Growth • Respect • Integrity • Tenacity
At Grissom Elementary, we ALL have G.R.I.T., which is the ability to grow, respect for one another, integrity, and tenacity. Our mission is to provide scholars with a learning experience that will grow and nurture each scholar both academically and socially in a positive environment that is safe, loving, and supported by the community. At Grissom, we honor the whole child, respect and value diversity, and lay a path to lifelong academic excellence by developing our student’s accountability and ownership of their learning.
Need to request a meeting with the principal or any administrator? You can email Ms. Alfaro at valfaro@houstonisd.org.
Have any questions regarding the technology needs of your students? You can email our Technologist Specialist, Ms. Danesha Calloway at Danesha.Calloway@houstonisd.org
E-mail our registrar Viviana Rodriguez at VRODRI14@houstonisd.org.
Enrollment takes place on campus Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For a list of necessary documents, see our Registration Requirements. To search for your zoned school, utilize the Search Zone Tool.
Kimberly Kiser, Principal
Phone: 713-434-5660
Email: KKISER@houstonisd.org
Kimberly Kiser was selected as the new principal at Grissom Elementary in 2021-2022 SY. Kiser most recently served as assistant principal at Kate Smith Elementary School. She began her career in 2006 as a 1st-grade teacher at Martinez Elementary. In 2008, she moved to Smith and has held various roles, including teacher, writing specialist, interventionist, instructional specialist, and teacher specialist.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a General Business Minor from Sam Houston University and her Master of Education and Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Wraparound Services provides students with the non-academic supports necessary to be successful in school, including: access to mental and physical health professionals, food, housing, and more.
4900 Simsbrook Drive Houston, TX 77045-5321 713-434-5660 fax: 713-434-5664Accessibility
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
4900 Simsbrook Drive Houston, TX 77045-5321
713-434-5660
fax: 713-434-5664