A Message From the Superintendent — Welcome Back to the 2026-2027 School Year

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Welcome back, Aldine ISD!

There is nothing quite like the excitement of a new school year — new faces, new school supplies, and new beginnings. It is my absolute joy to welcome our entire Aldine family to the 2026–27 school year! I look back fondly on my first days of school as a middle school language arts teacher at Lincoln Junior High School. I loved preparing my classroom and imagining all the students I would welcome through my doors and have the privilege of teaching throughout the year.

At Aldine, we believe every child deserves a future filled with hope, and we create that hope every day through strong teaching, meaningful relationships, high expectations, and opportunities for success.

To our students: Believe in the possibilities. Whether you’re a prekindergarten student taking your first steps into school or a high school senior preparing for college, a career, or the military, thank you for choosing Aldine ISD. We are here to help you shine and climb. We offer many choices so you can achieve your goals, and we’re here to support you and your dreams.

To our families: Thank you for your trust and partnership. Our families and caregivers are what make Aldine truly exceptional. We’re here to roll out the red carpet and make sure that you feel the support that you deserve.

To our employees: You matter and we are grateful you chose Aldine. Our employees are the heart of Aldine ISD, which is why we are proud to provide two mental health days — one each semester. When we care for the people who care for our students, everyone benefits.

As we begin this school year, we do so with tremendous momentum. This summer, we celebrated outstanding accomplishments across our district. Our students once again demonstrated academic growth, earned more than $1.35 billion in college scholarships and financial aid offers, received statewide and national recognition in academics, the visual and performing arts, and career and technical education, and showed there is no limit to what they can achieve. We also celebrated our exceptional educators through the Teacher Incentive Allotment, expanded programs that increase student opportunities, and aligned district leadership to continue advancing excellence across our district.

These accomplishments are worth celebrating, but they are not our destination. They are reminders of what is possible when students, families, educators, and our community choose to work together with a shared purpose. Every day, the choices we make to support one another help shape brighter futures for our students.

This year, we remain committed to our mission of providing every student with a rigorous and enriching educational experience that prepares them for college, career, and life. Through our Accelerate strategic plan and Portrait of a Graduate, we will continue focusing on instructional excellence, supporting the whole child, strengthening our teams, and ensuring every student graduates with the skills, confidence, and meaningful choices and opportunities they need for the future.

As we begin this new year, let’s choose to give our best, encourage one another, and believe in what’s possible.

And every single day … choose hope.

Thank you for choosing Aldine ISD. It’s a great day to be in Aldine ISD!

With Aldine Pride,

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent