Alief ISD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays offers students, families, and staff a Holiday message as we head into Winter Break.

Thanks to our campus leaders and community members who adopted a student from our community partnership with our local Boys and Girls Club. Because of your efforts, more than 100 students will have their “needs” and some “wants” met during this holiday season. Thanks to all of you working to meet needs throughout the community. [...]

Thank you to those of you recommending your teammates as Superintendent MVP's and celebrating students and colleagues and their contributions to help create a strong climate and culture here in Alief ISD. Thanks for recognizing their hard work and commitment to excellence. Many of our campuses with a strong climate and culture also have strong [...]

I hope last week allowed you to catch your breath and connect with family and friends. I was able to visit with family and friends and I was thankful for relationships that have lasted for more than 20 plus years now. As we kick off this week, I want to thank all who responded to [...]

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The Texas House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Advancement voted 10-4 in favor of House Bill 1 (HB1) on Friday, November 10th. This voucher bill will give about $10,500 per student of your public tax dollars to private schools; with no accountability to taxpayers. Meanwhile, Texas public schools are operating on deficit budgets, struggling [...]

Last week, we honored our veterans, and our Hastings Junior ROTC cadets celebrated 248 years of the Marines with a special cake-cutting ceremony. We appreciate those who sacrificed for us by volunteering to serve in the Armed Forces. Thank you, Principal Lynette Miller, ROTC Marine Instructor SergeantMajor Jason Boldenow, and ROTC Teacher Montsho Sanders for [...]

Alief ISD is filled with greatness. I was proud to see Elsik High School student Bissinatt Abdelasis compete at the 6A Texas State meet. I was happy to see Elsik High School head coach, Shea Rodriguez, who brought along students and other Elsik staff to cheer and support Bissinatt at the state race. On the [...]

This week I did my best imitation of an UberEats driver. We visited campuses and celebrated our principals and all that they do to help our students and teachers to be successful as part of Principal Appreciation Month. Our principals and their leadership are the key to our success. We are appreciative of all that [...]

Lisa McBride, our board attorney, shared a recent update regarding the current status of our lawsuit with TEA. You can view the update in the link below. I hope her summary helps give a greater understanding of our current challenge and advocacy for Alief ISD. TEA Lawsuit Update This week, I had the opportunity to [...]