Impact Leadership Academy Gives its Students a Red Carpet Welcome for Their First Day

On Wednesday, August 17, Aldine ISD’s first all-boys school, Impact Leadership Academy at Wilson, opened its doors for the first time to welcome its students on their first day of school. A red carpet greeting was accompanied by business men and leaders of the community to encourage the students as they start the school year. Prairie View A&M was also in attendance, in celebration of the partnership between PVAMU and ILA.

“It’s a unique campus,” said Principal Jonathan Kegler. “Most all-boys schools start at middle and they go through high school. We’re starting when they’re young. We’re catching them and training them up when they’re young.”

Starting with the end goal in mind is how Kegler wants to approach the instruction of the students. That is evident by the partnership with Prairie View A&M, in which campus visits are already scheduled for the young students to go and gain exposure of being on a college campus.

ILA currently holds students of first, second, and sixth grade, with grades scheduled to be added each year until they reach their goal of having students from first through eighth grade.

To round out the morning, ILA held two pep rallies for its students, one for the sixth graders and another for the first and second graders. The pep rallies were used to kick off the beginning of the school year, introducing the students to the various teachers they would be interacting with and learning what they can expect by attending ILA. The rallies were closed out with the PV A&M cheer team leading the students in a dance and PV A&M chants.

“We were glad to see PVAMU come out and give our students a genuine PV experience,” said Kegler. “They recognize our goal is to provide a unique experience for our students, and we appreciate them sharing their time and support.”