Providence Preparatory School Podcast

Join Mr. Billman to see what is brewing.

Join Mr. Billman to see what is brewing.

Dr. Barnett and Mrs. Kemp share about current happenings at school.

Austin Skaggs and Annette Kemp fill in for a special edition of What's Brewing without Mr. Billman.

Join Mr. Billman to see what is what is brewing at Providence.

Informational meeting for Rhetoric students and parents to help navigate the college application process. Below are links to the handouts distributed and referenced.College Planning Guide: Junior Year4-Year Plan for College Admissions Prep

Mr. Billman covers topics like co-teacher conferences, safety and security, his upcoming sabbatical, and events around school.

Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16i7dG6U10mbBGmzPfBKQxmZ1-J_XLyE-/view?usp=drive_link

Samantha Skaggs is the recipient of the 2025 Lamplighter Award, an honor bestowed by the faculty on the student who most exemplifies the Portrait of the Graduate.

Elena Barnett is 2025 Co-Valedictorian, along with Abriella Joyner.

Mr. Billman reads "In a Far Country," a story he wrote for the seniors.

Mr. Billman updates parents on our Board of Directors, new board members, ERB testing, Annual Fund, athletics, and enrollment.

In our faculty inservice day on February 3, 2025, Mrs. Watson shared the 4 Ps of using your time wisely. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11CBvTIU1E0gY7Ydu9_Yp88B38CxfIdc8WpXoXYAkWaI/edit?usp=sharing

Mr. Billman reflects on God's goodness to the school through His people and gives an update on the school's financial position and strategic plan. Note: We lost a few seconds of audio just before the 5 minute mark.

Curious to hear a Socratic seminar in action? Here's an example of our sophomores engaging in a lively discussion about Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Mr. Billman covers updates to facilities, finance, dual credit opportunities, and interviews Mrs. Tidwell about music at Providence.

Mr. Billman and Mrs. Kemp discuss parent-teacher conferences, and Mrs. Sewell shares the vision behind wilderness retreat.

Mr. Billman invites our graduates to choose their own adventure--the narrow path.

Staff from Texas A&M University gives an overview of the admissions process.

Mr. Billman previews Rising Senior Breakfast, graduation, and the End of Grammar School celebration, and offers updates on the Not So Normal Formal, curriculum changes, and strategic planning that will take place over the summer.

Mr. Billman discusses Jonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation, and updates parents on upcoming events like Creative Projects, Not So Normal Formal, Spring Fest, ERB, and Co-Teacher Appreciation Week.

Mr. Billman highlights updates about the accreditation site visit, Speech Meet, Oliver Jr!, athletics, admissions season, and Creative Projects.

Mr. Billman updates parents on the plan to remain at First Baptist for the foreseeable future.

Mr. Billman gives updates on facilities search.

Mr. Billman covers updates.

Mr. Billman covers updates on safety, facilities, accreditation, and strategic emphasis on Logic School.

Bret Billman, Head of School, at Providence Preparatory School in Belton, Texas urges graduates to fully embrace what it means to be human, made in the image of a creator God. Video available at https://youtu.be/kDNGZapYvyc.