Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – May 19, 2025

Both Elsik and Hastings had their spring games last week. As we all endured the heat, it was great to see all of the families and community there to support our students. I was very happy to see college recruiters walking the sidelines and in the bleachers for the spring game. This is very exciting, and I look forward to our upcoming football season and what our students will accomplish. Our students and coaches are working hard to engage our students and families, and it was reflected by last week’s spring game crowd and participation!

This summer, we have worked to engage our community with our Alief Athletic League and our Summer Fest for students. These engaging activities provide an opportunity for our community and students to stay engaged and avoid summer slide. We want to maintain and build on student growth, even during our summer months. Thank you to all of our teachers who are stepping up and sharing their talents and gifts with our students this summer.

As we close out this year, we are focused on having fun and being safe. Be sure to monitor all entries and exits to make sure all doors are closed and locking properly.

We need educators who believe in the magic that can happen in the classroom to help us meet student needs. I encourage everyone to share the opportunity to join the Alief family on your socials. We are always looking for talented teachers to serve the needs of our community and students.

Elsik High School Shines in Houston’s Art Car Parade

Huge congratulations to the talented artists at Elsik High School! Their incredible art car stood out among more than 250 entries at the 2025 Houston Art Car Parade, earning top honors and showcasing the creativity, dedication, and artistic brilliance of our students. Way to go, Rams!

Caps Off to Our Alief Early College High School Seniors!

The incredible seniors from Alief Early College High School walked the stage at Houston Community College, proudly earning their Associate degrees before graduating high school. This milestone is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and the power of the early college experience.

Congratulations to Rochelle Montrel from Heflin Elementary!

Ms. Montrel is the lucky winner of a trip for two to Las Vegas! The prize was generously donated by the Alief ISD Education Foundation and awarded during the raffle at this year’s Service and Retirement Banquet.

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Boys Soccer Spring 2025 District Champions!

The Olle Middle School 8th Grade Boys Soccer team went undefeated this season, showing off their talent, teamwork, and dedication. We appreciate Coach Antonio Bravo for leading this team.

Alief ISD Fine Arts Recognized Nationally for Music Excellence—Three Years in a Row!

We are proud to announce that Alief ISD has been named a Best Community for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation for the third consecutive year! This prestigious national award honors school districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Alief ISD Education Foundation – Pay It Forward Campaign

Dear Alief ISD Team,

We’re excited to invite you to participate in the Alief ISD Education Foundation’s Pay It Forward Campaign! This initiative is a simple yet meaningful way to support our students and teachers by automatically giving a seamless donation directly from your paycheck.

Step 1: If you choose to participate, please download and complete the Easy Give form and submit it to the following email: [email protected] 

Step 2: Next, you will complete the Donation Form.

As a token of our appreciation, participants will receive an Alief ISD Education Foundation t-shirt to proudly show their support!

For more information on this campaign, please click here or contact Li Wen Su, PR Specialist and Alief ISD Education Foundation Liaison, at [email protected].

Thank you for supporting the mission of the Alief ISD Education Foundation. Together, we can make a lasting difference in our community!

With appreciation,

Alief ISD Education Foundation

Is your Alief ISD child in 3rd or 4th grade and curious about coding, robotics, engineering, or even forensics? Spaces are limited — register today!

“Let’s Make It Clear” Backpack Policy

In an effort to improve the safety measures currently in place, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and beyond, Alief ISD will require all intermediate, middle, and high school students to use clear backpacks.

Students participating in an extracurricular activity are permitted to carry non-transparent bags to store items pertaining to their particular activity (i.e., band, athletics, etc.).

All extracurricular activity bags must be stored in designated areas upon entry into the school and are subject to search.

Additionally, the maximum size for non-transparent bags that students in intermediate, middle, and high school will be permitted to carry during the school day, such as lunch kits, pencil bags, and purses, will be “6 x 9”.

Elementary school students will be allowed to continue using traditional backpacks.

For more information, please visit our designated webpage HERE.

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!

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!