Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – March 31, 2025

If you missed the Taste of Alief, you truly missed a treat. We were happy to host our community and celebrate the beautiful diversity of Alief and all the flavors and cultures that contribute to making our community great. Thank you to Li Wen Su, Public Relations Specialist and Education Foundation Liaison, and Shanceler Terry, Director of the Family and Community Engagement Department, for your leadership and for bringing all the teams together to create this opportunity for our community fellowship and celebrate one another.

Alief International Parade

Taste of Alief Festival

This week, our focus continues to be on supporting our students and their success. Every moment is crucial to helping our students accomplish their goals. Last week, we recognized and celebrated our paraprofessionals of the year. We appreciate all you contribute to helping our students reach their goals. Your efforts to support teachers, students, and our community do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to support the work happening here in Alief ISD.

We will host our girls’ conference this weekend. Do not miss this opportunity at Cummings Elementary!

Paraprofessional of the Year Ceremony

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!

Honoring Our 2025 Alief ISD Paraprofessionals of the Year!

We celebrated the 2025 Alief ISD Paraprofessionals of the Year, honoring the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students, staff, and schools. Their commitment and hard work make a lasting impact every day!

Alief Superstars Shine at Special Olympics Basketball Competition!

The Alief Superstars showcased their skills at the Special Olympics area basketball competition at Cy Springs High School. Their hard work and dedication earned them silver medals! A huge congratulations to the team and a big shout-out to Coach Stacey Wright and Coach Lori Jaundoo for their leadership. We also extend our gratitude to Alief ISD volunteer coach Karen Orta-Mena for her support!

Celebrating Alief ISD STEM Scholars at the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston!

Join us in congratulating our outstanding Alief ISD STEM Scholars for their incredible performance at the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston! Competing at the Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas, 35 talented students showcased their innovative projects alongside over 900 students from across the Houston area. These young scientists and engineers competed in 17 divisions, presenting their work to a panel of 400 esteemed judges, including scientists, engineers, and technologists. Their dedication, creativity, and passion for STEM were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements!

Kerr HS Shines at the Tommy Tune Awards!

We are thrilled to announce that the cast and crew of Matilda the Musical have been recognized as top finalists for the prestigious Tommy Tune Awards! Competing against 66 Houston-area schools—some with production budgets reaching $120,000—our talented students stood out among the best. Kerr High School earned finalist spots in the following categories, competing in both Tier 1 (under $11,999 budget) and Tier 2 (over $12,000 budget).This incredible achievement is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our students, directors, and production team. Congratulations to all involved—you’ve made Kerr HS proud!

Celebrating Our Hamilton Project Stars!

We are thrilled to recognize the winners of the Student Video Submission Competition! Hastings High School won first place for the Hamilton Project! All participating students will receive a Certificate of Achievement in honor of their dedication and creativity. Additionally, winning students will be awarded a special Award Certificate to recognize their outstanding work! Hasting’s performance was submitted in the video montage before and after the show, and during intermission at the performance on March 20 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Alief Digital Learning’s 4th Annual 2025 creAteInnovation Technology Showcase on March 28 was a huge success! Nearly 80 showcases featured 140 students and 40 teachers presenting innovative projects and engaging learning environments. With support from 30+ campuses, central departments, and community volunteers, the 100% virtual event highlights creativity, ingenuity, and collaborative work efforts.

Thank you to all who participated! Stay tuned for the showcase recordings!

Do you have a child going to Pre-K?  Join us for our Pre-K Registration Event on Saturday, April 5th, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM!  Complete the new student application (https://aliefisd.net/prek-k) and bring the required items listed on the flyer to receive VIP registration.  Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your child’s spot!

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!

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!