Aldine ISD Spring 2025

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2025 FFA AUCTION RAISES $209,815 FOR ALDINE ISD STUDENT PROJECTS

Two Aldine ISD Choice School high school options also received notable recogni tion in the Gold Ribbon category, which honors high-performing, high-poverty schools. Avalos P-TECH School achieved second place, while Blanson CTE High School was ranked third among Houston Area Gold Ribbon High Schools. Impact Leadership Academy, an AISD Choice School campus, was distin guished as the third Top Houston Area Gold Ribbon Middle School, reflecting its dedication to fostering academic success among its students. Thompson Elementary School, an AISD neighborhood campus, earned fifth in the Top Houston Area Gold Ribbon “I feel really good about the whole experience. It really showed me hard work really does pay off, and I’m happy,” Lincoln said. The Grand Champion Pig, raised by Carmella Espinoza of MacArthur High School, was purchased by the Opera tions group for $6,000. The Reserve Grand Champion Pig, raised by Jordan Williams of Eisenhower High School, was purchased by 1st Construction for $4,000. The Grand Champion Goat, raised by Aniyah McDowell of Eisenhower High School, was purchased by the Optimist Buyer Group for $4,000. The Reserve Grand Champion Goat, raised by Julian Aguilera of Aldine High School, was purchased by the Aldine Buyers Group for $3,250 The Grand Champion Lamb, raised by Robert Allen of Eisenhower High School, was purchased by Beasley Tires for $3,750. The Reserve Grand Champi on Lamb, raised by Bra’Shon Oliphant of Eisenhower High School, was purchased by Atlas Signs for $2,500. The Grand Champion Turkey, raised by Miguel Torres of Aldine High School,

The Aldine community showed am ple support to Aldine ISD FFA (Future Farmers of America) students and their projects during the 66th annual Live stock Show and Country Fair auction on Friday, Jan. 31, at the M.O. Campbell Education Center. Community members, administrators, and principals pledged $209,815 to students and their projects – $45,000 more from the 2024 show. All the pro ceeds go directly back to the students and can be used to further their edu cation or fund projects for next year’s auction. Eisenhower High School Senior Donnae Banks raised the Grand Champion Steer, purchased by the Superinten dent’s Group for $12,500. “It feels amazing, I know it’s a once-in a-lifetime feeling,” Banks said. “It took hours and many days of work, but it was a good opportunity and journey. The ex perience taught me to have patience.” The Reserve Grand Champion Steer, raised by Katilyn Lincoln, also of Eisen hower High School, was purchased by Atlas Signs for $12,000. Several Aldine Independent School District (ISD) schools — Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Avalos P-TECH School, Blanson CTE High School, Impact Leadership Academy, and Thompson Elementary School — earned top spots in the 2023-2024 Annual Houston School Rankings. The rank ings highlight significant achievements across various educational levels within the district. In the Top 6 Houston Area Middle Schools category, the district Choice School option Aldine Young Women’s Leadership Academy secured the 5th position, underscoring its commitment to excellence in STEM education at the all-girls campus.

Elementary Schools category at the elementary level, highlighting its effec tive educational programs and student support initiatives. Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney emphasized that these recognitions demonstrate Aldine ISD’s commitment to offering diverse, high-quality educa tional opportunities for all families. “Aldine ISD is proud to provide fami lies with a variety of excellent school options, whether through our outstand ing neighborhood schools like or our Choice School campuses. Our goal is to ensure every student has access to a high-quality education that fits their interests and aspirations,” said Goffney. was purchased by the Superintendent’s Group for $5,000. The Reserve Grand Champion Turkey, raised by Jordan Williams of Eisenhower High School, was purchased by the Optimist Club for $3,000. The Grand Champion Broilers, raised by Robert Allen of Eisenhower High School, was purchased by the Aldine Buyers Group for $3,250. The Reserve Grand Champion Broilers, raised by Xit lalli Padron of Eisenhower High School, was purchased by the Transformation Group for $2,200. The Grand Champion Artwork cre ated by Javier Navarrete of Nimitz High School was purchased by Nimitz Vertical for $5,000. The Reserve Grand Champion Artwork created by Elia Pedraza of Carver High School was pur chased by the Superintendents Group for $2,400. Eisenhower High School Senior Donnae Banks with her Grand Champion Steer and the Superintendent’s Group

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