I apologize for a late post about the 2026 State Track Meet results!

Girls:
3200 Relay Kenzie, Anaya, Jaliyah, Allyson- 8th
1600 Relay Te'Ara, Abby, Jaydanne, Allyson- 13th
800 run Allyson Foster - 10th
400 dash Te'Ara Adams - 13th
Pole Vault Gracie Montalbo - 8th

Boys:
400 Relay Rhiley, Kaisyn, Aiden, Maddox- 5th
400 dash Aiden Pearson - 13th
300 hurdles Quinn Blankinship - 11th
110 hurdles Quinn Blankinship - State Runner Up
Shot Put Jackson Alexander - 16th
Long Jump Maddox Schultz - 5th
Pole Vault:
Karter Seward - 9th
Quinn Blankinship - 11th
Owen Pettit - 12th

Proud of these young women and men for the hard work they put into this season. As their coach I am thankful for, and praying for the seniors and their future adventures. I am excited for those returning next year!

Go Longhorns!
3 months ago, Jacob Otey
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Come out and join us tomorrow! All proceeds go towards our students competing in Washington D.C. this summer.
3 months ago, Valerie McCauley
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Alex Public Schools would like to wish Mr. Doug Tolson & Ms. Marsha Franklin a happy retirement. We appreciate all they have done for the students and staff of APS! Enjoy some well earned rest and relaxation!
3 months ago, Alex Public Schools
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The First National Bank & Trust presented a donation from the Alex Spirit Bank Card to Mr. Simon and the APS Board of Education at this weeks meeting. We appreciate those who use their Alex Longhorn card and FNB&T for continuing to support the students of Alex Public Schools.
3 months ago, Alex Public Schools
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Basketball kids' skills camp starts on Monday! Refer to the flyer for information and registration. You can pay on Monday. We got an extension for shirts for Friday. So, register now if you want to guarantee a shirt. We hope to see you Monday.
3 months ago, Charissa Byrne
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New employment opportunity at APS. The district is seeking a lower elementary paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. Please see image for more information.
3 months ago, Alex Public Schools
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The Summer Pride Schedule for 2026 is posted below. Thank you for the great year!

Go Longhorns!
3 months ago, Jacob Otey
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As we wrap up the school year...we want to give a shout out to our amazing staff at Alex Public Schools. They love and support our students beyond the classrooms and hallways. So for the last time this year we want to say...We have the BEST at APS!!
3 months ago, Alex Public Schools
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Congratulations to our JH and HS 2025-2026 students of the month.
Avery McCauley, Kash Turney, Pyper Bogle, Ryder Drennan, Kate McLemore, Bentli Reeves, Rogue Thao, Maurice Gray, Kynlee Fent, Adrian Euwins, Madison Byrne, Beckham Ingram, Quinn Hamilton, Maxx Reed, Marleigh Rodriguez, Colt Aprill, Bailey Ford, Jaxon Weinrich, Kendyll Dunn, Owen Pettit, Kadance Duarte, Nathan Pettijohn, Chloe Nuckolls, Cameron Lewis, Kynlee Madden, Titan Cook, McKenna Hurley, Kolton Kohler, Reina Smith, Lane Smith, Ellie Rubin, and Hays Heldermon.

***not all students pictured
3 months ago, Charissa Byrne
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We can't wait for camp next week! Get your kids signed up! There are forms in the elementary office or you can scan our QR code.
3 months ago, Isaac Byrne
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CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025-2026 District Teacher of the year Dakota Bryen. We have the BEST at APS!!
3 months ago, Alex Public Schools
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Monday, May 11-Elementary Awards 5th-8:30 PK-9 KG-9:30 1st-10 2nd-10:30 3rd-11 4th-11:30
3 months ago, Nicole Bauman
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
3 months ago, Alex Public Schools
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We would like to give a shoutout to a lunch room staff for all the hard work they do day in and day out. We have the BEST at APS!
3 months ago, Alex Public Schools
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The information below is for the State Track Meet on Friday and Saturday. If you plan to attend, please look over the information at Western Heights. Link Below:

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=e870ebe270&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1864502997688717476&th=19e00b990be310a4&view=att&zw&disp=inline

Go Longhorns!
3 months ago, Jacob Otey
Thank you for supporting the Alex 4-H service project!
3 months ago, Lori Pettijohn
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Mr. Simon and Brandy prepared Philly Cheesesteaks for today's staff lunch for staff appreciation week! We have the best at APS!
3 months ago, Alex Public Schools
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For their final class period of their senior year, Mrs. Rhyne's senior English class was tasked with setting up for their own graduation. They did a great job getting us started and we'll finish up tomorrow. It's getting real for our seniors!
4 months ago, Beth Anne Rhyne
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Thursday May7th is not an early release day, however, Tuesday May 12th we will release students early for summer break. Elementary car line can begin at 2:10, MS/HS will be released at 2:20 to load buses, buses will leave the HS at 2:25 to load elementary students. Have a fun and safe summer break!
4 months ago, Alex Public Schools
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I want to thank everyone that helped run the Regional Track Meet on May 2. It takes a lot of resources to run a track meet properly and we were blessed with great help! We have received many compliments on our facilities, professionalism, and hospitality from many schools that attended. Again, thank you for all the help and support this season.

Our girls and boys team both placed third in regional standings and had many athletes place in the top six in most events. There were 17 athletes qualify for state this year and their name and events are posted below.

Girls:
FR Te'Ara Adams: 1600 Relay, 400 Dash
FR Abby McGuire: 1600 Relay, 3200 Relay Alternate
FR Jaliyah Fulton: 3200 Relay, 1600 Relay Alternate
FR Anaya Pearson: 3200 Relay

FR Jaydanne Landeros: 1600 Relay

SO Kenzie Handke: 3200 Relay
JR Gracie Montalbo: Pole Vault
JR Allyson Foster: 1600 Relay, 3200 Relay, 800 run

Boys:
FR Owen Pettit: Pole Vault
FR Micah Flores: 400 Relay
FR Kaisyn Reeves: 3200 Relay, 400 Relay Alternate
FR Luke Mainka: 3200 Relay
FR Bentley Mills: 3200 Relay
SO Aiden Pearson: 400 Relay, 400 Dash
SO Maddox Schultz: 400 Relay, Long Jump
JR Jackson Alexander: Shot Put
JR Rhiley Landeros: 400 Relay, 3200 Relay
SR Karter Seward: Pole Vault
SR Quinn Blankinship: 110 Hurdles, 300 Hurdles, Pole Vault

State will be Friday and Saturday of this week! I will be posting a picture of the schedule as well. Have a great week Longhorns.

Go Longhorns!

4 months ago, Jacob Otey
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