Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – February 10, 2025

I hope that everyone was able to enjoy the Super Bowl weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Eagles destroy Kansas City. The efforts of the Philadelphia Eagles team were admirable. The quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes, played true to his character, playing hard to the end of the game. The Eagles were dialed in from the beginning and focused on winning as a team. I thought about Team Alief as I watched the game, and the words of the Eagles coach Nick Sirianni resonated with me: “You can’t be great without the greatness of others.” If you had time to watch the Super Bowl, I hope you were as inspired as I was.

Take care of your teammates wherever you are! Lift one another up and encourage each other as we work hard to serve our students and community. Much like football, our students’ education is a total team effort. Pay attention to one another. If you see a team member getting tired, offer them a kind and encouraging word to help them stay focused so that Alief ISD can win the championship like the Philadelphia Eagles did, and as you work hard, remember the coach’s words- “You can’t be great without the greatness of others.”

Congratulations to our February MVPs for embodying excellence in Alief ISD! For more photos, please visit here.

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 March MVP Award Submission by March 25th.

Congratulations to Taylor High School Girls Basketball for being awarded the Chevy Spotlight Trophy! The team was presented with the trophy at their game on January 29th.

On Saturday, February 1, the Olle Middle School Speech and Debate Team finished second at the Spring High School Speech Tournament. Congratulations on your great accomplishment!

• Elizabeth Ibeku finished first in dramatic interpretation, first in poetry, first in prose, and second in television commercial.
• Damilola Adeoshun finished first in original spoken word poetry and fourth in poetry.
• Ashley Gonzales Zelaya finished second in declamation and fourth in dramatic interpretation.
• The team of Damilola Adeoshun and Riccah Bautista finished first in lip sync.
• Heaven Pittman finished third in dramatic interpretation and fifth in original spoken word poetry.
• The team of Gabriella Okonya and Kehinde Taiwo finished fourth in duet improvisation.
• Riccah Bautista finished second in vocal solo, fifth in prose, and sixth in poetry.
• Faith Guidry finished fourth in lip sync and sixth in original spoken word poetry.

Congratulations to Marisela Morales (Martin Elementary School), Michele White (O’Donnell Middle School), and Karen Orta (Kerr High School), Main Event Stafford January Teacher of the Month winners! Thank you Mike Bigelow at Main Event Stafford for recognizing our teachers and for your partnership with the Alief ISD Education Foundation!

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Congratulations to Klentzman Intermediate teacher Abigail Eliezer for being selected as a finalist in the HEB Excellence in Education Awards-Lifetime Achievement Elementary category. Her dedication and impact have earned her this incredible honor and a $1,000 award!

Do you have a special celebration or achievement you’d love to share? Submit your celebration here and let us highlight the amazing moments that make Alief ISD so special!

Mark your calendars and check the flyers for details! The 2nd Annual Alief International Parade and Taste of Alief are happening on March 29! Celebrate the diversity of Alief with a vibrant parade, delicious food, and community fun—all for FREE!

The Schools of Choice Application for the 2025-2026 school year opened 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.

Explore the Alief ISD SmugMug photo gallery and relive unforgettable moments from school events, celebrations, and achievements. Browse through vibrant snapshots capturing the spirit, talent, and dedication of our students and staff. Check out the gallery here!

Join the Alief Alumni Influencer Association and Stay Connected! Be a part of something bigger by joining the Alief Alumni Influencer Association—a network of proud graduates making a difference! Whether you want to reconnect with old classmates, mentor current students, share your success story, or give back to the community that shaped you, this is your chance to stay involved. Join today and continue making an impact!