Charles A. Land Jr. @mrclandjr
Proud Principal of Nimitz Ninth Grade School “Teach One, Reach One” Joined May 2019-
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The Glue that keeps us together! Thank you!
The Glue that keeps us together! Thank you!
Thank You Aldine Transportation Dept. We appreciate You!
Thank You Aldine Transportation Dept. We appreciate You!
We have the BEST Transportation Staff, Thank you for all you do! #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay @AldineISD @mrclandjr
Anytime! Always welcome!
Always welcome in Cougarland!!
Always welcome in Cougarland!!
We are very fortunate to have these two! A Great Team and asset to our campus!
We are very fortunate to have these two! A Great Team and asset to our campus!
Thank you! It was was my pleasure!
Enjoyed every minute of it!
Awesome, Congrats!!
Awesome, Congrats!!
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Truly Grateful for dedicated and hard working Counselors who are passionate about their work! They go above and beyond every day ensuring student success! Thank You! We appreciate you! Happy National Counselors Week! @Nimitz9_AISD @FWellsCounsels @ruddertm
Congratulations! Well Deserved!
Congratulations! Well Deserved!
🏥Exciting News! @memorialhermann Aldine ISD join forces to launch a cutting-edge Health Care-Focused HS, addressing workforce shortages. Thanks to support from @BloombergDotOrg, this initiative will make a significant impact on our community. Learn more: shorturl.at/mwQ27
She is awesome! Her & her team together…..#Incredible!
She is awesome! Her & her team together…..#Incredible!
My Pleasure & your welcome!
Merry Christmas from Principal Charles Land @mrclandjr and the Nimitz Ninth family.
Congratulations! One of the Best & Well Deserved Honor!
Santa Claus made a special appearance at N9!! Thanks, Mr. Land @mrclandjr for spreading cheer to students abd staff. Kudos to Helper Elf, Ms. Thibodeaux @nichethib . She gifted earmuffs to the staff for a warm holiday season.
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No one saw this coming!!! We will compete every time we step foot on the line. We're still working to be great. Running with the best teams in the state. #Justcompete. Get to do it again today!!
Congratulations to the Nimitz Lady Cougars! Area Champs in the 4x1 and 4x2. 🥇🥇Great job! Best Wishes at the Regional Meet in Waco! Go Lady Coogs! @drgoffney @Only1sheleah @AthleticsAisd @AldineSports #myAldine
I can’t wait to see them all at once on Saturday at the Basketball Tournament!! Thanks to Mr. Land @Nimitz9_AISD for your support in allowing our teams to play at your school!
I’m so proud of our basketball teams! They put in the work and learned how to work together. We teaching life lessons at @DunnES_AISD . Thank you @mrclandjr for always opening your doors to our boys. #MyAldine #TogetherWeThrive ♥️
I’m so proud of our basketball teams! They put in the work and learned how to work together. We teaching life lessons at @DunnES_AISD . Thank you @mrclandjr for always opening your doors to our boys. #MyAldine #TogetherWeThrive ♥️
Congratulations to the Nimitz Cougars Varsity Boys Track Team. Runner Ups District 14-6A. Go Coogs! @drgoffney @Only1sheleah @AthleticsAisd @AldineSports #myAldine
Thank you ladies for all that you do!!
Our Reserved Champion Showman got his recognition today! That jacket looks sharp on our principal Mr. Land! Thank you for your constant support, we appreciate you so much!
In preparation for ELA STAAR, students are reviewing terms and having a little fun! Today is ‘Dress as a Protagonist or Antagonist’ from your favorite movie or book. Our principal, Mr. Land, wins the prize today! He even has the long braid in the back!
I am humbled and honored to join the HR Department as Director of Staffing. Thank you to @drgoffney, Chief Herrera and Mr. Corrick for entrusting me with this role. I will work diligently with our team to find the best talent to better serve our students. 🌟
Another big catch tonight at @RODEOHOUSTON ! Congratulations to my 9th grade kiddo, Nehemiah Grier, for catching a calf!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER!! We are so excited to see what God has in store for you this year! WE love you a bunch!! Make this year the BEST!! @mathwynnes
What’s better than ONE Principal of the Year……TWO!! @AldineISD Rookie Principal of the Year @LW_est1980 Secondary Principal of the Year @doccbstewart Watch us work!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Proud is an understatement!! #teamONESECONDtonone #LeadershipMatters
ALDINE ISD's job fair was such a success. It was an honor to serve our campus today.
My girls are leaders inside the classroom and most definitely outside of it. So thankful I had the opportunity to bring them to the 2024 Day at the Capitol & legislative LEAD for Texas FFA members. They are AGvocates and ready to represent our chapter/district!
Nimitz Counseling Crew - Focus on the outcome not the obstacle. @NimitzHS_AISD @Aldine2College @Counseling_AISD @DiakaMelendez
We look forward to seeing all our incoming Freshmen, Parents, and Community Partners 💙💛 “It’s a great day to be a Cougar”
🏀Congrats to our Nimitz Cougars UIL inclusive basketball team on becoming Area 4 champions! Regionals up next! Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support. Aldine ISD was well represented! Let's keep the momentum going! So blessed to have Coach K as our head coach, you rock!
Each season we set a small & big goal! After yesterday’s win we can say we reached our small goal! Proud of the efforts from each athlete now let’s go reach our big goal!! @NimitzHS_AISD @DeanColbert5 @JonesMS_AISD @TeagueAthletics
As a high school Emergent Bilingual, I never imagined I would be so close to earning a doctoral degree in America. I am beyond grateful to everyone who encouraged and believed in me.