029 Class Chair | Andrew Snow if you have questions or want to join the Class of 2029 committee.

Subscribe to the Class of 2029 Newsletter | Parents & Students, make sure you sign up to receive the Class of 2029 Newsletter so you won't miss important class-specific information!

Bookmark the Class of 2029 PTSA Page on our website | The Class of 2029 PTSA Page is where you will find information specifically for your class: Pay class dues, read the class newsletter archives, find contact information, and learn about upcoming events for the Class of 2029!

Join the Remind classes | Text @btwpaco30 (parents) or @btwco30 (students) to 81010.

Email 2030 Class Chair | Chastity Lopez if you have questions or want to join the Class of 2030 committee.

Subscribe to the Class of 2030 Newsletter | Parents & Students, make sure you sign up to receive the Class of 2030 Newsletter so you won't miss important class-specific information!

Bookmark the Class of 2030 PTSA Page on our website | The Class of 2030 PTSA Page is where you will find information specifically for your class: Pay class dues, read the class newsletter archives, find contact information, and learn about upcoming events for the Class of 2030!

We encourage all new and returning BTW families to purchase PTSA memberships and pay class dues for the 2026–27 school year.

Class dues support each grade’s Senior Fund, helping create the celebrations and traditions students enjoy when they reach 12th grade. Contributing now sets the foundation for a strong senior year later.

Starting the year with your PTSA membership and class dues ensures smooth planning and gives our PTSA the resources to support all Rising Pegasi from day one.

Click the graphics below to purchase!

Missed contributing to class dues in previous years, or have family members who want to join in? It’s never too late to support your class! Every contribution helps fund the senior year activities and celebrations that make this milestone unforgettable. 

Click your class year below to give in any amount and help keep the tradition strong. 

Students who received a PTSA Summer Scholarship this year are required to submit a testimonial reflecting on their experience. This testimonial is an important part of our scholarship process and is required as a prerequisite to apply for a 2027 PTSA Summer Scholarship.

Current Senior Recipients of a 2026 Summer Scholarship | This is also required, even though you cannot apply for a 2027 Summer Scholarship.

Please ensure your student completes the PTSA Summer Scholarship Testimonial Form by 11:59 PM on August 31.

The BTW PTSA lifts up our students, teachers, and school community through productions, programs, resources, and events, and sustaining sponsors make that work possible. Sponsors also enjoy exciting perks such as Playbill ads, reserved parking and seating, and VIP opening night access. 

This year’s All School Musical, Shrek the Musical, is our biggest production yet, and we urgently need sponsors to help bring its larger than life magic to the stage. If you want to support our scholar artists and fuel an unforgettable show, becoming a sustaining sponsor now is the most impactful way to help. 

Please consider becoming a Sustaining Sponsor and/or let us know if you have any connections in helping us secure corporate sponsorships.

SPONSORSHIP NOTE | Levels run July 1–June 30. To be included in the ASM Playbill, sponsorships must be secured by August 23, with logos/names or Playbill assets submitted by August 24. 

The PTSA Weekly Newsletter is produced and published by 2026-27 BTWHSPVA PTSA 3rd VP of Communications, David Hall. For questions or issues, please complete the PTSA Inquiry Form.

Thank you for your engagement & support!