Aldine ISD Cancels All District-Sponsored Proms, Reschedules Graduation Ceremonies

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Keeping students and families safe during the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority.

With a still evolving COVID-19 situation, school districts are left anticipating how to host celebratory activities for the Class of 2020.

Due to the uncertainty of possible extended orders to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and the growing number of cases of COVID-19, Aldine ISD has decided to cancel district-sponsored high school proms for all nine high schools. Graduation ceremonies have been rescheduled for late July.

“I know this hurts,” Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, Aldine ISD superintendent, said. “A student’s senior year is supposed to be the most exciting year before heading to college or the workforce. We’re extremely saddened that our seniors’ memories will be altered by COVID-19. Still, our main priority is that our students, families, and staff remain safe.”

Campus leaders are working to issue refunds to students who have paid fees for senior activities. This typically includes yearbook, t-shirts, the cost of a senior trip, and prom tickets.

The district is also working on two contingency plans for graduation ceremonies. The last week of July has been set aside for in-person ceremonies. Plans are being explored for virtual ceremonies should health rules and regulations not allow the event to move forward as planned.

AISD high school seniors will take part in their graduation ceremonies on July 23 and 24. All ceremonies will take place at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center (1865 Aldine Bender Rd.).

The dates and times of the ceremonies are:

Thursday, July 23
Hall Center for Education — 11:00 a.m.
Eisenhower High School — 12:30 p.m.
Victory Early College High School — 3:30 p.m.
Davis High School — 6:00 p.m.

Friday, July 24
MacArthur High School — 8:00 a.m.
Carver HS for Engineering, Applied Technology & the Arts— 11:00 a.m.
Nimitz High School — 1:00 p.m.
Blanson Career and Technical Education High School — 4:00 p.m.
Aldine High School — 5:30 p.m.

A virtual Senior Spirit Week is being planned for the last week of May to coincide with the end of the school year. It will end with a short ceremony on June 1, where Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney and Board members will officially confirm the degrees of the Class of 2020, allowing them to move forward with plans after high school.