Ford's 2008 Teacher of the Year has been chosen Allen Independent School District's Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Laster has taught 8th grade English at Ford for the last 16 years.  She has also led our NJHS members to serve the school and community in significant ways which include organizing and planning Veterans Day activities, sponsoring dances, and appreciating teachers.  Congratulations, Mrs. Laster! 

AISD Bell Ringers from Ford

Ford is well represented among the district's Bell Ringer Award winners.  Michele Franke, Susie Orellana, and Christy Wenner are 2008 recipients of this award for their service above and beyond the call of duty to students and staff at Ford. Read about how they serve others 

Ford Idol Selects a Winner

Friday, May 9, during 7th grade Prime Time, Ms. Orellana's Ford Idol competition came to an end when finalists Addison Fratt and Katy Milsap performed for 7th graders.  Addison was voted Ford Idol for 2008 by the audience who also enjoyed performances by Hannah Montana and Sonny & Cher (pictured on the left).  Congratulations to Ms. Orellana and to all the students who participated throughout the year.

Pre-Order Supplies for Next Year Now

The Guidance Department has arranged for you to order a Ford supply packet that includes many of the supply that students will need for their classes next year, including a three-ring binder, the basis for our organization plan.  The deadline is May 15.  Order NOW. Learn more. The packets will be ready for pickup at Expectation Night next August. Print an order form.  Read inspirational poems about buying school supplies by Mrs. Clissold's students.

Looking for Baby Pictures of 8th Graders

We're looking for baby pictures of this year's 8th graders to be included in a slide show to be presented at the 8th Grade Celebration on June 2.  If you have a picture of one of our students as a baby or toddler (or just younger than they are now), please put the name on the back, put it in an envelope and send it to the office or to Mrs. Higgs in L103.  We'll send the pictures back home with the students when we've scanned them.  You can email pictures to Mary_Higgs@allenisd.org too.  We need them by Tuesday, May 13.

About the PTA Directory

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the PTA will not be able to produce the directory that some people have purchased.  See the letter about what to do if you want a refund.

Athletic Physicals Scheduled

Athletic physicals are scheduled for Tuesday, May 27 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the AHS Athletic Facility north of the high school.  The cost is $15.

Denim & Tees Drive

Spring Our school will be participating in a week of collecting jeans and t-shirts of any condition for the week of May 12 - 16. Please use the boxes by the office to place your worn out and hole-y jeans and t-shirts for collection. These will be collected by the ACO Upscale Resale shop to be resold at the shop or sold by the pound to a textile merchant.

Ford Middle School - 25 Years & Growing

Ford Middle School will be celebrating it's 25th Anniversary soon! PTA is sponsoring a Quarter Drive War for 7th Grade Prime Time Classes and 8th Grade Prime Time Classes. All proceeds will go toward the rebeautification of FMS grounds. Awards will be given to the 7th and 8th Grade Prime Time Class with the most points -- Quarters equal points so empty out your vacuum cleaner bags, check between your couch cushions, underneath your car seats & bring your quarters to your Prime Time teachers! Drive will be held from May 1 - 16.  Thank you for your support!!  See the flier.

Eighth Grade Celebration

Come join us on June 2 (not June 3 as originally planned) at 6:30 PM as we help our 8th graders celebrate two great years at Ford. Watch the students grow up in a slide show that begins with baby pictures and includes pictures of their Ford experience. Each student will be recognized individually as they receive a certificate commemorating their time at Ford. The program will be in the gym.

Charging Lunches Over for this Year

Beginning Wednesday, May 21, charging lunch WILL NOT be allowed. Students with insufficient funds in their lunch account will be offered an Alternate Meal consisting of 3 side dishes & a milk. (There is no entree with the Alternate Meal) You can check your child's account balance by calling the Cafeteria Manager between 8am-10am or online if you are registered with PayPAMS. Account balances are carried forward to the next school year. If your child will attend a different AISD school next year, the funds will be transfered to that school. The Cafeteria Staff thanks you for allowing us to serve your children!

Allen High School Summer School

Allen High School Summer School Information is now available in the front office and the Counseling office. Current 8th graders are able to take a variety of electives. Most classes will be through a computerized system called NovaNet and can be completed at your home. Pick up information today.  To learn more about AISD's Summer School Program for all grades, so go their website.  We are having early Summer School registration on May 20 and 21, Allen High School cafeteria, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. This will be for students at Allen High School, Lowery and graduating 8th graders.

How We Help Students Succeed

We've reorganized our website so that parents and students can more easily find the different opportunities we provide to encourage student success.  The link at the top left of the top menu bar that says "Helping Students" will take you to a list of links to programs and opportunities to help students to excel.  The same links appear at the top of the right hand menu on this page.  Explore for yourself or go right there now.

No Bullying Zone

Faculty, administration, and students at Ford are serious about stopping bullying.  Students are encouraged to report incidents to teachers and administrators.  FordNoBully@allenisd.org is an email address which has been established so that reports can be made more anonymously. Read more about it.

Parent Connect

Parents now have an on-line connection to information about their children's academic progress through Parent Connect.  You'll be able to see your child's grades now and an email can be sent if your child receives a failing grade on daily work or a project.  The instructions about how to use this resource can be found on the AISD website at the top of the login page.  Go there now.

Teachers Honored

Ford's 2008 Teacher of the Year is Donna Laster. Our Rookie of the Year is Stephanie Edwards.  Several Ford teachers have been recoginzed for their successes at the district level and on our campus.  See the award winners.  Congratulations to the Ford Fantasy Island Spelling Team for their outstanding performance in the bee.  Want to see the pictures?

This Website

The purpose of this website is to give you useful, accurate, and up-to-date information about Ford.  Our goal is that you will be able to see the excellence that we experience every day.  If there are any corrections or additions that you'd like to see on this site, contact the Mary Higgs at fordweb@allenisd.org