Learn practical ways to strengthen your bond with your teen through emotional regulation, active listening, and self-compassion at the next Raising Eagles session, August 28 at noon, online. RSVP for the session link at https://www.allenisd.org/raisingeagles
Join us Aug. 29 at Eagle Stadium as Allen faces Legacy in the WOKC Football Classic. Every ticket helps fight childhood cancer. Be loud. Be proud. Help set the record for Loudest Outdoor Scream. https://www.wokc.org
From roll calls, a unifying message, and animated principals to inspirational speeches, contests, and student performances, Allen ISD's convocation made one thing clear: Allen ISD is Where the Magic Begins. Read more and view the photo gallery at https://www.allenisd.org/article/2343772
The Bolin Blazers ended the first week of school on a colorful note! On Friday morning, the elementary campus hosted “The Starting Gate,” a fun pep rally to reveal which house each student was sorted into. Each house, grouped by color and named after a horse breed, is made up of kindergarten through sixth graders. Each student works to earn points for their house by following expectations and completing acts of kindness. Way to go, Bolin Blazers!
Our hearts are with Kerrville, the Hill Country communities, and all victims of the Texas floods. ❤️
Elementary campuses across Allen ISD recently welcomed graduating seniors back for their Senior Walks. Seniors returned to their former schools to cheers from students and staff as they walked the halls one final time. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
The Curtis Middle School Honors Band delivered an impressive performance at the American Classic Lone Star Music Classic held at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. Competing against groups from across the state, the band earned a First Division rating, an Outstanding Performance Award, Best in Class for CCC Varsity Bands, and the prestigious Best in Festival Award among all participating bands.
Earlier this year, the Honors Band also achieved unanimous First Division ratings from all six judges at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest, capping off a remarkable season of musical excellence.
We are proud of the hard work and dedication shown by these talented students. Congratulations to the Curtis Honors Band on a successful year!
The Allen High School Senior Class Awards Ceremony was recently held to honor members of the Class of 2025 for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, service, and extracurricular involvement. View the full photo gallery at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCdbuE
Several campuses across Allen ISD participated in Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day today, celebrating healthy living and starting the day off on the right foot (or pedal)! View the full photo gallery at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCdjQu
Anderson Early Childhood School hosted its 2nd annual Kindergarten Signing Day. Future kindergarteners signed a pledge to attend school daily and stay committed to learning. View the full photo gallery at https://www.allenisd.org/article/2178071
Allen High School seniors participated in Decision Day this week, celebrating their next steps after graduation. Students shared plans for life after high school. Enjoy some photos from the day
Anderson Early Childhood School recently hosted its spring carnival, bringing families together for an evening of community and fun!
This #FutureReadyFriday, we're highlighting Angelina Wang. Angelina plans to attend NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts to study drama and pursue a career in acting and music. To read more about Angelina and others, visit https://www.allenisd.org/futurereadyfriday
Allen High School’s Drone Teams recently won the Judge’s Coding Award while hosting the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation’s (REC) Southern U.S. Division Aerial Drone Competition.
The Marine Corps JROTC teams are:
Team AE-1 – Eli Adler, Ruby Vo, and Tawqir Quarishi
Team AE-2 –- Mats Wulf, Auni DeLeon, and Nathan Ho
The teams are led by Co-Captains, Eli Adler and Thomas Treece
The award recognizes the team with the most effective and consistent coding techniques used in the Autonomous Flight Mission, demonstrating a deep understanding of programming concepts and iterative problem-solving.
Sixteen teams competed at Allen High School in the Mission Gravity challenges. The competition fosters leadership, technical proficiency, and camaraderie through a structured, rules-based aerial drone challenge following the REC Foundation’s safety and operational standards.
Three Allen High School Students -- Lucas Wu, Jessie Wang, and Ian Roybal -- recently qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME)in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC).
Students who rank in the top 2.5 percent on the AMC 10 or in the top five percent on the AMC 12 high school examinations qualify for the next round of competitions which is the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME).
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the largest, most respected competitions in the world. Today, more than 300,000 students in 50 states and over 30 countries take the AMC to bolster their confidence and passion for math. This year, Allen ISD had 157 students in eighth grade take the AMC 8 and 60 students from grades 9-12 participate in the AMC 10-12.
This #FutureReadyFriday, we're highlighting Avery Adams. Avery plans to attend Abilene Christian University to study elementary education.
To read more about Avery and others, visit https://www.allenisd.org/futurereadyfriday
The Allen ISD Leadership Academy Class of 2025 recently met and toured the campuses at Anderson Early Childhood School and Ford Middle School. Members learned how Anderson serves Prekindergarten students. After a tour and background information, the class also heard from Ford students about their experiences and visions for the campus after renovations.
Registration is now open for Allen ISD Summer Athletic Camps. Camps run June–July for students entering grades 3–9 in Fall 2025. Football, basketball, volleyball, and more led by Allen ISD coaches.
Learn more and register: https://www.allenisd.org/athleticcamps
The Lowery Freshman Center Theatre recently hosted the annual Allen ISD Middle School One-Act Play Competition, showcasing the talents of middle school students from Allen ISD and other schools across the area.
The competition provided students with the opportunity to grow as actors, directors, and designers while performing in a supportive environment. Each school presented a one-act play, highlighting months of dedication and preparation.
Congratulations to the following students and schools for their outstanding achievements:
All-Star Cast:
Malila Kovacs – Ford
Victoria Rendon – Ford
Aleah Abouzeid – Ford
Reyansh Gupta – Curtis
Soumya Subramani – Ereckson
Honorable Mention:
Jacob Williamson – Ford
Indigo Kheeler – Curtis
Amber Barries – Ereckson
Elliot Krohn – Ereckson
Graham Besson – Ereckson
Best Ensemble: Curtis Middle School
Best Technician:
Mohamed Ahmed – Ford
Sabrina Sutton – Curtis
Best Technical Crew: Ford Middle School
A special thank you to the directors and the Lowery Freshman Center staff for making this event possible.
Help keep students safe on their way to school! Our crossing guards play a vital role in making sure our students make it safely to school and brighten mornings with a friendly face. Join the team and make a difference! Apply today: https://www.allenisd.org/jobs
