Celebrating Excellence in AISD Classrooms! 🐾🍎
Angleton ISD proudly recognized 93 teachers at our Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Celebration Ceremony this week! These outstanding educators will earn designations as Recognized, Exemplary, and Master Teachers, a reflection of their dedication, impact, and commitment to student success.
We are grateful for the passion and excellence our teachers bring to the classroom each day. Your hard work is shaping the future of our Wildcats! 💜
👏 Help us congratulate these incredible educators!
#BecauseWereWildcats #AchievingExcellence
Angleton ISD Announces Lone Candidate for Superintendent
Thursday, April 9, 2026
ANGLETON, TX — The Angleton ISD Board of Trustees is proud to announce the selection of Dr. Alicia Press as the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Following a comprehensive search conducted by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the Board identified Dr. Press as a leader who balances the strategic expertise needed for district growth with a deep commitment to the values and traditions of the Angleton community.
“The process to name our new superintendent was very thorough, and we utilized data from our community through the public survey responses as well as our public meetings to hone in on the qualifications and characteristics that AISD needed and desired in its next leader,” AISD Board Vice President Kimi Hunter said. “We had a very competitive pool of candidates for the superintendent position and reviewed 37 applicants to narrow our selection to seven interview candidates and then, eventually, three finalists, whom we interviewed again. We are pleased with our final choice of Dr. Press because we believe she is the best educational leader to help Angleton ISD grow and continue to find success.”
Dr. Press currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Talent Development for AISD. With more than 20 years of experience in public education in both AISD and Ector County ISD, her career is defined by her ability to manage complex district operations while maintaining a relentless focus on student outcomes.
Since joining AISD in 2021, Dr. Press has embraced the Wildcat culture, which is grounded on strong academic excellence, and she has delivered immediate and measurable results. Under her leadership, AISD has embraced innovation and national recognition. She directly led the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), which recently saw 90 AISD teachers qualify for designations in its first year of submission, resulting in additional pay for approximately 40 percent of AISD’s teaching staff. This is almost nine percent above the state average with TIA funding. Additionally, as part of the AISD leadership team, Dr. Press was influential in the district being named twice as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) National Showcase District and was a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Small District of the Year in both 2024 and 2026.
Initially hired in AISD as the Student Achievement Coordinator, she was critical in working alongside campus leadership for school improvement at Angleton Junior High and Southside Elementary. The results were transformative:
Angleton Junior High rose from a 74 (C) with zero distinctions to an 86 (B) with four state distinctions.
Southside Elementary advanced from a 68 (D) to a 92 (A), earning all six possible state distinctions.
A key factor in the Board’s decision was Dr. Press’s experience in larger district management, especially considering the continued growth in AISD. Prior to joining AISD, she spent 14 years in Ector County ISD, a district of over 34,000 students and 3,700 staff members. During her tenure there as a teacher, principal, and Executive Director of Leadership, she successfully navigated the complexities of a rapidly growing student population.
Her leadership in Ector County involved:
Fiscal Stewardship: Overseeing multi-million dollar budgets and participating in multiple bond and Tax Rate Election (TRE) initiatives to support competitive staff salaries and district infrastructure. She also implemented key efficiency measures, such as zero-based budgeting, to ensure the strategic alignment of resources with district goals. Additionally, she used financial resources wisely to enhance student academic improvement.
Staffing Solutions: Implementing strategic staffing models such as the district’s Opportunity Culture initiative to effectively manage teacher vacancies during periods of high demand.
Dr. Press earned her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University. She is also a current member of the Holdsworth Superintendent Accelerator program, a leadership initiative for Texas educators committed to driving systemic excellence in public schools. She is one of only 20 educators in the state of Texas to be selected into the prestigious program.
In accordance with Texas state law, a 21-day waiting period is required before the Board of Trustees can officially vote to hire a superintendent. The Angleton ISD Board is expected to take formal action on the appointment following the conclusion of this required period.
We’re excited to welcome our newest Wildcats to Angleton ISD! Enrollment for new students entering Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year is now open.
AISD offers:
✔️ Free Pre-K available for students who qualify
✔️ Tuition-based Pre-K option now available for those who do not qualify ($5,750/year)
Families can enroll and find more information here: www.angletonisd.net/prekandkinder
Start your child’s journey with AISD — where we are Achieving Excellence, Because We’re Wildcats. 💜
#ForTheFuture #BecauseWereWildcats
Campuses will be closed in observance of the holiday on Friday, April 3. Monday, April 6, is a student holiday and a teacher planning day. Students return to campus on Tuesday, April 7.
Have a hoppy Easter!
For the full calendar visit www.angletonisd.net/calendar
Angleton School Market - TODAY NEW TIME!
Stop by the Angleton Junior High School Market this afternoon from 12:35-3:30 PM! The market offers fresh produce, meat, and a variety of shelf-stable items to all community members and is not based on income. Please bring bags or boxes to shop if you have them.
Enter the parking lot near the softball field, the market is set up for families to easily walk through and pick up groceries.
She’s currently working on a special project, “Let’s Color with Sydney,” a coloring book created to support SOAR — combining creativity with a heart for giving back.
We’re proud of Sydney and the way she represents Wildcat excellence! 💜
Read her full story here: https://www.angletonisd.net/article/2794991
#BecauseWereWildcats #AISDExcellence #theWildcatWay
🏅 Landon Warren (AJH) – Gold Medal, “Skull on a Fence”
🏆 Orian Marie Adams Zimmerman (AJH) – Best of Show, “Bill Rider in Motion”
🏅 Vera Pelo (AHS) – Gold Medal, “Connection to Native Spirit”
🏅 Amber Munoz (AHS) – Gold Medal, “Artistic Expression with Cow”
🏆 Isabel Suarez-Arambula (AHS) – Best of Show, “The Bison Runners”
⭐ Sydney Cazes (AHS) – Award for Excellence
Congratulations to these talented students! We are proud of your hard work and the way you represent AISD with creativity and Wildcat pride.
#BecauseWereWildcats #AISDExcellence #WildcatPride
Angleton School Market TODAY!
Stop by the Angleton Junior High School Market this afternoon from 3:30-6:30 PM! The market offers fresh produce, meat, and a variety of shelf-stable items to all community members and is not based on income. Please bring bags or boxes to shop if you have them.
Enter the parking lot near the softball field, the market is set up for families to easily walk through and pick up groceries.
Next Market Date:
3/31: 12:35 - 3:30 PM
Congratulations to the Angleton High School WildCATS FRC Team #5923 for a strong showing at their recent competition in Houston! Competing against 30 teams from across the state, our Wildcats overcame challenges and finished strong.
🏆 Safety Award for outstanding safety practices
🎨 Imagery Award for excellence in design and team presentation
We’re proud of their hard work, resilience, and innovation! This may have been their final competition of the season, but the future is bright as they continue to grow robotics and STEM opportunities across AISD.
A special thank you to sponsors: DOW, Reliability Pump Solutions, DXP, Gene Haas Foundation, and FIRSTinTexas, for supporting our students and program!
#BecauseWereWildcats #AISDExcellence #STEMinAISD
We recognized outstanding Fine Arts students from AHS and AJH, including those who showcased their work at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and excelled in UIL One Act Play.
Trustees also received updates on programs making a big impact across the district, including Teacher Incentive Allotment, leadership development, and Grow Our Own — all focused on supporting and growing high-quality educators.
Additional highlights include:
✔️ 90 AISD teachers earning TIA designations
✔️ Continued growth in leadership and teacher pipelines
✔️ Approval of the 2026–2027 Pre-K tuition rate
✔️ Early hiring incentive to support strong staffing for next year
There is a lot of important work happening across Wildcat Nation.
Read the full March Board Meeting recap to learn more: www.angletonisd.net/bytheboard
Angleton School Market - TODAY NEW TIME!
Stop by the Angleton Junior High School Market this afternoon from 12:35-3:30 PM! The market offers fresh produce, meat, and a variety of shelf-stable items to all community members and is not based on income. Please bring bags or boxes to shop if you have them.
Enter the parking lot near the softball field, the market is set up for families to easily walk through and pick up groceries.
Upcoming Market Dates:
3/24: 3:30 - 6:30 PM
3/31: 12:35 - 3:30 PM
Save the Date — Pre-K & Kindergarten Enrollment Coming Soon!
Online enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year opens April 6 and in-person enrollment begins April 28. The first 20 students to enroll will receive a free Wildcat T-shirt! 💜
Find more information at--> www.angletonisd.net/prekandkinder
#ForTheFuture #BecauseWereWildcats
Stop by the Angleton Junior High School Market this afternoon from 3:30-6:30 PM! The market offers fresh produce, meat, and a variety of shelf-stable items to all community members and is not based on income. Please bring bags or boxes to shop if you have them.
Enter the parking lot near the softball field, the market is set up for families to easily walk through and pick up groceries.
March Market Dates:
3/17: 12:35 - 3:30 PM
3/24: 3:30 - 6:30 PM
3/31: 12:35 - 3:30 PM
Reminder - Community Survey Closes this Week
BOARD SEEKS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR SUPERINTENDENT PROCESS
The Angleton Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has employed Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to assist with the search for a new superintendent. The Board has requested that school personnel and the public be involved in developing a profile of the leadership qualities desired of the person the Board should seek to become the new superintendent.
Click here to access the Leadership Profile Questionnaire: https://surveys.tasb.org/s3/Angleton-ISD-2026-Leadership-Survey
The application for the Superintendent position is available. Interested candidates can find the link on the homepage of www.angletonisd.net under the Careers tab.
We appreciate your continued engagement as we move forward together.
#acheivingexcellence #becausewereWildcats
The Angleton ISD Communications Department brought home top honors from the annual Texas School Public Relations Association Star Awards Ceremony!
AISD earned:
✨ Best of Category for our new website design
✨ Best of Category for the Wildcat Football Semifinal print ad
✨ 7 Gold Stars and 1 Silver Star for outstanding videos, website, photography and digital media
These awards recognize excellence in school communications across Texas, and we are incredibly proud of the work that highlights our students, staff, and community.
Congratulations to Alex Radow and Jennifer Barrera for their creativity, dedication, and commitment to telling the Wildcat story with excellence. 💜🐾
#WildcatPride #AcheivingExcellence #becausewereWildcats
We proudly recognized two Fine Arts students for earning All-State distinctions and approved the 2026–2027 academic calendar to help families plan ahead.
Trustees also approved more than $3.2 million in critical facility repairs and upgrades across the district. These projects address fire systems, HVAC equipment, elevator renovations, and other essential infrastructure needs to ensure safe, reliable learning environments for our students and staff.
The Board approved a new unified communication platform that will streamline how families, staff, campuses, and extracurricular programs connect. The new system will enhance safety features while creating a more consistent and efficient communication experience districtwide.
Trustees also received an update on progress toward Board Goals, with AISD currently on track to meet three of four primary goals, and heard a new strategic plan designed to strengthen English I success at Angleton High School.
There is a lot of important work happening across Wildcat Nation.
Read the full February Board Meeting recap on our website to learn more about how AISD continues to prioritize student success, strong communication, and well-maintained facilities --> www.angletonisd.net/bytheboard
Submit your questions via this link https://forms.gle/R4jYK17enHGiA2UG7 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, and you might hear your question featured in the upcoming episode due to drop later this month!
Catch all the episodes on Spotify, YouTube or online at www.angletonisd.net/aisdextra. Be sure to subscribe and follow!
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Download the image below or view the pdf version here --> www.angletonisd.net/calendar
Have a great weekend! See you back on Tuesday.
