Mr Skiles
@SkilesPrincipal
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Nebraska-Kearney Grad, Alief Proud, Principal - Olle Middle School, Public Educator
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Finished.
This was the hardest, most painful thing I’ve ever done. Quitting was never an option, but I did have some dark thoughts around mile 15 - 18. I opened my phone and I had over 50 messages from people encouraging me to keep going. It meant everything.
Thank you all ❤️
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FYI - There are 7 teams competing in the World Schools Debate competition at the National Speech and Debate tournament this month.
2 teams from Canada, 4 from China, and 1 team from
@OlleMightyOwls
.
Olle is Team USA. 😏🫡
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Can we give all our campus tech specialists a raise considering the amount of work thrust on them during virtual learning???
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Mattress Matt here for all your
@OlleMightyOwls
furniture needs!
#MattressMatt
@alief_rrd
@mrsmmanderson
@CITGOiaOLLE
@olleathletics
@Olle_HPE
@OlleOwls
@ollems
@OlleSSDept
@ollems
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Proud to be named the new Principal of
@OlleMightyOwls
! Thankful for my staff’s love and support. Wouldn’t be here without
@NBillescas
,
@mrsmmanderson
, and
@alief_rrd
coaching, pushing, and mentoring me along the way. Still speechless. Can’t wait to get started!
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Told y’all we had big things happening this week! Shout out to
@AliefISD
alumni, Amy Malkin, for creating the vision we had.
@OlleMightyOwls
@olleathletics
@AISDSupe
@DrJYAndrews
@Michaeldmc1911
@Alief_Athletics
@mrsmmanderson
@Mr_APelt
@MsLHinojosa
#Ollewood
#HOOT
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It’s been a week.
Very bittersweet. I’ll never forget the friends and family who molded me while serving at
@OlleMightyOwls
.
Can’t wait to meet the
@AliefECHS
family and start this new chapter.
Can you teach me to TikTok,
@branbrotherton
?
#Knights
Congratulations to Matt Skiles as he will be the Principal of AECHS. His proven track record of success and commitment to educational excellence make him a highly recommended candidate to lead Alief Early College.
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You only get a handful of these moments in life. I was lucky enough to be a part of this today. Thank you
@OlleMightyOwls
family. Thank you
@mrsmmanderson
,
@Mr_APelt
, and
@MsLHinojosa
. 💙❤️💙❤️
#BostonMarathon
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.
@CITGO
selected one public educator from Houston to run the
@bostonmarathon
this year and they love working with
@aliefisd
! Very proud to represent this partnership. Also met a former
@ElsikHighSchool
Ram! Alief is everywhere!
#aliefproud
@CITGOiaOLLE
@OlleMightyOwls
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You know you have daughters when you get to work, unpack your bag, and find this at the bottom. 😂❤️
#GirlDad
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The
@OlleMightyOwls
competed at the
@TexasSouthern
Relays today. The Girls 4 x 200 team broke their own record and ran the 5th fastest time in the country this year with a 1:51! Girls took 1st in both events, Boys took 2nd / 3rd.
@Alief_Athletics
@AliefISD
@olleathletics
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For 14 years, I’ve celebrated the successes of other people’s children, and I’ve loved every minute of it.
Today I celebrated my own. Hits different. ❤️
#PreK
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Here are some before and after shots of the space that
@GFToday
furnished for us. Loved seeing the smiles on staffs’ faces. What a way to start 2019-20!
#MattressMatt
@AliefISD
@OlleMightyOwls
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First staff meeting and I’m not the only one excited to meet the awesome staff at
@AliefECHS
. 😏
The girls could not have cared less that I was trying to speak to a room full of people for the first time. 🤦♂️
@AliefISD
#GirlDad
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This is truly a surreal moment. Getting the call to apply for this was weird, actually getting chosen is even weirder. Truly honored to represent our schools. This will not be taken for granted.
@olleathletics
@OlleMightyOwls
#BostonBound
🎯4.5 hours
Fueling excitement: CITGO's surprised
@OlleMightyOwls
Principal, Matt Skiles, to the Boston Marathon on April 15th. Ready for a run of unexpected adventures!
#RoadToBoston
#CITGO
#CITGORunsBoston
🏃♂️🎉
For more photos, please visit
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I don’t get notes like this very often anymore. Hits a little different now. ❤️
My allergies are getting me.
#TeacherAppreciation
@OlleMightyOwls
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This work is hard and it doesn’t happen with out the support of our leadership team, teachers, and support staff. This isn’t a win for me, it’s a win for
@OlleMightyOwls
and all the hard work they’ve done this year. ❤️💙
@mrsmmanderson
@Mr_APelt
@MsLHinojosa
@OlleMightyOwls
and
@CITGOiaOLLE
is proud to present
@SkilesPrincipal
as
@AliefISD
PrinciPAL of the month!! We are so excited to see you recognized for all of your hard work!!! Ollewood, where stars are born. 🌟🦉💥
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Katy ISD Superintendent neatly summarizes why we should all be frustrated with this legislative session.
When the price of milk, eggs, and gas goes up; why doesn’t the funding of public ed go up?
The 88th Texas Legislative Session– A Message from Superintendent Dr. Gregorski
Read Superintendent Gregorski's message regarding the legislative session on our website:
Contact your elected officials:
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Food Frenzy day means we sell pizza, snacks, and whatnot throughout the day. It doesn’t mean bring your 3 lbs of crawfish and fixin’s to lunch 😂. What a power move by this student. Every day, something new. Why I ❤️
@OlleMightyOwls
!
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On our way to Austin to advocate for House Bill 100! This bill will increase funding per student in public schools; transportation; salary increases for teachers, counselors, and non-administrative staff; guarantees allotments for special programs!
@AliefISD
#AliefAdvocacyDay
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First and last day staff selfies!!! First year as principal is in the books. Do I look any older? Shout out to the best staff in
@AliefISD
!!!
@OlleMightyOwls
, thank you for putting up with me all year!
#Bringemback
#BringYourAGame
#MoreToCome
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Introducing the September 100’s Club! All students who got 100% on a test or major project this month were celebrated with Chick Fil A and a movie during lunch.
The standard isn’t passing, it’s excelling!
@OlleMightyOwls
@Michaeldmc1911
@mrsmmanderson
@Mr_APelt
@MsLHinojosa
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Mr. Kimbrough did an amazing job with our sign this year!!
Ollewood: Where Stars Are Born!
@OlleMightyOwls
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Mr. Chambers said he started his career in a Middle School History class and he wanted to end it in one today.
Very cool moment.
Thanks to
@MsLafon
for letting us stop by at the end of the day.
@OlleMightyOwls
@AliefISD
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What. A. Day. Thanks to everyone involved! Special thanks to
@GFToday
and
@MattressMack
for giving us a great start to our school year!
@AliefISD
@OlleMightyOwls
@abc13houston
His heart, his spirit and his compassion are truly limitless and admiral...
@MattressMack
AND
#MattressMatt
! Glad they could laugh together, yet truly
#impact
lives!
@OlleMightyOwls
@AliefISD
@CITGO
@Fueling_Good
@abc13houston
@MJSkiles
#BeAHero
#AliefLeads
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The
@OlleMightyOwls
cafeteria is a well oiled machine. How do 5-6 adults manage 400 students? Because behavior is planned for!
How they enter
Where they sit
Entering / Exiting the line
Adult presence/proximity
Incentives
Shout out to
@alief_rrd
,
@Mr_APelt
,
@mrsmmanderson
!
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Soooo. We are very proud to announce that we have been rated a ‘B’ Campus by TEA this year!
Extra happy that our friends Beyoncé, Bun B, and Bea Arthur were able to be here for the announcement this week. 😏
Proud of
@OlleMightyOwls
’s rating and our Social Studies Distinction!
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River Pointe Church 5k this morning! Torture myself for a free banana and a t-shirt 🙂. Worth it.
#LetsGetFit
#Personalbest
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❤️ these people.
What a great sent off! Our very own
@SkilesPrincipal
will be running in the Boston marathon, run Skiles 🏃
@OlleMightyOwls
@SkilesPrincipal
@CITGOiaOLLE
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According to one outlet, Alaya has the
#1
400m time in Texas and
#6
time in the nation for middle school.
@olleathletics
has some speeeeed. Great athlete, great kid.
A HUGE congratulations to Alaya Stewart from ALIEF OLLE MS for breaking a 24 year old district track meet record in the 400 meter dash this young lady ran it 59.07 seconds. She also won the 800 meter run ran a leg in the winning mile relay and got second in the triple jump. WOW!
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We had some fun with some Christmas giveaways this morning!!!
Part 1
@OlleMightyOwls
@msKLBennett
@AliefISD
@Williamson_T1
@AliefPASS
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No shade, but
@OlleMightyOwls
has the best set up at the
@AliefISD
job fair! Come stop in from 9-12 today and find your new home! 😎
@AliefISDHR
@mrsmmanderson
@MsLafon
@alief_rrd
@Mr_APelt
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It’s Draft Night, so we’re running 40’s in the Skiles house.
@olleathletics
, future track stars? They have super speed if you haven’t heard. 😏
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Man Up! tonight was a huge success. Fellowship, Family, and Fun was had by all. Shout out to
@budewigbulldogs
,
@KlentzmanTigers
, and Miller Intermediate for participating. Also to all the dads, brothers, grandfathers, and mentors who came!
@OlleMightyOwls
@TheExecEFFECT
#Hoot
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Admins should decorate their offices with themes just like we used to in the classroom. We can be professional while letting our personality thrive. We’re also here enough that we should feel good coming into our space. This year, I’m investing in my personal space.
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Thank you
@AliefISD
and
@anthonymays5
for the awesome gifts!
@OlleMightyOwls
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
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I spy a former
@OlleMightyOwls
!!!!
Congratulations are in order for Bivica Taylor as she will be the Assistant Principal at Killough Middle School. Mrs. Taylor’s strength in leadership is centered on knowledge and understanding. Bivica believes it is her duty to empower others to be leaders themselves!
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Big thanks to
@AISDSupe
for stopping by
@OlleMightyOwls
to meet our community and staff. Great to have some good conversation and share a bite to eat together.
@AliefISD
is in good hands.
@alief_rrd
@Mr_APelt
@mrsmmanderson
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Kids are never too old for a visit from Santa! 😂😂
@OlleMightyOwls
@mrsmmanderson
@Mr_APelt
@MsLHinojosa
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Welcoming some new and some old faces to
@OlleMightyOwls
and
@AliefISD
!!! This is a group brimming with potential. Can’t wait to see all they do for our kids this year.
@mrsmmanderson
@Mr_APelt
@MsLHinojosa
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What a day! Shout out to
@ATT
,
@TobeNwigwe
, and David Settle for presenting to our students today. 50 kids walked away with personal devices courtesy of Compudopt!
@OlleMightyOwls
@AliefISD
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I don’t get as many notes from students anymore. This absolutely made my day and it was needed.🙂
And bless whoever taught this young lady penmanship. Goodness.
@OlleMightyOwls
@FowlerNikeda
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Hey
@AliefTech
, since we have shiny new ClearTouch boards, is it cool if we get rid of these?
@Kay_Tee_Jo
@AliefISD
@OlleMightyOwls
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Heard screaming and saw a huge group of students with phones out. I start running fearing the worst……and it’s Santa spreading holiday cheer. Even middle schoolers aren’t too old to be kids!
@OlleMightyOwls
@alief_rrd
@mrsmmanderson
@Mr_APelt
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Yesterday was the first Para of the Year Celebration in
@AliefISD
. Very fitting to have Ms. Jacobs with her 26 years of experience at Olle as our first recipient. Congratulations Ms. Jacobs!!! ❤️
@OlleMightyOwls
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Donuts with Dad at Hannah’s Pre-K this morning! Shoutout to the folks at Parkway Methodist for a great event.
❤️
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Someone thinks they’re awfully funny trying to get me as I walk in the office. I’m off campus for one day and chaos ensues. 😂
@McHatton14
, there a reason you’re absent today?
@OlleMightyOwls
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First day with the
@OlleMightyOwls
staff as principal! Morning was filled with food, fun, and laughs. Great start!
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Thank you for the gift
@TheExecEFFECT
and
@AliefISD
!!!! Perfect for this chilly 🥶 weather.
#Aboutourbusiness
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Mr. Chambers stopped by
@OlleMightyOwls
today to do an interview with our Journalism class. It was honor to be one of his final campus visits! Great experience and memory for our students.
We appreciate and will miss your leadership Mr. Chambers!
@AliefISD
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Let’s goooo! There’s so much to be proud of in the community around Bissonnet, but sometimes the negative outshines the positive. So happy to see our local officials taking notice.
@OlleMightyOwls
@TiffanyForAlief
@KlentzmanTigers
@AliefISD
@Best_Bulldogs
@Horn_Dream_Big
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The Olle 50th Anniversary was a huge success tonight. Appreciate our former principals and superintendent who joined us tonight — Dr. Schumacher, Dr. Bowser, Ms. Sheehan, Ms. Dixon, Dr. Armwood, and Ms. Billescas. Thank you to all the former staff and students who came out!
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Final race before Boston! Run Houston Half Marathon at Minute Maid. Probably the most beautiful run I’ve been on in the city. Skyline, Bayou, and UHD. Great course. 3 more weeks! I think I spied an
@AliefECHS
Knight out there too…🤔!
🏃♂️💨
@olleathletics
@AliefWellness
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Congratulations to our winner of the
@OlleMightyOwls
Excellence in Leadership Award for the month of February. Our theme this month was problem solving which
@mrsmmanderson
always does with a smile!
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We had a visitor this morning in the front yard!
@AliefHastingsHS
, if you want, I can try and bring him back for you. 😏
#ColoradoSprings
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Sooooo the
@OlleOwls
Library hosted their
@scholastic
book fair the last week. Our sales goal was $2000. We told the students if we hit our goal, they could hit me with a pie. We ended up with $3400!!!! So, my partners decided to join me 😏.
@alief_rrd
@mrsmmanderson
@Mr_APelt
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It’s been a rough week for the
@OlleMightyOwls
team and office staff. Luckily we have some great teachers that look out for us and recognize when we are struggling too. Thank you
@McHatton14
!!!
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When two principals nerd out over their campus artwork at the administration building. Love my colleagues!
@AliefISD
@OlleMightyOwls
@hearnehusky
@MrsSanchez_2013
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My daughter replaced all the pens in my backpack with lollipops. Luckily I have Ms. Baig to provide me some writing utensils at Data Driven Instruction.
@alief_rrd
, rate our pen selection.
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One of our seniors came back to visit today. Look at all those cords!! She’s going into Early Childhood Ed and we couldn’t be more proud!
@OlleMightyOwls
@MartinMustangs1
@DrTLSha
@AliefISD
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Add dog catcher to other duties as assigned this morning. This sweet girl keeps squeezing through the fence. Everyone wants to come to
@OlleMightyOwls
. Olle community, if you lost your pup, stop by!
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10 years with this guy here. First person to welcome me into the fold at
@OlleMightyOwls
. It’s been a pleasure being your specialist, AP, and now principal,
@CoachMosely
.
@AliefISD
#districtfinalist
#family
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Every year, we have to have a conversation with folks about not bringing their pets to school. 🤦♂️
This is a new one. The Olle biome is diverse.
@OlleMightyOwls
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OMG! Olle Mardi Gras is underway with a guest performance from my oldest 😂.
Sending these 8th graders out in style!
@OlleMightyOwls
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Best way to improve attendance is give kids a reason to come. Open gym starting at 6:30-7:00 daily.
@OlleMightyOwls
is dedicated. (Don’t mind my flowery coffee cup.)
@AliefISD
@ye111
@Olle_CIA
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Our staff came together on the rain day to serve snacks to ALL our bus riders as they waited to be picked up.
@OlleMightyOwls
are ready for anything!
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Our teachers are the best. Check out our door decorating contest —- Black History Month and Lunar New Year!
@OlleMightyOwls
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We have to think about our conversations with kids when we come back to school. There will be tension, anger, confusion, etc. How do we have conversations about diversity and acceptance with our kids and answer their questions about what they see on the news? What will we say?
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Introducing our November Students of the Month! These students were all nominated by their teachers for showcasing what it means to be an
@OlleMightyOwls
. Shout out to them!
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We had our first annual Black Entrepreneur Showcase during lunch today! The panel was facilitated by students, for students. Shout out to
@Williamson_T1
for coordinating!
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Hispanic Heritage Door Decorating contest ended this week! Some great entries this year.
@OlleMightyOwls
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👀Peep the shirts! I got to be part of the BEST team at
@OlleMightyOwls
today; Team 8A!
#Cowabunga
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Had coffee with 96 families in the library this morning!! They’re excited to
#Bringemback
this year! Forgot to get a picture of everyone, but I imagine it looked something like this…
@OlleMightyOwls
@Alief_Fame
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Only standing up because of the family at
@OlleMightyOwls
. ❤️
Congrats 🎉to the amazing campus leaders who were given shoutouts for building a great culture 💚 at
@AliefISD
@branbrotherton
@LisaSaarie
@SkilesPrincipal
@ChambersCharger
@Cummings_Alief
@LiestmanES
@HolubMiddle
🤗
#AliefProud
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The children made fun of my socks today. I told them they didn’t know nothing about this drip. 💧
They laughed at me.
@OlleMightyOwls
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House Bill 100 has passed the House and is moving to the Senate. Ask our state Senators to vote yes for increasing funding for students, teacher and educator salaries, and funding programs like Fine Arts and CTE!
@AliefISD
@OlleMightyOwls
#AliefAdvocacyDay
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We thanked staff for their years of service with a red carpet welcoming them back to
@OlleMightyOwls
! Thank you for making Olle your home for another year!
#Ollewood
“Where Stars Are Born”
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Walking down to the bus loading area with the
@CITGO
team! Surreal.
Also, sock game continues to be on point.
@OlleMightyOwls
@olleathletics
@AliefISD
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Today we were able to celebrate one of my favorite
@OlleMightyOwls
, Mr. Alvizo! Olle tech would not function without his dependability, patience, and commitment behind the scenes. Shout out to the
@AliefISD
MVP of the month!
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What an awesome last day handing out staff awards and recognizing folks for all their hard work at
@OlleMightyOwls
! We laughed, we cried, and we did it all in person! Perfect end to the year. Can’t wait for 2021-22 when we get to do it with all our kids!
#Bringemback
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