At the January board meeting the Aubrey ISD Board of Trustees were celebrated with words of appreciation, certificates and gifts. Gift presentations were made by Superintendent Dr. Shannon Saylor, Deputy Superintendent Terrie McNabb on behalf of all Directors, Executive Director of Athletics Keith Ivy, Aubrey High School Principal Brett Phipps, Principal Jennie Petrasic on behalf of Aubrey Middle School and Elementary School #4, Brockett Elementary School Principal Courtney Siggers, Monaco Elementary School Principal Brett Dobbs and Fuller Elementary School Principal Nathan Smith.
We love our “locally elected, community connected” Aubrey ISD School Board!
President Jim Milacek
Vice President Colleen Dow
Secretary Jody Gonzalez
Trustee Trey Duncan
Trustee Jana Temple
Trustee Terry Brockett
Trustee Benton Bland
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Last night, Aubrey FFA hosted the largest bi-district speaking event in our FFA district's history. We proudly entered every category, with a total of 11 students delivering 12 speeches. The night was truly phenomenal. Here are the results:
Junior Prepared Public Speaking:
Naomi Welch (8th grade) 1st place - banner winner/ advanced to area
Soil Stewardship Speaking:
Jaycee Contreras-Torres - 2nd place - banner winner/ advanced to area
Senior Prepared Public Speaking - Ag Policy:
Gage Owen - 2nd place - banner winner
Senior Prepared Public Speaking - Agribusiness:
Chloe Owen - 2nd place - banner winner
Senior Prepared Public Speaking - Animal Science:
Grace Collins - 2nd place - banner winner
Lexi Gravely - 5th place
Senior Prepared Public Speaking - Natural Resources:
Preslee Martino - 2nd place - banner winner
Dayzee Tovar- 4th place
Senior Prepared Public Speaking - Plant Science:
Laney Lomas - 1st place - banner winner/ advanced to area
Katie Michael - 2nd place - banner winner
Senior Prepared Public Speaking - Ag Tech and Communications:
Zoe Fikes - 2nd place - banner winner
Extemporaneous Speaking:
Gage Owen - 3rd placed - banner winner
Pictured: Dayzee Tovar, Laney Lomas, and Naomi Welch
Coach Smith Reports:
Jan. 16
Aubrey 56
Celina HS 47
Great win tonight at home for the Chaps, improving our overall record to 18-8 and 1-1 in district play. I was really proud of the energy the guys brought from the beginning of the game and never let up. We had aggressive team defense and shared the ball well on offense. In the last minute of the game, we went 6 for 6 on free throws to seal the win. Although we still have a long way to go in District, we are going to get back to work to be ready for a tough game on the road at Ranchview.
Record Overall: 18-8
District: 1-1
Aubrey Score Contributors:
Tyler Hightower 12
Branden West 3
Brock Temple 2
Gavin Barnes 4
Jaedon Bogar 2
Emory Jones 12
Elijah Herron 18
The Aubrey Lady Chaps improved to 1-3 in district and 10-12 overall with a 61-41 win over Celina. Score by quarters for Aubrey were 12, 19, 12, 18. Score by quarters for Celina were 14, 9, 6, 12. Scorers for Aubrey were Kynadi Hall with 21 points, Brooklyn Weier with 16, Landry Gannon with 8, Shelby Harrington with 6, Addie Cagle with 5, and Molly Ward with 3.
The girls did a great job with our full-court press and caused several turnovers, which turned into transition baskets for us. We got off to a rough start by committing several turnovers in the first quarter, but I was really proud of the way the girls hung in there and turned the game around.
The Lady Chaps return to action on Friday night at Ranchview.
Aubrey ISD is hiring! We're looking to fill the newly created position of Human Resource Specialist.
Apply Here>> https://www.aubreyisd.net/page/aubrey-isd-job-postings
Questions>> dbarrentine@aubreyisd.net
Attention Aubrey Girls Soccer Fans: The games originally set for Jan.16 are now rescheduled to Jan. 17 in Wichita Falls due to temperatures. Aubrey Girls JV kicks off at 4:00 p.m. against Wichita Falls JV on Field E, followed by Aubrey Girls Varsity at 5:45 p.m. at Memorial Stadium against Wichita Falls. Thank you for your understanding!
We have been closely monitoring the winter weather that moved into our area early this morning. After meeting with representatives from the National Weather Service, Denton County, and neighboring district leaders, we have determined that all schools and district buildings will be open as scheduled tomorrow, Jan. 16, 2024. Precipitation is not anticipated, and dangerous road conditions are not expected to impact our district. However, temperatures will be very cold in the early morning hours. Please be prepared and dress warmly. If anything changes, we will notify you via our mass communication system.
We're excited to invite you to the Daddy Daughter Dance, hosted by AHS and Student Council. It's happening on Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Gateway Center at UNT. Tickets are available on MySchoolBucks, and they're priced at $50.00 for a couple(Daddy/Daughter). If you have additional siblings, it's just an extra $10 .00 per sibling. It's going to be a fantastic evening filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We can't wait to see you there! Email questions to>> mnowak@aubreyisd.net
Attention Parents of Current 8th Grade Students, please mark your calendars for Jan. 25 at 6:00 p.m. We will be hosting an important meeting where we will cover all the necessary information regarding high school requirements and the course selection process. This is an event you won't want to miss.
Jan. 15, 2024
Coach Dumond Reports:
Jan. 11
The Aubrey Boys Soccer team played a tough match against Sulphur Springs. It was an extremely hard-fought battle, but unfortunately, Aubrey came up just short. At halftime, Aubrey had a 1-0 lead thanks to a goal from Juan Serrano. However, during the second half, Aubrey had two penalty kicks, both of which Sulphur Springs scored on. The second penalty kick was a result of an Aubrey player being called for a handball while protecting his face from a shot in a packed box. The final score was 2-1 in favor of Sulphur Springs.
Despite the loss, Aubrey dominated the game and proved to be the stronger team.
Jan. 12
The Aubrey Boys Soccer team took on Bridgeport for the second time in as many weeks. They played a very defensive counter-attacking style of play. Bridgeport managed to score late in the first half, taking a 1-0 lead, but they never scored again.
In the second half, Aubrey did not allow any scoring opportunities. They countered several times, hitting the left post twice and the right post once. Earlier this week, Bridgeport was ranked as the #1 team in the state and is currently ranked #8 by MaxPreps. This was the best game Aubrey has played to date, and we are extremely proud of the boys' effort today.
Jan. 13
The Aubrey Boys Soccer team played their final game of the Celina Tournament against Sunnyvale. It was a gritty performance by the boys, as they faced a tough opponent in state-ranked Sunnyvale. In the first half, they had to contend with a strong wind from an arctic blast and Sunnyvale's high-powered offense. Sunnyvale managed to score off a rebound from one of many corners, taking the lead at halftime with a score of 1-0.
In the second half, with the wind at their back, Aubrey scored a beautiful back post header from right back Clark Stewart. Later, Juan Serrano scored from a corner, securing the victory for Aubrey. Despite a relentless attack from Sunnyvale, Aubrey's backline held strong, and they won the game with a final score of 2-1.
Next, Aubrey will face Sanger on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Chaparral Stadium at 6 PM. We invite you to come out and support the team in their final game before the start of district play!
Aubrey High School Senior Brody Burton and Freshman Margaret Quade competed at the UIL 4A State Congress Debate Meet on Jan. 10-11. They both advanced to the final round, which only had 18 competitors. This is the first time any AHS debater has advanced passed the preliminary rounds at State. Margaret finished 9th overall and Brody won 4th place.
Coach Gathright Reports:
The Aubrey Lady Chaps suffered a 41-30 loss to Van Alstyne, bringing their district record to 0-3 and their overall record to 9-12. Aubrey's scores by quarters were 7, 6, 7, and 10, while Van Alstyne's scores by quarters were 6, 3, 16, and 16. Leading scorers for Aubrey were Brooklyn Weier with 10 points, Kynadi Hall with 6 points, Shelby Harrington and Addie Cagle with 5 points each, and Landry Gannon and Molly Ward with 2 points each.
Next, the Lady Chaps will be playing at home against Celina on Tuesday night.
The Lady Chaps Soccer team improved their record to 3-2 this season after winning 8-1 against Sanger. Sophomore and Captain, Brynnlee Bohannon scored 4 goals. Macy Childers scored 2 goals and had 2 assists. Junior, Alison Fleming, scored 1 goal. Maria Maldonado scored 1 goal. Jordin Gomez had 1 assist.
After focusing on offense all week in practice, it was fun to see the team connect offensively with each other for this game. Defense maintained composure throughout the game, and made numerous offensive runs creating scoring opportunities for the team. Overall, I am proud of this team for applying practice to game day performance this week. The girls return to action on Tuesday, in Wichita Falls. JV plays Wichita Falls at 4:00 followed by Varsity vs Wichita Falls at 6:00!
Coach Smith Reports:
Jan. 12
Aubrey 40
Van Alstyne 61
This was definitely not our best offensive performance of the year against Van Alstyen. Their size and zone defense caused us trouble, as they hit 12 threes against our man defense. In contrast, we only managed to hit 5 threes against their zone. Our game plan was to speed them up and turn it into a full court game, but they were able to match our pace. Ultimately, the difference was that they shot the ball better than us, even in transition. We will regroup and focus on improving for our game against Celina on Tuesday.
Record Overall 17-8
District 0-1
Aubrey Score Contributors:
Tyler Hightower 2
Branden West 12
Gavin Barnes 5
Jaedon Bogar 7
Emory Jones 5
Tyler Brown 2
Elijah Herron 7
Winter Weather Communication Reminders: In Aubrey ISD, the safety of our staff and students is our top priority. Administrators are monitoring next week’s weather conditions closely. If the need for school closures or delays arises, we will utilize various communication tools to keep parents informed. These include the district website, social media platforms, KXAS TV NBC5, WFAA TV News8 and KDFW TV Fox 4. In addition, parents will receive notifications via email, phone, and text message through the student data system. Please monitor Aubrey ISD social media channels and District notifications for updates.
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) describes the role of a school board in the following way: the role of the school board is to ensure that a shared vision and goals are adopted for the district, establish systems and processes to accomplish those goals, allocate resources and provide support to ensure progress and accountability. The school board also advocates for the success of all students and works collaboratively with the district superintendent. We believe that the Aubrey ISD board does an excellent job of meeting each of these expectations. #SchoolBoardMonth
Aubrey ISD schools and offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15. You can view the full calendar here: https://bit.ly/4aHbv8e
Benton Bland, a graduate of Aubrey ISD, was elected to the Aubrey ISD Board of Trustees in May of 2022. With three children of his own in the District, Mr. Bland felt compelled to serve on the school board in order to support the faculty and staff in their mission to educate future world changers. #SchoolBoardMonth
Terry Brockett, elected in May 2021, is serving his first term on the Aubrey ISD Board. Mr. Brockett had this to say about running for School Board: "I felt that my years of business experience could be an asset to the Aubrey board, and I also want to be part of a capable team serving the students and community." Mr. Brockett attended Aubrey schools as do his two daughters. #SchoolBoardMonth
