Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – March 18, 2025

Welcome back, everyone! I hope you had an extraordinary Spring Break with quality time with family and friends. I also hope you had the opportunity to rest and prepare for the next two months. We will close one chapter while planning and preparing for the following year. I had the wonderful opportunity to witness the commitment of our Speech and Debate coaches, Elsik, Hastings, Kerr, and Alief Early. Even during Spring Break, they coached and supported our students in state competitions. Congrats to our students and coaches on this fantastic accomplishment!

Congrats to our Elementary Principal of the Year, Zansia Solis, and our secondary Principal of the Year, Cassandra Dyson. This is the fun part of the year, where we recognize and celebrate our retirees, Teachers of the Year, and Principals of the Year. There are still 16 significantly impactful days to support our students in preparing for the upcoming STAAR assessments, and we must use every moment to support student success. Thank you, parents, for your continued support for student learning and for helping by having our students do the following:

• 45 minutes a week of IREADY Reading and iReady Math for elementary and middle school students i-Ready Incentive Spring Break 2025.pdf
• 45 minutes a week of Progress for Learning for Science  (5th grade)
• IXL for high school students includes students completing at least 10-15 problems each week
• Khan Academy

All these solutions and applications can be accessed through the Alief ISD HUB.

Elsik High School Aviation Students Shine at TASB Governance Summit

Drones, airplanes, and rockets took center stage as Elsik High School’s Aviation Program students showcased their expertise at the Texas Association of School Boards Governance Summit in Galveston. Selected among a distinguished group of students, these talented individuals had the unique opportunity to present their exemplary projects to education leaders from across the state. Their impressive work highlighted the innovation and hands-on learning that define Alief ISD’s commitment to career and technical education.

Celebrating success! The Alief ISD Public Relations department received multiple Star Awards at the Texas School Public Relations conference in San Antonio! Congratulations to Multimedia Specialist Mike Alvarez and Social Media Liaison Adelina Cruz for representing our district with excellence at TSPRA. Your dedication and professionalism continue to make us proud!

The Alief FFA Chapter made history at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Tour Guides Competition, earning 1st place for the first time ever! Competing against four other FFA chapters, our team showcased their dedication and expertise by leading engaging and educational tours for elementary schools across the Houston area. This incredible achievement highlights the hard work, passion, and commitment of our students in promoting agricultural education. Congratulations to our outstanding FFA members on this well-deserved victory!

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Check out what our students have professionally created – Classroom Spotlight with Alief Architecture and The Health Science class, the Food Frenzy event, the Alief Track Meet, and the Houston Auto Show.

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!

Alief ISD VYPE Magazine Spring 2025 Digital Edition is Here! 

The Spring 2025 Digital Edition of Alief ISD VYPE Magazine is now available! This special edition highlights the dedication, talent, and achievements of our student-athletes across a variety of sports. Join us in celebrating their hard work, perseverance, and victories both on and off the field. Don’t miss this exciting issue—check it out today and share in the pride of Alief ISD athletics!

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! Last day to register for the parade is March 21, 2025.

We welcome your input as we design innovative schools for our district. Your feedback will help us create engaging and effective opportunities for our students. As a reminder, Alief ISD is an open enrollment district. Please click here to take the survey. It should take no more than 3-5 minutes to complete and will close at 11:59 pm on Friday, March 21. Thank you for helping to shape creative and innovative programs for Alief ISD.

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.

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!