A Message From Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, Superintendent

Dear Aldine Community,

March is here, and there is so much to share with you. First, I am excited that we are on track to open the new Thorne Stadium, as promised, in time for the start of the 2024 football season. Before we started the project, it had been 44 years since the stadium was built. Everyone working on the project is thrilled with this state-of-the-art facility for our student-athletes, student performers, fans, and community members. And who can forget all the other performing arts events like band or watching our ROTC cadets on the field that will benefit from playing and performing in a premier facility we can take pride in.

This week, we had several community meetings planned at Conley, Gray, and Sammons elementary schools, which are set to close at the end of the ’23-’24 school year. These decisions were made after careful review and evaluation of information. Aldine ISD will continue to focus on offering students choices and opportunities. These schools will maximize the use of the campuses and continue to fulfill our mission of providing a rigorous and enriching educational experience that prepares our students for college, career, and life success. Families that attended learned how the decisions were made and how it will impact students.

There are several observances in March, including Women’s History Month. Our district proudly recognizes and supports Women’s History Month as a time to celebrate women’s incredible achievements and contributions throughout history. At Aldine, we believe in the importance of teaching our students about the pivotal role that women have played in shaping our society, and we are committed to promoting gender equality and empowering the next generation of female leaders. In this issue is a flyer with all the planned events celebrating women.

You will often hear me say that a school district is made up of its people — its staff. There are two groups of people this week — Diagnostician’s Week and National School Social Worker Week. It is also SEL (social-emotional) Week. So many individuals impact students’ lives every day. Thank you for all you do and for making a difference here at Aldine ISD.

Today, we celebrated our Educators of the Year Breakfast. Leadership matters, whether you lead a campus or a classroom. Principals create and sustain the environment for student learning and growth, and teachers are the backbone of education, offering guidance and dedication and giving young people the power of education. Congratulations to all the honorees!

As with every issue of this newsletter, it is full of the latest news and information. You’ll find active links within the pages. One final thought: May everyone have a fun, safe, restful spring break.

With Aldine Pride!

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent of Schools
Aldine ISD

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