Aldine Connection
A Newsletter for the Staff and Community of Aldine ISD
Dear Aldine ISD Families and Staff Members,
What’s on your Christmas list this year?
At the top of my list is something I keep top of mind: our students. I wish every child in our district knew how much we care for them and how hard we are all fervently working to prepare them for bright futures. There is no greater gift than a caring adult in a child’s life. So many of you provide that guidance and support to our students, and for that, I thank you. This year has been remarkable, filled with unforgettable milestones, memories, and moments. I always enjoy reflecting on the past and looking ahead to the future.
From celebrating the awe-inspiring solar eclipse (Remember those watch parties?) to rallying together after Hurricane Beryl, we demonstrated our resilience. We proved once again that Aldine is a family that shows up for one another. This year, we also opened our beautifully renovated W.W. Thorne Stadium — a state-of-the-art facility for our athletes, performers, and fans.
I’m incredibly proud of the launch of our new strategic plan, Accelerate. The plan prioritizes Students First, Aligned Systems, Instructional Excellence, and Thriving Teams. At its core lies our Portrait of a Graduate, a vision that inspires everything we do.
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Aldine High School Students to Participate in Creation of Art Car
A car can represent a lot to different people. It can become a part of your identity and be a way to express yourself. A vehicle can also be a canvas for even further expression, from the cultural identity—and gravity-defying hydraulics—of Chicano low-rider car scenes in the East Los Angeles or New Mexico areas to wild and wacky and, in some cases, sculptural masterpieces on wheels at the annual Orange Show’s Houston Art Car Parade. Read more ...
AISD Crowns Champions of the Inaugural District Spanish Spelling Bee
Top district winners from Aldine ISD’s inaugural Spanish Spelling Bee have earned the honor of representing the district at the prestigious Region 4 Spanish Spelling Bee. On December 11, the top competitors from Aldine ISD campuses gathered to vie for the Elementary and Secondary Spanish Spelling Bee Champion titles. Read more ...
Avalos P-TECH School Alum Finds Success in NDT Industry
Aldine ISD Seeks Parent and Community Input on Proposed 2025-2026 School Calendar
Aldine ISD, Hambrick Middle School Teacher Emiliano Flores Jr.
HOPE Clinic Aldine Meadows Expands to Offer Dental Care
Aldine ISD’s first-ever Legacy Holiday Event honors, highlights district’s past leaders
Aldine ISD paid homage to its past leaders by honoring and recognizing them for their work and dedication to the district when it held its first-ever Legacy Holiday Event on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the new Community Center located at the new Thorne Stadium. Read more ...
Aldine ISD Adds Parent and Family Engagement Clerks to Campuses Districtwide
On Monday, Nov. 18, Aldine ISD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department held a meeting for its Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Clerks. PFE Clerks are new to FACE. Read more ...
Aldine ISD Attends Second Annual Bilingual-Library Gala at University of Houston Downtown
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, officials from Aldine ISD attended the second annual Bilingual-Library Gala, hosted by the University of Houston Downtown (UHD), to commemorate their continued partnership on the Bilingual E-Library program. Read more ...
AISD Alum and Former Coach Willard Ester Jr. Inducted Into Southern University’s Sports Hall of Fame in Baseball
Donuts With a Cop
🍩👮The Grinch didn't stand a chance at stealing the holiday cheer. Aldine ISD Police joined Garcia-Leza Primary School for Donuts with a Cop. See more here. 🍩👮
Aldine: Creating a Seismic Shift
🎤Aldine Independent School District in Texas began the journey of drastically changing how reading is taught in 2020 – not knowing that a global pandemic was on the horizon. Listen here as Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney and Executive Director of Literacy and Social Studies Jacqueline Beas chat with Good Things podcast host Gloria Riviera about what it was like to make the seismic shift. 🎤
Bigger Changes, Bigger Smiles
😁Hope Clinic Aldine Meadows is now expanding its services to include dental care! See more here.🦷
Aldine Student Ambassadors
🌞See here how Aldine Student Ambassadors are striving towards leadership and growth.🌞
The Aldine Legacy
🌹The Aldine community came together to for an unforgettable legacy event, honoring the rich history and bright future of Aldine ISD. See more highlights from the event here.🌹
Aldine Advancing Learning
Oleson Holiday Cheer
Aldine voters overwhelmingly approved all three bond propositions totaling approximately $1.8 billion during the Nov. 7 election. It was the largest bond referendum in the history of Aldine ISD.
Bond 2023 will focus on safety and security, facility enhancements, and instructional technology and is divided into three propositions that will fund major projects throughout the district. Learn more and stay up-to-date with Bond 2023 progress by clicking here.
Has a teacher made an #AldineImpact this week? Let us know here.
A winner will be selected to win a gift basket with Aldine-branded items and a ticket to any Aldine ISD football game this season.
Aldine ISD wants community members to have a place where questions, feedback, and suggestions can be submitted.
Access Let's Talk, and the appropriate staff member will respond as soon as possible.
View the 2024-2025 Aldine ISD Athletic Schedule.
School Board Information
Board Meeting Schedule
Next board meeting: Jan. 14, 2025
Stay up-to-date on upcoming board meetings here.
Aldine ISD Trustees Approve New Slate of Officers at Dec. 17 Meeting
The Aldine ISD Board of Trustees approved a new slate of officers during its December 17 Board meeting. The Board’s Nominating Committee, consisting of chairman Paul Shanklin and members Rose Avalos and Steve Mead, recommended that Dr. Kimberley Booker serve as president, Connie Esparza serve as vice president, Mr. Mead serve as secretary and Ms. Avalos serve as Assistant Secretary. Dr. Viola M. Garcia, Mr. Shanklin and Randy Bates will serve as members. This will be Dr. Booker’s second straight year to serve as Board president. Read more ...
About Aldine ISD
Aldine ISD covers 111 square miles of promise and is one of Texas' largest and most diverse school districts. Led by Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney, the district serves a diverse student population of nearly 58,000 and employs only the most talented educators and staff.
Website: AldineISD.org
Location: 2520 West West Thorne Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA