A Message From the Superintendent

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Dear Aldine ISD Family,

Love is in the air! Especially at the 66th Annual FFA Livestock and Student Art Show, where Dr. Adrian Bustillos puckered up and kissed a pig, all for a good cause. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Aldine ISD community for your unwavering support and contributions. Thanks to the Superintendent’s Buyers Club, we raised and contributed over $35,000 toward scholarships for our talented FFA and arts students. This year’s event was a tremendous success, with your pledges and contributions totaling an incredible $209,815 to support students and their projects — $45,000 more than last year’s show! All proceeds go directly back to the students, helping them further their education or fund projects for next year’s auction. On another note, I will celebrate 27 years of marriage to Joseph Goffney this Valentine’s Day. As many of you know, I’m the wife of a pastor, but I’m also the wife of a very supportive and loving husband. Cheers to many more years!

Check out the incredible talent of RodeoHouston® School Art Contest award recipients. Their artwork earned well-deserved recognition at our recent Visual Arts Reception. Art has the power to tell stories, and our students’ creativity continues to shine brightly.

February also marks the beginning of Black History Month, and we invite everyone to celebrate the community’s rich culture, history, and contributions, past and present, like our recently named 50 HAABSE Campus Teachers of the Year. From themed dress days to our Black Excellence Expo on Saturday, Feb. 8, and campus-based events, we have numerous opportunities to honor and embrace the spirit of Black history and excellence. I encourage you all to take part, learn, and celebrate together.

This month is also Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to recognize the outstanding work happening in our CTE programs. From culinary arts to engineering, our students are gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for successful futures. We are proud of their achievements and the dedication of our CTE educators.

Additionally, we are in Year 2 of our District Optimization Project, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who has participated in our community meetings. These discussions are vital as we plan for the future of Aldine ISD. If you haven’t had the chance to attend, we invite you to our final meeting today, Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Eckert Elementary, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Your voice matters.

Lastly, let’s all cheer on our MacArthur High School Academic Decathlon team heading to the state competition. Today, we celebrate National Signing Day, honoring our student-athletes who commit to their future schools. Our Davis High School girls’ swim team won the District 14-6A championship! The team coach, Camillo Orellana, was named Coach of the Year! And what about our varsity Mariachi Acero at Carver High School? The group earned straight Division 1 Superior ratings from all three judges! They now advance to the State UIL Mariachi Contest. These are just a few examples of the many students who are making us proud with their achievements in academics, athletics, and the arts.

Before I close, I must give a shout-out to all of our school counselors! This week, during National School Counseling Week, let’s recognize these devoted professionals who support and guide our students every day. Click on the latest newsletter, Aldine Connection, to read about the national observance and from a few of our counselors. They will undoubtedly inspire you. Read about this and so many other stories, such as the turnaround of Coach Christopher Ceaser, who made a difference in the boys’ basketball program at Aldine High School, and AISD alum Armani Brown, who is touring nationally with Mean Girls: The Musical. Catch him this weekend at Theater Under the Stars!

Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to our students. Let’s continue making an #AldineImpact together! I encourage you to share your stories and achievements with us on social media using #AldinePride. Your experiences are a vital part of our community’s narrative.

With Aldine Pride,

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent of Schools
Aldine ISD