As the school year begins, I am reminded of how important it is for every student to be engaged in an extracurricular activity that is meaningful to them. Here in Alief ISD, we offer an assortment of activities, including DJ clubs that help you sharpen your ability to remix the Top 10 hits and nationally [...]

It's an exciting time here in Alief ISD. As the school year begins, I think about the nearly 40,000 students who will enter our schools to grow and move closer to realizing their dreams! Our leaders and every professional in our schools who impact the lives of Alief students help bring each student closer to [...]

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, [...]

We are grateful for our retirees and celebrated them last Friday with a Mardi Gras theme. Our retirees help build and strengthen our culture and climate at Alief ISD. Their time and commitment here have helped generations of students successfully move through Alief schools. We salute them for sharing their talents and gifts with our [...]

What an exciting weekend for Alief ISD. Sunday night, Abigail Eliezer, Klentzman Art Teacher won the HEB Lifetime Achievement Award. We are extremely proud to have an Alief educator representing the state of Texas as one of the best. I always say-we have what we need right here in Alief to meet the needs of [...]

Recently, a voucher bill moved to the Governor's desk to authorize the spending of public dollars in private schools. This political battle over vouchers has gone on for the last two years. This battle was even used as a bargaining chip in previous years to keep schools from receiving much-needed funding to address inflation and [...]

I hope that everyone was able to enjoy a long holiday break with family and friends. Recharging your battery is essential for the work that we do. I know that Alief ISD educators work tirelessly to make sure that our students’ social, emotional, and academic needs are met.I also know that you all go above [...]

Congratulations to our Elsik High School Boys' team on reaching the state championship and competing at a high level. Thanks to all of the community members and alumni who came out to show tremendous support for Alief students. Your support does not go unnoticed. Coach Cox embodies Alief's pride and shows what a spirit of [...]

April 7, 2025 Friday night, I had the opportunity to witness the Elsik High School boys' soccer team compete at the state semi-finals. Congratulations to Coach Cox and the team on their success. We should all be Alief proud of their resilience, focus, and tenacity. I look forward to watching them compete for the state [...]

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, [...]