Wednesday, August 13th, is the first day of school, AP! Let us help you prepare.
Keep informed, plan ahead, and remain prepared for this Panther school year, 2025-2026.
Plan on spending some extra time getting your little ones off on the first few days.
For those new residents and students in town. Welcome to AP!
Walkers
Educate your children about the basic rules of the road. For example:
- Never cross during a red light, wait for green,
- Wear visible or reflective clothing,
- Use known and direct routes to and from school,
- Walk in groups. It’s safer.
Parents, teach your children to avoid suspicious locations, situations, or people and report suspicious activity to a person of trust (teacher, parent, police officer, or other trusted adult).
Cyclists
Cyclists must obey the rules of the road. This means cyclists must stop for red lights and stop signs, etc.
Bicycles must be equipped with front and rear reflectors, red taillights, and clear headlights (after dark). Like walkers, cyclists should always wear bright or reflective clothing.
Motorists
HANG UP AND DRIVE! – Using your cell phone for calls or texting is prohibited citywide, not just in a school zone. You will receive a citation, so hang up and drive. We’ll be watching!
Plan for traffic and delays! The first few weeks of school are always busy. Be mindful of children on bikes and on foot, as they may occasionally dart out in front of you.
School Zones Speed limits are on school days from 7 am – 8:30 am and again from 3 pm – 4:30 pm. The limited school zone one-ways will run ALL DAY long. View the ordinance release for COMPLETE details!
Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
Standard Response Protocol is the emergency response mechanism utilized throughout APISD and the City of Aransas Pass. We encourage businesses, private organizations, and our parents and visitors to familiarize themselves with this program. Learn the common language and know what happens if an SRP activation occurs.
Easy to understand.
Easy to implement.
For more information, please visit the “I Love U Guys” Foundation.
If you have any questions or comments about this service, please contact me directly.