Aubrey Middle School

At this evening’s board meeting, the Aubrey ISD Holiday Card and its designer, Madison “Madi” Houck of Aubrey High School, were recognized. Although Madi was unable to attend, both she and her beautiful card received well-deserved recognition.

Aubrey is currently in 3rd place for the Community Connection School of the Year Award, presented by Optimum, and the $2,500 grand prize! With only a few hundred votes separating us from the top two schools, Prosper and Lubbock Cooper, it’s crucial to keep voting now and as often as possible through January 17th. Remember, voting is unlimited! Vote here: https://www.texasfootball.com/community-connection-school-program-presented-by-optimum/?ref=subnav

The Aubrey Middle School Career Exploration Fair took place Dec. 16, 2024. Professionals from a variety of careers were on-hand to share insights about their field with eager to learn sixth through eighth graders. See More: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/LBaqM8hBF72m1Hx6/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Aubrey High School Alum and FFA Member Alexis Reese Blankenship Earns Prestigious American FFA Degree The Aubrey FFA Chapter is proud to announce that Alexis Reese Blankenship, a 2023 graduate of Aubrey High School, has been awarded the American FFA Degree, the highest honor bestowed by the National FFA Organization. This distinction, earned by less than 1% of FFA members each year, recognizes Alexis’s outstanding dedication to agricultural education, leadership, and career development. Alexis achieved this prestigious degree through her Placement Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) at Aubrey Florist, where she gained extensive hands-on experience in floral design, customer service, and small business operations. Her work at Aubrey Florist not only refined her technical skills but also highlighted her creativity and professionalism, making her an exemplary ambassador of FFA values. The American FFA Degree requires members to demonstrate significant achievements in their SAE, as well as community service and leadership activities. Alexis’s unwavering commitment to her SAE and the Aubrey FFA Chapter is a testament to her hard work, perseverance, and passion for the agriculture industry. The Aubrey FFA Chapter is incredibly proud of Alexis for earning this distinguished honor and for serving as a role model to her peers. Her success exemplifies the spirit of FFA and its mission to cultivate leaders in agriculture and beyond. #aubreyproud

The Community Connection School of the Year voting is open through Jan. 17 and is unlimited! Let’s rally together, show our support, and bring this award home to Aubrey! VOTE TODAY...VOTE OFTEN Cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/4igSBJ3 #VoteAubrey #CommunityPride

Aubrey ISD’s fourth chief of police, Kayla Elizalde, promotion ceremony was held this evening, where she was pinned by her grandfather, Billy Williams, a former constable and the current Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 in San Augustine County.

Early Release Dec. 19 & 20

The Community Connection School of the Year Voting is NOW OPEN! Steve Owens and Aubrey High School are proud to be one of six finalists for this award, with a grand prize of a $2,500 donation courtesy of Optimum! Voting is open now through Jan. 17 and is unlimited, so make every vote count! Let’s rally together, show our support, and bring this award home to Aubrey! VOTE TODAY...VOTE OFTEN Cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/4igSBJ3 #VoteAubrey #CommunityPride

Due to construction work on the southeast corner of the main campus loop, the following traffic changes will be in effect starting Thursday through winter break: Student Entry Points: General Students and Athletes: Door 21 Bus Riders: Door 2 (east entrance) Traffic Flow Changes: Temporary barricades will block through-traffic on west and east sides Access campus via: • North entrance (Spring Hill Rd.) • West entrance (US-377/Pine Ridge St.) Please see map for visual reference. Thank you for your cooperation during this construction phase.

We’re excited to welcome back our students and staff tomorrow as we work TOGETHER to finish the first semester strong! See you tomorrow, Aubrey ISD!

Happy Thanksgiving, Aubrey ISD! Today, we reflect on all that we are thankful for—our incredible students, dedicated teachers and staff, supportive families, and wonderful community. May your day be filled with love, laughter, and gratitude. #ThankfulForAubreyISD

Help give our Chaps a true Texas-sized send-off to the Regional Semifinals! The team will depart Aubrey High School at 12 p.m., traveling down Main Street. Let’s line Main with posters, cowbells, balloons, and, most importantly, fans! Please park in designated spots, not along the street. Let’s show our Chaps how #AubreyProud we are!

Teachers across Aubrey ISD are heading into the Thanksgiving holiday feeling extra grateful. On Friday, the Aubrey Education Grants for Teachers Patrol awarded nearly $18,000 in grants to educators throughout the district. Among the most excited recipients was Mrs. Fikes from Brockett Elementary!

Today, we recognize the important role substitute educators play in keeping learning on track when teachers are absent. #ChapsAppreciate24

All Aubrey ISD campuses and offices will be closed Monday through Friday, Nov. 25–29, for a student and staff holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, Dec. 2. Check out the full 2024–25 Aubrey ISD Calendar here: https://bit.ly/3WFnuNa

Teagen is ready for game day tomorrow and excited to cheer on her favorite player! Are you? Visit Aubrey ISD’s Facebook Events for all the game day details.

Educational Support Professionals make up a significant part of the public school workforce, including cafeteria workers, custodians, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, nurses, clerical staff, security officers, and more. They help keep schools running and students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. #ChapsAppreciate24

Results from Monday’s District FFA Leadership Development Event (LDE) Contest Please help us congratulate the following students on their outstanding performances! Area qualifiers will advance to compete in Anna on Nov. 22. Area Advancing District Champion: Senior Spanish Creed Speaking Jaycee Contreras-Torres Area Advancing 2nd place: Greenhand Spanish Creed Speaking Camila Guitian Rodriguez Area Advancing 2nd place: Radio Broadcasting Ashlynn Navarro Berkley Noles Dayzee Tovar 3rd place: Senior Quiz Carmela Castiglione Elizabeth Esteban London Gravely Nathan Hough 4th place: Ag Advocacy Kate Michael Chloe Owen Mariah Saldivar Kiera Schmidt McKenna Thompson 4th place: Greenhand Chapter Conducting Kensie Bonnell Hunter Collins Brody Hurley Easton Lueders Samantha Morgado Memphis Smith Brandi Tovar Brandan Waddell Evan Wilkinson Greenhand Creed Speaking: Evan Wilkinson Senior Creed Speaking: Zoe Fikes Job Interview: Hannah Marquis Greenhand Quiz: Keri Pfeiffer McKenna Quade Alyssa Waddell Greenhand Skills: Brody Hurley Memphis Smith Easton Strickland Public Relations: Carmela Castiglione Ashlynn Navarro Sawyer Noles Sloan Lomas Ag Issues Forum: Grace Collins Lexi Gravely Naomi Welch Elliott Wilkinson

Would you consider sharing about your industry with our future community leaders? Please check out the flyer about our Aubrey Middle School Career Exploration Event!

Aubrey High School Graduate Earns Prestigious American FFA Degree INDIANAPOLIS — The Aubrey FFA Chapter proudly announces that Sebastian Mejia, a 2023 graduate of Aubrey High School, has earned one of the National FFA Organization’s highest honors: the American FFA Degree. Awarded to fewer than 1% of FFA members annually, this recognition highlights Mejia’s exceptional dedication and achievements in agricultural education and career development. Mejia earned this distinction through a robust Placement Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) at Pennington Equipment Repair and Tire. His hands-on role focused on equipment maintenance and repair, where he honed technical skills, deepened his industry knowledge, and demonstrated a commitment to excellence. Through this SAE, Mejia embodied the values of responsibility, innovation, and perseverance central to FFA’s mission. Earning the American FFA Degree is a testament to Mejia’s hard work and dedication, requiring a minimum of three years of FFA membership, extensive SAE experience, and demonstrated leadership and community service. His achievement represents not only personal growth but also a commitment to advancing agricultural excellence and serving others. The Aubrey FFA Chapter congratulates Sebastian Mejia on this well-deserved honor and celebrates his success as a source of inspiration for current and future FFA members.