April 2019
STEAM Center Walk Through April 24
The Allen ISD STEAM Center community walk-through has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 24 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. The potential for severe weather led to the postponement from April 17.

The April 24 walk-through has no formal program. Allen ISD families and staff are welcome to stop by and tour the STEAM Center at any time between 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. STEAM Center and Allen High School administrators and staff will be available to answer STEAM-related questions at the event. The STEAM Center is located at 1680 Ridgeview Drive just north of the Exchange Parkway corner. Overflow parking will be at Evans Elementary School with shuttle buses
Early Voting Begins April 22 For AISD Bond Proposal
Early voting begins Monday, April 22 for the 2019 Allen ISD bond proposal.

Eight campuses would be renovated under the proposal, which also calls for a new agricultural science center to be built in Allen, a major investment in technology, improvements to safety and the purchase of school buses.

The $422,800,000 proposal will be included on the May 4, 2019 ballot for Allen ISD voters to consider along with the City of Allen election.

If approved by voters, the proposed projects would be completed between 2019 and 2025. Financial projections show that the proposed bond projects could be funded by the sale of bonds with no increase to the school district debt service tax rate.
AHS Top Ten Students Named
Joye Chen and Anat Fuksman have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Allen High School class of 2019. They are joined in the top ten by Jessie Chen, Sunny Li, Amanda Jones, Emily Mei, Taylor Crockett, Kaushik Malapati, Veronica Tucker and Pratika Hemanth . The top ten will lead the graduation ceremony that is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24, in Eagle Stadium.
Lady Eagles Head To State Tournament
The Lady Eagles varsity soccer team will compete in the UIL 6A state tournament starting April 19 in Georgetown. They face Katy Tompkins High School at noon in the first round. To reach the state tournament, the team defeated Austin Vandegrift, 1-0, and then beat Rockwall Heath, 1-0.
School Times Change For 2019-2020 Year
School start and end times will change for the 2019-2020 school year as Allen ISD moves to a new transportation schedule.

Beginning next fall, Allen ISD school buses will run three routes each morning and afternoon instead of two. The three-tiered system will provide more flexibility in scheduling drivers and transporting students to programs such as the new STEAM Center.

The 2019-2020 bell schedule will be:
Elementary Schools: 7:45 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Middle Schools: 8:20 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Lowery Freshman Center: 8:45 a.m. – 4:05 p.m
Allen High School: 8:50 a.m. – 4:10 p.m. 
High school times may vary based on student schedules.

Three factors led to the change, according to Daniel Pitcock, assistant superintendent for operations. “Increases in ridership, an ongoing shortage of drivers and the opening of special programs such as STEAM have required us to look at a different schedule.”

Allen ISD is the only large school district in the area combining middle and high school students on the same routes, he added. "The current two-tier system requires more drivers and is less efficient than running three separate routes."
PTA Spirit Night At Roughriders May 3
The Allen ISD Council of PTAs is partnering with the Frisco RoughRiders to host an Allen ISD Sprit Night on May 3. Tickets to the game are only $12, and proceeds will benefit the PTA. There will be plenty of Allen spirit at the game, including a mascot kickball game and a special guest to throw out the first pitch.
 
Get your tickets now at Groups.RidersBaseball.com/Allen.
New Student Enrollment Continues
The online enrollment process is underway for students who will be new to Allen ISD for the 2019-2020 school year.

For Fall 2019 Kindergarten Enrollment, parents and guardians should visit their school website for campus-specific enrollment details. The online enrollment application should be completed and an enrollment appointment should be scheduled as soon as possible.
Pre-K students enrolled for the 2018-19 school year do not need to enroll for kindergarten.

Students new to Allen ISD next fall should first complete the online enrollment forms located on the  Allen ISD website . Once the online forms are completed, an enrollment appointment will need to be made with the student’s school. Please use the  school locator  to find the school zoned for your residence.

The documents required at this appointment can be found on the  documentation checklist . 
For more information, contact your student’s school or the Student Services Office at 972-727-7115.
Tallenette Showcase May 3 & 4
The Tallenette Showcase dance show featuring the Tallenettes, the AHS Color Guard, and Silver Stars (JV dance squad) will be held on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 from 7-9 p.m. each evening. The annual dance extravaganza will be held at the Allen ISD Performing Arts Center. Advance tickets are on sale now at  www.allenpac.org with ticket prices at $7, $12 and $17. Tickets will also be sold at the door for both performances for $10, $15 and $20.
Dates to Remember
April 19 - Holiday / Bad Weather Make Up Day
April 22 - Board of Trustees Meeting, Allen City Hall, 7 p.m.
April 22 - Early voting begins, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Apr. 24 - STEAM Center Walk-Through Open House, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
May 3 - Council of PTA's Spirit Night at Frisco Roughriders, 7 p.m.
May 3 - 4 - Tallenettes Showcase, 7 p.m., PAC
May 4 - Election Day
May 20 - Board of Trustees Meeting, Allen City Hall, 7 p.m.
May 24 - Last Day of School / Early Release Day
May 24 - Allen HS Graduation, 7:30 p.m., Eagle Stadium
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