A Message From Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, Superintendent

Dear Aldine Community,

In my first newsletter of the new year, I am sending each Aldine Independent School District family member my heartfelt wishes for a prosperous and joyful 2024! Our staff members are recharged, creating and sharing exciting learning opportunities for our students.

Our focus remains steadfast on the work before us this semester. We are creating an environment that fosters learning, collaboration, and achievement for all. I want to thank our outstanding staff members and supportive community. Thank you for going above and beyond for all our students, especially our teachers. Your collective efforts make Aldine ISD a truly special place. I encourage everyone to share how you are adding to the fabric of #MyAldine on social media.

I look forward to all this semester and year holds for our school community. From continuing to meet the goals and priorities in our strategic plan, which is in its final year, to listening to everyone as we work on a new strategic plan. Another initiative is our Portrait of an Aldine ISD Graduate. We will use your survey responses as we develop what you would like to see in our graduates. Concerning Bond 2024, we have identified our first few projects, including, in no particular order, the rebuilding of Carver High School, the rebuilding of Aldine Middle School, which includes Lane, and the development of our Education and Performing Arts Center. We will update the community as projects launch and complete. Again, these are exciting times in Aldine!

There are two other groups I would like to thank — our Board of Trustees and our AISD Police Department. Thank you, Board members, for being so dedicated to our students, teachers, and staff. January is School Board Recognition Month. These seven volunteers are true champions for public schools, our district, and our community.

January 9 was National Law Enforcement Day. I thank all the men and women who protect and serve in AISD schools and the community every day. We can’t thank them enough for all they do for #MyAldine.

I visited Stehlik Elementary, Calvert Elementary, and De Santiago Primary this week. What a way to start the new year by seeing students learn, laugh, and grow! It is a great privilege to serve as your Superintendent, and I thank you for entrusting your children with us each day in AISD.

As always, I urge you to read the newsletter. In this issue, see who our Campus Teachers of the Year are, learn how students can get help completing their college financial aid applications, mark your calendars for our FFA Livestock Show later this month, and so much more!

Please monitor the weather as the Arctic cold front moves into Houston before I close. Any decisions regarding a change in district operations will be shared via phone calls, email, text messages, district website, social media, and local media. Stay warm and stay safe.

With Aldine Pride!

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent of Schools
Aldine ISD

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