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Hurricane Harvey - A Close Call
 PPAS faculty and staff took no chances with Hurricane Harvey as it approached the Coastal Bend. Classes were canceled on Friday, August 25, and everyone remaining on campus took refuge on the cafeteria side of the Harte Student Center, a FEMA safe shelter, for that day. Additionally, an estimated 100 people from the community sought protection, and lodged on the gymnasium side of the building. Staff performed hurricane drills with students in advance of the storm to ensure that everyone was informed and prepared with emergency supplies ahead of time.
Ultimately, we received only 2 inches of rain, and sustained 50 mph winds. We lost power, but only temporarily, as our generators kicked in. We continue to pray for Rockport and other nearby towns that the hurricane decimated, as well as for the millions of Texans affected by flood waters.
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Seniors Take a Stand
The violence that struck Charlottesville, VA and caused the death of an innocent woman struck a chord with the senior class. PPAS Administration spoke openly to seniors about the white nationalist group, counter protestors, and the events that occurred. The students responded in unity by drafting a statement that speaks to their and our school's values, and pledged to live lives of non-violence, inclusion, acceptance, and standing up to injustice and hate.
Click here to read their statement.
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Twice the Opportunity: Dual Credit Courses
For over 10 years, PPAS has provided a Dual Credit Program in conjunction with Coastal Bend College and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Qualifying students are able to take core college classes during their high school years. Last year, 27 Pan Am students took dual credit courses, such as English, History, Math, Economics, Government, and Psychology, accumulating a total of 414 earned credit hours! This semester, 32 students are taking advantage of this win-win program. The students get ahead in their college coursework; and fewer classes to pay for when their kids are in college means a financial break for their families.
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Students Helping Students Across the Miles
The youth group at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in Helotes, TX hosted a school supply drive for Pan Am students earlier this month. The youth set the tone for the adults by agreeing to pay a higher admission fee for their August 20 pool party. Part of the proceeds covered party costs, and the remainder was used to purchase supplies and backpacks. The congregation stepped up to the plate, and gave generously.
We are grateful for FHPC Youth Director Christina Moore and the kids for their leadership and generosity. Not only did the their efforts bless kids their age at PPAS, they inspired their entire congregation to work together.
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We are proud to have recently published our
Annual Report highlighting the successes (and challenges) of the 2016-2017 school year.
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