Howe ISD will be losing longtime Assistant Superintendent Ritchie Bowling to Maypearl ISD as he accepts the position of superintendent there. Bowling released this statement earlier:
“Cari and I are very excited about this new adventure in our lives, but it is very bittersweet. I have spent 10 years in Howe and I have loved it. Our family is very close to this community and our hearts will continue to be no matter where we roam. I was born in Sherman, TX, lived in Achille, OK, but when I think of home I think of Howe. It has been my honor to work with such outstanding teachers, aides, custodians, secretaries, cafeteria and maintenance personnel, and administrators. It has been my privilege and honor to be a small part in the lives of our kids, parents, grandparents, and community of Howe.
We are excited about this place called Maypearl, we have visited the area often, and we look forward to building a future there. I just ask you keep us in your thoughts and prayers and I will do the same for you.”
Bowling will have to follow the 21-day day waiting period before being able to sign the contract with Maypearl ISD. His start date is not yet set.