Aransas Pass ISD

Are you registered to vote? Visit www.votetexas.gov to check your voter registration status, and learn how to register to vote. The deadline to register to vote in the November 4, 2025 election is Monday, October 6!

Early voting begins Monday, October 20, and continues through October 31. Learn more about APISD’s voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE), which will be on the November 4 ballot, at www.apisd.org/page/vatre.

📚✨ Hands-on learning in action!
Mrs. Gisler’s 4th grade students are diving into Bluebonnet Math during small group instruction. With the help of manipulatives, these young mathematicians are building understanding, making connections, and growing their confidence one problem at a time. 💜💛 #GrowGreatness

Reminder, Monday, September 22 is a student holiday and staff development day - no school for students! Have a great weekend Panthers!

We will #NeverForget

Reminder: Monday, September 1st is a student and staff holiday in observance of Labor Day!

Today at ACBMS, our leadership team completed product walks of our new math curriculum, Bluebonnet Learning! 🌟 We’re excited about the opportunities this curriculum brings for student success and look forward to seeing the impact in our classrooms. ➕➗✖️➖ #GrowGreatness #PantherPride #BluebonnetLearning #MathSuccess

With the our athletic seasons in full swing we would like to remind or inform all Panther fans of the guidelines for attendance as spectators at athletic events. Please review the procedures on our website at https://5il.co/2ki6z
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we work together to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and guests attending athletic events.
Go Panthers and Lady Panthers!

Back-to-School Safety Reminder!

Whether you're a student, parent, guardian, family member, or friend, we're all a part of Panther Nation! With school starting WEDNESDAY, let’s all do our part to keep our Panthers safe.

Kids crossing the street is something you can’t afford to miss!
Here’s how you can help prevent crashes and injuries:
✅ Stop and yield at crosswalks
✅ Slow down in school zones—and even before they start! (Early morning cross country practice means kids are out before sunrise!)
✅ Stop for school buses when the stop arm is out—it’s not just safe, it’s the law!

Let’s work together to make sure every Panther gets to and from school safely.

📚✨ Literacy in Action! Today, our amazing K–12 ELAR teachers are diving deep into RBIS training with our approved provider, Sustain Ed. This important work supports our LASO 3 SFP–Literacy grant, helping us strengthen instruction and empower every learner in our district. 💡 When teachers learn, students thrive! #GrowGreatness

During this last full week of summer break, we want to remind our parents and guardians, and inform all new families, of the safety protocols we use at APISD to keep students and staff safe. APISD uses the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which provides a common language across our district and with area first responders in the event of an emergency. Over the last few days we've been highlighting each action of the SRP.
What is the SHELTER Action?
The SHELTER Action is called when specific protective actions are needed based on a threat or hazard. The actions taken by staff and students during a SHELTER will vary based on the hazard.
Examples of SHELTER Conditions
The following are some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for an SHELTER Action.
- Tornado
- Severe weather
- Wildfires
- Flooding
- Hazmat spill or release
- Earthquake
- Tsunami
Safety strategies may include:
- Evacuate to Shelter area
- Seal the room
- Drop, cover and hold
- Get to high ground
Visit apisd.org/page/safety-and-security or iloveuguys.org for more info.

During this last full week of summer break, we want to remind our parents and guardians, and inform all new families, of the safety protocols we use at APISD to keep students and staff safe. APISD uses the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which provides a common language across our district and with area first responders in the event of an emergency. Over the last few days we've been highlighting each action of the SRP.
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 apisd.org/page/safety-and-security or iloveuguys.org for more info.

During this last full week of summer break, we want to remind our parents and guardians, and inform all new families, of the safety protocols we use at APISD to keep students and staff safe. APISD uses the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which provides a common language across our district and with area first responders in the event of an emergency. Over the next two days we'll be highlighting each action of the SRP.
What is the LOCKDOWN Action?
The LOCKDOWN Action is called when there is a threat or hazard inside the school building. LOCKDOWN uses classroom and school security actions to protect students and staff from the threat. During LOCKDOWN, students and staff move out of the line of sight of corridor windows, lights are turned off to make the room seem unoccupied, and occupants of rooms maintain silence.
Examples of LOCKDOWN Conditions
The following are some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for a LOCKDOWN Action.
- Dangerous animal within a school building
- Intruder
- An angry or violent parent, student, or other individual
- Report of a weapon
- Active assailant
Visit apisd.org/page/safety-and-security or iloveuguys.org for more info.

The Aransas Pass Police Department and Aransas Pass Fire Department conducted CRASE, Stop the Bleed, and Narcan training with our staff today. Thank you to APPD and APFD for your continued partnership and support in helping keep our students and staff safe!

It’s almost time to Meet the Teacher and pick up your schedules, Panthers!

Meet the Teacher
A.C. Blunt: Thursday, August 7 | 4–6 PM
Elementary Schools: Monday, August 11 | 4–6:30 PM

Schedule Pick-Up
Aransas Pass High School: August 7 & 8 | 1–3 PM

We can’t wait to welcome our Panthers back to school!
Reminder: Students must be registered to receive a schedule or be assigned to a teacher.
Visit www.apisd.org/page/enrollment-registration for more information!

During this last full week of summer break, we want to remind our parents and guardians, and inform all new families, of the safety protocols we use at APISD to keep students and staff safe. APISD uses the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which provides a common language across our district and with area first responders in the event of an emergency. Over the next three days we'll be highlighting each action of the SRP.
What is the SECURE Action?
The SECURE Action is called when there is a threat or hazard outside of the school building. SECURE uses the security of the physical facility to act as protection. During SECURE, all students and staff are brought into the secure building and all exterior doors remain locked. Classes are able to continue uninterrupted inside the building.
Examples of SECURE Conditions
The following are some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for a SECURE Action.
- An unknown or unauthorized person on the grounds
- Dangerous animal on or near the grounds
- Criminal activity in the area
- Planned police activity in the neighborhood
Visit our website at apisd.org/page/safety-and-security or iloveuguys.org to learn more.

The Aransas Pass Police Department, other area first responders, and APISD will be conducting a joint-entity exercise tomorrow, Wednesday, August 6.
There will be a large presence of law enforcement and other first responders in and around A.C. Blunt Middle School, the football stadium, and Aransas Pass High School on this day. We want to make the public aware that this is a planned exercise so as to not be alarmed.
Please feel free to contact APISD Administration at 361-758-4200 with any questions.

During this last full week of summer break, we want to remind our parents and guardians, and inform all new families, of the safety protocols we use at APISD to keep students and staff safe. APISD uses the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which provides a common language across our district and with area first responders in the event of an emergency. Over the next four days we'll be highlighting each action of the SRP.
What is a HOLD Action?
The HOLD Action is used when the hallways in the school need to remain clear. Classroom learning will still take place as normal during a HOLD, but students may not be able to change classes until after the HOLD has been lifted.
Examples of HOLD Conditions
The following are some examples of when a school might initiate a HOLD:
- An altercation in a hallway;
- A medical issue that needs attention;
- Unfinished maintenance operation in a common area during class changes.
Visit our website at apisd.org/page/safety-and-security or iloveuguys.org to learn more.

It's a great day in Panther Country!! Teachers and staff are back on campus and getting ready to GROW in the 2025-2026 school year!💜💛💜
#WeAreAP #GrowGreatness