We continue to celebrate Black History Month, by recognizing the remarkable achievements and contributions of African Americans. Today, we shine a spotlight on the incredible legacy of Dr. Charles Richard Drew, widely regarded as the father of the blood bank. Dr. Drew was not only a brilliant surgeon and pioneer, but also an exceptional educator. While his invention of the blood bank brought him great recognition, he considered his role as a teacher to be his "greatest and most lasting contribution to medicine." Through his mentorship, he fostered a tradition of excellence, training and inspiring a new generation of African American surgeons who met his exacting standards. Photo Credit: Science History Institute
Tryouts for cheerleading at Aubrey Middle School and Aubrey High School for the 2024-25 year are quickly approaching! Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of an award winning cheerleading program.
Aubrey High School Tryout Information:
MANDATORY MEETING
Feb. 21 6:30 p.m. (AHS cafeteria)
MANDATORY CLINIC
March 4 from 5-7 p.m. (AHS Main Gym)
OPEN GYM MARCH 5&6 FROM 5-7 p.m. (AHS MAIN GYM)
CHEER TRYOUTS
March 8 8:00 a.m. (AHS Main Gym)
Learn more about AHS tryouts>>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J8vjqrZPA-KGadndmFgUljWUu7OIN92m/view?usp=drivesdk
Aubrey Middle School Tryout Information:
MANDATORY MEETING
Feb. 21 @ AMS Cafeteria, 5 p.m.
MANDATORY CHEER CLINIC March 4 @ AHS, 5-7:30 p.m.
Open Gym March 5 & 6 @ AHS 5-6:30 p.m. (optional)
CHEER TRYOUTS
March 8 @ AHS, 8 a.m.
Learn more about AMS tryouts>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RjyVapB3rzOZ3sYYZdUejdhg-hUs12hG/view?usp=drivesdk
Matilda The Musical tickets are now on sale! Join us at Aubrey High School (AHS) Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. or Feb. 3 at 12:30 or 7 p.m. Help us sell these show times out! Come support the AHS theatre and band. Buy your tickets here>> our.show/ahsmatilda
In February, the United States celebrates Black History Month, honoring the achievements and history of African Americans. Today, we focus on Alma Thomas, an educator and artist. Mrs. Thomas dedicated over 30 years to teaching middle school and found joy in painting her surroundings in Washington DC. She is renowned for her ability to see abstract beauty in ordinary objects. Alma Woodsey Thomas once said, "Through color, I have sought to concentrate on beauty and happiness, rather than on man's inhumanity to man.
The Aubrey Sports Medicine program has been named a finalist in Children's Health Andrew Institute's TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM FOR 2023-2024! These Chaparrals have dedicated countless hours to learning the ropes of what it takes to be an athletic trainer. The winners of this voting will receive funding for their sports medicine program!
Voting is UNLIMITED and ends Feb.19!
https://www.texasfootball.com/north-texas-team-behind-the-team-award/form?fbclid=IwAR1WhvTElfzGou-sHx6HNsPKLB9VNLz9Jg-lVq-w0nTyONeHMNWQsfKxPfc
Progress is being made on Elementary #4 and Middle School #2. The new elementary is set to open August 2024, while the middle school is scheduled to open August 2025. These campuses are part of the bond that was passed in 2022. It is an exciting time to be a Chaparral!
All Aubrey ISD schools and district buildings will be open as scheduled tomorrow, Jan. 26, 2024. Water has been restored to residents, however the Town of Providence Village has issued a boil water notice. We thank Providence Village officials for their diligence in providing updates.
Thank you for your patience. We look forward to seeing our Chaparral family!
**Attention Monaco Elementary School Families:
Aubrey ISD operations staff has been on campus tonight and will be on hand in the morning to ensure Monaco Elementary School is safe for our students and staff. Bottled water will be available for students and staff and we encourage students to bring their own water bottles. Lunch will be provided as usual and restroom facilities are fully functional. Hand sanitizer will be available for handwashing as well.
Possible Delayed Start Jan. 26, 2024
An early afternoon incident in Providence Village on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 has left many Aubrey ISD families without water. As a result, there is the potential for a districtwide two-hour delayed school start on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. We are closely monitoring the situation and will make every effort to deliver a decision in a timely manner. We wanted to make you aware so that your family can respond accordingly.
Aubrey ISD is proud to host Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas for Internet Safety for Parents. This training provides parents and community members with tools for speaking with children about potential dangers of social media and how to stay safe online. Topics include social media apps, online grooming, online resources for parents, etc.
Join us in the Aubrey High School Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The address is 510 Spring Hill Rd, Aubrey, TX 76227.
Due to the nature of this topic, children will not be allowed to attend the meeting. Please RSVP using the link or QR code: https://tinyurl.com/c8h3nbm92
The Lady Chap Volleyball Team has been chosen to compete in a tournament in Hawaii this August. To raise funds for this incredible opportunity, they are selling a special edition t-shirt. Show your support by purchasing one before March 8. T-shirt Order Form>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uQl5GSM7V2CyWQ5oznUQpQLrmrV5tOxV/view?usp=drivesdk
Email Questions To>> lheath@aubreyisd.net
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
Graphic by: Aubrey HS student Dayzee Tovar
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
#SchoolBoardMonth
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
#SchoolBoardMonth
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
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
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
