Our district instructional coaches hosted their monthly "Prowling Towards Excellence" training with our amazing new staff today!
This month’s focus was Domain 3 of T-TESS, diving into how purposeful planning drives student success. Coaches and teachers modeled "small-group brainstorming" for each dimension, giving our new educators hands-on practice and collaborative strategies to take back to their classrooms.
We are so proud of the dedication and growth mindset our new team members continue to show. Together, we’re "growing greatness" in APISD! #GrowGreatness
When learning turns into an experience… magic happens! ✨
3rd graders stepped into ancient Rome during their Amplify lesson this week.
Proud of our Panthers and their curiosity! 🐾🏛️ 💜💛 #GrowGreatness
📝 Our 3rd graders are practicing 🔍 finding the prompt, breaking it down, and writing strong Opinion ECRs today! 💬✍️
Teachers are modeling quality responses while students cite their own evidence to support their thinking.
Panther writers are on the move!💜💛#PantherPride #GrowGreatness
📐✨ 7th Grade Math in Action!
Students at ACBMS are actively engaged in group teaching sessions, exploring the different types of angles and applying their knowledge through hands-on collaboration. 🧠🤝
Teamwork + Critical Thinking = Math Success! 💪📊
#PantherNation #GrowGreatness #ACBMS
Did you know school district property taxes are "frozen" for homeowners aged 65 and older?
Once a property owner receives an over-65/disability homestead exemption, there is a tax ceiling on their school taxes, meaning the amount paid in school taxes on that home cannot increase as long as they own and live in that home, unless they make additions that would increase the value of the home. Learn more at www.apisd.org/page/vatre.
Once a property owner receives an over-65/disability homestead exemption, there is a tax ceiling on their school taxes, meaning the amount paid in school taxes on that home cannot increase as long as they own and live in that home, unless they make additions that would increase the value of the home. Learn more at www.apisd.org/page/vatre.
UPDATE: SATURDAY EARLY VOTING
Tomorrow, October 25, San Patricio County Early Voting will be at the Aransas Pass Civic Center ONLY from 10AM to 5PM. All other San Patricio County Locations will be closed.
Visit our website at www.apisd.org/page/vatre for Early Voting schedules through October 31st.
Did you know that APISD will have no change to the overall tax rate with VATRE approval?
With the passage of the VATRE, the overall tax rate (Maintenance & Operations + Interest & Sinking) will be the same in 2025 as the 2024 rate of $0.8088 while generating approximately $936,611 in additional revenue for district operations. Learn more information about how this is possible and find answers to your questions by visiting www.apisd.org/page/vatre-faq. Have a question that’s not addressed? Submit it through our form on the page!
With the passage of the VATRE, the overall tax rate (Maintenance & Operations + Interest & Sinking) will be the same in 2025 as the 2024 rate of $0.8088 while generating approximately $936,611 in additional revenue for district operations. Learn more information about how this is possible and find answers to your questions by visiting www.apisd.org/page/vatre-faq. Have a question that’s not addressed? Submit it through our form on the page!
Early voting begins today, Monday, October 20, and continues through Friday, October 31. Visit www.apisd.org/page/vatre to learn more about Proposition A: the Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), view the early voting schedule, and make a plan to vote!
The APISD Board of Trustees recognized our October Panthers and Employees of the Month at their regular meeting this week. Visit our website at www.apisd.org/article/2486133 to read more about our amazing students and staff!
#WeAreAP #GrowGreatness
#WeAreAP #GrowGreatness
✨ Kindergarten Learning in Action! ✨
Our littlest Panthers are growing their reading skills every day! 💪📚
✅ Segmenting & Blending with kinesthetic movement
✅ Guided Spelling
✅ Whole group letter-sound review
Learning is hands-on, engaging, and FUN in Kindergarten! #GrowGreatness
📚✨ 1st Grade Amplify Today = IMPRESSIVE LEARNING! ✨📚
Our Panthers were on 🔥 with powerful reading routines and hands-on literacy practice!
✅ Decodables & tracking
✏️ Long & Short i writing practice
🧠 Segmenting, counting & blending sounds
📖 Word preview before reading the text
🗣️ Choral reading
👩🏫 Teacher small group
🤝 Buddy reading
#GrowGreatness
Good morning, Panther Nation! Reminder, APISD will be OPEN tomorrow, Monday, October 13. Thursday and Friday (October 16-17) will be student and teacher holidays. See you tomorrow morning!
The Curriculum Department would like to recognize Mr. Hodge at AC Blunt Middle School! Mr. Hodge is embracing a new curriculum with enthusiasm—internalizing his lessons and finding creative ways to connect with and reach each of his students. #GrowGreatness
Happy National Coaches Day! We’re grateful for our athletic and instructional coaches who motivate and support our students and staff on and off the field. Thank you for helping our Panthers grow!
October is National Principals Month and we are blessed with the best! Thank you to our amazing principals for all you do each and every day to serve our students, staff, and community.
#WeAreAP #GrowGreatness
#WeAreAP #GrowGreatness
The Kieberger campus conducted an EVACUATE drill today, September 30. All our students and staff did a great job, way to go Panthers!
During the EVACUATE drill, students and staff exit the building to a location. An EVACUATE drill is very similar to a fire drill.
Drills are for staff and students, and are educational opportunities to practice life safety skills. We encourage you to talk with your child about today’s EVACUATE drill.
What is the EVACUATE Action?
The EVACUATE Action is called when there is a need to move people from one location to another for safety reasons. EVACUATE may be on-site, or offsite, and may be resolved quickly, result in early-dismissal, or require organized reunification of students and parents/guardians at another location. During EVACUATE, all students and staff move in an orderly fashion to a safe area.
Examples of EVACUATE Conditions
The following are some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for an EVACUATE Action.
Power outage
Fire
Gas leak
Bomb threat
Event at the school that results in the school being deemed a crime scene
Visit iloveuguys.org to learn more.
During the EVACUATE drill, students and staff exit the building to a location. An EVACUATE drill is very similar to a fire drill.
Drills are for staff and students, and are educational opportunities to practice life safety skills. We encourage you to talk with your child about today’s EVACUATE drill.
What is the EVACUATE Action?
The EVACUATE Action is called when there is a need to move people from one location to another for safety reasons. EVACUATE may be on-site, or offsite, and may be resolved quickly, result in early-dismissal, or require organized reunification of students and parents/guardians at another location. During EVACUATE, all students and staff move in an orderly fashion to a safe area.
Examples of EVACUATE Conditions
The following are some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for an EVACUATE Action.
Power outage
Fire
Gas leak
Bomb threat
Event at the school that results in the school being deemed a crime scene
Visit iloveuguys.org to learn more.
Get excited for Homecoming Week - October 6-10!
Good morning Panther Nation! Based on information received regarding the weather forecast and travel conditions in our area, the school day and bus schedules will proceed as normal today, Thursday, September 25. As always, we encourage everyone to exercise caution when traveling to school. Thank you to our Transportation team and the APPD for their hard work and diligence when checking road conditions this morning to help keep our students and staff safe! Stay safe and dry Panthers!
Aransas Pass ISD administration is actively monitoring the forecast for potentially inclement weather on the evening of Wednesday, September 24 through the morning of Thursday, September 25. Although we would all be grateful for the rain, based on information received from the National Weather Service, there is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. In the event that travel conditions on Thursday morning are anticipated to be unsafe, we will provide additional updates regarding the school schedule via email, phone call, text message, District social media accounts, and local news media. Stay safe Panthers!
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. In the event that travel conditions on Thursday morning are anticipated to be unsafe, we will provide additional updates regarding the school schedule via email, phone call, text message, District social media accounts, and local news media. Stay safe Panthers!
Reminder, this Friday our Varsity Panther football team is HOME against London, with Perfect Attendance Panthers before kick-off!
Students with perfect attendance at the district official attendance time (10AM) for the entire week of each home varsity football game will receive FREE admission and be eligible to run through the tunnel before the game!
This Friday:
🐾Gates open at 6PM, we recommend getting to the stadium early!
🐾Students will report to the concession stand entrance area and run the field at 6:30PM.
🐾No parents allowed on track or field.
🐾Please pick up students at the same entrance after completion of tunnel run.
Campuses will check weekly attendance on Fridays before home varsity football games and provide a wristband to each student with perfect attendance for the week. This wristband will grant the student free entry to the game.
Students must have their wristband to enter the game, and to enter the field to run through the tunnel. No replacement wristbands will be provided in the event the wristband is lost. Free admission will only be granted to the student. Accompanying parents/guardians and others with the student will be required to purchase a ticket online. Visit our website at www.apisd.org/article/2375840 to read more!
Let's Go Panthers and Lady Panthers!! #WeAreAP #GrowGreatness
Students with perfect attendance at the district official attendance time (10AM) for the entire week of each home varsity football game will receive FREE admission and be eligible to run through the tunnel before the game!
This Friday:
🐾Gates open at 6PM, we recommend getting to the stadium early!
🐾Students will report to the concession stand entrance area and run the field at 6:30PM.
🐾No parents allowed on track or field.
🐾Please pick up students at the same entrance after completion of tunnel run.
Campuses will check weekly attendance on Fridays before home varsity football games and provide a wristband to each student with perfect attendance for the week. This wristband will grant the student free entry to the game.
Students must have their wristband to enter the game, and to enter the field to run through the tunnel. No replacement wristbands will be provided in the event the wristband is lost. Free admission will only be granted to the student. Accompanying parents/guardians and others with the student will be required to purchase a ticket online. Visit our website at www.apisd.org/article/2375840 to read more!
Let's Go Panthers and Lady Panthers!! #WeAreAP #GrowGreatness
