Port Aransas Education Foundation

06/12/2026

PAEF is deeply saddened by the passing of Jay Kenigsberg, one of our founding members and a true pillar of the Port Aransas community. His love for this town and support for our schools helped shape the foundation of what PAEF is today. We are grateful for his lasting impact and send our heartfelt condolences to his family and all who loved him.

06/10/2026

Their words say it best. 💙
Through a PAEF grant, the 2026 second grade class was able to attend a field trip to the Texas State Aquarium, and these sweet thank you notes remind us exactly why these grants matter!

Thank you to everyone who supports PAEF and helps make hands-on learning experiences like this possible for our students! 🐠✨

06/10/2026

20 years of showing up for Port A students and teachers... and we’re just getting started! 🎉
Save the date for PAEF’s 20th anniversary annual fundraiser, featuring this year’s theme: Sittin’ on the Dock of Port A ⚓️

📅 October 3, 2026
📍 Port Aransas Civic Center
It’s going to be a special one. More details coming soon!

06/09/2026

So proud to see this transformation come to life! 💙✨

A huge thank you to the generous donors who contributed toward the Fund-A-Need at last year’s event. This is exactly what those funds were for! Your support helped make this flexible learning space at BMS possible, and we are so grateful for the investment in our students and schools! ❤️🐟

06/09/2026

A huge thank you to H.G. Olsen Elementary for the kind words! 💙

PAEF is proud to support our students, teachers, and campuses through grants that bring new opportunities and experiences into the classroom. This year, nearly $52,000 was awarded to OES alone and all made possible by the generosity of our Port Aransas community.

We are so fortunate to live in such a supportive community!

This year, the Port Aransas Education Foundation awarded nearly $52,000 in grants to OES alone. These funds will provide opportunities, experiences, and educational activities for our students that otherwise would not have been possible.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of the Port Aransas Education Foundation and everyone who helps make these grants possible. Thank you for investing in our students, our teachers, and the future of our community!

06/05/2026

Big checks, big smiles, and an even bigger impact for PAISD! 💙
In May, PAEF awarded campus grants to OES, BMS, and PAHS and provided funding that will support students and teachers across our district. ✏️

H. G. Olsen: $51,934.90
Brundrett Middle School: $26,870.82
Port Aransas High School: $61,963.31

Thank you to everyone who helps make these moments possible. This is what community support looks like! 🎉

05/20/2026

First grade was glowing with fun! ✨ Thank you to our amazing H.G. Olsen teachers for making the final days of learning so memorable. PAEF is proud to help fund classroom activities that make school extra bright!

05/19/2026

💙🎒 Calling all incoming Marlin Kindergarteners! 🎒💙
Join the Marlin Kinder Club and help celebrate the Class of 2039! This special PAEF fundraising initiative helps fund fun classroom activities, supplies, and field trips created just for our Kindergarten students!

Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, friends, and local businesses are all invited to join in supporting our youngest Marlins. A suggested $100 donation also includes a “Class of 2039” Marlin Kinder Club yard sign as a thank-you for your support.

Visit paisdfoundation.org/kinder-club to join today!
Let’s help make Kindergarten extra special for the Class of 2039! ✨

05/18/2026

So grateful to help make days like this possible for our BMS Mentoring Marlins! 💙 What a fun way to celebrate friendships, memories, and a great year together. 🎉

05/15/2026

Principal for the Day? Yes, please! 🎉

Experiences like this will be available to bid on at our PAEF fundraiser this October. Your child could be next!