Providence Preparatory School Podcast

2026 Commencement Speech 22.05.2026 21:33 ↓

Join us to hear Mr. Billman's commencement speech for our 2026 graduating class.

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, April 30, 2026 30.04.2026 40:22 ↓

Join Mr. Billman to see what is brewing.

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, April 02, 2026 02.04.2026 29:34 ↓

Join Mr. Billman to see what is brewing.

What's Brewing without* Mr. Billman, February 24, 2026 04.03.2026 31:28 ↓

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

What's Brewing *without* Mr. Billman, December 4, 2025 07.01.2026 38:09 ↓

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

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, October 23, 2025 24.10.2025 42:42 ↓

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

College Information Meeting October 23, 2025 24.10.2025 56:21 ↓

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 Year 4-Year Plan for College Admissions Prep

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, September 25, 2025 01.10.2025 37:44 ↓

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

Technology Norms for the Individual, Household, and Community 04.09.2025 53:38 ↓

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

Samantha Skaggs Commencement Speech 01.06.2025 4:30 ↓

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 Commencement Speech 01.06.2025 4:48 ↓

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

Mr. Billman's Commencement Speech 2025 29.05.2025 32:43 ↓

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

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, January 30 05.02.2025 29:51 ↓

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

Maximizing Instructional Time in the Classroom 05.02.2025 35:00 ↓

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

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, December 5, 2024 09.12.2024 36:50 ↓

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.

Fourth Period Socratic Seminar on Macbeth 03.12.2024 45:24 ↓

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

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, October 24th 30.10.2024 39:31 ↓

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

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, September 26, 2024 02.10.2024 41:45 ↓

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

Mr. Billman's 2024 Commencement Address 21.05.2024 29:17 ↓

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

TAMU Admissions Workshop 06.05.2024 58:15 ↓

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

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, April 25, 2024 06.05.2024 30:59 ↓

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.

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, March 28, 2024 29.03.2024 34:07 ↓

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.

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, February 29, 2024 27.03.2024 35:50 ↓

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

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, February 1, 2024 01.02.2024 38:34 ↓

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

What's Brewing with Mr. Billman, November 30, 2023 01.12.2023 34:59 ↓

Mr. Billman gives updates on facilities search.