
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...

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!
