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September 22, 2011 / Youth

EDUCATION NOTES

Parents are important educators

JENNIFER STARK

Parents (or primary caregivers) of children play an essential role in the child’s education. At home, encourage learning, promote a healthy lifestyle and communicate openly and regularly. More...

Students get early release on Sept. 30

Port Aransas ISD students will get out of school early Friday, Sept. 30, so teachers can plan the next six weeks of instruction and finalize a new grade book system. More...

District re-finances bonds

PHIL REYNOLDS
STAFF WRITER

Despite what it said on the agenda, the Port Aransas school board didn’t turn over the money borrowed in three bond elections at its Sept. 15 meeting. More...

Webb graduates Texas State U.

Joseph W. Webb of Port Aransas graduated from Texas State University-San Marcos during the summer commencement ceremonies. Webb received a bachelor’s degree in geography. More...

Tools for learning

Some teachers bring unusual objects to class

DAN PARKER
REPORTER

If you’ve never seen a bath tub, an antique phonograph or a barber shop chair in a classroom before, then you probably haven’t taken a really extensive tour of Port Aransas schools lately. More...

Big plans are underway for this year’s H.G. Olsen Elementary School’s fall festival. Sponsored by the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization), the event is set for Sunday, Oct. 23, beginning with the traditional costume parade at 1 p.m. More...

Tourism ideas

State Rep. Todd Hunter addresses a Port Aransas High School class, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, on Friday, Sept. 16. More...

New books!

Port Aransas Kiwanis Club members Joe Bream and Bess Mitchell delivered new dictionaries to H.G. Olsen Elementary School on Friday, Aug. 26. Each third grader got a free book. More...

College night is planned for Sept. 29

Prospective college students and their parents can learn about such things as college entrance exams, financial aid and scholarships and general college information at a College Info Night Thursday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. More...

Mardi Gras party planned Oct. 7

Port Aransas Education Foundation

Break out your feather masks and beads - the fifth annual Mardi Gras in October is set for Friday, Oct. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Port Aransas Civic Center, 700 W. Ave. A. More...