Dear Alief ISD Parents, Staff and Community Members, With the 88th Texas Legislative session coming to a close, no meaningful legislation has come forth to support the funding needs of public education. So far this session, there have not been any bills to address meaningful increases to public school funding, safety funding and the increased [...]
Teachers and administrators are such a valuable component of what it takes to help our students grow. According to National Public Radio, “In 2022, the average fourth-grade math score decreased by 5 points to its lowest level since 2005. The average eighth-grade math score decreased by 8 points to its lowest level since 2003. (Carrillo, [...]
We are currently engaged in the process of gathering feedback to support informing our strategic plan. Our strategic plan helps us to plan forward and strategize on how we can better meet the needs of our students. Your feedback is important to us! Focus groups are being conducted throughout the district and community to collect [...]
Next week we officially celebrate our teachers and staff for Staff Appreciation Week. But every day should be an opportunity to show appreciation for our educators and their focus on building up our future generations. Can you imagine a society where a free and public education did not exist? We are fortunate to have teachers [...]
Graduation and many other celebrations are upon us, and this season is a time to acknowledge all the hard work that has taken place this year. As we enter the celebration season, I want to remind everyone to be diligent in implementing our campus safety protocols. As we conduct school celebrations and ceremonies, it is [...]
There is no better time to witness the character of a team than during a crisis or difficult situation. Last week, we had a challenge when a small fire broke out in the kitchen at Albright Middle School. I was so impressed with our district team and our ability to respond to meet students' needs [...]
Dear Alief ISD Parents, Staff and Community Members, With the 88th Texas Legislative session underway, we are paying close attention to bills related to public education and those which may impact students and public schools. We are asking for your immediate action to advocate for public schools today concerning two bills – (1) Senate Bill [...]
I hope that everyone had a very relaxing Spring Break and that last week presented an opportunity to get the work back going for our students. I recently had a chance to visit with our Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) students at Taylor High School. Their sponsor Andrea Lotsu and the students give Alief [...]
I visited Holmquist Elementary recently, where every student knew the principal's name and were all anxious to give Principal Kimberly Toney a big hug when they saw her. I was able to see differentiation being executed at a high level by each classroom instructor. I know that instruction like this does not happen by accident; [...]
There is still time to order the tasty shrimp on March 3. You can also pay online now! The ProStart and SkillsUSA students are doing a Shrimp boil fundraiser for our state competitions. Donations are welcomed. Please contact Chef F. Castillo (felicia.castillo@aliefisd.net) or Chef S. Castillo (sara.castillo@aliefisd.net) March 3 RSVP
