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At just 17 years old, Isabella Gutierrez is already making a meaningful impact through her leadership and advocacy as a member of the Superintendent Student Advisory Council. With...

For David Unaegbu, leadership is rooted in service, advocacy, and creating meaningful change. As a senior at Elsik High School and a member of the Superintendent Student Advisory ...

Please enjoy the latest edition of the May 2026 scholarship newsletter, created by the Guidance and Counseling department.

For Ritu Gandhi, a Science and Technology Specialist at a Title I campus, the inspiration to apply for a grant came from witnessing both the potential and the unmet needs of her s...

For Julie M. Ryan, theatre is far more than performance—it is a place where students discover their voice. As a longtime theatre teacher at Kerr High School, her vision for the pr...

For Chelsea Eboh, receiving the news that she had been selected as a QuestBridge Match was nothing short of life-changing. The moment felt surreal—an overwhelming mix of excitemen...

Dr. Keri Reynolds believes visual arts education plays a powerful role in shaping students’ lives. As Lead Art Teacher for Alief ISD and an educator at Kerr High School, she works...

The Alief Superstars wrapped up an incredible 2025–26 basketball season with achievements that highlighted their talent, determination, and teamwork both on and off the court. T...

For Amanda Tabor, Lead Music Teacher at Mahanay Elementary, music education is about far more than learning notes and rhythms—it is about building a strong foundation that student...

For Petra Riley, the path to launching a transformative STEM initiative began with recognizing a gap. At Boone Elementary, students had limited exposure to coding and robotics—an ...

Alief ISD is set to open an exciting new chapter in education with the launch of The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) in the upcoming school year. TYWLS is a campus designe...

Olle Middle School once again demonstrated its leadership in academic competition by hosting the Fourteenth Annual Olle Owl Invitational Speech Tournament. The highly anticipated ...

On March 23rd, Alief ISD’s non-varsity high school choirs delivered an impressive performance at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation, held at Madison High School. Showcasin...

The partnership between Alief Independent School District and Houston City College (HCC) was born from a shared vision: to give students meaningful access to career pathways that ...

For Monica Paniagua, Alief ISD is more than a place—it’s home. A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Monica moved to Alief with her family in 1991, beginning her freshman year at Els...

Under the bright lights and bustling energy of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Alief FFA students stepped into the spotlight, showcasing not only their projects but the dedica...

When Janet Adeoye learned she had matched through QuestBridge, the moment felt almost unreal. She recalls staring at the screen in disbelief, rereading the message over and over a...

Alief ISD’s Kerr High School has been named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, a prestigious recognition highlighting top-performing schools across the state for their commitment to ac...

For LaShonda Cameron, physical education is more than movement—it’s a lifelong investment in health and well-being. With the support of a recent grant from the Alief ISD Education...

Please enjoy the latest edition of the March scholarship newsletter, created by the Guidance and Counseling department.