Alvin ISD Celebrates 11 National Merit Finalists
Alvin ISD is proud to announce that 11 outstanding students have been named National Merit Finalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. These scholars have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, placing them among the top students nationwide.
The 2026 National Merit Finalists from Alvin ISD are:
Arhan Ahuja - Shadow Creek High School
Amara Chukwumerije - Shadow Creek High School
An Minhngoc Dongchau - Shadow Creek High School
Jacob George - Shadow Creek High School
Anirban Ghosh - Shadow Creek High School
Lillian Gilbert - Shadow Creek High School
Karthik Kommineni - Shadow Creek High School
Rushil Makker - Shadow Creek High School
Katelyn Nguyen - Shadow Creek High School
Vincent Pham - Shadow Creek High School
Blake Cheng - Manvel High School
National Merit Finalists represent the highest level of academic excellence, earning this recognition through top scores on the PSAT/NMSQT, outstanding academic records, and strong leadership in their schools and communities. These students now advance to the next stage, competing for prestigious National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded later this spring.
“We are incredibly proud of these students for their dedication to academic excellence,” said Carol Nelson, Superintendent of Alvin ISD. “Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning set a tremendous example for all students in our district.”
The National Merit Scholarship Program is one of the most esteemed academic competitions in the country, recognizing students who exemplify exceptional intellectual ability and promise. Alvin ISD congratulates each of these students and looks forward to celebrating their future successes.
Alvin ISD is proud to announce that 11 outstanding students have been named National Merit Finalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. These scholars have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, placing them among the top students nationwide.
The 2026 National Merit Finalists from Alvin ISD are:
Arhan Ahuja - Shadow Creek High School
Amara Chukwumerije - Shadow Creek High School
An Minhngoc Dongchau - Shadow Creek High School
Jacob George - Shadow Creek High School
Anirban Ghosh - Shadow Creek High School
Lillian Gilbert - Shadow Creek High School
Karthik Kommineni - Shadow Creek High School
Rushil Makker - Shadow Creek High School
Katelyn Nguyen - Shadow Creek High School
Vincent Pham - Shadow Creek High School
Blake Cheng - Manvel High School
National Merit Finalists represent the highest level of academic excellence, earning this recognition through top scores on the PSAT/NMSQT, outstanding academic records, and strong leadership in their schools and communities. These students now advance to the next stage, competing for prestigious National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded later this spring.
“We are incredibly proud of these students for their dedication to academic excellence,” said Carol Nelson, Superintendent of Alvin ISD. “Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning set a tremendous example for all students in our district.”
The National Merit Scholarship Program is one of the most esteemed academic competitions in the country, recognizing students who exemplify exceptional intellectual ability and promise. Alvin ISD congratulates each of these students and looks forward to celebrating their future successes.
The Alvin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar in January. The full calendar is now up under "Calendar and Campus Hours"
Exploring Your Future! ✈
Come join us for the Alvin ISD CTE Career Extravaganza from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 24 at the JB Hensler College and Career Academy.
Learn about the Career and Technical Education programs offered by Alvin ISD and take part in hands-on activities while exploring potential careers, colleges, trade schools and more!
Come join us for the Alvin ISD CTE Career Extravaganza from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 24 at the JB Hensler College and Career Academy.
Learn about the Career and Technical Education programs offered by Alvin ISD and take part in hands-on activities while exploring potential careers, colleges, trade schools and more!
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month! Each September, we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions from Hispanic and Latino Americans that continue to inspire and shape our schools, our community, and our world!
Alvin ISD Parents/Guardians:
Starting with the 2025–26 school year, state law requires annual parental consent for health & counseling services (SB 12).
Please log in to your Skyward Parent Portal to complete:
• Health Notice & Consent Form
• Counseling Notice & Consent Form
Forms open Aug. 30 and must be submitted by Sept. 12, 2025.
FAQ available on our website. Contact your child’s nurse or counselor with questions.
Thank you for your partnership!
Starting with the 2025–26 school year, state law requires annual parental consent for health & counseling services (SB 12).
Please log in to your Skyward Parent Portal to complete:
• Health Notice & Consent Form
• Counseling Notice & Consent Form
Forms open Aug. 30 and must be submitted by Sept. 12, 2025.
FAQ available on our website. Contact your child’s nurse or counselor with questions.
Thank you for your partnership!
Alvin ISD Registration and Enrollment open July 21!
Go to www.alvinisd.net/enroll for more information!
Go to www.alvinisd.net/enroll for more information!
The Shadow Creek and Savannah Lakes SeaPerch robotics teams competed earlier this month in the International SeaPerch competition in Maryland!
The Shadow Creek Sushi Farmers earned 5th place out of the best 70 high school teams in the world while Savannah Lakes' Peanut Butter and Jelly Fish finished 38 in its division!
Hop(p)ing you have a great long weekend this week!
Alvin ISD will closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. We will see everyone back on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Hop(p)ing you have a great long weekend this week!
Alvin ISD will closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. We will see everyone back on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Congratulations to the 2025 Teacher of the Year Finalists for both Elementary and Secondary! A committee will interview each candidate and the District Teachers of the Year will be announced at the End of Year Employee Recognition Ceremony to be held in May.
Elementary Finalists:
Megan Aguirre – Nelson Elementary
Paula Wyatt – Stevenson Primary
Kate Hebert – Nichols Mock Elementary
Consuelo Stokes – Jeter Elementary
Powana Hopson – Marek Elementary
Yvonne Ramos – Passmore Elementary
Colleen Landgrebe – Alvin Elementary
Secondary Finalists:
Shreena Punwasi – McNair Junior High
Adam Hopson – Shadow Creek High School
Norma Hernandez – Iowa Colony High School
Irma Garcia – Manvel High School
Bryan Chaffin – Alvin Junior High
Congratulations and good luck to all the finalists!
Today is School Librarian Appreciation Day!
These educators do more than provide access to books—they foster a love for reading and empower students to explore both history and the world around them!
Congratulations to this year's Campus Teachers of the Year!
Each campus selected their own Teacher of the Year and those winners are now in the running to become either the Secondary or Elementary Teacher of the Year for the district! The district winners will be announced at the Employee Recognition ceremony in May.
REMINDER: Friday, February 14 is a Teacher Professional Learning day and there is no school for students. Monday, February 17 is holiday for all students and staff.
Reminder for Alvin ISD families, Thanksgiving Break will be November 25-29. There will be no classes for students and the district will be closed. School will resume on Monday, December 2.
We hope everyone has a safe and happy break!
Thankful season is Alvin ISD Serves season!
Through various volunteer opportunities and acts of kindness, Alvin ISD Serves allows us to show our gratitude and make a positive impact in the lives of those around us.
Watch our social media to see the ways AISD is serving!
Shark Nation: Let's Pack the stands on Friday to support Shadow Creek Football. Please click the link to purchase a ticket and read other important game day info. Friendly reminder that no passes will be accepted for this game. https://secure.smore.com/n/7maz1s
As our families prepare for back to school, we wanted to give a quick reminder on Alvin ISD's Cell Policy.
The district permits students to possess personal cell phone for safety purposes.
Smart watches (including Fit Bits), earbuds (including Air Pods), headphones, mobile game consoles and all other electronic devices are not permitted.
Cell phones must be remain powered off and stored away during the instructional day, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes.
Over the coming weeks, we'll spend some time focusing on why AISD finds it necessary to limit cell phone and smart device use during the school day.
Go to www.alvinisd.net/handbook to view the full Student Handbook.
SCHS Summer Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
7am - 3pm
Closed from 12-1 for Lunch
It's GRADUATION week!!! We can't wait to celebrate with everyone on Thursday evening. For all things graduation....see the link below. There is also a livestream for all of our out of town friends and family that cannot make it for the ceremony.
www.alvinisd.net/graduation
NO BAGS: Students will not be allowed to bring any bags the week of May 20 - 24. All bags will be taken at the door as they arrive and will be returned at the end of the day. Anything students bring on those days must be in a gallon size Ziploc bag. No backpacks, no purses bigger than a small clutch, no grocery bags, etc. will be allowed on campus.