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The Silver Eagles recently made their way to the STEAM Center where they spent some time learning to program and fly drones! If you’re interested in joining the Silver Eagles, visit https://www.allenisd.org/silvereagles
At Chandler Elementary, students are participating in "Celebrate You, Celebrate Me" Disability Awareness Week. This annual event encourages students to learn about disabilities, building a foundation of understanding, empathy, and respect. Read about it at https://www.allenisd.org/article/1873744
The Foundation For Allen School's Fall silent auction is open and all proceeds benefit the Foundation. It's a great way to support a worthy cause while scoring one-of-a-kind items and experiences. The auction ends Monday, Nov. 18, so place your bid soon: https://app.galabid.com/ffas2024fallauction
The Allen High School FFA held its annual Holiday Craft Fair at the campus cafeteria on Saturday, Nov. 9. Area vendors sold a variety of holiday-inspired products to support the FFA.
Reading with the Eagles made a stop by Chandler Elementary this week before capping off their season undefeated. Thank you Chandler Cheetahs for get our Eagles ready for the game!
Thursday, Nov. 7, was Senior Night at the Allen-Plano East football game with organizations and fans celebrating the hard work and dedication of the Class of 2025. The Eagles won the game 48-7.
With Eagle Give Day fast approaching on Friday, Nov. 22, the Allen High School charity projects seeking donations for supplies and other items necessary for a successful event.
Students and administrators participating in the event are looking for donations of goods such as toiletries, storage bags, detergent packs, and hand sanitizer. To see a complete list, please visit the Amazon Wish List at https://tinyurl.com/mr3temtp
In its fifth year, Eagle Give Day allows AHS Students to participate in more than 30 community service projects. About 3,400 students signed up for projects in 2023 including making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and mattresses for homeless shelters.
Please plan to join the Allen High School FFA at its 2024 Holiday Craft show set for Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the AHS cafeteria. The show features local artisans displaying and selling homemade clothing, food, toys, knickknacks, ornaments, crafts, and much more. Start the holiday season right by supporting the FFA!
Allen Fire Department partnered with AHS students to produce PSA videos for the DRIVE to Thrive safe driving initiative. This joint effort aims to highlight the importance of safe and responsible driving.
Kerr Elementary held a spooky gym filled with fun activities for students to enjoy! How could they not?!
Curtis Middle School celebrated its 30th birthday with a community event on campus. Current and former students, parents, and staff showed up to celebrate 30 years of Curtis!
Allen ISD Community Services recently sponsored a Trunk or Treat event for families at the Dillard Special Achievement Center, featuring creative trunks set up by the dedicated staff from Kids Club and Learn 'N Play.
The AHS Peer Assistance and Leadership (PALs) program visited Marion Elementary to mentor young students. These 10th-grade PALs, along with peers from AHS and Lowery Freshman Center, train to mentor K-6 students and participate in various leadership activities.
Next up for Reading with the Eagles: Norton and Story Elementary! Today, the Allen Eagles visited both campuses, spending time with the Falcons and Knights. Go Eagles!
AHS hosted a “Course Expo” for district parents and students in grades 7-11, showcasing academic and organizational opportunities on campus. Teachers, counselors, and club sponsors shared information and answered questions for hundreds of students district-wide.
The last day for early voting in the general election and Allen ISD Bond Proposal is Friday, Nov. 1. The Bond Proposal will create modern, safe facilities to provide a consistent student experience across the district. Learn more at https://www.allenisdbond.com
Congratulations to AHS junior Nicolas Powell for winning 1st place in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo archery competition! He earned the Grand Champion title, a $1,200 scholarship, a trophy, a belt buckle, a custom speaker, and a lifetime Texas hunting and fishing license!
The 2024 bond would repair campus foundation issues. Some walls at Ford Middle School have separated from the floor, many doors won’t open and close correctly, and several sets of lockers are detaching from the walls. Learn more at https://www.allenisdbond.com
The Foundation For Allen Schools recently held a lively and informative appreciation luncheon in Allen ISD’s Professional Learning and Auxiliary Services building attended by almost 100 active donors.
The luncheon featured two educators, Allen High School instructor Annette Terry and Vaughan Elementary teacher Sydnie Collier discussing how generous grants from the Foundation facilitated key programs to benefit students. Ms. Terry explained the importance of the high school’s Mentor Teacher Program in promoting the highest quality education for students. Ms. Collier outlined how the “Math by the Book” program expanded and enhanced a love of math from kindergarten through the upper grades.
Additionally, Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock and Chief Communications Officer David Hicks provided an update on the district’s state of schools. Foundation Board Member Tracy Walker provided closing remarks.
The Foundation For Allen Schools will fund 119 educational grants for the 2024-2025 school year in Allen ISD. Thousands of students and more than 300 teachers and staff will be involved. These grants total $216,000 and bring the Foundation’s funding of grants to $2.1 million to date thanks to generous contributions by its donors.
The Allen Sports Association has officially endorsed the 2024 Bond Proposal. To learn more about how the Allen ISD bond election will impact every student and every school, visit https://www.allenisdbond.com. Early voting is under way and continues until Friday, Nov. 1. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.