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Key Administrative Positions Filled by Wilhelm and Johnston
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The Allen ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of two key administrators on January 18. Jennifer Wilhelm was named as the new assistant superintendent for learner services and Dr. Jason Johnston was named as the new Allen High School Principal.
 Jennifer Wilhelm replaces Beth Nicholas, who recently accepted an administrative post with Mesquite ISD. Wilhelm is currently McKinney ISD's director of curriculum and instruction and learner support. Since 2008, she has also served McKinney ISD as the coordinator of learner support and the coordinator of elementary science. She began her teaching career in Little Rock, Arkansas as a middle school GT, science and technology teacher. She also taught advanced science at the Technology Magnet in Richardson and Johnson Middle School in McKinney. Jennifer Stein-Wilhelm is also a 1994 graduate of Allen High School.
"We are excited about the experience Jennifer brings to Allen ISD," said Superintendent Dr. Lance Hindt. "We look forward to her leadership as we plan for the opening of an elementary GT academy this fall and continue planning for the new Lowery Center and STEM Center."
 Dr. Jason Johnston has been the principal of North Forney High School in Forney, Texas since 2014. He previously served as principal at Cain Middle School in Rockwall and assistant principal at Webb Middle School in Garland. He began his education career as a business teacher and coach at Rowlett High School in 2001. "We are very pleased to bring Dr. Johnston to Allen High School," added Hindt. "He brings leadership experience, an understanding of campus operations and a thorough knowledge of curriculum."
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Head Football Coach Named
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Terry Gambill has been named as the Allen Eagles head football coach and assistant athletic director. Gambill replaces Tom Westerberg, who recently accepted a position as athletic director and head football coach at Barbers Hill High School.
Gambill has been head coach for Midway High School near Waco since 2010. Prior to that, he served as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Allen High School under Westerberg and Coach Joe Martin from 2001 - 2010. He began his coaching career at Garland High School in 1985 and also coached in Duncanville, Southlake and Forney ISD before coming to Allen in 2001.
As Midway head coach for the past six years, Gambill has a record of 68-13. The team was a 4-A State Finalist in 2011, a 5-A quarter finalist in 2012 and regional semifinalist in 2010, 2014 and 2015. He was part of the 2008 Allen High School Division II State Championship and state semifinalist teams from 2003 and 2006. (More Information)
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2016-17 Calendar Approved
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 The Board of Trustees has approved the 2016-2017 school year calendar for Allen ISD. The first day of school next year will be August 22, 2016. Thanksgiving vacation will be November 21-25 and winter vacation will be December 19 - 30. Spring vacation will be March 6-10, 2017 and the last day of school in 2017 will be June 2.
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Annual Kindergarten Roundup Set For Thursday March 17
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Allen ISD's annual Kindergarten Roundup will be held on Thursday March 17 from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. at all elementary schools. This is the first day that parents may register their children for the 2016-2017 kindergarten class. Parents may register their children after March 19 but the Roundup Day is preferred because teachers and staff members are available to answer questions and provide resources. Click here for more details.
A kindergarten readiness program is being held on March 2 at 6 p.m. in the Lowery Center Auditorium for parents who would like more information about kindergarten expectations and services.
We ask current Allen ISD parents to please share this information with young families through church or daycare so that we can reach as many kids as possible in the spring.
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AHS Presents Fame Musical
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 The Allen High School Fine Arts Department will present "Fame - The Musical" on Jan. 28-30 in the Allen ISD Performing Arts Center, 300 Rivercrest Blvd. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 and 29 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Jan. 30. Tickets are available at allenpac.org and prices are based on seating location. Also, online ticket purchases are discounted. Online tickets are $7, $12 and $17. Tickets at the box office are $10, $15 and $20. The box office opens two hours before each performance. Processing fees are included in the ticket price. ( Purchase tickets for AHS Musical)
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Elementary Students Take On 21-Day Challenge
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Allen ISD elementary students will face off against kids from Prosper ISD to see which district has the healthiest snackers in the "Kids Teaching Kids 21-Day Challenge" beginning Monday, Jan. 25. Students have until Sunday, Jan. 24, to sign up for this fun-filled, healthy competition. Sponsored by Medical City Children's Hospital in partnership with the Allen Council of PTAs and the Prosper PTO , the challenge is a fun way for students and their parents to prepare healthy snacks and establish healthy snacking habits After signing up online, students will use cookbooks with recipes written by Prosper and Allen students and online resources to craft their own healthy snacks with their parents. The kids will log every day they make and eat a healthy snack. Physical education teachers will tabulate the logs after 21 days. The winning district will be determined by the greatest percentage of students participating all the through the challenge. Go to www.kids-teaching-kids.com to sign up for the Challenge. Also visit Allen ISD's Facebook page for a fun video featuring Superintendent Dr. Lance Hindt with a pair of mascot helpers preparing snacks.
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8th Annual Eagle Run Scheduled for February 27
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The February 27, 2016 event includes a Fun Run and 5K Run that will take place on the Allen High School campus and through part of downtown Allen; the start/finish line is located on the east side of Eagle Stadium.
Registration begins the day of the event at 7 a.m. The Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 8:30 a.m.
The Allen Eagle Run attracts more than 3,000 participants and benefits student and teacher scholarships and classroom grants in Allen ISD. The run is hosted by the Foundation For Allen Schools and the Allen Council of PTAs.
Title sponsor for the event is Park Place Lexus, Plano. Additional sponsors include EMK3, Pogue Construction, Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, City of Allen, Allen Convention & Visitors Bureau, Commercial Bank of Texas, The Heritage at Twin Creeks, Allen Arts Alliance, Market Street, Ryan Dental Group, Balfour Yearbooks, Cutting Edge Pediatric Therapy, Jostens, Cane Rosso, Dr. Maryam Mojdehi-Barnes, Trinity Floor Company, Wells Fargo Securities, and Saunders, Walsh & Beard.
In addition to the run, local organizations and merchants will have booths surrounding the start/finish area with samples, prizes and giveaways. To register for the Allen Eagle Run or for more information visit www.AllenEagleRun.org or call 972-727-0362. Find out more about the Foundation For Allen Schools at www.AISDfoundation.org and www.facebook.com/AISDfoundation.
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Procedures Outlined For Bad Weather School Closings
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 With the potential for winter weather, parents should become familiar with Allen ISD's bad weather school closing procedures. Under most circumstances, a decision to close or delay school due to bad weather will be made by 5:30 a.m. or earlier. If enough information is available, school district officials may make a decision by 10 p.m. the night before.
If school is closed or delayed, the announcement will first be posted on the Allen ISD website at www.allenisd.org, the Allen ISD Twitter account and Cable Channel 98. Major television and radio stations will also be notified. Because of the large number of school districts in the area, the television and radio announcements are sometimes delayed 30 to 45 minutes. Information will also be posted on the Allen ISD Facebook page. Finally, parents will be notified by automated phone calls through the SchoolMessenger notification system. It is important that parents keep their contact phone number current in Skyward if they want to receive SchoolMessenger notifications.
Parents are encouraged not to call the school offices since no employees are answering the phones that early in the morning. We also ask that parents do not call the notification system back as this also slows the system down.
The web site and Facebook are the quickest sources of information for a school closing. If school is not closed for the day, no announcements will be made and students should report at the normal time.
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Mother-Son Dance Feb. 20th
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 Tickets are on sale for the annual Mother-Son Dance sponsored by Allen ISD Community Education.
The western themed dance will be held in the Allen High School cafeteria from 7-9 p.m.
Tickets are $35 per couple and are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets include dancing and refreshments. Photos and fresh flower boutonnieres are available for an added cost. More information is available at www.allenisd.org/communityed.
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Check The E-Bulletin Board For Allen Community Events
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 Allen ISD's Community Bulletin Board, "Allen on the Go," publicizes activities for local non-profit groups and organizations while saving them - and the district - time and money. The initiative allows these groups to post information on programs, fundraisers, classes and other activities on an Allen ISD-hosted Web page rather than having to print hundreds of fliers.
Allen ISD posts fliers from non-profit groups on the Community Bulletin Board at www.allenisd.org/communityboard. The service is free to local non-profit organizations.
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Upcoming Events
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February 6 - AHS Home Run Club Bingo Night, AHS Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
February 15 - No Classes - Staff Development Day
February 20 - Mother - Son Dance Ball, AHS Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m.
February 20 - Special Olympics Benefit Auction, Sheraton McKinney, 6 - 11 p.m.
February 22 - Board of Trustees Meeting, Allen City Hall, 7 p.m.
February 27 - Eagle Run - at Eagle Stadium, 8 a.m.
March 7-11 - Spring Vacation
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