Eisenhower "SWOOP" FACE Newsletter

Greetings, Big IKE Family!

I am thrilled to welcome you to the start of another exciting school year—one filled with opportunities for growth, achievement, leadership, and success!

First, let us celebrate an incredible accomplishment. Congratulations to our teachers, students, parents, and administration for a successful 2025–2026 school year! Through the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire Eisenhower community, Eisenhower Senior High School earned a B rating for the 2025–2026 school year. This achievement is a reflection of what we can accomplish when we work together as one Big IKE family.

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, our commitment remains strong. We will continue to prioritize student attendance, academic excellence, personal growth, leadership, and student success while providing our students with the support and encouragement they need to thrive.

This year, our focus at Big IKE is clear: Academic Growth. Student Development. Participative Leadership. Teamwork. Excellence. And SCHOOL SPIRIT!

We want to see the Big IKE spirit shine throughout our entire campus! School spirit is about taking pride in Big IKE, supporting one another, celebrating our achievements, and striving for excellence in everything we do. Our goal is to create a positive, united campus culture where academics, athletics, leadership, and teamwork come together. Together, we will celebrate our students, staff, programs, and accomplishments while proudly representing Eisenhower Senior High School. Let’s continue to build a strong sense of pride, unity, and excellence—because we are BIG IKE!

By working together as one united Eisenhower community, we will rise to every challenge, support one another, and continue to give our very best to the students we serve.

I look forward to celebrating the incredible accomplishments we will achieve together this year. Let’s bring the energy, the pride, the teamwork, and the BIG IKE SPIRIT!

Let’s make 2026–2027 our best year yet!

Yours in Education and Service,

Mr. James Metcalf
Principal

Aldine ISD has implemented an Attendance Denial of Credit (ADoC) for the 2026-2027 school year. Please see below for important information pertaining the denial of credit based on student daily attendance.

1. Affects students at 13 absences per semester – (70%)
2. Students are expected to make-up all required work and instructional class time (up to 70%) to receive credit for the course
3. 1 hour of make up = 2 days of absences PER ONE COURSE.
4. Football practice OR any sport activity OR extracurricular activity does not count as a make-up hour.

For more information, please contact your child’s Assistant Principal.

Padres y tutores de Eisenhower, Aldine ISD ha implementado una Denegación de Crédito por Asistencia (ADoC) para el año escolar 2026-2027. Consulte a continuación para obtener información importante relacionada con la denegación de crédito basada en la asistencia diaria del estudiante.

1. Afecta a los estudiantes con 13 ausencias por semestre – (70%)
2. Se espera que los estudiantes recuperen todo el trabajo requerido y el tiempo de instrucción en clase (hasta el 70%) para recibir crédito por el curso.
3. 1 hora de recuperación = 2 días de ausencia POR UN CURSO.
4. La práctica de fútbol O cualquier actividad deportiva O actividad extracurricular no cuenta como hora de recuperación.

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el subdirector de su hijo.

September 16, 2026 - Open House/Title 1 Parent Meeting

September 18, 2026 - Title 1 Parent Meeting (Virtual)

October 12, 2026 - Staff Development

October 12 - 16, 2026 - Student Holiday

October 23, 2026 - Report Card 1st 9 Weeks

November 3, 2026 - Staff Development

November 23 - 27, 2026 - Thanksgiving Break

December 18, 2026 - Half Day for Students/Staff Development

December 21, 2026 - January 5, 2027 - Midwinter Break

January 4 -5, 2027 Staff Development (No School for Students)

January 11, 2027 Report Card 2nd 9 Weeks

January 18, 2027 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

February 8, 2027 - Staff Development (No School for Students)

February 8 - 12, 2027 - Intersession (No School for Teachers & Students)

March 15 - 19, 2027 - Spring Break

March 26, 2027 Good Friday (No School)

March 29, 2027 - Report Card 3rd 9 Weeks

May 31, 2027 - Memorial Day Holiday

June 3, 2027 - Last Day of School for Students

June 4, 2027 - Staff Development - Last Day for Teachers

June 11, 2027 - Report Card 4th 9 Weeks

Email: Let's Talk
Website: eisenhowerhs.aldineisd.org

Location: 7922 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77088
Phone: 281-878-0900
Facebook: facebook.com/AldineSchoolDistrict
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