Alief Middle Schools Shine in Speech Competitions |
Students from Albright Middle School hosted their annual Speech Festival, welcoming talented participants from Killough, O’Donnell, and Olle Middle Schools for a day filled with creativity, confidence, and communication. Meanwhile, the Olle Middle School Speech and Debate team proudly earned third place out of ten schools at the Fort Bend Austin High School Speech Tournament. Congratulations to all our outstanding students and coaches for representing Alief ISD with excellence! |
Albright Middle School Speech Festival |
O’Donnell Middle School Adelayne Madrid—Superior Ratings in Original Oratory and Television Commercial Sarah Hindi—Superior Rating in Television Commercial Adelayne Madrid and Sarah Hindi—Superior Rating in Duet Improvisation Lauryn London and Joshua Davis—Superior Rating in Duet Pantomime Joel Onyeagocha and Lauryn Sasser—Superior Rating in Duet Pantomime Isabella Hardy—2nd Place in Congressional Debate Sarah Hindi—3rd Place in Congressional Debate Oliver Bui—5th Place in Congressional Debate Luna Pinkney—6th Place in Congressional Debate Olle Middle School Riccah Bautista—Superior Ratings in Impromptu Poetry, Poetry Interpretation, Prose Interpretation, Solo Improvisation, Television Commercial, and Vocal Solo Riccah Bautista and Damilola Adeoshun— Superior Ratings in Duet Improvisation and Group Lip Sync Damilola Adeoshun—Superior Rating in Impromptu Poetry Jolie Cardona and Hailee Depaz—Superior Rating in Duet Improvisation Princess Ojinnaka—Superior Rating in Vocal Solo Lizandro Ricardo Gongora—Superior Rating in SPAR Debate |
Fort Bend Austin High School Speech Tournament |
Riccah Bautista finished first in senior poetry, senior prose, and vocal solo. Damilola Adeoshun and Riccah Bautista finished first in group lip sync. Faith Guidry finished second in original spoken word poetry. Hailee Depaz, Gabriela Perez, Anh Nguyen, and Chizaram Agbasiele finished second in world schools debate. Delisa Rodriguez finished second in junior poetry. Isabella Rivas finished third in junior poetry. Faith Guidry and Skyla Rogers finished third in group lip sync. Lizandro Ricardo Gongora, Andre Weber, Saddan Mohammad, and Israel Mejia finished third in world schools debate. Faith Guidry and Hailee Depaz finished fourth in duet improvisation. |
Congratulations to Keri Reynolds! |
We are proud to announce that Kerr High School art teacher Keri Reynolds has been named the recipient of the 2025 Texas Art Education Association National (or Junior) Art Honor Society Sponsor Award. This prestigious honor recognizes her outstanding dedication and lasting contributions to art education at the local, state, and national levels. Through her years of service, Keri has made a meaningful impact on students, colleagues, and the broader art education community. |
Inspiring Future Leaders: Kodi Bailey Visits Alief Cadets |
Alief ISD Education Foundation Vice President Kodi Bailey returned to his roots to share his inspiring journey with our cadets. A proud Alief High School graduate, Bailey spoke about growing up in Alief, serving in the U.S. Air Force, and finding success after military retirement. His uplifting message on opportunity, personal responsibility, and living a fulfilling life deeply resonated with students. He also discussed his book, Letters to Airmen, signing copies, and sharing personal insights. The cadets were so inspired that they invited him to be the guest speaker at their upcoming annual military ball—an invitation he gladly accepted. |
Safety Preparedness at Tabletop Workshop |
Alief ISD continues to prioritize campus safety through collaboration and preparation. Thank you to the Harris County Department of Education’s Center for Safe and Secure Schools for partnering with our district leadership in a hands-on emergency management workshop to strengthen our readiness plans and responses. |
Superintendent October MVP Awards |
These amazing employees go above and beyond every day, fostering positivity, strong communication, and caring connections across Alief ISD! Sadie Jones – Instruction Department Julietta Ortega – Chambers Elementary School Samantha Salazar – Cummings Elementary School Tiffany Tatum – Center for Talent and Development |
Elsik High School Celebrates 50 Years of Pride and Tradition |
High Star Road was filled with blue and white as the community came together to celebrate 50 years of Elsik pride! The 50th Anniversary Parade was a vibrant reflection of the school’s rich history, school spirit, and strong sense of community. Alumni, students, staff, and families lined the streets to honor decades of school excellence—cheering on the marching band, JROTC, student organizations, and community partners who proudly represented Elsik’s legacy. |
Elsik High School Honored with Special Resolution |
Elsik High School received a special resolution presented by Precinct 4 Chief of Staff and proud Elsik alumna Alice Lee, along with Houston City Council Member and fellow Elsik alumna Tiffany Thomas who presented a proclamation, during the Elsik vs. Taylor football game. |
Alief ISD Annual Holiday Market |
The Annual Holiday Market, held on Saturday, was a festive celebration of student talent and creativity. The event featured beautifully handcrafted pieces—from ornaments and artwork to seasonal decor—all created by students in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Fine Arts classes. This collaboration between the two departments provided students with an opportunity to display their craftsmanship, artistic skills, and entrepreneurial spirit. The market was filled with color, creativity, and community pride, offering attendees a wonderful start to the holiday season while highlighting the exceptional work of our Alief ISD students. |
Hastings High School Marine Corps JROTC Cake Cutting Ceremony |
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