Smith Elementary School

Congratulations to Ms. Aldrete for being chosen as our 2026 Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of you and appreciate all your dedication to your students and to our school. We ce...

Congratulations to Mrs. Reyes for winning the Superintendent MVP award! Her hard work, dedication, and joyful spirit shines through everyday!

Join us a Thursday, January 29, 2026 for Stem Night! It’s going to be a fun evening of activities.

The Alief ISD Special Olympics program, proudly known as the Alief Superstars, is more than an athletic program—it is a family. According to Tracy Bonay, Adaptive Physical Educati...

Dr. Shawn Verow’s journey in education is a story of dedication, resilience, and a lifelong connection to Alief ISD. As the current principal of Smith Elementary, Dr. Verow has sp...

1. What inspired you to pursue a seat on the Board of Trustees? Alief ISD has been part of my journey since pre‑K, so serving as a trustee feels like coming full circle. This di...

Celebrate the holidays with 4th grade!

Hello families! We will have an APTT meeting this week on Thursday, November 6th from 5:00 pm-6:15 pm. See you there!

Join Smith Elementary for our Math and Literacy Night!

Idee Tezeyombi was born in Congo, Africa, and moved to America with his family when he was eight years old. He grew up in southwest Alief, where he spent most of his life. He atte...

On Friday, October 31st, students and staff can show their spirit for Red Ribbon Week by wearing their book character costume!

Smith students can participate to support Red Ribbon Week! Each day students can dress up to support a healthy lifestyle!

Alief Independent School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program continues to inspire success stories that extend far beyond the classroom. One of the most compell...

Devonta Hicks, pronounced “Devonte,” moved to Alief in the fifth grade and quickly found his place within the district’s vibrant community. He attended Miller Intermediate, Albrig...

Happy Boos's Day to our Sharktastic Leader! We appreciating how you've charted the waters for us to make Smith a wonderful place to work.

Happy Boss's Day to our wonderful Assistant Principal, Ms. Taylor! We appreciate your time and hard work towards making Smith a great school!

The Alexander Hamilton Scholars (AHS) organization of Seattle, Washington, has announced that Jennifer Nnabugwu, a standout student from Alief Early High School in Houston, Texas,...

When Mike Alvarez looks back on his career, working in education was never something he saw coming. His journey began with six and a half years in the United States Army, followed...

When Hurricane Andrew devastated Louisiana in 1992, one family’s journey led them to a new home in Alief, Texas. The following year, at the start of her freshman year of high scho...

Let's show our Smith House Pride and wear house colors Monday AND Tuesday! Tuesday is our next House Meeting Day! #SharktastictotheCORE!