Aubrey Middle School

Jan. 15, 2024

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

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

Join us for a delicious Aubrey FFA Pancake Breakfast and Livestock Show this Saturday, Jan. 13! Your support will help fund Senior Scholarships. Let's make it a morning to remember! #AubreyFFA

Aubrey High School's Student Council will be hosting their next Red Cross Blood drive on Jan.11 in the Aux Gym from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please consider donating at this event. Use this link to sign up: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=aubreyhs Only students 16+ years old are eligible to donate blood at this event. Please note, 16 year old students will need to have a permission form signed by a parent or guardian to donate. Email Mrs. Nowak with any questions, mnowak@aubreyisd.net.

Digital ticketing is here! No cash, no problem! We have launched digital ticketing availability, starting with the Aubrey High School Boys and Girls vs. Celina basketball games on Jan.16, 2024. Tickets will be available online for remaining games on Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13 as well. Cash will still be accepted. Link to Aubrey ISD Box Office: https://www.aubreyisd.net/o/aisd/page/event-tickets OR https://aubreyisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all Use this link for all Aubrey ISD ticketed events. This includes Aubrey Middle School basketball games coming up on Jan. 18, Jan. 22 and Feb. 5. Signs with QR codes to the Aubrey ISD Digital Box Office will also be available onsite during events as well.

Students, we hope you had a fantastic break and are ready to jump into the Spring Semester. We are excited to have you back on campus tomorrow, Jan. 9. We can't wait to see all the incredible things you will accomplish this term.

Trey Duncan, with over 20 years of experience in education, including 14 years with Aubrey ISD, was elected to the Board in May of 2017. His background in education and being a parent of two Aubrey ISD students make him a valuable addition to the school board. #SchoolBoardMonth

Staff returns tomorrow, Jan. 8. Students return and classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 9. You can view the full calendar here >> https://bit.ly/4aHbv8e

Coach Gathright Reports: Jan. 5 The Aubrey Lady Chaps fell to 0-1 in district and 9-10 overall with a 38-23 loss to Panther Creek. The score by quarters for Aubrey were 8, 0, 8, 7. The score by quarters for Panther Creek were 13, 4, 8, 13. Scorers for Aubrey were Kynadi Hall with 9 points, Brooklyn Weier with 4, Landry Cannon with 3, Shelby Harrington, Molly Ward, and Abby Buxton with 2 points each, and Addy Cagle with 1 point. I was very proud of the effort the girls gave today. We did a very good job in the 2-3 zone, and that kept us in the game. We just had a hard time scoring against the pressure that Panther Creek can apply. We got down early to start the game, but I was proud of the girls continuing to fight to stay in the game. The Lady Chaps return to action on Tuesday night at home against Anna.

This evening marked a historic moment for the Aubrey Chaparral Cheer Team as they earned the title of UIL State Runners-Up. Demonstrating dedication to fostering school spirit, this talented team has left a mark. A heartfelt shoutout to the athletes, their coaches, and supportive parents. We are truly #AubreyProud of this achievement.

The Chaparral Cheerleaders soared to the finals at UIL. They hit the mat again at 7:55 p.m. Join us in cheering them to victory in the comments below!

Jody Gonzalez was elected to the Aubrey ISD School Board in 2015 and currently serves as board secretary. From 2020 to 2021, he held the position of vice president. With 25 years of experience at the Denton County Emergency Services as the director, fire marshall, and emergency management coordinator, Mr. Gonzalez brings a wealth of knowledge in emergency management to his role on the board. As a parent of three children in the district, his passion for serving on the board is fueled by his personal connection to the community. #SchoolBoardMonth

Our offices will reopen and staff will return on Jan. 8. Students will return and classes will resume on Jan. 9. You can view the full calendar here >> https://bit.ly/4aHbv8e

In 2011, Colleen Dow was elected to the Aubrey ISD School Board, a position she continues to hold with dedication, currently serving as vice president. Notably, she fulfilled the role of board secretary from May 2018 to May 2022. Mrs. Dow's motivation to serve on the school board stemmed from her deep connection to the school district as a parent of three children attending Aubrey schools. This personal investment allowed her to understand the needs and desires of fellow parents, shaping her commitment to her role on the board. #SchoolBoardMonth