During the May 13, 2026, Aubrey ISD School Board meeting, Jody Gonzalez, who was recently re-elected to the Place 6 seat on the Aubrey ISD Board of Trustees, and Emily Doramus, who was elected to Place 7 replacing Dow, were sworn in for their three-year terms.
During the meeting, Jim Milacek was voted board president, Jody Gonzalez as vice president, and Trey Duncan as secretary.
Welcome Emily Doramus to the Aubrey ISD Board of Trustees!
During the May 13, 2026 Aubrey ISD school board meeting, trustee Colleen Dow, who did not seek re-election, was recognized for 15 years of service. In an emotional tribute, Aubrey ISD Superintendent Dr. Shannon Saylor shared memories of Dow throughout the years, honoring her commitment to students and staff. Thank you Colleen Dow for your years of service.
Meet Aubrey High School’s
Top 10 No. 2: William Simon - Salutatorian
Aubrey ISD Since: Kindergarten
Aubrey High School Involvement: Band, Cross Country, National Honor Society, Beta Club
Parents: Jay Simon and Teddi Weems
College/University: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Civil Engineering
Meet Aubrey High School’s
Top 10 No. 3: Chiamaka Okafor
Aubrey ISD Since: Seventh Grade
Aubrey High School Involvement: Speech and Debate, Theatre, Academic Decathlon, UIL Academics, National Honor Society
Parents: Nkechinyere Okafor and Uchennah Okafor
College/University: Texas A&M University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Please see below for ticket links for the playoff series vs Sunnyvale at Al Alford Field in McKinney.
Game 1 - Thursday, May 14 https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/mckinneyisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzk2MA%3D%3D
Game 2 - Friday, May 15 https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/mckinneyisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzk2MQ%3D%3D
Game 3 - Saturday, May 16 https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/mckinneyisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzk2Mg%3D%3D
MISD Athletic Facilities have a clear bag policy. For stadium guidelines, click here. https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/stadium-bag-policy
Meet Aubrey High School’s Top 10
No. 4: Maia Dickmyer
Aubrey ISD Since: Ninth Grade
Aubrey High School Involvement: Student Council, UIL Mathematics, Fiber Arts Club, UIL Science, Prom
Committee, National Honor Society, Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Parents: Shanon and Emelie Dickmyer
College/University: University of Texas at Dallas
Major: Physics
Meet Aubrey High School’s Top 10
No. 5: Brynnlee Bohannon
Aubrey ISD Since: Second Grade
Aubrey High School Involvement: Varsity Soccer, National Honor Society, Varsity Track
Parents: Sara and Justin Bohannon
College/University: Baylor University
Major: Sports Psychology
Aubrey Varsity Baseball completed a sweep of the Area Championship series Friday night with a 10-5 victory over Godley.
Luke Hellman sparked the Chaps offense in the bottom of the first inning with a two-run home run. He later added his second homer of the game to ignite a six-run inning for Aubrey. Hellman finished 2-for-4 with two home runs, two runs scored, and four RBIs.
Sebastian Marin also contributed at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI. Keriel Torres added an RBI and scored a run, while four other Chaps drove in runs.
Jimmy Hay earned the win on the mound for Aubrey, throwing a complete game. Hay allowed nine hits and four earned runs while striking out four.
With the win, Aubrey advances to the Regional Semifinal round of the UIL Baseball State Playoffs next week, where the Chaparrals will face either Carthage or Sunnyvale. Details for the next round will be announced when finalized.
Aubrey Record: 21-13-1
Godley — 5 runs, 9 hits, 0 errors
Aubrey — 10 runs, 7 hits, 1 error
Jimmy Hay (W): 7 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 4 K
Luke Hellman: 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 4 RBI
Sebastian Marin: 3-for-4, 2 2B, 2 R, 1 RBI
Keriel Torres: 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 RBI
It’s been a week full of appreciation across Aubrey ISD, and Superintendent Dr. Shannon Saylor made sure the administrative team felt celebrated all week long — including a fun “happy hour” on Thursday, May 7 featuring Sonic drinks!
Thank you, Dr. Saylor, for always showing your appreciation and leading with a servant’s heart. Aubrey ISD is fortunate to have your leadership.
It’s graduation season, and we are so excited to celebrate all of our Aubrey High School alumni graduating from college, the military, and trade schools!
Please comment on our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HTkQB4twz/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) with the following information and a picture of the graduate:
* Name
* AHS Graduation Year
* College/Branch of Military/Trade School
* Degree or Field of Study
Please note: Photos shared in the comments may be used in future district publications and social media posts.
Kicking us off, we have:
RHET BLEEMEL
AHS Class of 2022
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science in Finance
May 8: School Communicators Day
Meet Aubrey High School’s Top 10 No. 6: Shanmukha Bommana
Aubrey ISD Since: Tenth Grade Aubrey High
School Involvement: Debate Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Parents: Srikanth and Sirisha Bommana
College/University: University of Texas at Dallas
Major: Computer Engineering
The Aubrey High School Class of 2026 celebrated Senior Night on May 6, 2027 in the school auditorium. Each senior present was introduced along with their future plans and scholarship offers. Following the introductions, the Aubrey Education Foundation had various donors deliver scholarships. Athletic scholarships were recognized and presented as well. Aubrey High School Principal Dr. Vanessa Zavar announced a scholarship total of $3,234,762!
Here are a few of the photos we captured from the evening! We would love for you to add your photos on our Facebook post in the comments: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EAKqiMJJz/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Meet Aubrey High School’s Top 10
No. 7: Braelyn Myers
Aubrey ISD Since: First Grade
Aubrey High School Involvement: Varsity Cheer, National Honor Society
Parents: Shawnell Myers, Clinton and Amanda Myers
College/University: University of Arkansas
Major: Political Science
The Aubrey Education Foundation, in partnership with PointBank, hosted a book vending machine unveiling this week at Owens Middle School to encourage literacy and reward student achievement. See more from the day: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CaZNi8cN2/?mibextid=wwXIfr
It is with extreme sadness that we share the death of Owens MS English teacher Dana Jefferson. Jefferson joined Aubrey ISD in 2025 and died of natural causes.
Please keep the Jefferson family and our district in your thoughts as we navigate this loss to our Chaparral family.
May 6: National School Nurses Day
Meet Aubrey High School’s Top 10
No. 8: Matiana Walter
Aubrey ISD Since: Kindergarten
Aubrey High School Involvement: Cheer, Powerlifting, National Honor Society, Beta Club
Parents: Troy and Matt Walter
College/University: Texas Christian University
Major: Dietetics
Update: Prom tickets are now $75 for a single and $125 for a couple. Tickets will be sold through Friday, May 15, and will not be available at the door. Guest permission forms should be submitted to Ms. Dooley as soon as possible.
Aubrey ISD Named 2026 National Beta District of Distinction
Aubrey ISD has been recognized as a 2026 National Beta District of Distinction. This honor was awarded to 95 outstanding school districts.
This prestigious recognition celebrates districts that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and service involvement through the full implementation of National Beta programs.
