Rountree Elementary School was the first K-6 elementary school to open in Allen. The school, which got its start in 1974, was named after Mr D. L. Rountree, who was superintendent of the Allen Independent School District at the time.

When Mr. Rountree arrived as superintendent in 1954, Allen ISD was a fledgling school district with only 158 students. Besides assuming the job of superintendent, Mr. Rountree taught, coached, provided custodial services, and drove a bus. His philosophy was that if it needed to be done why not do it. Mr. Rountree was committed to the students of the Allen ISD for 24 years. He retired in 1978.

Today, Rountree Elementary has 506 students. Through the efforts of many dedicated parents, teachers, and students, Rountree is a place "Where Everybody is Somebody."


The Rountree community is dedicated to the overall success of the whole child.

ROUNTREE BELIEF STATEMENTS
We believe common, clearly articulated and implemented goals about instruction, student learning, professional growth and community involvement:

• Are inextricably related to staff, parent and student leadership and ownership in the development and improvement of the campus culture.
• Operates under the assumption that all students can learn and achieve excellence.
• Provide a safe, orderly learning environment for students, staff, parents and community.
• Promotes a learning environment that is professional in its communication conduct and thinking and reflective in its practices.
• Must consistently foster a culture of mutual respect for every individual’s ideas, background and potential in contributing to planning working and learning together.


**PEOPLE

Principal-Cristie McClain
Assistant Principal-Penny Aklinski
Secretary: Judith Cruzan
Teachers: 52
Support Staff: 22
Students: 560

**SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Pre-Kindergarten
Head Start
Kids Club

**MOTTO, SYMBOLS AND OTHER SPECIAL THINGS

Motto: "Where Everybody is Somebody"
Mascot: Roadrunner
Colors: Red, White and Blue
Flower: Marigold
Tree: Live Oak
Song: "Rountree Ditty"

We encourage all parents to sign up for the Allen ISD Transportation e-mail notification program.
This can be accomplished by going to www.allenisd.org, click on parents, then Bus Routes. Type in your street address, go to the bottom of the page and go to other services to register. use (click here to register) link.

All parents should sign up regardless of transportation needs as this will be a valuable tool to deliver last minute updates, school weather closing, etc.

2007-2008 Bus Routes will be updated after Aug 1, 2007

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