Splish-splash!



A youngster gets her feet wet at the beach in Port Aransas recently. Fall weather is coming, but the Gulf waters remain warm enough even for the little ones.

High school offers dispatch and correctional programs



Port Aransas High School is finding new ways to provide educations for students interested in law enforcement careers. This school year, PAHS fired up new programs that provide training for students interested in becoming police dispatchers or prison correctional officers. If a student finishes 77 hours of correctional officer study at PAHS and passes a test at the end of […]

Two guests featured at college info night



A college information night for Port Aransas High School seniors and their parents on Monday, Sept. 28, will feature two special guests from Texas A&M University. Monica Caylor, admissions counselor, and Vernonica Blanco, financial aid advisor for Texas A&M University at College Station, will be on hand at the event. The session will be at 6 p.m. in the boardroom […]

All the cool ‘stuff’



The Port Aransas High School Law Enforcement class gets a look at the new technology in one of the department’s SUV’s. Officer Michael Bustos, left, of the Port Aransas Police Department explains how the new computer communications system talks and gives verbal information as it is shown on the screen, so he won’t have to take his eyes off the […]

PORT ARANSAS ISD SCHOOL MENUS

MILK SERVED WITH ALL MEALS

Breakfast Monday Assorted cereal, graham crackers, juice Tuesday French toast, sausage, juice Wednesday Cinnamon toast, applesauce, juice Thursday Breakfast bagel, fruit, juice Friday Assorted cereal, graham crackers, juice LUNCH Monday Mini corn dogs, baked beans, rosey apple sauce Tuesday Cheeseburgers, sandwich salad cup, tator tots, fruit Wednesday Chalupas, lettuce, tomato and cheese, refried beans, fruit Thursday Chicken patty, broccoli w/cheese, […]

EDUCATION NOTES

Honesty is the best policy

H.G. Olsen Elementary students are focusing on one character trait each month this school year. Honesty is the word for September. Through a variety of activities, students will demonstrate an understanding of honesty, truth, trust and fairness. Young children have vivid imaginations and are learning the difference between fantasy and fact. There are times when being honest is clearly the […]

Growing knowledge



From left, fifth graders Hawkins Williams, Ben Milligan and Vivian Nhan and parent volunteer Laurie Anderson tend gardens at H.G. Olsen Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 24. Student Dylan Barnett is at right. Master gardener Suzanne McCann was teaching the students about treating plants organically while dealing with insect infestation. Aided by third graders, the fifth graders also did some […]

Volunteers, mentors invited to train



Veteran and potential volunteers and mentors are invited to an orientation meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. in the Port Aransas ISD administration building, 100 S. Station St. Attendance at the meeting does not obligate anyone to become a mentor or volunteer. The purpose is to provide information about the programs. Mentoring and volunteering is not limited to […]

Alice in Wonderland musical coming to Port Aransas theater



A musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland is coming to Port Aransas. On Friday, Oct. 23, the Express Children’s Theatre of Houston will perform Alice in Wonderland at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361. Tickets, $15 for adults and $5 for children, will go on sale Monday, Oct. 5, at the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Tourist […]

Open house is set for Monday



Parents of students at Port Aransas High School are invited to an open house Monday, Sept. 28. The event will be an opportunity for parents to meet teachers and administrators and visit their children’s classrooms. Hours will be 5:30 to 7 p.m.