Aldine ISD Fall/Winter 2025

PREGAME

AISD NEWS

ALDINE ISD BOARD MEMBERS

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Aldine Community, This is one of my favorite times of the year—Friday Night Lights! Although here in Aldine, it’s Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday afternoon lights! I love watching our students perform while they give it their all on the field. It’s their time to shine, and our time to cheer, support, and rally behind our talented students. Our students are active in many fall sports, such as volleyball, water polo, and even chess—yes, chess is a sport! Our goal is to have 100% of our students participating in extracurricular activities. Did you know that 52,000 of our students are involved in fine arts across the district? While I’m excited about all the activities this season brings, I’m also proud of the progress in the classroom.

President

DR. KIMBERLEY BOOKER

Vice President

Progress in the Classroom Our students are knocking it out of the park when it comes to literacy. Aldine ISD made the region’s biggest year-over-year reading gains. I was happy to share at our Instructional Leadership Team meeting that our top rated schools more than doubled, from 33% in 2023 to 76% in 2025. We have five A-rated schools, 17 B-rated schools, and 10 schools that are 80% or more College, Career, and Military Ready. That’s a reason to celebrate! Administration provided banners for the A and B-rated schools at the Instructional Leadership meeting, and we celebrated our high schools for their outstanding work, ensuring that all our high schools are rated acceptable or higher, which means we have no D or F high schools! I want to extend a special thanks to our Career Technical Education (CTE) students who designed a unique wooden plaque for each of our high school Ninety Aldine ISD students have been recognized as 2025 College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars for their outstanding performance on AP Exams taken in May. Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses that can result in college credit and scholarship opportunities. Speaking of college, College Night will be held on Monday, September 29, at the M.O. Campbell. Come see the wide range of choices and opportunities available to our students after graduation. Upcoming Events Sign up now for the Family and Community University. Classes begin October 14, 2025. Families are encouraged to register early. Contact your school’s Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) clerk for more information, or call (281) 985-3788. Be on the lookout for activities to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, beginning September 15 through October 15. Also, September is Attendance Awareness Month. principals for this accomplishment. Congratulations to our AP Scholars!

CONCEPTION ESPARZA

STEVE MEAD Secretary

ROSE AVALOS

Assistant Secretary

Member

RANDY BATES

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

Member

DR. VIOLA M. GARCIA

Member

PAUL SHANKLIN

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