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				<title><![CDATA[Bay City ISD is facing the most critical financial challenge in our history]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Superintendent Chris Townsend explains:
Why our budget is in crisis


How “Disaster Penny” tax adoption will help for 2025–26


Why a November 2026 VATRE vote will be critical to safeguarding our students’ education and the survival of the district


How we plan to offset tax rate changes so the overall school tax rate does not increase
Your support matters now more than ever. Together, we can keep Blackcat Pride strong.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration Now Open!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration Now Open!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[1st-12th Grade New or Returning Students Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Register Now!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:39:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 Graduation Update 5.22.26 4PM]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good Afternoon! It looks like we are clear for an outdoor ceremony tonight to celebrate the Class of 2026!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bay City High School Graduation Information – Class of 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[🎓 Bay City High School Graduation Information – Class of 2026 🎓

Graduation for the BCHS Class of 2026 is currently scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM at Bay City High School Memorial Stadium. We are excited to celebrate this special milestone with our graduates, families, and community! 💙🐾

BCISD district administration will continue to closely monitor weather conditions leading up to graduation and has developed contingency plans should weather conditions require adjustments. At this time, graduation remains scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM at BCHS Memorial Stadium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduation Update 5.21.26 1PM]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to lightning and rain, we were unable to hold our outdoor graduation practice this morning, but we did rehearse indoors and review expectations for an outdoor event as well.  


Current forecasts show storms hopefully clearing, so if weather permits, then we are still planning for our graduation ceremony to be held at Memorial Stadium at 8:00PM tomorrow (Friday, 5/22/26)!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Administration Building Temporary Relocation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All administration office staff have been temporarily relocated to the 500 Wing for the next few weeks.

Temporary Location Address:
1507 Sycamore Ave
Bay City, Texas 77414]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bay City ISD will hold a public meeting on the 2024-2025 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Request for Qualifications for Real Estate Broker Services]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bay City ISD will accept proposals from all realtors for Real Estate Broker Services for property at Bay City ISD until 2:00 pm on November 3, 2025.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stay Connected with Bay City ISD – Sign Up for ParentSquare Today!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bay City ISD uses ParentSquare to keep families informed and engaged. Important announcements, event reminders, school updates, and emergency notifications are all shared through this platform.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 Graduation Live Link]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can’t make it in person? No problem! 🎥 Watch the ceremony live at the link below:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/live/fDNsbEE-lB0]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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