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Published On: September 8th, 2025By

A Message From the Superintendent

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Dear Aldine ISD Community,

This is one of my favorite times of the year—Friday Night Lights! Although here in Aldine, it’s Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday afternoon lights! I love watching our students perform while they give it their all on the field. It’s their time to shine, and our time to cheer, support, and rally behind our talented students. Our students are active in many fall sports, such as volleyball, water polo, and even chess—yes, chess is a sport! Our goal is to have 100% of our students participating in extracurricular activities. Did you know that 52,000 of our students are involved in fine arts across the district? While I’m excited about all the activities this season brings, I’m also proud of the progress in the classroom.

Progress in the Classroom

Our students are knocking it out of the park when it comes to literacy. Aldine ISD made the region’s biggest year-over-year reading gains. I was happy to share at our Instructional Leadership Team meeting that our top-rated schools more than doubled, from 33% in 2023 to 76% in 2025. We have five A-rated schools, 17 B-rated schools and 10 schools that are 80% or more College, Career, and Military Ready. That’s a reason to celebrate! Administration provided banners for the A and B-rated schools at the Instructional Leadership meeting, and we celebrated our high schools for their outstanding work ensuring that all our high schools are rated acceptable or higher, which means we have no D or F high schools! I want to extend a special thanks to our Career Technical Education (CTE) students who designed a unique wooden plaque for each of our high school principals for this accomplishment.

Congratulations to our AP Scholars!

Ninety Aldine ISD students have been recognized as 2025 College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars for their outstanding performance on AP Exams taken in May. Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses that can result in college credit and scholarship opportunities. Speaking of college, College Night will be held on Monday, September 29 at the M.O. Campbell. Come see the wide range of choices and opportunities available to our students after graduation.

Upcoming Events

Sign up now for the Family and Community University. Classes begin Oct. 14, 2025. Families are encouraged to register early. Contact your school’s Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) clerk for more information, or call (281) 985-3788.

Be on the lookout for activities to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month beginning Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Also, September is Attendance Awareness Month.

Consistent attendance:

  1. Boosts academic performance and grade-level proficiency
  2. Fosters social connections and peer relationships
  3. Encourages responsibility and a sense of routine
  4. Reduces the risk of falling behind and feeling overwhelmed

It’s Aldine ISD’s 90th anniversary, and we’re off to a great start growing every student, every day. Don’t forget to post often at #AldineStory because this year we’re writing history.

With Aldine Pride,


Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent

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