Fine Arts

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Keri Reynolds has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) National (or Junior) Art Honor Society Sp...

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...

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...

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...

We are proud to announce that Xavi Rivera has been selected for the TMEA Region XXIII Jazz Band 2! This is a tremendous accomplishment, as the audition process is both rigorous a...

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...

Adelina Cruz’s 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...

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

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...

At the heart of Alief ISD’s thriving Fine Arts program stands Keri Reynolds, the High School Visual Arts Lead. whose dedication to students and innovative approach to teaching hav...

Tamieka Thomas is a proud product of Alief ISD, where her journey from student to educator has come full circle. She grew up in the Alief community, attending Chambers Elementary,...

Alief Independent School District has once again demonstrated its excellence in financial stewardship by receiving the highest possible rating—Superior Achievement with a perfect ...

The Kerr Band placed 1st at Area and 4th in the State in the Outstanding Performance Series — a contest where UIL recordings from high school bands across Texas are judged for sta...

By PR Specialist, Li Wen Su In a colorful celebration of creativity, culture, and collaboration, Elsik High School proudly participated in the 2025 Houston Art Car Parade, a ci...

By: Li-Wen Su, PR Specialist “Each day is a step toward the future we want. The more you come to school, the more knowledgeable you become.”, shared intermediate student Sarah...

By PR Specialist, Li Wen Su In a momentous achievement for the Alief Independent School District and the broader Houston community, Alief Early College High School (AECHS) has ...

By: Li Wen Su, PR Specialist Steve Ness’s passion for swimming began at an early age. He was confidently navigating the water before he started grade school. Growing up, his lo...