It's almost time for PreK/Kinder Roundup - join us on Monday, April 21st at Faulk Elementary to preregister your child at Aransas Pass ISD. We're excited to welcome our newest, littlest Panthers for the 2025-2026 school year! Learn more at apisd.org/page/enrollment-registration.
The APISD Board of Trustees recognized our Panthers and Employees of the Month for March at their Regular Meeting last week. Click to read more about our amazing students and staff! www.apisd.org/article/2125066
🍲 Kindergarten Fun with Mrs. Davila!
Our students wrapped up Knowledge 9: Colonial Towns and Townspeople with a special activity—making "stone soup!" Each student brought an ingredient to add, just like in the classic tale, and we all enjoyed a warm and tasty snack together. Learning about teamwork and community has never been so delicious!
#StoneSoup #LearningIsFun #APExcellence
Good morning Panther Nation! Based on current travel conditions, the school day will proceed as normal today, Thursday, March 27. The APISD Transportation department, in coordination with the APPD, surveyed routes this morning, and as of now, there are no roads that are flooded found inside the city. As always, we encourage everyone to exercise caution when traveling. Administration will continue to monitor the weather throughout the day. Thank you to our Transportation team and the APPD for their hard work and diligence to help keep our students and staff safe!
Good morning Panther Nation! Aransas Pass ISD administration is actively monitoring the forecast for potentially inclement weather on the evening of Wednesday, March 26 through Friday, March 28. Although we would all be grateful for the rain, based on information received from the National Weather Service, flooding is a possibility. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. In the event that travel conditions are anticipated to be unsafe, we will provide additional updates via email, phone call, text message, District social media accounts, and local news media. Stay safe Panthers!
APISD will be closed next week, March 10-14. Classes resume Monday, March 17. Have a fun and safe Spring Break Panthers!
It's Educational Diagnosticians' Week! We're taking a moment to appreciate our incredible team of diagnosticians who work tirelessly to support our students and staff. Diags play a key role in unlocking each student’s potential and ensuring they get the support they need to thrive. THANK YOU for your dedication, expertise, and commitment to making a difference in every student's journey.
#WeAreAP
The Spring Newsletter from the Special Education Department is out now! Check it out here https://secure.smore.com/n/hnqab
Thank you to the City of Aransas Pass Planning Director Brenda Joyas for hosting the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council this week! Ms. Joyas presented about the basic setup of our type of city government, how the different city departments function, future plans for the city, how development happens, the impact of city codes, the city charter, and answered student questions.
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#APExcellence leads to H-E-B Excellence! Ms. Hawes (aka Mrs. G!) has been selected as a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards for the second time!! Congratulations Mrs. G!!💜💛💜
Tomorrow, February 15 is National SRO Appreciation Day!! Thank you to our amazing SROs and the Aransas Pass Police Department for everything you do to help keep our students and staff safe. You are SO appreciated! 💜💙💛
Reminder, Monday, February 17 is a student holiday and staff development day. There will be no school for students. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18. Thank you and go Panthers and Lady Panthers!
The APISD Board of Trustees recognized the winners of the inaugural A.C. Blunt Middle School Spanish Spelling Bee at last night's regular meeting. ¡Felicidades Panteras!
Not pictured is Sofia Morales.
The APISD Board of Trustees recognized the UIL Academic winners from A.C. Blunt Middle School. We are incredibly proud of our students and their coaches. Congratulations Panthers!!
Last night the APISD Board of Trustees recognized the Aransas Pass High School students whose artwork was selected in the National Celebrating Art Competition sponsored by Blick Art Materials. Their work will be published in the Celebrating Art Book, Fall 2024 Edition. Congratulations Panthers! 🎨💜💛
It's National School Counseling Week! School counselors are an integral part of the educational process and enable students to achieve success in school, and beyond. Thank you to our amazing counselors for all you do for our staff, students, and their families!
As we close out School Board Recognition Month, we're highlighting our individual APISD Board members and their service to our District.
Trustee Terry Stansberry is a proud lifelong resident of Aransas Pass and a dedicated alumnus of Aransas Pass ISD, graduating with the Class of 1974. Mr. Stansberry’s connection to the community runs deep, as his wife, Cheryle, is also an APISD alumna, graduating in 1974. They have three children, Kristy, John, and Nikki. John and Nikki are both graduates of APISD.
Mr. Stansberry’s commitment to education and his passion for serving the children of Aransas Pass are evident through his extensive tenure as a member of the Aransas Pass ISD Board of Trustees. He has served as a trustee since 1997, and served as board president from 2004 to 2006. Throughout his time on the board, Mr. Stansberry has worked diligently to develop and evaluate policies that best serve the interests of the district and its students. He firmly believes in setting high expectations for all students, ensuring they graduate fully prepared to succeed in life and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Mr. Stansberry’s dedication to the children of Aransas Pass extends beyond the school board. His passion for youth development and sports is evident in his extensive involvement with Little League. Beginning at age 13, Mr. Stansberry volunteered as a Little League umpire and attended umpire school in 1976, earning certification. His dedication to the sport led him to become a charter member and treasurer of the first Volunteer Umpire Association in Texas. Over the years, Mr. Stansberry has umpired numerous district, sectional, state, and regional tournaments, and in 2012, he achieved his lifelong dream of umpiring at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
In addition to his work in sports, Mr. Stansberry has been a steadfast supporter of student athletes in Aransas Pass. In 1985, he began volunteering as a school statistician to recognize the athletic achievements of students, and he spent several years as a dedicated volunteer with the Aransas Pass Athletic Booster Club.
Mr. Stansberry has also served the broader Aransas Pass community in various leadership roles. He was a member of the Aransas Pass Housing Authority Board from 1994 to 1997 and is currently serving as the treasurer of the Municipal Development District Board. Additionally, he holds the position of president of the Aransas Pass Crime Prevention and Crime Board, working to enhance the safety and well-being of the community.
As we close out School Board Recognition Month, we're highlighting our individual APISD Board members and their service to our District.
David Rector Sr. has proudly called Aransas Pass home for 76 years. A lifelong resident of the community, Mr. Rector is deeply rooted in the town and its values. He is a widower, having lost his beloved wife, Marion Rector, and together they raised two children, David Rector Jr. and Schamica Rector. All members of the Rector family are proud graduates of Aransas Pass ISD. Mr. Rector’s granddaughter, Tamia Nash, is currently a Junior at Aransas Pass High School, continuing the family tradition of education in the district.
Mr. Rector’s dedication to his community and its students is exemplified by his remarkable 33-year tenure as a trustee of the Aransas Pass ISD Board. Throughout his time as a trustee, Mr. Rector has been passionate about supporting the education of students and ensuring a safe, conducive environment for learning. He believes strongly in the importance of providing programs that foster academic growth and enhance the overall learning experience for all students. His commitment to the district is driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of students and the future of the community.
Mr. Rector enjoys the opportunity to engage with students personally, offering encouragement and support at every opportunity and he makes it a point to attend school functions regularly to show his full support for the students, staff, and educational programs at APISD.
Outside of his work as a trustee, Mr. Rector enjoys spending quality time with his family, cherishing the moments shared with his children and granddaughter. He is also an avid fisherman, finding relaxation and enjoyment in time spent outdoors on the water.
As we close out School Board Recognition Month, we're highlighting our individual APISD Board members and their service to our District.
Board Vice President John Mullenax grew up in Ingleside, Texas, and graduated from Ingleside High School in 1967. After high school, he attended Del Mar College in Corpus Christi from 1967 to 1969 before continuing his education at Texas A&I University from 1969 to 1971, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Health & Physical Education and History.
In 1971, Mr. Mullenax married Brenda Kay Passmore, a 1971 graduate of Aransas Pass High School. That same year, he was drafted into the military and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He entered active duty in May 1972 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in September 1972. After completing his training, he earned Navigator Wings at Mather AFB, California, in December 1972. Over the course of his military career, he flew in B-52 aircraft and later served in operations related to B-52, B-1, and B-2 bomber aircraft. Mr. Mullenax retired in August 2000 as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving 28 years in the Air Force.
After retiring from the military, Mr. Mullenax and his family returned to Aransas Pass, where they could be close to relatives. In August 2001, he was hired as a Social Studies teacher at A.C. Blunt Middle School in Aransas Pass. Mr. Mullenax later obtained his certification in Administration and was hired as the Assistant Principal at Aransas Pass High School in 2006. He retired from education in 2011 to care for his wife, who had become severely ill.
In 2012, Mr. Mullenax volunteered to fill an open position on the Aransas Pass ISD Board of Trustees. Since then, he has served the district in various roles, including Trustee, Secretary, Vice President, and President. Mr. Mullenax has a passion for advocacy for public schools, and is an active member of the Texas Association of School Boards Legislative Council for the Region 2 Education Service Center.
Mr. Mullenax is the proud father of two sons, Kevin and Timothy. Kevin is a Social Studies teacher and coach at Dickinson High School in Dickinson, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Shannon, an elementary school teacher at Calder Elementary in Dickinson ISD. They have two children, Zachary Thomas and Marley Kay. Timothy is the Band Director at El Dorado High School in El Dorado, Arkansas, where he resides with his wife, Brittaney, an elementary teacher at Hampton Elementary School in Hampton, Arkansas. They have two daughters, Abigail and Avery Jo.
Mr. Mullenax is actively involved in several organizations, including as a Life Member of VFW Post 2932 in Aransas Pass, a Life Member of the Knights of Columbus, and a Board Member of the Ingleside Education Foundation. He also serves as an officer of the Ingleside Exes Association and is a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Mr. Mullenax is also honored to be an honorary member of the International Thespian Society Troupe 53 of Aransas Pass High School.
Through his service and dedication to both the community and education, Mr. Mullenax Mullenax continues to make a significant impact in Aransas Pass and beyond.
As we close out School Board Recognition Month, we're highlighting our individual APISD Board members and their service to our District.
Board Secretary Olivia Hill has been a full-time resident of Aransas Pass since 2019, though she had a second home in the area for several years prior. Originally from a small farm town in South Georgia, Mrs. Hill pursued her higher education at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama, where she studied Electrical Engineering. During her time in college, she began her professional career working with the Department of Defense.
Mrs. Hill is married to Green (G.A.) Hill IV, a 2009 graduate of Aransas Pass High School and a well-known figure for his basketball achievements both in high school and college. Together, they own Spencer Grove, a real estate development firm and brokerage.
Mrs. Hill’s decision to become a trustee was driven by her desire to create better opportunities for the children in her community. Recognizing a need for leadership, she was motivated to take action and believes in being the change she wishes to see. Mrs. Hill brings a unique perspective to the board, having been raised by an educator and possessing a background in construction, technology, and business.
Mrs. Hill’s favorite things in life are being a wife and aunt, traveling the world, attempting to garden, and whipping up new recipes for her family. In her high school days, she was actively involved in cheerleading, track, and public speaking competitions.
