Jones Primary and Elementary Schools Hold Tree Dedication Ceremony to Honor Namesake A.W. Jones

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On Friday, April 30, Jones Primary and Elementary schools held a tree dedication ceremony to honor the life and legacy of A.W. Jones, former Aldine ISD Trustee, and namesake. Mr. Jones is the definition of a legacy builder. He served as an Aldine ISD Trustee for 30 years and was the first African-American to serve on the board. His work in the Aldine community is still benefiting students today. 

The rainy weather did not stop the tree dedication ceremony. The event moved indoors and the celebration moved forward. The Jones Primary students lined the hallways with handmade signs to welcome the Jones family. The family filed into the cafeteria all wearing matching t-shirts honoring their beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. 

The program included a welcome from Jones Elementary students and words of encouragement from Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney, School Board Member Steve Mead, and former Jones Elementary principal Cheryl Fontenot. The Jones Primary and Elementary School choirs sang a beautiful rendition of  “This Little Light of Mine.” 

During the ceremony principals from both campuses, Rosalind Burns (Jones Primary) and Darnisha Harvey (Jones Elementary) presented Mrs. Jones with a special award and reminded her and the family that they are always welcome to visit both schools. 

The campuses planted a magnolia tree, donated by Alpha Kappa Delta Sorority, in between the two campuses and hope to add a bench soon. 

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