Aldine ISD sought public input on 2026-27 school calendars

Aldine ISD invited parents, staff and community members to review and respond to draft school calendars for the 2026-27 year when it published a public survey Jan. 6. The district offered two calendar options, labeled Calendar A and Calendar B, for traditional campuses and provided draft calendars for four campuses that operate on the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) schedule. The survey was open through Jan. 11, 2026, and district officials said community feedback will inform the Board of Trustees’ eventual vote on a final calendar.

The short comment window concentrated input-gathering into a five-day period, signaling the district’s intent to consolidate stakeholder views ahead of its decision-making schedule. Both traditional and ADSY campuses were included so families and staff tied to different operational models could weigh tradeoffs such as start and end dates, timing of breaks and distribution of instructional days. ADSY campuses follow a different cadence with additional instructional days compared with traditional-year campuses, and the district released those specific drafts with the same public comment opportunity.

Who responded and which calendar will prevail remains to be determined by the trustees. The district framed the survey as part of an ongoing commitment to stakeholder involvement in planning the next school year. That engagement matters locally because calendar choices affect daily routines across Harris County: childcare arrangements, employee schedules, extracurricular planning, summer employment for teens and timing for teacher contracts and professional development.

For families juggling work and school logistics, even small shifts in holiday timing or the first day of instruction can have measurable effects on household budgets and childcare availability. For staff and coaches, calendar differences can change the siting of preseason practices and the scheduling of instructional time required by state standards. For ADSY campuses, additional days can alter summer availability and local program calendars.

District trustees will consider the feedback submitted during the survey window as they move toward a formal vote; the announcement did not specify the board meeting date for adoption. Local parents and staff should watch Aldine ISD communications for the trustees’ timeline and for any further opportunities to comment or to review the final draft.

The takeaway? If you missed the Jan. 6-11 survey, keep an eye on district notices and school newsletters so you’re ready next time to shape the schedule that affects your calendar, childcare and work plans. Our two cents? Talk to your campus administrators now about how potential calendar changes could affect your household or program so you’re prepared when the Board sets the final dates.