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
Mark your calendars. Registration for Allen ISD’s Summer Camps opens April 8 at 6:30 a.m. These popular camps fill fast, so don’t wait. Camps with exciting programs are available for children ages 36 months through seventh grade!
Learn more: https://www.allenisd.org/summercamps
The Superintendent’s Snack Cart rolled through Ereckson Middle School recently. Dr. Bullock, Board members John Holley and Veronica Yost, Principal Harper, and staff handed out snacks to EMS staff to show appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
Ereckson and Curtis Middle Schools recently excelled at the MATHCOUNTS chapter competition, earning top finishes, and advancing to state! Congrats to these talented students for their problem-solving skills and dedication. Good luck at state on March 8! Read more: https://trst.in/FnL0TI
The Allen Eagles Robotics team won honors at a February 28 district FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) held in Tomball, earning first- and fourth-place finishes and points for the state championship in April.
The Eagle Robotics Program also won the Sustainability Award for its work in the district and community. Thirty-four other Texas teams participated in the coral-reef-themed competition. Allen sent two 45-person robot teams and seven mentors to the contest.
The next FRC event will be set for March 21-22 at Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth.
Congratulations to these innovative students!
We are SO PROUD of our Allen Eagles boys varsity basketball team. The boys had a great season before falling to a tough Duncanville squad, 74-77, in the State Semifinals. Congrats to the entire team and coaching staff for an unbelievable run this year!
Five days until the Allen Eagle Run. Whether running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, get ready for an amazing event on March 8. Not signed up yet? There is still time at http://www.AllenEagleRun.org
Join us for an important Raising Eagles session on social media’s impact on mental health. Dr. Ryan Smith will share insights on March 4 at noon and 5:30 p.m. online. Learn more and register now: http://www.allenisd.org/raisingeagles
The Superintendent's Snack Cart rolled through Ford Middle School today, delivering treats and appreciation to teachers across the building. Thank you to the Allen ISD Heart@Work Program for making this show of gratitude possible!
On to the next one! Your Allen Eagles boys basketball team defeated North Crowley 65-60 last night in the 3rd round of the UIL Playoffs.
The Eagles advance to the Regional Finals to face Flower Mound Marcus tonight, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. at Hebron High School. Get there early to cheer Allen on to another victory! You don’t want to miss this team in action.
Congratulations Coach Thompson! Girls soccer coach Kelly Thompson secured her 300th career coaching victory today with a win over Plano, with 125 of those wins here in Allen. Here's to 300 more!
Allen ISD recently hosted a superhero-themed Mother-Son Dance, bringing families together for a night of fun, music, and memories. Thank you to everyone who made this event special.
Allen ISD's Learn N' Play Day recently held its Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive, collecting 130 pairs of pajamas for Hope's Door in Plano. Scholastic Books will match donations with books for the nonprofit. Thanks to all who contributed to support local families!
This week is National School Counseling Week! Join us in celebrating the vital role school counselors play in helping students thrive, achieve success, and plan for their futures.
