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.
Curious if KAPS is right for you? Schedule a tour. Enrollment is open!
Congratulations to the staff, students, and families of our KAPS community on an incredibly successful food drive. Together we brought in over 300 lbs of food for struggling families in our community to have Thanksgiving meals! Great work Dragons!
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.
All Texas public charter schools are required to hold a Charter FIRST Public Hearing to present and discuss the school’s annual financial accountability rating in accordance with TEC §39.085. Katherine Anne Porter School's hearing will be held on January 13th, 2026 at 6pm in the KAPS Cafe at 515 FM2325, Wimberley, Tx 78676.
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. '25 - Nov. '27
Dr. Joseph Smith
Board Treasurer
Term: Nov. '24 - Nov. '26
Linda Kaye Rogers
Vice President
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: Nov. '25 - Nov. '27
Guadalupe Chavez
Board Member
Term: Nov. '25 - Nov. '27
Tanya Rhodes
Board Member
Term: Nov. '25 - Nov. '27
Jason Rook
Board Member
Term: Nov. '25 - Nov. '27
“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!
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A parent of a student enrolled in the school is entitled to review all teaching materials, instructional materials, and other teaching aids used in the classroom of the parent’s child, including while the child is participating in virtual or remote learning and may request that the school make the materials available for review as provided by Education Code 26.006.32.
