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CARVER HIGH SCHOOL: FIRST SCHOOL REBUILD FOR BOND 2023

The iconic George Washington Carver High School is the first school to be re built as part of the 2023 bond that was approved by voters in November 2023. Located in the historic Acres Homes neighborhood, Carver High School was built in 1954 and is a source of pride for the community, the alumni, and the stu dents who are currently attending there. “With the excitement surrounding the successful passing of the bond, Carver High School is a top priority, becoming one of the very first projects to move forward,” Dr. LaTonya Goffney, Aldine ISD superintendent, said. The early stages of design and devel opment are already underway, and demolition will begin over the summer. With demolition on the horizon, Carver students and staff will temporarily relocate to Eisenhower Ninth Grade School, “Ike 9”, located at 3550 W Gulf Bank Road. Therefore, all Eisenhower Ninth Grade students will be relocated to Eisenhower Senior High School — in a On May 15, Aldine ISD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) De partment held its Family and Commu nity University graduation ceremony at Davis High School for over 350 gradu ating parents. The ceremony featured several guest speakers, including Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney and three FCUniversi ty graduates. “We are committed to this because it is good for our community and dramati cally improves the support our students receive at home,” said Superintendent Goffney. “It creates a 360-degree learning environment that inspires hope and progress. By taking this step in your learning journey, you are modeling success for your family. While gaining the knowledge and skills to advocate for your child.”

and from school. If students need bus transportation, parents must submit a request via their Home Access Center (HAC) account or the campus by July 15. If students are currently bus riders, no submission will be required. This is an exciting new chapter in the evolving legacy of Carver High School. The new high school is expected to be complete within two to three years, which will take less time than to build the school in phases. An informational parent meeting is scheduled for Mon day, May 19, at 6 p.m. at Carver High School. tion, it has seen steady growth, not only in the number of parents who have enrolled in courses but also in the num ber of organizations that have joined in assisting the needs of the parents and communities. This school year, FCU niversity received support from more than 60 organizations that contributed in different capacities. In addition to the organizations, Aldine ISD teachers volunteered to teach evening and Sat urday classes for the parents. In the past four years, FCUniversity has grown from a small FACE-supported idea, to a large community-supported initiative, and has brought change to all those who have joined the cause. All classes and events offered by FACE are free, and the 2025-26 classes will begin on Sept. 1. FACE is always looking for ways to empower families and the Aldine community.

separate wing functioning as their own school— located at 7922 Antoine Drive. “We understand that these temporary changes may naturally lead to ques tions about the upcoming school year,” Goffney said. “But, we assure you that we are committed to providing our

students and staff with a seamless tran sition to have a successful school year. We will have the same great programs, and the same outstanding teachers.” One way the school district is providing a smooth transition is by making sure our students have transportation to ALDINE ISD’S FAMILY AND COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY CEREMONY SEES 350 PARENTS GRADUATE

The parents and caregivers from this year’s graduating class had plenty of great accomplishments. At least four parents were employed by the district in varying capacities, two more became U.S. citizens, and several participated in statewide conferences speaking about the leadership opportunities that FCU niversity has created for them. “The Family and Community University in Aldine ISD is pivotal in empowering families to progress and thrive,” said Iván Tamayo, FACE specialist and leader of FCUniversity. “The program fosters a transformative environment by equip ping parents with essential skills, facil itating personal growth, encouraging effective communication, and address ing community concerns.” FCUniversity, a core program of the AISD FACE Department, was estab lished four years ago. Since its incep

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