Blood Drive, Wednesday, August 27th, noon-6pm. Eat a full meal first, and please bring a photo ID. Donors will receive a We Are Blood t-shirt!

Walk-ins welcome! Or, schedule a time here. At KAPS, we are #LivingAndGiving

Curious if KAPS is right for you? Schedule a tour. Enrollment is open!

The Katherine Anne Porter School is committed to fostering an educational environment that is safe, welcoming, and free from stigma and discrimination for all students regardless of gender identity and expression, race, academic needs or individual differences.

Eighth Grade Interest Form

Traditionally, Katherine Anne Porter School includes grades 9-12, however, in the last few years, the school has experimented with including 8th grade. Below is a button for you to give your interest or feedback on the inclusion of 8th grade for the 25-26 School year.

Interest Form

Discover the Dragon difference.


Founded in 1998, Katherine Anne Porter School is a free, public, charter high school serving students grades 8-12. As an open enrollment Charter, we welcome students  from Wimberley and many surrounding areas, including Hays, Blanco, Comal, Travis  and Williamson Counties. KAPS provides a vital and necessary alternative to the traditional ISD for our students. With small classes and a focus on each of our individual learners,  we provide a meaningful educational experience and welcoming, inclusive community unlike many traditional high schools. 


Our unique approach to learning at Katherine Anne Porter School has helped many students not only succeed, but excel, in their high school career and beyond,  especially those who  may have found themselves struggling in previous educational settings.  We are a school for all, an accepting community of learners. We invite you to join us.

Order the 2024-2025 KAPS Yearbook Now!

Order a 24-25 Yearbook

It's not too late - you can still order a yearbook!


Order your yearbook here.  It can be delivered to your home or to the school, and you will receive an email when it has been delivered!

If your child needs food at school, please ensure that they bring $3 for Breakfast, or $4 for Lunch.

Alternatively, click HERE for the Free/Reduced lunch form (Also found at the button below)

Get to know the KAPS Board!

Paul Michels

President of the Board
Term: Nov. '23 - Nov. '25

Dr. Joseph Smith

Board Treasurer
Term: Nov. '24 - Nov. '26

Linda Kaye Rogers

Board Member
Term: Nov. '24 - Nov. '26

Zane Liston

Board Member
Term: Nov. '24 - Nov. '26

Ty Galloway

Board Member
Term: Nov. '24 - Nov. '26

Nadine Pabst

Board Member
Term: Mid-Term Appointment - Nov. '25

“LeAD – League of Ancient Dragons" 

The primary goal of LeAD is to increase positive interactions between adults and students on campus while providing a visible presence of support and accountability. 




Videos from KAPS!

Congratulations to Michael Moore for winning the Hero in Education Award from the Hays County Child Protective Board!

Here's Mr. Moore's interview with Wimberley Valley Radio! You can find more from KWVH here!

Congratulations to our new School board members!

Dr. Joseph Smith, PhD, Board Treasurer

Joseph Smith Ph.D. 


Joseph Smith is a dedicated scientist, entrepreneur, and community advocate with over three decades of experience in scientific research, business management, and educational support. Holding a Ph.D. in Biochemistry as well as a Molecular Biology degree from The University of Texas at Austin, Joseph has an extensive research background, including work in biomedical sciences that has been published in renowned, peer-reviewed international journals. As the founder, CEO and partner of multiple tech firms, he has provided strategic solutions for universities, healthcare organizations, and major Texas institutions, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and intelligent system design.


Joseph's passion for community building extends beyond his professional accomplishments. A former member of the U.S. Army’s Honor Guard, he has served in high-stakes roles in the Pentagon and D.C. that required integrity, discipline, and leadership—a foundation he brings to his commitment to KAPS. As a business owner, he has a deep understanding of financial management, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, skills he looks forward to contributing as a board member.


Driven by a commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive environments, Joseph is invested in helping KAPS empower students academically and personally. As a parent of a KAPS junior and a prospective KAPS freshman, he shares the school’s mission to cultivate a safe, equitable, and stimulating environment for all students. He is particularly enthusiastic about the potential of emerging technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, to enhance educational outcomes.


Ty Galloway, KAPS Board

Ty Galloway


When I was finishing my undergraduate degree, I was placed at KAPS as a student teacher.  I immediately fell in love with the school, the staff, and the overall idea of community and education at KAPS.  After I graduated, I was offered a teaching position at KAPS. 


I spent a year teaching English and Creative Writing at KAPS, before taking a position at Texas State University. 


I never forgot my time and KAPS and often told people in the community about the amazing things that KAPS had to offer students and the community as a whole.  I believe that is why, in part, my nieces attended KAPS and my nephew still does. 

 

That is also why I am running for the KAPS School Board, to do what I can to support the school that still means so much to me and my family.

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