Aldine ISD Fall 2023

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Welcome to the 2023-24 school year. I hope this letter reaches you all in good health and spirits. I am the Executive Director of Athletics here in Aldine ISD. I am extremely happy and proud to represent this great school district. My No. 1 goal as Executive Director of Athletics is to help our student-athletes become the best. Each campus is held to high expectations and standards. We are not here only to win games, but provide our student-athletes opportunities for a successful life. We have a structure in place that encourages success in the classroom, on the sport fields and in the community. We have assembled an outstanding coaching staff of men and women, who exemplify great teachers and role models. I want you to be involved with all of the programs within Aldine ISD. You have an open invitation to stop by our office to meet the staff and see why we are suited to provide your child with the very best opportunities. I am proud and honored to be associated with the great students, teachers, coaches and sponsors of Aldine ISD. We will continue to fulfill our mission and vision through the vehicle of Athletics. Let’s have a great year! Dre’ Thompson Dre’ Thompson Executive Director of Athletics Aldine ISD LETTER FROM THE A.D.

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ON THE COVER Photo By // Bradley Collier For the Culture: Aldine ISD is rich in tradition and talent in 2023. Congratulations to our Fall 2023 VYPE cover athletes;

Tatiana Barbosa of Aldine, Asia Davis of Aldine Davis, Zacc Harris of Eisenhower, Ian Polk of MacArthur, and Albert Brown of Nimitz.

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