Aubrey ISD

Community Shows Up for Annual Education Foundation Gala Saturday Night Fun times were had at the Aubrey Education Foundation’s “Havana Nights” Gala on Saturday. Thank you to the Aubrey community and sponsors who generously gave their time and financial support to the teachers and students of Aubrey ISD. At the event, the newest members of the Chaparral Elite class were recognized: •   Barbara Pyke     •   Jackie Fuller     •   Karen Mattson (posthumous)     •   Chris Rich Congratulations to each of you!

Lady Chaps Extend District Streak; Chaps Go 1-for-1 in Friday Series vs. Panther Creek Friday, April 4, 2025 Lady Chap Game Report: The Lady Chaps remained undefeated in district play, improving to 8-0 (21-2 overall) with a 7-3 win over Panther Creek on Friday night. Mya Cherry earned the win in the circle, going the distance with 7 innings pitched. She allowed 3 runs on 4 hits, struck out 10, and walked 4. Offensive leaders:    •   Abby Buxton: 1-for-1, triple    •   Carmen Alexander: 1-for-1, double, RBI    •   Molly Reid: 2-for-4, single, double, 2 RBIs    •   Mya Cherry: 1-for-4, triple, RBI    •   Judah Van Rijn: 1-for-4, single    •   Claire Rose: 1-for-3, single, stolen base Pitching:    •   WP — Mya Cherry: 7 IP, 10 K, 4 BB, 4 H The Lady Chaps return to action Tuesday as they travel to Krum for a 6 p.m. first pitch. Here’s your recap rewritten in AP style using your original details and tone: Baseball Game Report: Aubrey Varsity Baseball wrapped up its district series with Panther Creek on Friday in a doubleheader, played early to avoid Saturday’s forecasted weather. The Chaps split the series, taking Game 1 in dominant fashion with a 9-0 shutout before falling in Game 2, 9-2. In Game 1, Tyler Winten was lights-out on the mound, throwing six innings of one-hit, shutout baseball while striking out 10. Austin Harding came in to close, tossing a hitless seventh inning to preserve the win. Diego Tagliaferro powered the Chaps’ offense across both games, collecting four hits — including a double, triple, and home run — and driving in three runs. Game 1 Aubrey 9, Panther Creek 0 Box Score: Aubrey — 9R, 8H, 0E Panther Creek — 0R, 1H, 3E Notable Performances:    •   Tyler Winten (W): 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 10 K    •   Austin Harding: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R    •   Diego Tagliaferro: 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, 1 R, 2 RBI    •   Braeden Flak: 1-for-3, 3B, 1 R, 2 RBI    •   Sebastian Marin: 2-for-3, 3 RBI Game 2 Panther Creek 9, Aubrey 2 Box Score: Aubrey — 2R, 4H, 0E Panther Creek — 9R, 11H, 1E Notable Performances:    •   Diego Tagliaferro: 1-for-2, HR, 1 R, 1 RBI    •   Sebastian Marin: 1 RBI Aubrey moves to 12-10 overall and 4-2 in District 10-4A play. The Chaps return to action Tuesday, April 8, with a district matchup at Krum. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.

National School Librarian Day is celebrated every year on April 4 to recognize and appreciate the important role school librarians play in supporting students and teachers. Meet Our District Library Staff: Name: Allison French (Pictured) Campus: All-District Librarian Allison has lived in Aubrey for 13 years. This is her 11th year in Aubrey ISD and her 3rd year as the District Librarian. My favorite part about working in the library: “I LOVE doing read-alouds with students and seeing how excited they get about a new story! I also enjoy making book recommendations and helping students find books they fall in love with. I am blessed to serve all the students and staff in Aubrey ISD!” Introductions continued in comments: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B7DKaMMb4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Baseball Schedule Update The Friday varsity baseball game at Panther Creek has been moved up to 4:30 p.m. to avoid the incoming storms. The JV game has been canceled.

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of April each year to recognize the incredible work of paraprofessionals like teacher aides and instructional assistants who support both students and teachers every day.

Polen Advances to Regionals, Bartel Finishes Strong at District 9-4A Championship The past two days, the Aubrey boys golf team competed in the District 9-4A Championship at Westridge Golf Club. All players battled through a tough course, facing brutal winds on Day 2. I was proud of how they fought through adversity and represented Aubrey ISD in a professional manner. Luke Bartel, the team’s lone senior, placed eighth overall with a two-day total of 179. Luke has been a key part of our golf program for the past three years and will be greatly missed. Congratulations to Jackson Polen, who is advancing to the regional tournament! He posted a two-day total of 173, finishing fifth overall. After a rough start on Day 2, Jackson turned it up on hole 8, playing just five over the rest of the way. We are excited to watch him compete in the regional championship at Van Zandt Country Club in Canton!

Aubrey Advances to Area Contest with One-Act Play Aubrey ISD is thrilled to announce that our One-Act Play, A Light in the Darkest by Michael K. Ward, has advanced to the area contest! In addition to this achievement, several students earned individual honors:    •   Best Technician: Chiamaka Okafor    •   Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Kenneth Kuykendall    •   All-Star Cast: Hailey Warren and Margaret Quade Stay tuned for updates on our next performance’s time and date!

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Chaps Fall to Lake Dallas in District Opener, Look to Bounce Back Tonight In the continuation of Tuesday night’s suspended game, the Chaps fell to Lake Dallas (7-3) in their District 10-4A opener. Aubrey will look to bounce back in district play tonight, March 28, at home against Lake Dallas. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. Friday is Youth Night/Future Chap Night at the ballpark, and we encourage all young Chaparrals to come out and support the team! Final Score: Lake Dallas 7, Aubrey 3 Aubrey Stats:    •   Braeden Flak: 2-for-4, HR, 1 R, 1 RBI    •   Diego Tagliaferro: 2-for-3, 2B    •   Sebastian Marin: 1-for-4, 1 RBI

Fuller Beta Club Celebrates Successful First Season Join us in congratulating Fuller on a successful first Beta season, with many students advancing to nationals. A special thank you to Mrs. Gomez, Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Lujan for their dedication and hard work in making this inaugural season a success and setting a high standard for the Fuller Beta Club. Individual Results: Quinn Jackson (creative writing) - 2nd Natalie Athwal (health and fitness) - 4th Mya Criner (health and fitness) - 3rd Paul Adetunji (math) - 1st Wesley McCown (science) - 4th Miranda Lugo (Spanish) - 1st Martina Erazo (Spanish) - 3rd Charlotte Baker (spelling) - 4th Quinn Jackson (jewelry) - 4th Natalie Athwal (color photo) - 3rd Miranda Lugo (b&w photo) - 3rd Martina Erazo (on site painting) - 2nd Martina Erazo (painting) - 5th Eryn Williams (drawing) - 2nd Charlotte Baker (recycled art) - 2nd Team Results: Songfest - 2nd Charlotte Baker Paul Adetunji Quinn Jackson Ellia Wiley Musicology - 2nd Violet Lujan Tristan Dies Harper Gonzalez Carlie Lewis Performing Arts - 1st Violet Lujan Charlotte Baker Quinn Jackson Engineering - 5th Jace Hicks Eli Olivares Rhema Ozoude Isaac Cain Paul Adetunji Quiz Bowl - 5th Eli Olivares Eryn Williams Mia Morales Harper Gonzalez Marketing and Communications - 1st Wesley McCown Tristan Dies Mia Morales Nia Gilbert Mya Criner

Lady Chaps Soccer Claims Back-to-Back Area Championship The Lady Chaps soccer (LCS) team secured their second consecutive Area championship with a dominant 5-0 victory. LCS wasted no time, netting all five goals in the first half before the game was called due to inclement weather. Senior Macy C. and freshman Daniella D. opened the scoring, continuing their strong postseason connection. Two minutes later, Macy C. capitalized on a long through ball from junior Brynnlee B. Brynnlee then set up freshman Kali M. for her first career playoff goal before adding a goal of her own off a combination play with Alexis Q. The final score came when Alexis Q. tapped in a rebound from a shot by Kali M. Halftime brought a weather delay due to a thunderstorm, and after a brief attempt to resume play, officials made the call to end the game at 5-0 rather than waiting out further lightning delays. LCS will face the Athens Lady Hornets in the Regional Semi-Finals on Friday, March 28, at 6 p.m. at Better Life Stadium in Forney, Texas (North Forney High School). Game Stats    •   Macy C. – 1 Goal, 1 Assist    •   Brynnlee B. – 1 Goal, 2 Assists    •   Kali M. – 1 Goal, 1 Assist    •   Alexis Q. – 1 Goal, 1 Assist    •   Daniella D. – 1 Goal    •   Lexis J. (GK) – 7th Shutout of the Year

Weekly Golf Recap Boys – Timber Creek Invitational at Iron Horse The team showed significant improvement from their previous outing. Iron Horse Golf Course requires precise shot placement, making smart play essential for success. All players did a great job executing this strategy, gaining a confidence boost ahead of next week’s district tournament. The team finished third out of 15 teams. Individual Results:    •   Jackson Polen – 83 (7th overall)    •   Luke Bartel – 85 (10th overall)    •   Luke Orringderff – 87    •   Cole Travascio – 91 Girls – District Tournament at Lake Park Freshman Yuri was the team’s lone girls golfer this season and represented LCS well. After a slow start on Day 1, she made adjustments and finished strong. Learning from her first-round mistakes, she improved by nine strokes on Day 2, posting a 93. Her two-day total of 197 secured a 10th-place finish. With three more years ahead, the future is bright for this rising Lady Chaps golfer!

Aubrey FFA to Host Livestock Show and Auction on April 12 The Aubrey FFA will host its annual Livestock Show and Auction on April 12, 2025, at the Aubrey FFA Barn, 415 Tisdell Lane. The event highlights student projects, showcases agricultural skills, and raises funds for scholarships and educational opportunities. The schedule includes:    •   Livestock Show (8 a.m.) – Students will present their animals and demonstrate showmanship.    •   Ag Mechanics Competition (10 a.m.) – Participants will showcase skills through hands-on projects.    •   Buyers Dinner (5 p.m.) – Hosted by the 2025 Aubrey FFA BBQ Team and Officer Team, this dinner offers an opportunity for networking and community engagement. The event is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend and support local students. Those interested in pre-registering for the auction can contact Mrs. Anderson. For more information, reach out to Aubrey Ag teachers:    •   Blake Anderson: banderson@aubreyisd.net    •   Chelsea Fewell: cfewell@aubreyisd.net    •   Courtney Hampton: champton@aubreyisd.net    •   Steve Seale: sseale@aubreyisd.net

Now Hiring: Specialized Learning Positions for the 2025-2026 School Year Aubrey ISD is seeking qualified professionals for the following positions:    •   Educational Diagnostician    •   Speech-Language Pathologist    •   Occupational Therapist    •   Licensed Specialist in School Psychology    •   Physical Therapist    •   Behavior Support Specialist To learn more, visit: aubreyisd.schoolspring.com

Congratulations to Toby Davis who will continue his studies and play football at Lyon College in Batesville, AR.

Aubrey ISD New and Returning Registration Opens April 21 Families can register kindergarten through 12th grade online through the ParentPortal. For More Information: https://www.aubreyisd.net/o/aisd/page/getting-started-at-aubrey-isd Direct questions to the campus registrar.

Aubrey Students Shine at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Congratulations to our Aubrey ISD students for their outstanding achievements at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! Be sure to congratulate them on their hard work and dedication. HLSR Livestock Judging    •   Brody Hurley – 4th High Individual in the 4H Junior Division, competing against over 1,000 participants Breeding Gilts    •   McKenna Thompson – 4th Landrace    •   Anastasia Alatzas – 7th Landrace    •   Bristol Neace – 8th Spot    •   Hannah Marquis    •   Lukas Marquis    •   Brody Hurley    •   Bridget Barry    •   Odra Larman    •   Kaylee Barber    •   Angel Baer    •   Avery Cassity    •   Brady Cassity    •   Harper Redus Breeding Heifers    •   Grace Collins – Division & Class Winner, Simmental    •   Sawyer Noles – 2nd place, Santa Gertrudis    •   Elliott Wilkinson – 9th place, Shorthorn    •   Berkley Noles – 9th place, Santa Gertrudis Breeding Lambs    •   Dayzee Tovar – 5th Jr., 7th Open Breeding Rabbits    •   Bree James – Placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Market Lambs (Sale Spots)    •   Carmela Castiglione – 9th place Finewool (out of 50)    •   Dayzee Tovar – 17th place Medium Wool (out of 85)    •   Nico Castiglione    •   Brandi Tovar    •   Evan Wilkinson Carmela Castiglione and Dayzee Tovar each earned a minimum of $2,300 in scholarship money during the auction! Market Barrows (Sale Spots)    •   Brody Hurley – 3rd place Duroc (out of 47) Brody Hurley was awarded a minimum of $2,500 in scholarship money during the auction! Join Us at the Aubrey Show & Auction! Don’t miss the Aubrey Show and Auction on Friday, April 12, at the Aubrey FFA Ag Barn (behind the buses at Admin). The show begins at 8 a.m.—we hope to see you there!

Aubrey ISD Gifted & Talented program students from throughout the district presented unique projects related to how the brain works during The Brilliant Brain: A GT Showcase of Thought & Innovation at Brockett Elementary School on March 24, 2025.

Aubrey High School Theatre Advances to Bi-District Competition On March 7, Aubrey High School Theatre won first place at the district One-Act Play contest, earning a spot in the Bi-District competition with A Light in the Darkest by Michael K. Ward. This marks the first time AHS has advanced as a 4A school and the first advancement since 2013, when the team competed in 3A. Join us for the Bi-District competition this Friday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in the Aubrey High School Auditorium!

McNabb Middle School (MMS) Jr. Beta Club Excels at State Convention GRAPEVINE, Texas – The McNabb Middle School Junior Beta Club showcased its talent and dedication at the State Convention on Feb. 27-28, earning top honors in multiple events. The club’s hard work paid off, qualifying for the National Convention in June in 25 events. “We are so proud of all our competitors for their accomplishments and dedication,” said the MMS Jr. Beta Club sponsors. MMS Jr. Beta State Convention Results:    •   Campaign Skit – 3rd place: Izzy Baceva, Daniel Konou, Tess Gore, Lexi Housden, Ruby Gillum, Lily Garcia, Saharah Concepcion, Nate Roach, Delilah Gilbert, Vada Raffaele    •   Club Trading Pin – 4th place: Ava Walton, Precious Adetunji, Delaney Padgett    •   Computer Science 6th Grade – 1st place: Ethan Michael    •   Computer Science 8th Grade – 2nd place: Gabriel Kane    •   Digital Portfolio – 2nd place: Ashley Skoog, Stormie Muzzie, Laila Soto, Liliana Sanchez    •   Health & PE 6th Grade – 2nd place: Wyatt Wilson    •   Health & PE 7th Grade – 2nd place: Ruby Gillum    •   Health & PE 8th Grade – 2nd place: McKynleigh Odell    •   Jewelry – 4th place: Gianna Kane    •   Language Arts 6th Grade – 5th place: Izabella Baceva    •   Language Arts 8th Grade – 2nd place: Elena Lujan    •   Marketing & Communication – 4th place: Ellie Bland, Latoya Day, Gianna Ducharme, Sofia Hernandez    •   Performing Arts Vocalist – 2nd place: Makayla King    •   Performing Arts Large Group – 3rd place: Alana Harrison, Gracie Snavely, Julia Allen, Makayla King, AJ O’Connor, Nate Roach, Vada Raffaele, Presley Millard, Ruana Sharoan, Izzy Baceva, Abigail Varghese, Caylee Dawson, Charlotte Birkhead, Joy Odimba, Lily Garcia, Ruby Gillum, Taylor Meeks, Gigi Kane, Sophia Hernandez, Maya Kamran, Kaylon Mogire, Dakota Morris, Khadijan Adigun, Ariel Deroche, Carina Urquidez    •   Quilling – 4th place: Ashley Skoog    •   Quiz Bowl – 3rd place: Elena Lujan, Hannah Houghtaling, Alexander O’Connor, Matthew Wheeler    •   Recycled Art – 3rd place: Makayla King    •   Science 6th Grade – 3rd place: Blake Smith    •   Songfest – 5th place: McKenna Quade, Silke Hjelmgren, Rosemary Stanley, Lily Garcia, Olivia Busse, Gigi Kane, Makayla King, Sahara Concepcion, Nate Roach    •   Spanish 6th Grade – 2nd place: Santiago Munoz    •   Spanish 7th Grade – 4th place: Katia Montoya Solorzano    •   Spanish 8th Grade – 1st place: Emily Paul    •   Spelling 6th Grade – 4th place: Maribella Nazario    •   Spelling 8th Grade – 5th place: Hannah Houghtaling    •   U.S. History 6th Grade – 3rd place: Jayden Thuo    •   U.S. History 8th Grade – 4th place: Tristen Williams Congratulations to all the students on their outstanding achievements! The club now sets its sights on the National Convention in June, where they will compete against top Junior Beta members from across the country.