
May 6, 2026
Happy Nurseβs Day to our Fabulous school nurses! We appreciate all the care you provide for all of our students.

May 6, 2026
At the heart of Alief ISDβs commitment to student well-being are dedicated school nurses whose compassion, experience, and advocacy shape healthier futures for children and famili...

May 1, 2026
The Alief ISD Board of Trustees proudly recognized the district as a statewide semifinalist in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, a prestigious honor that highlights the co...

May 1, 2026
We appreciate our principal for all his dedication to Smith Elementary School! Thank you Dr. Verow!

April 20, 2026
We celebrate Mrs. Taylor for all her contributions to Smith Elementary!

February 25, 2026
The Teacher Incentive Allotment is a Texas Education Agency initiative that allows districts to recognize and designate highly effective teachers as Recognized, Exemplary, or Mast...

February 6, 2026
The Alief Education Foundation (AEF) continues to invest in innovative teaching across Alief ISD. This year, AEF has awarded more than $25,000 in Innovative Teacher Grants and Min...

February 6, 2026
This week we celebrate our wonderful counselor Ms. Luna! Her dedication to students and staff shines through everyday. We greatly appreciate her.

February 3, 2026
Born in Taiwan, Elaine Tao immigrated to the United States as a teenager, planting her roots in Alief and building a life deeply shaped by the community she still proudly calls ho...

February 2, 2026
The Networking Systems pathway at the Marshall Center for Advanced Careers is designed to prepare students for success in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, two of the fast...

January 14, 2026
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...

January 14, 2026
Congratulations to Mrs. Reyes for winning the Superintendent MVP award! Her hard work, dedication, and joyful spirit shines through everyday!

January 14, 2026
Join us a Thursday, January 29, 2026 for Stem Night! Itβs going to be a fun evening of activities.

December 17, 2025
The Alief ISD Special Olympics program, proudly known as the Alief Superstars, is more than an athletic programβit is a family. According to Tracy Bonay, Adaptive Physical Educati...

December 17, 2025
Dr. Shawn Verowβs 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...

December 8, 2025
1. What inspired you to pursue a seat on the Board of Trustees? Alief ISD has been part of my journey since preβK, so serving as a trustee feels like coming full circle. This di...


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...
