Aldine ISD End of Year 2024-25

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ALDINE ISD BOARD MEMBERS

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Aldine Community, Graduation season is here, and I couldn’t be more proud. Nearly 4,000 Aldine ISD seniors are crossing the stage — and each one represents resilience, hard work, and a future filled with choices and opportunities. To our graduates: No matter your next step — college, career, or military — remember where you came from. Aldine is home, and your journey is just beginning. This past school year, our students continued to shine. From championship wins and academic decathlon victories to earning scholarships and national recognition in the arts, our young people showed what it means to make an #AldineImpact. We launched bold new initiatives this year — from a nationally

President

DR. KIMBERLEY BOOKER

Vice President

recognized healthcare program at Nimitz High School to a cybersecurity degree pathway in partnership with the University of Houston Downtown and Lone Star College. Together with Memorial Hermann and Bloomberg Philanthropies, we marked one year of success with the HEAL program and broke ground on its next phase. We also celebrated history in the making: La Promesa, our school for newcomers, proudly graduated its very first class — students whose stories inspire and remind us why public education matters. We are very proud of the work our high school staff and students are doing. In 2022, only 51% of our high school students were considered prepared for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR). However, in the Class of 2024, 86% of our high school students are now prepared for CCMR, which is astounding. CCMR focuses on equipping students with what they need to be successful after graduation. We are so proud of this accomplishment. Athletically, Aldine High brought home its second straight district baseball title, and Davis High’s girls’ swim team claimed the District 14-6A championship. One Nimitz track star finished fourth at state, and one of our Aldine seniors was named a 2024–25 NHSCA National Academic All-American. These moments — on the field, on the stage, in the classroom — reflect our Portrait of a Graduate: young people who are not just academically prepared but compassionate, confident, and ready to lead. Thank you to our staff, families, and community for helping us conclude this school year on a strong note. Together, we’re accelerating toward a future where every student thrives.

CONCEPTION ESPARZA

STEVE MEAD Secretary

ROSE AVALOS

Assistant Secretary

With Aldine Pride, Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney Superintendent of Schools

Member

RANDY BATES

Member

DR. VIOLA M. GARCIA

Member

PAUL SHANKLIN

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