A Message From the Superintendent — Welcome Back to the Spring Semester

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Dear Aldine Community,

Welcome back, and welcome to 2026! This year I will be celebrating a milestone birthday in December — the big 5-0! With that realization, instead of making New Year’s resolutions per se, I’m going to accomplish 50 personal victories by my 50th birthday. I’m always impressed when people keep their New Year’s resolutions past January 9. I’m looking forward to my journey to 50, as well as to looking back at what I accomplished in 2026. I am also excited about the opportunities ahead for our students and our district.

Even as the new semester gets underway, our #AldineStory continues to shine. From students earning college degrees before high school graduation through our Accelerated College Academy, to young readers growing their love of literacy through our virtual Storytime initiative, to artists, musicians, athletes, and scholars representing Aldine with pride — our students remind us every day why we do this work. Their growth, creativity, and determination remain at the heart of every decision we make.

We’re also celebrating the dedicated educators who make this possible. Aldine ISD recently highlighted the new “Acknowledged” category in the Teacher Incentive Allotment, expanding recognition and opportunities for teachers across our district. This is an important step in honoring the skill, passion, and devotion our teachers bring to the classroom every day.

Support for our students’ well-being continues to grow as well. I am pleased that Aldine ISD was awarded $28,000 from MD Anderson to sustain the Active Kids program, helping ensure students have access to physical activity opportunities that support health and learning.

As promised to our community, Aldine ISD is also moving forward with projects approved through Bond 2023. In December, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Aldine Middle School and Lane School campuses, marking an exciting milestone as we continue modernizing facilities and creating learning environments that support today’s students and future generations.

I am proud of the strong foundation that supports all of our work. Aldine ISD once again earned a “Superior” rating through the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), reflecting our long-standing commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Most recently, our Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the 2026-2027 school year, giving families and staff clarity and time to plan ahead.

As we move through January, I want to take a moment to thank our Board of Trustees during School Board Appreciation Month and recognize the mentors across our district who make a lasting difference in students’ lives. We also pause to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of service, equity, and hope continues to inspire our work.

Looking Ahead

• January–May: Monthly virtual Storytime sessions supporting early literacy (details at AldineISD.org/StoryTime)
• January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day — district closed
• January 23: RodeoHouston® School Art Contest District Awards Reception
• January 28–30: Aldine ISD Annual FFA Livestock Show at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center
• January 29–30: Davis High School theater production of The Wiz
• 2026-2027 Calendars Approved by the Board of Trustees

The spring semester is always full of energy — from classrooms and competitions to performances and community events — and I look forward to sharing many more stories in the weeks ahead. Thank you for all you do to support our students and for being an important part of Aldine ISD.

Here’s to a strong start, continued progress, and another chapter in our #AldineStory.

With Aldine Pride,

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent