Aldine ISD CCMR Week 2026 Invites Students to Explore Their Futures Nov. 16-20

Aldine ISD students in prekindergarten through 12th grade will explore college, career, and military pathways during College, Career and Military Readiness Week, Nov. 16-20, 2026. Daily themes and age-appropriate activities will help students discover possibilities, ask questions, and connect what they are learning to their future goals.

Big plans can start with small moments: a question about a career, a conversation about college, or a lesson in saving. CCMR Week gives students opportunities to begin those conversations and build on them as they grow.

“We are super excited to see our campuses raise awareness about CCMR and encourage students to think about their futures in a creative, collaborative way!” said Michael Minter, Aldine ISD’s director of college readiness.

Five Days to Explore What Comes Next

Students and staff can join the following daily themes. Families should check campus communications for school-specific activities and participation details.

• Monday, Nov. 16 — My Future Starts Now! For College Colors Day, students and staff can wear a shirt representing a college, trade school, career, or military branch.
• Tuesday, Nov. 17 — Embody Your Dreams. For Career Exploration Day, students can dress as a profession they would like to pursue.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18 — Support Our Current and Future Troops. Students can wear camouflage or red, white, and blue as they learn about military service and pathways.
• Thursday, Nov. 19 — Earn Cash for Class! For Financial Literacy and Scholarships Day, students can wear green while exploring college savings and other financial literacy topics.
• Friday, Nov. 20 — Show Your CCMR Spirit! For Commitment Day, students can wear their school colors and think about steps they can take toward their goals.

Learning Beyond the Daily Themes

The week’s focus goes beyond what students wear. Campuses are encouraged to adapt activities to their students’ needs and schedules.

Suggested activities for younger students include hearing teachers’ college stories, exploring careers, and learning about saving money. Middle school students may explore college traditions, hear from professionals, and practice budgeting. High school suggestions include researching colleges, building resumes, searching for scholarships, and learning about financial aid and military options.

For seniors, the planning guide also emphasizes creating a StudentAid.gov account, sometimes called an FSA ID, as part of preparing for the federal financial aid process. Students can ask their school counselor for guidance on next steps and available support.

Keep the Conversation Going at Home

Families can participate by asking a simple question: “What did you discover this week that you want to learn more about?” A conversation about an interest, a job, or an education goal can help students connect the week’s activities with their own possibilities.

Students and staff are encouraged to share photos throughout the week using #AldineCCMRWeek. For more information, contact Michael Minter at [email protected].

Helping students discover their options and take their next steps is part of what it means to #ChooseAldine.

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