Alief ISD Winter 2025-26

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Dear Alief ISD Community,

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As the final whistles fade and the stadium lights dim on our Fall 2025 season, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the incredible support you’ve shown our student athletes. From packed stands on Friday nights to early morning meets and after-school matches, your energy lifted our teams and reminded us what it means to be the Pride of the Southwest Side of Houston. This fall, our athletes demonstrated excellence on the field and in the classroom. We celebrated thrilling wins, hard-fought comebacks, and—most importantly— great sportsmanship. Our student-athletes, band, and cheerleaders modeled perseverance, respect, and unity at every contest. To our coaches, campus athletic and fine arts coordinators: thank you for your leadership, your late nights, and your unwavering belief in our students. To our athletic trainers and nurses: your care kept our athletes safe and strong. To our transportation, maintenance, police,

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and event staff: your behind-the-scenes excellence made each game day seamless and welcoming. I also want to recognize our parents, guardians, and booster clubs whose volunteer hours, fundraisers, and encouraging words fuel so much of what we do. Local businesses and community partners, your sponsorships and in-kind support helped provide equipment, meals, and memorable experiences our students will carry for a lifetime. And to our students who filled the bleachers, led chants, and showed up for one another—you created a home-field advantage no scoreboard can measure. This season wasn’t only about victories; it was about access and belonging. We expanded opportunities so more students could participate, including adaptive and Unified activities that highlight the power of inclusive athletics. We are proud that our programs continue to open doors, build character, and connect students to their schools and community. As we turn the page to winter sports—basketball, soccer, powerlifting, and more—I invite you to keep the momentum going. Wear your school colors. Volunteer with a booster club. Congratulate a student athlete or fine arts performer. A kind word from you may be the spark that helps a young person push through a tough practice, ace a test, or dream bigger. On behalf of our Board of Trustees and the entire Alief ISD team, thank you for making Fall 2025 a season to remember. We are grateful for your partnership, your trust, and your steadfast belief in our students. See you in the stands!

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With Appreciation, Dr. Anthony Mays Superintendent, Alief ISD #AliefProud

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