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Aldine ISD mother raises concerns after childโs bus involved in accident, school did not notify parents
Read full article: Aldine ISD mother raises concerns after childโs bus involved in accident, school did not notify parentsAn Aldine Independent School District mother is seeking answers from the district after her childโs school bus was involved in an accident, and she was not informed about the incident by the school or transportation department.
Closures announced for Thursday as Hurricane Beryl recovery continues
Read full article: Closures announced for Thursday as Hurricane Beryl recovery continuesHurricane Beryl left severe damage across parts of the Houston area this week, and multiple school districts and agencies will be keeping their doors closed on Thursday.
Closures and cancellations announced for Wednesday as Houston recovers from Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Closures and cancellations announced for Wednesday as Houston recovers from Hurricane BerylHurricane Beryl left severe damage across parts of the Houston area this week, and multiple school districts will be keeping their campuses closed on Wednesday.
School closures: Houston ISD among several school districts, colleges closing due to arctic cold front
Read full article: School closures: Houston ISD among several school districts, colleges closing due to arctic cold frontDue to an arctic cold front moving into the Houston area this week, several school districts are closing their campuses on Tuesday.
LIST: Some Houston-area school districts canceling all after-school activities due to severe weather
Read full article: LIST: Some Houston-area school districts canceling all after-school activities due to severe weatherMultiple school districts in the Houston area are canceling after-school activities as severe weather persists Monday.
โThey failed my childโ: Lawsuit filed against Aldine ISD after 6-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted on school bus
Read full article: โThey failed my childโ: Lawsuit filed against Aldine ISD after 6-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted on school busA lawsuit has been filed in the case of a 6-year-old boy who was allegedly sexually assaulted by an 11-year-old on an Aldine Independent School District bus in March.
ONLY ON 2: Aldine ISD student recounts dog attack that injured several people near school bus stop
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Aldine ISD student recounts dog attack that injured several people near school bus stopAn Aldine ISD student who was injured when a unleashed pit bull attacked him along with several others Wednesday is recounting the experience.
2 Aldine ISD children, bus driver injured after being attacked by unleashed pit bull at bus stop
Read full article: 2 Aldine ISD children, bus driver injured after being attacked by unleashed pit bull at bus stopTwo Aldine Independent School District children and a bus driver were attacked by an unleased pit bull Wednesday at a bus stop in northwest Harris County, according to the district.
โWe are at peaceโ: Family gets to keep property after eminent domain battle with Aldine ISD
Read full article: โWe are at peaceโ: Family gets to keep property after eminent domain battle with Aldine ISDThe Aldine ISD board voted unanimously to stop negotiations on property owned by the Upchurch family.
โOutraged on his behalfโ: Family makes plea to save their home near site of future Aldine ISD football stadium
Read full article: โOutraged on his behalfโ: Family makes plea to save their home near site of future Aldine ISD football stadiumA family hoping to save their home made another plea to the Aldine Independent School District on Tuesday night, with a room full of supporters behind them.
THE SUPER SOPHOMORE: Brown is ready for challenge as Nimitzโs new QB
Read full article: THE SUPER SOPHOMORE: Brown is ready for challenge as Nimitzโs new QBSophomore Albert Brown will be taking over the reins at the quarterback spot, which was previously held by the now-graduated Brayden Whitehead.
ROLL THE TAPE: Aldine ISD 2023 Fall Media Day Hype Videos
Read full article: ROLL THE TAPE: Aldine ISD 2023 Fall Media Day Hype VideosFrom team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its Aldine ISD 2023 Fall Media Day last month.
Aldine ISD first grader left alone to walk freely after first day of school
Read full article: Aldine ISD first grader left alone to walk freely after first day of schoolDuring dismissal time at Aldine ISDโs Kujawa Elementary School on the districtโs first day of school, a 6-year-old boy was left to wander the neighborhood near the school while his family frantically searched for him.
78-year-old may lose Aldine home of 46 years to new Aldine ISD football stadium
Read full article: 78-year-old may lose Aldine home of 46 years to new Aldine ISD football stadiumA fourth-generation Aldine resident, she is trying to avoid moving from the home heโs lived in for the past 46 years. The property itself has been in the family for generations, beginning in 1905.
Mother of 6-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted on Aldine ISD bus demands district take action
Read full article: Mother of 6-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted on Aldine ISD bus demands district take actionThe mother of a 6-year-old boy who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 11-year-old on a school bus is calling for Aldine ISD officials to take action to prevent any other child from being harmed, as well as demanding for a thorough and transparent investigation into circumstances that made these assaults possible in the first place.
ROLL THE TAPE: Aldine ISD Spring 2023 Media Day Recap
Read full article: ROLL THE TAPE: Aldine ISD Spring 2023 Media Day RecapFrom team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE traveled out to Aldine ISD for their 2023 Spring Media Day.
11-year-old facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting 6-year-old on Aldine ISD bus, DAโs Office says
Read full article: 11-year-old facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting 6-year-old on Aldine ISD bus, DAโs Office saysAn 11-year-old child is now facing charges after the mother of a 6-year-old Aldine ISD student says her son was sexually assaulted on the back of a school bus on Feb. 1.
Community activists seeking answers from Aldine ISD after 6-year-old sexually assaulted on school bus by older student
Read full article: Community activists seeking answers from Aldine ISD after 6-year-old sexually assaulted on school bus by older studentCommunity activists Quannell X and Dr. Candace Matthews, with the Rainbow Push Coalition, are calling for change and accountability after they say a 6-year-old Aline ISD student was sexually assaulted on the back of a district school bus on Feb. 1 by an older male student who attends a different school.
Elementary student accused of sexually assaulting 6-year-old on Aldine ISD school bus
Read full article: Elementary student accused of sexually assaulting 6-year-old on Aldine ISD school busThe mother of an Aldine ISD 6-year-old is calling for accountability from the school district after she says video captured her son being sexually assaulted by another boy on the school bus.
Video reveals moment 4-year-old was dropped off by bus at empty, locked elementary school; Driver previously said child was never abandoned
Read full article: Video reveals moment 4-year-old was dropped off by bus at empty, locked elementary school; Driver previously said child was never abandonedSurveillance video obtained by KPRC 2 confirmed a bus driver left a four-year-old boy unattended outside of his elementary school last wek.
Major crash involving Aldine ISD school bus shuts down Humble Westfield Road near Humble, police say
Read full article: Major crash involving Aldine ISD school bus shuts down Humble Westfield Road near Humble, police sayAuthorities are investigating a major crash involving an Aldine ISD school bus and another vehicle Thursday morning.
โIโm just distraught โ: Mother demands answers after 4-year-old child was found wandering outside of school; Daycare driver allegedly left him unattended
Read full article: โIโm just distraught โ: Mother demands answers after 4-year-old child was found wandering outside of school; Daycare driver allegedly left him unattendedA disagreement over whether a childcare center left a four-year-old boy at school unattended has left his mother demanding answers.
Classes at Aldine High School cancelled Monday due to power outage caused by vehicle striking pole, district officials say
Read full article: Classes at Aldine High School cancelled Monday due to power outage caused by vehicle striking pole, district officials sayClasses at Aldine High School have been cancelled on Monday after a vehicle struck a pole on Saturday, causing a power outage.
VYPE Coaches Corner: James Johnson Head Coach Eisenhower Boys Basketball
Read full article: VYPE Coaches Corner: James Johnson Head Coach Eisenhower Boys BasketballVYPE recently traveled out to Eisenhower Ike High School for the Aldine ISD 2022 Winter Media Days having all the fun that a VYPE Media Day entails.
1 transported to hospital after crash involving Aldine ISD school bus, HPD says
Read full article: 1 transported to hospital after crash involving Aldine ISD school bus, HPD saysOne person has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries after a crash involving an Aldine ISD school bus on Tuesday afternoon.
NET WARRIORS: Aldine ISD Volleyball Showing Promise In 2022
Read full article: NET WARRIORS: Aldine ISD Volleyball Showing Promise In 2022ALDINE ISDโS BEST VOLLEYBALL STARS HAVE BEEN BATTLING IT OUT ON THE HARDWOOD SINCE THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST. HERE ARE SOME NOTES AND A VYPE BY THE NUMBERS AS DISTRICT PLAY IS JUST A FEW WEEKS OLD WITH TEAMS EYEING PLAYOFF BERTHS COME THE END OF OCTOBER.
HISD ratings: Superintendent Millard House II weighs in on recently released TEA accountability scores
Read full article: HISD ratings: Superintendent Millard House II weighs in on recently released TEA accountability scoresThe Texas Education Agency has just released the newest accountability ratings, which show how schools performed academically across the state last year.
Harris County Constable Pct. 4 discuss safety plans with 6 school districts ahead of new school year
Read full article: Harris County Constable Pct. 4 discuss safety plans with 6 school districts ahead of new school yearSeveral Houston-area school district police chiefs are joining together to layout a safety plan as the 2022-2023 school year gets underway.
Aldine ISD opens 4 schools on July 18 with โAdditional Days School Yearsโ program
Read full article: Aldine ISD opens 4 schools on July 18 with โAdditional Days School Yearsโ programAldine ISD has expanded its Additional Days School Year (ADSY) program to two more campuses as Harris Elementary and Smith Elementary will welcome students on the first day of instruction on Monday.
Aldine ISD approves retention bonuses, pay raises for all employees; teacher salaries increased to $61K
Read full article: Aldine ISD approves retention bonuses, pay raises for all employees; teacher salaries increased to $61KThe Aldine ISD Board of Trustees approved pay raises and a retention bonus for all employees during the May 17 Board meeting. Trustees also approved raising the starting teacher salary from $58,000 to $61,000. The retention bonus will be determined by the years of service for staff employed as of January 1, 2022 and will be paid in the spring 2023.
Former Aldine ISD teacher, teacherโs aide accused of abusing 2 children with autism, court docs say
Read full article: Former Aldine ISD teacher, teacherโs aide accused of abusing 2 children with autism, court docs sayA teacher and teacherโs aide who are accused of abusing two children with autism have been charged, court documents said.
Off-duty Aldine ISD police captain confronts alleged robbery suspects inside downtown parking garage, police say
Read full article: Off-duty Aldine ISD police captain confronts alleged robbery suspects inside downtown parking garage, police sayAn off-duty captain from Aldine ISD Police Department was involved in a shooting with alleged robbery suspects inside a downtown parking garage early Saturday, Houston police said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Aldine ISD Softball Photo Feature
Read full article: THROUGH THE LENS: Aldine ISD Softball Photo FeatureLast season it was Eisenhower and MacArthur making the postseason for Aldine ISD in District 14-6A. Nimtiz and Aldine Davis were on the next tier behind them. The Eagles and Generals bowed out in the first round but look to make more noice in 2022.
Aldine ISD to lift mask mandate Mar. 7 due to decline in cases, district says
Read full article: Aldine ISD to lift mask mandate Mar. 7 due to decline in cases, district saysAldine Independent School District announced Monday that it will lift its mask mandate for students, staff and visitors due to โan ongoing decline in COVID-19 cases.โ
โHappy Energyโ: Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth treats Aldine ISD student with special needs to fun-filled day after violent attack
Read full article: โHappy Energyโ: Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth treats Aldine ISD student with special needs to fun-filled day after violent attackAn Aldine ISD middle schooler had the chance to hang out with Houston royalty after he was reportedly beaten by another student at school.
Aldine ISD: Teacher aides who watched as special needs student attacked โno longer employedโ with district
Read full article: Aldine ISD: Teacher aides who watched as special needs student attacked โno longer employedโ with districtThe teacher aides who allegedly stood idly by while witnessing a student with autism being attacked by a fellow student at Jones Middle School are no longer employed at the school, according to Aldine ISD officials.
VIDEO: Grandmother of 11-year-old special needs student beaten at Aldine ISD said staff failed to intervene, wants them fired
Read full article: VIDEO: Grandmother of 11-year-old special needs student beaten at Aldine ISD said staff failed to intervene, wants them firedThe grandmother of an 11-year-old Aldine ISD wants the principal and three teacher aides at Marine Jones Middle School fired.
โEducators are feeling overwhelmedโ: Aldine ISD cancels classes for next 3 Fridays as a result of shortages due to COVID-19
Read full article: โEducators are feeling overwhelmedโ: Aldine ISD cancels classes for next 3 Fridays as a result of shortages due to COVID-19The district said students will be off Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11; all campus-based staff will report to their school.
Over a dozen turkeys stabbed, killed overnight ahead of Aldine ISD livestock show
Read full article: Over a dozen turkeys stabbed, killed overnight ahead of Aldine ISD livestock showTwo Aldine ISD students wonโt be able to compete in Thursdayโs livestock show with their turkeys after the animals were stabbed and killed overnight.
Aldine ISD to no longer require masks for students, staff after holidays, district says
Read full article: Aldine ISD to no longer require masks for students, staff after holidays, district saysOfficials with Aldine Independent School District said on Monday they will lift their districtwide mask mandate beginning Monday, Jan. 3.
MacArthur High School student taken into custody after pulling loaded gun on another student, officials say
Read full article: MacArthur High School student taken into custody after pulling loaded gun on another student, officials sayA MacArthur High School student was taken into custody Thursday after pulling a loaded gun on another student during an argument, school officials say.
Local non-profit organization โLiteracy Nowโ fighting current reading crisis in Houston
Read full article: Local non-profit organization โLiteracy Nowโ fighting current reading crisis in HoustonSeptember is National Literacy Month and Literacy Now, the only non-profit in Houston providing high-quality, individualized early reading intervention that works directly with children in at-risk situations.
Aldine ISD Magazine: Pin Seekers
Read full article: Aldine ISD Magazine: Pin SeekersAldine ISD's best golfers had a great season as Aldine Davis and Aldine Girls and Boys advanced to the Region II-6A Tournament after finishing first and second in their District Championships. Check out our Photo Feature of Aldine ISD's best golfers!
$1K or $1,500 bonus: Aldine ISD employees to receive payment for work during 2020-21 school year
Read full article: $1K or $1,500 bonus: Aldine ISD employees to receive payment for work during 2020-21 school yearAldine ISD is rewarding its employees for their efforts during the 2020-21 school year amid the pandemic.
Aldine ISD teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with former student
Read full article: Aldine ISD teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with former studentAn Aldine Independent School District teacher was arrested and charged after being accused of an improper relationship with a student in the Houston area.
Aldine ISD police officer hurt after suspect intentionally rams into vehicle in northwest Houston, deputies say
Read full article: Aldine ISD police officer hurt after suspect intentionally rams into vehicle in northwest Houston, deputies sayHOUSTON โ Harris County Precinct 1 deputies are investigating after an 18-year veteran Aldine ISD officer was injured in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday. Deputies said the crash happened around 3:45 a.m. when the officer was traveling northbound in the 10900 block of West Montgomery. Deputies said the vehicle involved, which has been identified as a black, newer-modeled Camaro, came parallel with the officer on his right side. If seen, contact @Pct1Constable dispatch at (713) 755-7628. pic.twitter.com/4bfOopRr2Q โ Constable Alan Rosen Harris County Pct. #hounews pic.twitter.com/mtOQ0t9dUx โ Constable Alan Rosen Harris County Pct.
LIST: Houston-area school districts, universities announce plans for week following winter weather closures
Read full article: LIST: Houston-area school districts, universities announce plans for week following winter weather closuresConroe ISDConroe Independent School District will resume classes Monday. Deer Park ISDDeer Park ISD students will return to school Monday, Feb. 22. Humble ISDHumble ISD plans to resume school on Monday, Feb. 22, for all students, both on-campus and virtual students. District staff is in the process of reaching out to families to connect them with supports and information available through the Act. Royal ISDRoyal ISD students will resume school Tuesday.
Aldine ISD Feature: Toro Tough
Read full article: Aldine ISD Feature: Toro ToughJones Middle School was opened in 2018 and since then, the Toros football and basketball teams have never lost a district gameโฆnever. The school won the Aldine ISD Adidas 3-Stripe Award, which names the district's top athletic program โ the Toros are the first middle school program to win the award. AdThe 411 with Jones Middle School AD Laurentis Butler-ThomasVYPE: Who is the most influential person in your life? BUTLER: My high school coach โ the late Emory Bellard, who coached at Texas A&M. I went from there to Stovall Middle School and ran some 7-on-7 stuff.
Aldine ISD Feature: Managing the Pandemic
Read full article: Aldine ISD Feature: Managing the PandemicCAMPBELL CENTER, THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF ALDINE ISD IS REMINDED ABOUT THE CHALLENGES HE AND HIS STAFF FACE EVERY DAY. Aldine ISD has definitely not taken this pandemic lightly. Ad"I feel like we're doing everything as a district to make sure our community, kids, coaches, fans and officials leaves here safe," Thompson said. "Not that we're not focusing on winning," Thompson said. "We are competing and, of course winning is important, but that will never be more important than the health and safety of the kids.
Behind the Scenes at the Aldine ISD Media Day
Read full article: Behind the Scenes at the Aldine ISD Media DayBehind the Scenes at the Aldine ISD Media DayThere is so much fun to be had at a VYPE Media Day! From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs, and video interviews it is all there for the student-athlete to feel like a superstar! VYPE traveled out to Aldine ISD a few weeks ago for the Aldine ISD 2020 VYPE Winter Media Day. Check out the Behind the Scenes Video!
What's Inside: Aldine ISD 2021 Winter Edition
Read full article: What's Inside: Aldine ISD 2021 Winter EditionThe next Aldine ISD magazine has arrived! The 2021 VYPE Aldine ISD Winter Edition is here and is chock full of amazing photos, feature stories on all five cover kids, and a great interview with Aldine ISD Athletic Director Dre' Thompson on how he has managed the pandemic. At the 2021 VYPE Aldine ISD winter sports photoshoot, there were hundreds of photos taken of each team and each athlete and coach! Check out all of VYPE's photos from our amazing photographers below.
Splash Zone: Aldine ISD Swimmers shine in District 14-6A Meet
Read full article: Splash Zone: Aldine ISD Swimmers shine in District 14-6A MeetAt the end of January, Aldine ISD's best swimmers took to the pool to try and punch their tickets to the Region IV Championships at the District 15-6A Championships. When the scores were all compiled MacArthur women's swimming team took second place overall, led by Carmen Pedraza, Gissele Rodriguez, and Georgina Aguinaga. The Nimitz women's team took fourth, guided by Bailey Johnson. Aldine Davis men took third place overall โ led by strong relay teams โ while Eisenhower men finished fourth. Here are the Regional Qualifiers out of Aldine ISD.
DATA: Houston-area school districts see troubling failure rates for first grading period
Read full article: DATA: Houston-area school districts see troubling failure rates for first grading periodNo matter the school district, failure rates for the first grading period, among those learning virtually, are much higher than failure rates during the same period last year, according to an analysis of data conducted by KPRC 2. After reporting 42% of students enrolled in Houston Independent School District failed at least one course during the first six weeks of the school year, KPRC 2 sent requests to 10 Houston-area school districts for failure rates among virtual students vs in-person students. As more requests are fulfilled, KPRC 2 will continue to update the data provided:Houston Independent School DistrictWhile the Houston Independent School District is Texasโ largest school district, itโs far from alone in documenting problems associated with virtual learning. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School DistrictForty-four percent of high school students enrolled in virtual learning failed at least one course during the first grading period, data released by Cy-Fair ISD confirmed. Thirty-eight percent of middle school students learning virtually failed at least one course, according to the data.
What's Inside: VYPE Aldine ISD 2020 Fall Edition
Read full article: What's Inside: VYPE Aldine ISD 2020 Fall EditionThe 2020 Fall season has been a fast and furious one as sports have picked up steam. Aldine ISD had a slightly later start than other school districts around the city but Aldine, Davis, Eisenhower, Macarthur and Nimitz have hit the ground running on the football field, volleyball court, cross country courses and tennis courts. Aldine ISD fans will have to pick up this magazine. This 40-page magazine features ever football and volleyball team, cross country teams, a feature on the MacArthur team tennis program and stories about all the cover athletes. CLICK HERE TO VIEW DIGITAL VERSIONFor this magazine, VYPE held its annual VYPE Fall Media Days at all five campuses!
โReading With A Rapperโ looks to expand to school districts across Texas
Read full article: โReading With A Rapperโ looks to expand to school districts across TexasThe founders of a local non-profit think they have the answer -- blending culture into the classroom. Since itโs inception in 2018, Small has been on a mission to make โReading With A Rapperโ much more mainstream. Right before the pandemic, organizers launched a new campaign called โTurn Texas Yellowโ to get the program in as many schools in Texas as they can by raising money. โI think thatโs the whole point of why we created education in schools in the first place. If youโd like to learn more about โReading With A Rapperโ or donate to the โTurn Texas Yellowโ Campaign, click here.
Houston-area school districts hand out devices, supplies to help families in need ahead of school year
Read full article: Houston-area school districts hand out devices, supplies to help families in need ahead of school yearHOUSTON โ Two Houston-area school districts handed out school supplies, laptops and hotspots to students in need Wednesday ahead of the start of the 2020-21 school year. Alief ISDThe Alief Independent School District will be the first Houston-area school district to begin its new school year with online learning Thursday. Aldine ISDWith school around the corner, parents in the Aldine School Independent School District got some much-needed help Wednesday. Several volunteers and organizations teamed up to give away free food boxes and school supplies to families in need. Around 4,000 cars wrapped around the school waiting to get the supplies and a box of food from Baker Ripley.
Aldine ISD kicks off school year with Back to School Expo
Read full article: Aldine ISD kicks off school year with Back to School ExpoHOUSTON โ Thousands of families attended the Aldine ISD Back-to-School Expo. Aldine ISD families were able to pick up free backpacks and school supplies and food donations were provided by BakerRipley. Jennifer Calixto said that she and her family waited in the parking lot since 6:30 a.m.โItโs been very organized, itโs good,โ said Calixto. She added, โIt is very helpful to the community right now.โSarah Lowery with the Family and Community and Engagement Department at Aldine ISD said they expect more than 3500 families to attend. โEspecially with COVID happening, there are families who may be struggling financially and just need that extra start just to get them going with school supplies.
Aldine ISD hands out laptops, hotspots ahead of virtual start to school year
Read full article: Aldine ISD hands out laptops, hotspots ahead of virtual start to school yearHOUSTON โ Like many school districts in the Houston-area, the Aldine Independent School District is going to begin the school year with virtual learning. In order to meet the needs of students in the district and bridge the digital divide, Aldine ISD officials handed out Chromebooks and hotspots to hundreds of families Monday. The drive-thru distribution event took place at Aldine High School Monday afternoon ahead of the districtโs Aug. 17 start date. District officials said more than 5,000 families signed up for the event and each family got one set of devices. With such a high need among students in the district, officials say they will plan a second event to hand out devices to more students.
How schools are planning to have students practice social distancing
Read full article: How schools are planning to have students practice social distancingHOUSTON โ The new CDC guidelines on returning to school put a lot of importance on kids social distancing. That includes canceling any activities when distancing isnโt possible and configuring groups of students that always work together. Buses and hallwaysAt KIPP Charter Schools, they say with the exception of siblings, kids won't sit next to each other on the bus. Sneeze guardsDesks are six feet apart in Aldine, with two students diagonally across from each other and sneeze guards to shield them. CafeteriasIn school cafeterias, seats may be marked off to demonstrate social distancing.
Aldine ISD hosts virtual town hall addressing questions on transportation, technology and health
Read full article: Aldine ISD hosts virtual town hall addressing questions on transportation, technology and healthHOUSTON โ The Aldine Independent School District unveiled its reopening plans for the upcoming school year. Parents learned more about the changes in a virtual town hall hosted by the district. District administrators tackled those topics, including transportation, technology, and health and safety of students, during Thursday afternoonโs virtual presentation. After that, students will have two options: continue virtual learning or head back to the classroom for in-person instruction. Student Health & SafetyEducators said the health and safety of students is their number one priority.
Presidents of Texasโ 10 largest school boards send letter to Gov. Abbott about reopening schools
Read full article: Presidents of Texasโ 10 largest school boards send letter to Gov. Abbott about reopening schoolsThe presidents of the 10 largest school boards in Texas have come together to write a letter to Gov. โSchool districts require stability to open without fear of financial losses, and we need flexibility to open school in a manner we determine best for each community,โ the letter reads. Secondly, the presidents requested that Abbott allow school districts the flexibility to design instructional systems that meet the needs of families and staff given local health conditions. The board called on Abbott to respond with his decisions by July 17 so that they can better inform their local school districts on the mentioned issues. The presidents of both the Aldine and Houston school boards were among those who signed the letter.
Aldine ISD: What you need to know about the districtโs 2020-2021 school plans
Read full article: Aldine ISD: What you need to know about the districtโs 2020-2021 school plansHereโs what to know so far for the upcoming school year:CalendarThe first day of school is scheduled for August 17, 2020. Extra hand sanitizer will also be available at all Aldine ISD campuses. Social DistancingEach Aldine ISD campus has its own unique floor plan and needs. As such, each school is designing and developing a plan to address social distancing throughout the buildings and in each classroom. Mobile Breakfast โ mobile carts will be stationed throughout each school to practice social distancing and speed service.
Nimitz grad Michael Thomas talks homecoming with Texans, Nimitz HS, George Floyd
Read full article: Nimitz grad Michael Thomas talks homecoming with Texans, Nimitz HS, George FloydThe former Nimitz High School standout signed with the Houston Texans back in April after spending last season with the New York Giants. In his short time being officially back in Houston, Thomas didn't waste any time reaching out to his community. "I just want to say congratulations to all the 2020 seniors who are graduating from high school," Thomas said during the video. No, this is not the vision you had as freshmen with nerves and scared of what high school would be like. "I always have love for Aldine," Thomas said.
VYPE Houston Girls Jumper of the Year Fan Poll
Read full article: VYPE Houston Girls Jumper of the Year Fan PollDespite the 2020 track and field season being cut short, there were still some amazing performances. VYPE has scoured the standings on MileSplit.com and have gathered the best of the best in each running category. Go crazy track nation and vote for the 2020 VYPE Houston Girls Jumper of the Year in this fan poll. The poll will close on Thursday, May 28 at 7 P.M! 2020 VYPE Houston Girls Jumper of the Year Fan Poll (Closes Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m.)
4 students taken to hospital following Aldine ISD bus crash
Read full article: 4 students taken to hospital following Aldine ISD bus crashHOUSTON โ Four students were taken to a hospital after an Aldine ISD bus was involved in a crash in northwest Harris County. According to Aldine ISD, four students had to be transported to Houston Northwest Hospital. Aldine ISD says a driver was maneuvering their vehicle out of a McDonaldโs parking lot and a truck struck that car. That car then struck another car and the first car that was struck by the truck hit the bus. Aldine ISD said the schoolโs principal is at the hospital with the students and parents will be notified.