Aldine Connection
A Newsletter for the Staff and Community of Aldine ISD
Dear Aldine ISD Community,
Her name was Kathleen Bradford, and I wanted to be just like her. She dressed nicely, treated others with kindness and respect, and I knew she cared about me.
You see, she was my 4th-grade teacher and one of the most influential women in my life. Some will say teaching is noble — and it is — but it’s more than that. It’s life-shaping and life-changing. I am a testament to that.
So when I attend events like the SHINE Commencement Ceremony, I don’t take it lightly that the teachers in the room have almost completed their first year of teaching. I want them to know what all teachers know — it’s the most rewarding and difficult profession there is. But without a doubt, you will touch lives just like mine. Ms. Bradford taught for 41 years at Coldspring-Oakhurst ISD. Think of all the thousands of students she inspired. She, too, had a first year. Teachers have to start somewhere, just like our students who attended the Future Teacher Signing Ceremony. These 150 students made the commitment in high school to touch lives just like Ms. Bradford did.
First, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of congratulations following my appointment as AASA President-Elect. I am humbled and honored to represent Texas and our Aldine ISD family on the national stage. This recognition is not just mine — it belongs to all of us who believe in the power of public education to change lives.
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Aldine ISD Choice Schools to Host Annual Collaborative Student Art Show, Creative Pursuit, on April 24
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Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, superintendent of the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas, was voted as the 2025-26 president-elect of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the nation’s premier organization representing more than 13,000 school system leaders nationwide. Read more ...
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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 athletic event for this spring semester.
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.
Aldine ISD and our Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department wants to hear from you!
Help us better connect and engage with our families by taking this quick 10-minute survey. Your feedback will help shape how we support and communicate with our community.
Click here to take the survey.
View the 2024-2025 Aldine ISD Athletic Schedule.
Aldine ISD Students and Staff Highlighted at April 15 Board Meeting
Several students and staff were recognized at Aldine ISD’s April 16 board meeting for their accomplishments in academics, performance arts, and roles and responsibilities throughout the 2024-25 school year. Read more ...
School Board Information
Board Meeting Schedule
Next board meeting: May 20, 2025
Stay up-to-date on upcoming board meetings here.
About Aldine ISD
Spanning 111 square miles of opportunity, Aldine ISD is one of Texas’ largest and most diverse school districts. Under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney, the district serves nearly 58,000 students from a variety of backgrounds. It is committed to excellence by employing top-tier educators and staff dedicated to student success.
Website: AldineISD.org
Location: 2520 West West Thorne Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA