
November 3, 2025
Hello families! We will have an APTT meeting this week on Thursday, November 6th from 5:00 pm-6:15 pm. See you there!

October 27, 2025
Join Smith Elementary for our Math and Literacy Night!

October 27, 2025
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...

October 26, 2025
On Friday, October 31st, students and staff can show their spirit for Red Ribbon Week by wearing their book character costume!

October 26, 2025
Smith students can participate to support Red Ribbon Week! Each day students can dress up to support a healthy lifestyle!

October 21, 2025
Alief Independent School Districtβs Career and Technical Education (CTE) program continues to inspire success stories that extend far beyond the classroom. One of the most compell...

October 21, 2025
Devonta Hicks, pronounced βDevonte,β moved to Alief in the fifth grade and quickly found his place within the districtβs vibrant community. He attended Miller Intermediate, Albrig...

October 17, 2025
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.

October 17, 2025
Happy Boss's Day to our wonderful Assistant Principal, Ms. Taylor! We appreciate your time and hard work towards making Smith a great school!

October 7, 2025
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,...

October 7, 2025
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...

October 7, 2025
When Hurricane Andrew devastated Louisiana in 1992, one familyβs journey led them to a new home in Alief, Texas. The following year, at the start of her freshman year of high scho...

October 5, 2025
Let's show our Smith House Pride and wear house colors Monday AND Tuesday! Tuesday is our next House Meeting Day! #SharktastictotheCORE!

October 5, 2025
Happy National Principal's Month to Smith Elementary's Principal, Dr. Verow, and Assistant Principal, Mrs. Taylor, for all your hard work and dedication to the school!

September 22, 2025
Smith Sharks are celebrating diversity by dressing up to show their appreciation for Hispanic Heritage September 19th-October 3rd!

September 18, 2025
Educators are often the unsung heroes of our communities. They devote their days, evenings, and often weekends to preparing lessons, mentoring students, and creating opportunities...

September 16, 2025
Adelina Cruzβs journey with Alief ISD began as a young student walking the halls of Liestman Elementary. From there, she continued on to Youngblood Intermediate, Killough Middle S...

September 16, 2025
When her family moved to Huntington Village in 1983, she had no idea Alief would become the place where sheβd build both her life and career. Her father accepted a position as the...

September 12, 2025
In Alief ISD, every student deserves the opportunity to focus on learning without unnecessary barriers. For many families, access to school uniforms can present a financial challe...

September 8, 2025
At the heart of Alief ISDβs thriving Fine Arts program stands Keri Reynolds, the High School Visual Arts Lead. whose dedication to students and innovative approach to teaching hav...
