Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – September 22, 2025

Today marks the first day of fall. Yet holding to Houston form, it’s still 80 plus degrees and very humid outdoors. I am looking forward to the first significant drop in temperature to cool everything off and really let us all know that fall is here! Despite the hot temperature, it is the fall season, and it’s almost time for our Breast Cancer Walk. And I hope that our Alief community will make some time to come out and support our cancer survivors and those who may be fighting cancer. Thank you to the team led by Tiffany Tatum who organizes this fantastic event to support and celebrate our team members who are battling or who have beat cancer!

The 4th Annual Alief Goes Pink Breast Cancer Walk will be on October 4th, 2025, at the Crump Stadium from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Alief ISD Girls Clubs & Prevention and Safe Schools (PASS) Department. All funds raised will be donated to The Rose Bus.

As we move through this season, I want to encourage our families to monitor progress reports and, if a student is struggling, now is the time to reach out to the campus for help. Early intervention and support are key to our students’ success. Our teachers, administrators, and the entire Alief ISD team are here to ensure that every student is successful!

We are grateful for the strong educators working in classrooms throughout Alief ISD to help our students be successful. I appreciate Region 4 for helping us to celebrate our Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year, Paula Pineda and Sherita Harmon.

Region 4 Announces 2026 Teachers of the Year!

I am excited about this year! I am excited to “Be all in with Alief ISD”!

Alief ISD MVP 2025-2026 Awards Nomination Form

Each month, one student, two teachers, and two support staff will be selected as an MVP Award winner by their peers.

These winners are chosen based on evidence of their support of customer service and positive climate and culture in Alief ISD, and they will be celebrated during our next regular board meeting.

We encourage our stakeholders to submit the MVP Award Submission by September 24th, 2025.

Shout-out to Dr. Charles Garcia, Zepheena Henry, Gelyn Roble, and Vinson Lewis for their outstanding performance at the Global One Bank Houston pickleball tournament on September 14th. They took home 3rd place in the beginner bracket! We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship. Go, Alief!

We’re thrilled to share that two high school art students from Alief were selected as winners for the Harris County Precinct 4’s Art on the Move Bus Design Contest!

The winning student artworks were hand-selected by Commissioner Lesley Briones and will have their artwork transformed onto Harris County Precinct 4 buses this school year. These buses travel across Precinct 4 and throughout Texas to take older residents on free day trips and serve as cooling and warming centers during natural disasters.

• Tom Huynh–Hastings High School, Teacher Raquel Dao  

• Ingrid Aponte-Aguilar-Kerr High School, Teacher Keri Reynolds

Alief Alum Spotlight nomination form

International Management District – Community Grants

We encourage staff to explore the International Management District’s Community Grants, designed to support innovative projects that enhance learning and community engagement. By diversifying applicants, we aim to ensure teachers have the opportunity to access these valuable funds for new initiatives that directly benefit students.

Click here for more information and application details: International Management District Community Grants Policy and Application form

YEW Youth Fest is where ideas turn into action! Join us on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 AM – 3 PM at the Alief Marshall Center for Advanced Careers (12160 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082) for hands-on entrepreneur and financial workshops, inspiring speakers, and a live student pitch competition. Enjoy music, food, prizes, and more—it’s free to register! Learn, connect, and have fun while building your future at https://www.equilibertyfoundation.org/YEW 

For more information, please contact info@equilibertyfoundation.org

Please complete this form by October 1st, 2025, to submit the total amount collected.

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.

Click here to complete the Pay It Forward 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 visit our website or contact Li Wen Su, PR Specialist and Alief ISD Education Foundation Liaison, at li.su@aliefisd.net. 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

For fundraiser opportunities, contact li.su@aliefisd.net.

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!