Rees Elementary Performing & Visual Arts Academy

The application process for Free and Reduced Meals for the 2025-2026 year is open! We strongly encourage all families to apply. Submit your application today: https://www.aliefis...

🌟 The October Rees PVAA Star News is live! 🌟 📖 Principal’s message from Mrs. Lara 🔐 Safety updates 🍽️ Parent Lunch info 📚 Grade-level newsletters Read here ➡️https://secure.s...

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...

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...

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 ...

📢 Rees PVAA Parents and Families! The August Back to School Edition of Rees Star News is now available! 🌟 Stay in the loop with important dates, Meet the Teacher details, dress d...

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...