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May 17, 2007 / Youth

Big winners

The Port Aransas UIL academic team of 21 students took the regional championship April 13 in Brenham, besting more than 70 other schools at the meet. More...

Masterful musicians

Four Port Aransas High School Band students have qualified to compete in state solo and ensemble competition May 28 at Texas State University in San Marcos. More...

Register kids for camp tomorrow

Registration for the first session of Port Aransas Youth Council (PAYC) camp begins tomorrow, Friday, May 18. Parents and guardians may register at 6:15 p.m. at the H.G. Olsen Elementary School cafeteria, 100 S. Station St. More...

Bands perform tonight at PAHS

Band members from the Port Aransas Independent School District will perform in a district-wide band concert tonight, Thursday, May 17. It will be held at 7 p.m. in the Port Aransas High School gymnasium, 100 S. Station St. More...

PAISD End of Year Calendar

PORT ARANSAS HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, May 17 District Wide band concert, 7 p.m. Friday, May 18 High School Field Day Senior Servant Day Saturday, May 19 Junior-senior Prom, Dune Crest Condominiums, 9 p.m. More...

Fair funds books and more

The Trinity-by-the-Sea Day School had a successful book fair, according to school director Nana Ward. Parents donated more than $425 worth of books for Teacher's Appreciation Week in honor of the teachers. More...

Chances running out to support Project Graduation's 2007 party

A little more than a week remains to help Project Graduation organizers raise their final funds. Two fundraisers will continue through Friday, May 25: Curb painting and a silent auction. More...

Yearbook staff offers family photos

The Port Aransas High School yearbook staff is offering a spring photo opportunity to the public today, Thursday, May 17. The photos will be taken at the high school commons area upstairs at 100 S. Station St. More...

Many summer programs offered

The Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department will offer a plethora of programs to entertain kids living in and visiting town this summer. More...

EDUCATION NOTES

Commitment pays off

First off, I would like to once again thank everyone who assisted and supported the 2006-07 Lady Marlin basketball team. Special thanks goes to all the businesses who advertised during our radio broadcasts on 91.1 FM KSGR. More...

Port Aransas School Menus

May 21 - 25

Breakfast Monday Assorted Cereal, Graham Crackers, Juice, More...

In appreciation …

Fifth grade teacher Rhonda Burger shows off the gift she got at the staff appreciation luncheon that the PTO held for H.G. Olsen Elementary School on Friday, May 11 at the school library. All staff members got gifts. More...

Supplies, workers needed by PAYC

Employees, supplies and warm bodies are needed for the Port Aransas Youth Council (PAYC) camp this summer. More...

McKeever surprised by 'hooding' ceremony arranged by prinCIpal

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

H.G. Olsen Elementary School teacher Gina McKeever got a terrible shock when she traveled recently to St. Paul, Minn., for a family member 's wedding. While she was in St. Paul, her 83-year-old father-in-law, Tom McKeever, of St. More...

Pre-K preparations

Four-year-old Caitlin Shannon peaks from behind the legs of her mother, Jennifer Shannon, while Shannon and other parents wait in line on Wednesday, May 16, to register their children for fall prekindergarten classes at H.G. More...

PAHS academic aces

Academic achievement by Port Aransas High School students was celebrated at the annual academic banquet on Monday, May 14, at Fins Grill and Ice House. More...