Curriculum & Instruction

Isabelle Arusiuka is a high school senior whose journey reflects resilience, leadership, and a commitment to growth. Recently named a recipient of the CITGO Scholarship, Isabelle ...

When Asare Charles first received the news, he could hardly believe it. Just hours earlier, he had completed his final interview for the Posse Foundation Scholarship, and the anxi...

The Exercise Science pathway offers students a dynamic and career-focused opportunity to explore the science of human performance, health, and fitness within the broader Career an...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Please enjoy the November 2025 scholarship newsletter from the Guidance & Counseling department HERE.

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...

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...