This past week we had a significant weather scare and I know that many of you were adversely impacted. I am happy to see most of you are safe, well, and able to return to Alief ISD. My positive thoughts are with everyone working to navigate damages or challenges that are lingering. Please don’t hesitate [...]
Let’s be diligent in our safety procedures as the school year ends. At times, the closing of the school year can cause an unconscious relaxation of procedures as all school-related celebrations begin to take place. I want to remind everyone that all visitors must enter through the main entry and should badge in using the [...]
May 6-10 is designated as Teacher Appreciation Week. Can you imagine where you would be without a teacher who cared and guided you along the way? While you deserve more than I could give you on this day, I recognize that I would not be the man I am without strong teachers. I am so [...]
Our budget continues to be a focus, and enrollment and attendance are drivers of school funding. Whenever we lose a student and their family to a competing charter, Alief also loses financing to support our day-to-day operations. Over the last 10 years, we have seen a decline of over 7,000 students. We have also seen [...]
Our budget continues to be a focus, and enrollment and attendance are drivers of school funding. Whenever we lose a student and their family to a competing charter, Alief also loses financing to support our day-to-day operations. Over the last 10 years, we have seen a decline of over 7,000 students. We have also seen [...]
Last week, our students began taking the state assessment, STAAR test. Their future success is just additional proof of the hard work done in Alief ISD to meet student needs. We focus on our data to ensure that every student reaches their potential and takes full advantage of every opportunity in Alief ISD to learn [...]
This weekend was action-packed and filled with opportunities for our students and families. Principal Byrd at Cummings Elementary hosted the annual Girl’s Conference, an exciting event that pulled in students from the entire district. Our young ladies had the opportunity to learn about positive thinking, confidence, designing and making clothing, and even managing friendships. Principal [...]
Sample, savor, stroll - food & music
Welcome back, and I hope that you all had a restful break. I enjoyed taking a moment to connect with my family and friends. As we kick the year off again for our last sprint to the end, taking those mindful moments to care for ourselves is essential. Our work is challenging but fulfilling as [...]
I am always excited to hear about our leaders taking the helm of the instructional focus on our campuses and creating an environment where our teachers can meet the needs of our students. Taylor High School principal Mary Williams is leading the way as she works with her English teachers to ensure that our students [...]
