A Message From Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, Superintendent

Dear Aldine Community,

Since joining Aldine ISD, one of my priorities has been ensuring we create exciting learning opportunities for our students. Since then, we have added PreK for three-year-olds, a dual language program, opened two Accelerated Campus Excellence schools, increased our College, Career, and Military Readiness opportunities, launched Additional Days School Year campuses, opened two single-gender schools, opened La Promesa, Avalos P-TECH School, revamped several academic frameworks to improve teaching and learning, and so much more. We have also increased career, technology, and education (CTE) opportunities. It’s with pride that I share that we are adding a new, exciting program in partnership with Memorial Hermann — the Health Education And Learning (HEAL) Program.

The HEAL Program will open in the fall of 2024 and will be housed at Nimitz Ninth Grade School. The program will be phased in over four school years. Supported by an initial $31 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies — the largest private foundation grant in our school district’s history — Aldine ISD and Memorial Hermann will co-develop the curriculum, which will offer specialized healthcare classes, work-based learning, the opportunity to earn industry-valued credentials and certifications, and more. These are exciting times in Aldine!

In my last message, I shared that it is School Board Appreciation Month. This week at our Board Meeting, the community thanked our Board of Trustees for all they do for students and staff. There is another group I would like to recognize — our maintenance workers. January 18 was Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day. Thank you for being so dedicated and doing your part to ensure our students have the best facilities and learning environments.

This week was Choice Schools Week. Our Choice Schools offer many different opportunities for our students and #MyAldine. Visit our Choice Schools webpage to learn more.

I invite you to go and see Carver High School’s theater production of the musical The Bodyguard. I attended the rehearsal, and it was amazing! Read this issue for details!

Today is the last day of the district’s FFA Livestock Show at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students either as a student project buyer or by buying breakfast and BBQ for lunch and dinner. All the proceeds go to student scholarships. The show ends with the Sale of Champions — we’ll have a recap of the event next week.

As we navigate through flu season, I want to remind everyone about maintaining good hand hygiene. Practice regular hand washing; it is a simple yet powerful way to protect ourselves and others from the spread of illness, especially during these colder months.

Again, take a moment to read this issue — remember, there are hyperlinks to stories. Discover our 2024 Posse Scholars, read about Police Chief Paul Córdova being sworn in as the new president of HAPCA, and read about art student awardees. You’ll also find information about the upcoming bilingual Bookworm Festival as well as the Aldine Police Department and the Multilingual Department’s community meetings — a collaboration to reach more of our community members.

With Aldine Pride!

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent of Schools
Aldine ISD

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