Miller Intermediate Performing & Visual Arts Academy

Miller Intermediate Performing & Visual Arts Academy Alief ISD is a high performing, comprehensive K-12 public school district. The oldest child of Paul and Ruie Gilbert, she grew up with three younger brothers.

Except for her college years and a first job in the Dallas area, Judith Ruie Gilbert Miller spent her whole life in Houston, Texas. As a child, Judy was a quiet, shy child and a straight "A" student. She enjoyed spending time with her grandmother, Ruie Campbell. After graduating from Milby High School in 1961, Judy earned her bachelor's degree in education at Southwestern University in Georgetown,

Texas. She later received her master's degree in school administration from Stephen F. Austin State University. Her first teaching position was in Garland, Texas, where she met and married Gene Miller. After six years in Garland, Judy taught a year in Pasadena. Following a move to the Alief community and the birth of son Jeffrey, she stayed at home with her baby until 1974 when she was hired as a second grade teacher at Smith Elementary. The once timid Judy blossomed into a leader. She became an assistant principal at Kennedy Elementary in 1979 and two years later, its principal. In 1987, Judy opened Hearne Elementary. She was principal at Hearne for the next 6 years. In 1993 she moved to Petrosky Elementary where she was principal until her death in 1998. Anyone who knew Judy knew there were 2 things near and dear to her heart...children and her job. As Jeffrey Miller said, "My mother dedicated her life to education and to kids." She would arrive at work at 6:30 a.m. and pack her own calendar until it overflowed with tasks that she felt were necessary to meet her high standards. Organization and planning ahead were some of those tasks. Watching Judy with children, anyone could see that she had a genuine affection for them. Many people speak of her ways of greeting her students by name as they came to school each day, valuing children as individuals, and cheering them on to keep trying till goals were reached. Former students often returned to visit with her. She was also a mentor to less experienced fellow educators, guiding them in their career development. Associates name her ever-present sense of humor, empathy, compassion, patience, fairness, and her ability to think through situations before making important decisions as some of Judy's memorable traits. Many mutually cherished friendships came about. Cancer may have claimed Judy Miller's life in 1998, but she never surrendered her indomitable spirit. She battled the disease with as much vigor as she could muster, just as she had devoted all her energy to educating the children of Alief ISD. for 24 years.

04/29/2026
Alief ISD will host a Choice Schools Fair on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Olle Middle Citgo Innovation A...
04/28/2026

Alief ISD will host a Choice Schools Fair on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Olle Middle Citgo Innovation Academy!

Representatives from the programs below will be present and ready to share exciting details about their programs:

Performing & Visual Arts Academy (PVAA): Rees Elementary, Miller Intermediate, & Albright Middle
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM): Horn Elementary, & Olle Citgo Innovation Middle
The Young Women's Leadership School (TYWLS) - Opening Fall 2026 with 6-7th graders
Alief360 Virtual School at Taylor - Opening Fall 2026 with ninth graders
Cougar Academy Pre-Health Program at Hastings - Opening Fall 2026 with ninth graders
HCC Pre-Engineering Program at Elsik - Opening Fall 2026 with ninth graders

You'll also be able to enroll your student for the 2026-2027 school year, with support from the Student Services Department! This is an event you don't want to miss!

✨Discover Your Future with Alief ISD!✨Join us Sat, May 2nd at Olle Middle School to explore Alief ISD’s Choice Programs!...
04/14/2026

✨Discover Your Future with Alief ISD!✨Join us Sat, May 2nd at Olle Middle School to explore Alief ISD’s Choice Programs! Learn more about amazing opportunities, including the Miller Performing & Visual Arts Academy.🎭🎨Don’t miss your chance to find the perfect fit for your child!

Join the Alief International Parade & Taste of Alief on April 25! 🎶🍽️🌍Celebrate Alief’s cultural richness with a lively ...
04/10/2026

Join the Alief International Parade & Taste of Alief on April 25! 🎶🍽️🌍
Celebrate Alief’s cultural richness with a lively parade, mouthwatering international dishes, and family-friendly fun; everything is FREE! Don’t miss out!

🌟 Center stage looks good on you! 🌟Happy to Ms. Moseley & Ms. Mathis!! Thank you for leading, inspiring, and shining e...
04/07/2026

🌟 Center stage looks good on you! 🌟
Happy to Ms. Moseley & Ms. Mathis!! Thank you for leading, inspiring, and shining every single day! Your dedication and heart for students deserve the spotlight.

Alief families, join us for the Alief Family U Conference on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at th...
02/26/2026

Alief families, join us for the Alief Family U Conference on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Alief Center for Talent Development. Enjoy FREE adult and staff workshops, informational sessions, community resources, pre-K–8th-grade child care, food, performances, and prizes, all designed to support and empower our families!

📣 Join us for our Pre-K Pre-Registration Event and get a head start on reserving your child’s spot in Alief ISD. Beat th...
02/03/2026

📣 Join us for our Pre-K Pre-Registration Event and get a head start on reserving your child’s spot in Alief ISD. Beat the crowds, complete your application, and bring the required documents for VIP registration.
🗓 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration will be available at select Alief ISD campuses. We can’t wait to welcome our future scholars to The Smart Choice!

💙 Happy ! 💙We are so grateful for Ms. Trimmingham and Mr. Sumpter, our amazing counselors at Miller PVAA. Thank you for...
02/02/2026

💙 Happy ! 💙
We are so grateful for Ms. Trimmingham and Mr. Sumpter, our amazing counselors at Miller PVAA. Thank you for supporting, guiding, and uplifting our Mavericks every single day! 🐎✨

We hope everyone had a safe and warm extended weekend. We look forward to welcoming our Mavericks back to campus tomorro...
01/27/2026

We hope everyone had a safe and warm extended weekend. We look forward to welcoming our Mavericks back to campus tomorrow. We have several exciting events happening on campus this week…

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for students entering grades K-12. We are excited to welcome both n...
01/22/2026

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for students entering grades K-12. We are excited to welcome both new and returning students to Alief ISD!

Visit our Enrollment page to explore the wide range of academic opportunities available across our district, designed to meet the needs and interests of every learner.
🔗 https://www.aliefisd.net/enroll

Why Apply Now?
• Get a head start on the school year
• Ensure timely placement and scheduling
• Access innovative programs and specialized pathways

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Houston, TX
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Tuesday 8:40am - 3:50pm
Wednesday 8:40am - 3:50pm
Thursday 8:40am - 3:50pm
Friday 8:40am - 3:50pm

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