Max O.Vaughan
Elementary School

Home to the
Exemplary Vaughan Vikings

Grades K-6
820 Cottonwood Drive
Allen, Texas  75002
(972) 727-0470

Pam Hale, Principal
Honey Gray, Assistant Principal
Kathy Freeman, Counselor
Donna Pyatt, Office Secretary
Corinne Kahil, Attendance/Registrar
 

General Information
Current Enrollment: 710

Report Cards:  Sent home each six week reporting period.

Lunch prices: $1.80 student, $2.50 adult
Breakfast:  $1.00

After School Care: Call Kids Club at (972) 727-0503

Weather Closings:    If bad weather forces the closing of schools, the decision will be made and reported to all major radio and television stations and posted on AISD Cable Channel 76.  Decisions are made prior to 6 A.M.

Medication Policy:  Prescription medicine including written permission and instructions should be delivered to the office in the original bottle labeled with the student's name, the name of the medicine, dosage and how it is to be given.
 

School Hours
7:55 A.M.- 2:55 P.M.
Teacher Conference Period: 3:00-3:45 P.M.
Doors open at 7:30 A.M. every school day.
 

Patron Involvement
The Vaughan PTA provides volunteers in the library, reading program, classrooms, workroom, field trips and special events.  They also collect funds for student oriented programs and supplemental instructional materials.
 

Co-Curriculular Activities
6th grade Choir
6th grade Orchestra
 

Academic Programs
In addition to regular classroom offerings the following programs are available to meet the needs of every student:
Content Mastery Center
Special Education Resource
Speech Therapy
Alphabet Phonics
A.I.M. (gifted and talented program)
 

Curriculum Overview
Reading     Spelling     Language Arts     Handwriting
Math         Art            Music                  Computer Literacy
Science     Health        Social Studies      Physical Education
Developmental/Readiness Activities
 

Other Special Features of Vaughan
Two Computer Labs
Networked CD-ROM multi-media computers in classrooms and library
Internet access
Closed circuit broadcasting system
Grade level community service project
UIL event
PALS (Peer Assisted Leadership)
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Math Club
Jason Project
Annual Kickball Tournament

Historically, Allen schools have been named for school or community members who have made contributions to the service and education of young people.   In 1989, when an additional elementary school was built to satisfy the growing population, a search began to identify such a dedicated person.  Max O. Vaughan was awarded that distinction, serving as one of the many pillars of the Allen community and school district.

For 32 years, Max Oliver Vaughan worked with children, serving as a teacher, coach, principal, assistant superintendent and director of maintenance.  Upon his retirement in 1986, he could still be found attending Allen ISD events and serving as a substitute teacher for the district.  He often visited the students and staff of Vaughan Elementary.  Mr. Vaughan welcomed students to the new school year as he held open the front door and greeted each one who entered.  He was also an integral part of the annual Vaughan Veteran’s Day Celebration and Parade each year.  Mr. Vaughan passed away in November of 2005.

Mr. Vaughan was married to his wife, Hettie, for over 50 years.  The children of Vaughan Elementary helped them celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary in the fall of 2003.  The Vaughan’s reared three children, Rodney, Vicki, and Chris, all of which attended the Allen schools K – 12th grade.  Rodney currently serves Allen ISD as Coordinator of Facilities and Vicki serves as a third grade teacher.

Max Vaughan’s work, moral standards and ethics, his personal nature, and his rapport with people, made him an ideal example of how to dedicate one’s life to a community and its youth.  It was with great honor that on October 15, 1989 a dedication service was held for Max O. Vaughan Elementary School, a place where quality education continues.