Alvin ISD Achieves Second Straight State Track Title
Alvin ISD proudly celebrated a sweep of state track championships at Iowa Colony High School, where both the boys and girls teams claimed consecutive UIL team titles—this time in the 5A division. The boys set two Class 5A state meet relay records, topping the podium in the 4×100 and 4×200 relays, and secured first place with […]
Books & Community: Alvin ISD’s Summer Book Bus
This summer, Alvin ISD proved that learning doesn’t just belong in the classroom. It can thrive anywhere the community comes together. Through the Book Bus Summer Reading Program, families experienced weeks of stories, science, and smiles that inspired students far beyond traditional lessons. Bringing Stories to Every Corner of the Community The Book Bus partnered […]
Alvin ISD’s Transportation Employee of the Year
Alvin ISD is proud to honor one of its long-serving bus drivers, Peggy Worrel, who has been driving an Alvin ISD school bus for 40 years. Ms. Worrel has been named Transportation Employee of the Year in recognition of her dedication and service to the district. Ms. Worrel began her career as a bus driver […]
Alvin ISD CTE Students Learn Dental Skills
When Alvin ISD dental assistant students from JB Hensler College and Career Academy work with their first patients in a dentist’s office, they’ll be old pros at working with the equipment. Thanks to a $183,000 grant through the High Demand Job Training program, students are working with state-of-the-art, top-of-the-line dentistry equipment currently seen in dentist […]
Alvin ISD Surprises Teachers with Grants
The Alvin ISD Education Foundation’s Winners Wagon brought lively excitement, surprising teachers on 33 campuses and granting 119 Innovative Teaching Grants. A total of $107,050.94 was awarded in grants to teachers and staff at Alvin ISD schools. Students enthusiastically joined the celebration as giant checks were presented, as well as Foundation board members, Alvin ISD […]
Alvin ISD Names First Female Superintendent
Alvin ISD proudly supports the district’s first female Superintendent for the roughly 29,000 students currently enrolled in Alvin ISD, the largest school district in Brazoria County. Carol Nelson believes greatly in public education. In an interview with ABC13, Nelson said public education is the best thing we can give our children in order to continue […]
Alvin ISD Teacher and Students Plant a Garden
One Alvin ISD teacher teaches responsibility and gardening skills by creating an outdoor garden. When looking for a class project that would give her students a hands-on learning experience while teaching them responsibility, Alvin Junior High teacher Kaelin Garcia started looking into ways to create a class garden on campus. A garden is a great […]
Alvin ISD Brings Students Together on Challenge Day
More than 400 Alvin High School students and staff members celebrated Challenge Day, a special program meant to bring together students from different backgrounds to build empathy and compassion for their peers. Each of the four days, 100 different students from all grade levels were led through activities that demonstrated the possibility of love and […]
Alvin ISD Receives Donation for CTE Program
Keating Toyota donated a 2020 Toyota Corrola to the JB Hensler Automotive Technology program. The new car will allow students to work with newer technologies to help them be certified and ready to work professional Toyota dealerships like Keating. Keating Toyota donated a 2020 Toyota Corolla to the JB Hensler Automotive Technology program. Iowa Colony […]
Alvin ISD Provides Mobile Learning via The Book Bus and The STEM Bus
Alvin ISD Provides Mobile Learning via The Book Bus and The STEM Bus Alvin ISD allows students to learn outside of school with The Book Bus and The STEM Bus. Mobile learning is a fairly new concept for most, and it basically means bringing the classroom to the students via a bus. Alvin ISD provides […]
