Laddering Your Success

LYS is ALWAYS bringing you the best opportunities, don't miss this one:

Join us for our biggest event of the year: the 4th Annual District F and AliefVotes Youth Conference on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 AM to 2:30 PM at the Alief Neighborhood Center (Room 2005, Senior Room).

With over 150 attendees expected, this is your chance to connect with civic leaders, community organizations, and fellow Alief residents. We will hear from keynote speakers Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, and Commissioner Dexter McCoy.

Over 20 organizations will be tabling on-site. Free lunch, ice cream, raffles, and more. This event is open to all, including middle schoolers, families, seniors, and college students. REGISTER NOW! https://tinyurl.com/alief-2026

Students shouldn’t feel like they have to carry everything alone 💚

For teachers, parents, and students: talking about mental health is important. When students feel safe expressing how they’re feeling, they’re more likely to ask for support, develop healthy coping skills, and feel understood rather than overwhelmed.

Sometimes, a conversation really can make a difference.

“Study for 8 hours” sounds productive… until you realize 6 of those hours were spent rereading the same page 😅📚

Smart strategies > endless cramming.

Try active recall, practice questions, teaching the material out loud, and taking real breaks. Your brain will thank you later 💡🧠

LYS is ALWAYS bringing you the best resources, check this out:

High-achieving students are always looking for ways to go beyond the classroom and the Lumiere Research Scholar Program was designed for exactly that.

Founded by Harvard- and Oxford-trained PhDs, Lumiere pairs students with top researchers to complete an independent research project in just 12 weeks, all virtually.

Students can publish their work, compete in academic competitions, and even earn credit from University of California San Diego.

📅 Upcoming Cohorts:
• Summer 2026 — Starts June 1 | Deadline: May 10
• Summer II 2026 — Starts July 13 | Deadline: June 21

🔗 Apply here:
Lumiere Application: https://airtable.com/appK9HemdsQBzVefU/shrav6SXijpSQ0Zkp

With LYS, parents are supported every step of the way, helping them discover meaningful ways to encourage, support, and guide their children, just like in the ALIEF Family U💛

From educational planning to real conversations that inspire growth, Laddering Your Success is here to help families feel informed, empowered, and connected.

Because when parents are equipped with the right tools and support, students thrive. ✨

There’s something powerful about being in a room where representation, opportunity, and purpose all meet.
Attending the Black Houston Symposium at Rice University. The event reminded us why access to the right information and support matters so much.

Students not only deserve inspiration but also a plan. That’s the gap Laddering Your Success is here to fill.
💡 Exposure opens doors—but strategy helps you walk through them.