Edition: August 2025
August 11th, 2025
Quick Facts
- First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- School Hours: Classes run from 7:00 AM to 2:35 PM Monday through Friday. Doors open at 6:20 AM to ensure students arrive promptly for Period 1.
- Dress Code: Clear or mesh backpacks are required. Clothing must be neat and modest—no ripped clothing exposing skin, non-religious headwear, flip-flops/slides, or midriff-revealing tops.
- Safety & Drop-Off: Please follow designated car-rider lines for drop-off and pick-up. Ensure students wear proper footwear and attire for campus safety at all times.
Dear Avalos P-TECH Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! As your proud principal, I am thrilled to welcome our returning scholars and new families to another incredible year of growth, discovery, and achievement. Guided by our core mission, Avalos P-TECH is dedicated to preparing every student for high-demand, high-wage careers while empowering them to earn an Associate’s degree. This year, we continue to lean into our core values—Purpose, Integrity, Collaboration, Inclusivity, and Performance—to foster an environment where all learners feel supported, inspired, and driven to succeed.
High academic expectations are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every student is capable of extraordinary performance when held to rigorous standards and given the necessary tools. This year, our team is committed to providing innovative, high-quality instruction while maintaining a safe, secure, and structured learning environment. Safety is our top priority, and we ask for your partnership in enforcing our clear/mesh backpack policy, proper dress code standards, and daily attendance so that our focus remains fully on instruction and student well-being.
True education is a collaborative journey between the school, the student, and the home. We encourage you to stay deeply engaged in your child’s learning by communicating with teachers, attending campus events, and tracking academic progress. Together, we can ensure that every student reaches their full potential and graduates ready to lead in college and their chosen career. Thank you for your continued trust and support—let’s make this school year our best one yet!
Warmly,
Dr. Cierra B. Nickerson, Principal
COLLABORATION
Avalos P-TECH Students Experience Hands-On Pathways at the BridgeYear Career Test Drive® Fair
PURPOSE
INTEGRITY
A Legacy Still in Bloom: Aldine Honors Rose M. Avalos
Avalos Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month🪅
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
We are going PINK every Wednesday in October!
Aldine #PinkOutDay Dates
Wednesday, October 7
Wednesday, October 14
Wednesday, October 21
Wednesday, October 28
Go Wild With Pink!
Pull out the pink shirts, skirts, dresses, shoes, sweaters, socks, ties, blazers, and hair bows. I challenge you to go all out and Pink Out from head to toe!
Be sure to share your Pink Out Day photos and celebrations on social media using #PinkOutDay and #ChooseAldine. Let’s fill our schools—and our feeds—with pink as we raise awareness and show our support.
STUDENT HOLIDAY
OCTOBER 12-16
NO SCHOOL
ELECTION DAY
NOVEMBER 3
NO SCHOOL
THANKSGIVING BREAK
NOVEMBER 23-27
NO SCHOOL
Attendance & Tardies
- Students in K-12 must attend class for 90% of the time in order to receive credit or a final grade. The 90% rule applies to all absences, including excused absences.
- 20+ minutes Late = ABSENCE
- 3 Tardies = 1 ABSENCE (3 ABSENCES = Chronic Tardiness)
- Chronic Tardiness results in an intervention plan [Administration + Teachers + Parents + Student]
- Students arriving late to school are subject to “Come Late-Stay Late” policy
💰 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 1
Avalos P-TECH Earns Recognition in 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Rankings
3 Aldine ISD High Schools Earn U.S. News Best High Schools Recognition
Avalos P-TECH School Earns TEA Designation With Distinction
The TEA recognition highlights Avalos P-TECH School’s college- and career-readiness efforts.
Avalos P-TECH School Recieves an A Rating!
See our Texas School Report Card...
Phoenix Rising Award Recognition for Faculty
Avalos P-TECH School is proud to recognize two outstanding educators who exemplify our commitment to dedication to purpose, integrity, and collaboration through the Phoenix Rising Award. Reginald Demar, Cybersecurity Networking Teacher, was honored as the August Phoenix Rising Award recipient for his dedication to student success, commitment to excellence, and collaborative spirit. Donald Crain, Science Teacher, was recognized as the September Phoenix Rising Award recipient for demonstrating integrity, purpose, and a continued commitment to supporting our students and school community.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Demar and Mr. Crain for embodying the Phoenix spirit and helping Avalos P-TECH continue to rise!
[Pictured L to R: Demar, Crain, Dr. Nickerson, Principal]