Allen ISD - Where Eagles Soar

CLASS OF 2024: The senior class is invited to apply for a variety of locally funded scholarships, organized into ONE application by the Foundation. This streamlines the process for students, encourages more students to apply, and provides a variety of quality applicants to the local funding organizations and businesses. The criteria spans from test scores and GPA to extracurricular activities and financial need. Please see our website for FAQs and an instructional video! https://www.allenisd.org/o/fas/page/student-scholarships

Kids Club recently held their Trunk or Treat event. Kids Club staff hosted the trunks and Kids Club families got the treats!

Students of all ages dressed up for Halloween at the STEAM Center, including Vaughan Elementary Second Graders, who were there to enjoy the wonderful learning program that the STEAM center offers to every single Allen ISD Elementary student.

This is the final week the Gifted & Talented testing registration window is open. The last day is Friday, November 3, 2023. Learn more and register >> https://www.allenisd.org/giftedandtalented

Allen ISD Leadership Academy recently met and learned about finance and district operations, including, transportation, nutrition, maintenance, and more. They also toured Boyd Elementary where they saw some students in action! View the photo gallery >> https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAZNTt

Allen ISD is offering a $1,000 bonus for new CDL drivers. Now's the time to shift gears into a fulfilling career by driving a school bus for Allen ISD! Learn more and apply now >> https://allenisd.org/drive

It's the time of the year again for the Allen ISD Father Daughter Ball, Saturday, December 9 at Allen High School! This year's theme is Under the Sea. Learn more and get your tickets >> https://www.allenisd.org/fatherdaughter

The Silver Eagles toured Ereckson Middle School recently with special tour guides Principal Paul Harper and PALs students! Interested in joining Silver Eagles? Learn all about it! https://www.allenisd.org/silvereagles

Teacher Leaders from across the district met this week to cultivate their leadership skills. They also had small group interactions with district leaders where they learned about various leadership opportunities within the district.

Today's Homecoming Blackout Pep Rally was electrifying! There were fantastic performances, mums that were larger than life, and the Juniors won the spirit stick! View the entire photo gallery on Flickr >> https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVFNf

The first meeting of the Allen ISD Leadership Academy took place this week. They heard from Dr. Bullock, board members, the Foundation, and Athletics and Fine Arts staff. They also took a tour of Eagle Stadium. View the full photo gallery >> https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAUThw

Evans Elementary got to read with the eagles today. There was also an impromptu dance competition in the cafeteria and a workout session in one of the classrooms! What a fun morning at Evans! View the full photo gallery >> https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAUQkZ

Rathan Bolar, an Ereckson Middle School student, earned a spot on the USA Karate Junior National team and recently placed third at the Pan American Karate Championships in Santiago, Chile, against competitors from 24 countries. Additionally, Rathan was selected as one of the top two athletes in the U.S. at the Karate National Championships and USA Team Trials in Virginia. As a part of the USA National team, Rathan trained at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs before the Chile competition. In a letter to Rathan’s parents, Sasha Gerritson, a Board Director of the USA National Karate-do Federation said, “Your student is part of an elite group of US Athletes who will represent our nation in national and international competition.” Rathan began practicing Karate when he was 9 and trains for five hours a week to reach this high level of competition. Congratulations Rathan!

Today was Reading with the Eagles at Kerr Elementary. Students were welcomed by Allen Eagle football players and cheerleaders as they entered the building. And, of course, there was a parade!

The Allen Eagles paid a visit to the Otters at Olson Elementary this morning for Reading with the Eagles. So much fun!

Shift gears into a fulfilling career. Drive a school bus for Allen ISD! Learn more and apply now https://www.allenisd.org/drive

Nourish young minds while cooking up a rewarding career. Become a School Lunch Hero in Allen ISD! https://www.allenisd.org/cook

Olson Elementary holds first Project Splash House Huddle of the year! Project Splash is the house system where students work together to earn positive behavior points, connect with other students and staff, and participate in fun activities and service projects.

Curtis Middle School students and staff are decked out in their neon colors and spirit gear today. They are ready for their big football game tonight!

Today, District Pre-k - 12 Instructional Coaches and Instructional Specialists collaborated while building their collective coaching capacity. #AllenISDWeGoTogether