Dr. Mays

The holidays gave me a lot of time to spend with my wife and children, and for that, I am grateful. This time to rest is essential given all the demands of our work. I hope that you all took time to catch up on hobbies and enjoy family and friends! I often share that it is hard to give from an empty pail, and our students need every one of us to have a filled bucket so that we can meet their needs. The spring semester is in front of us, and the time will come and go quicker than you know. Robert Collier says,  “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” Let’s use every moment to help our students grow and be successful.

Our Portrait of an Alief ISD Graduate shares competencies that we want all of our students to leave Alief ISD having mastered. Our third competency is “Problem Solver”. Our students are in our classrooms today but will be the leaders of our world tomorrow. It is vital to equip them with the tools to lead and serve in our society. Those tools include reading and analyzing informational text or leveraging AI to gather information quickly to figure things out! The earlier and more often we challenge our students to practice these skills, the more prepared they will be to lead our world!

Morgan

Congratulations to Morgan Maldonado from Alief Taylor High School for being named the Alief ISD December Scholar Athlete! A standout leader in the National Honor Society, Alief FFA, and a dedicated veterinary clinic intern, Morgan exemplifies excellence in academics, athletics, and service.

Congratulations to César Sánchez from Alief Taylor High School for being selected as the Alief ISD December Scholar Athlete! A proud member of the Technical Honor Society and recipient of the Presidential Excellence Award, Cesar continues to shine both on and off the field.

Cesar

The Schools of Choice Application for the 2025-2026 school year opens January 7, 2025! Looking to explore unique learning opportunities for your student? Don’t miss out on applying to Alief’s Schools of Choice! Learn more and apply here.

school of choice

Alief ISD Fine Arts Department invites you to participate in the Greeting Card Design Contest!

Submit your original artwork (no computer generated art) by January 15th, 2025. The contest is opened to K-12 students and staff of Alief ISD. Let your creativity shine!

Sponsored by Arcadis and Alief ISD Education Foundation.

arcadis

Celebrate with us the Year of the Snake on Saturday, February 1st, 2025.

Marshall Center for Advanced Careers – 12160 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77082.

Click here to access the volunteer’s sign up form. If you need a certificate for volunteer hours, please contact [email protected].

Lunar New Year

Alief ISD MVP 2024-2025 Awards Nomination Form

Each month, one student, two teachers, and two support staff will be selected as an MVP Award winner by their peers.

These winners are chosen based on evidence of their support of customer service and positive climate and culture in Alief ISD, and they will be celebrated during our next regular board meeting.

We encourage our stakeholders to submit the February MVP Award Submission by January 20th.

We need to hear from you! Your insights can help shape the future of the Westpark Tollway Corridor! Your voice is key in defining how to improve safety, connectivity, and the overall travel experience for everyone using the corridor. Take the survey here: https://westparkmobility.org

Westpark1
Westpark2

Submit your celebration here.

Join the Alief Alumni Influencer Association here.

Looking Ahead