2008 Allen election results: Steve Terrell wins re-election as mayor
Allen mayor Steve Terrell won his re-election bid, as did city councilman Ross Obermeyer.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
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UT Dallas-sponsored high school students rake in $40,000 Siemens scholarship
The two local high school researchers will split the prize for their third place national finish.
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007
Eight schools in Dallas area get “No Child Left Behind” Blue Ribbon
Surely all eight schools know the difference between "cliche" and "cliched".
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007
Allen’s Kerr Elementary receives two environmental awards
Awards are for outstanding education of students and campus beautification.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Four Allen High students named National Merit semifinalists
Oh, so I guess you think you're smart now, huh?
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
Attempted child abduction investigated in Allen
Incident occurred in park next to Reed Elementary School.
Friday, Aug. 31, 2007
Seven DFW football teams ranked in MaxPreps.com‘s top twenty
Any guesses on who's ranked numero uno?
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
Allen SRO program honored as Model Agency of the Year
Superintendent Dr. Ken Helvey recognizes members of the SRO program at the Board Meeting on August 27.
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
Washington State starting true freshman from Allen at cornerback
On Saturday, Chima Nwachukwu will try to stay in step with the receivers of the No. 7-ranked Wisconsin Badgers.
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
Allen Open Golf Tournament To Benefit Scholarship Fund
The golf tournament was designed to raise scholarship funds for the students of Allen ISD, amongst other things.
Monday, Aug. 20, 2007
Allen coach surpasses 400 career wins
The Lady Eagles won their first two games in the 2007 season, and helped catapult volleyball coach Kelley Gregoriew over a coaching milestone.
Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007
Allen High School football kicks off with annual picnic
Patrons will have a chance to order Allen Eagles spirit wear, yard signs and decals. Whoo hoo football.
Monday, Aug. 6, 2007
Allen’s Anderson Elementary to receive new principal
Before arriving at Anderson Elementary, Norris served as assistant principal of Stephens Elementary in Garland for six years.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Allen ISD to introduce Virtual Cafeteria this fall
The site features a virtual serving line that displays all the food items and condiments available for that particular school.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Allen ISD announces its 2007 Teachers of the Year
Whip out the gatorade buckets.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Nine Allen High School art students recognized as top in state
The All-State Awards represent 130 pieces of 16,000 pieces in the competition.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Allen ISD names Fuller new principal of Boyd Elementary
Fuller will replace Debby Moore, who will become the Allen ISD Director of Student Services in June 2007.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Allen ISD names new CFO
If managing school finance, budgeting, accounting and purchasing is your thing.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Allen captures state hockey title over Plano West
Allen held the No. 2 seed in the tournament, but it didn't matter in the end on Sunday.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Allen High School Cheerleaders removed in drinking kerfluffle
It's been three long fallow weeks without a local cheerleading scandal. But now the dry spell (pun intended) is over.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Allen High School senior wins $2,500 National Merit Scholarship
From "honor roll" to "rollin' in the dough."
Friday, April 13, 2007
Allen High School theatre presents final Creative Dramatics
Come enjoy a day of drama.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Allen ISD kindergarten registration begins March 22nd
Allen ISD will conduct its annual “Kindergarten Roundup” on Thursday, March 22 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at all elementary campuses to begin the kindergarten registration process for the 2007-2008 school year.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Only four more days to get your Major Saver Restaurant Card from Allen ISD elementary schools
The Major Saver cards feature 15 local restaurants with a buy one/get one free offer.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Allen ISD to hold “BEE for Education” to raise money for student/teacher scholarships
Three-person adult teams sponsored by individuals and local businesses will compete for the BEE Trophy.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Four vying for spot on Allen ISD Board of Trustees
Four citizens will compete for three seats on the Allen ISD Board of Trustees this spring.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Allen ISD to hold annual job fair
“Each applicant will need to bring several copies of their resume. Our job fair has been very successful the last five years with over 1,100 applicants applying each year.”
Friday, March 2, 2007
Old Timers Reunion to be sponsored by Allen HS Alumni Association
The reunion committee is planning light refreshments, photo displays, an alumni registration area and lots of opportunities for old timers to catch up.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
Allen High School student makes Eagle Scout
Fifteen-year-old Dustin Lee Baysinger of Allen has earned the Boyscouts' highest honor
Monday, Jan. 15, 2007
Allen HS teacher wins Collin County teacher of the month award
Allen High School teacher, Larry Lawson, has been selected as December's teacher of the month by local radio station 97.5 KFLAK-FM.
Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
High school football - Southlake Carroll 38, Allen 0
Dear God, can no one stop the Dragons?! They are inhuman!
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006
Allen beats Spring Westfield in OT
In a true gridiron battle, Allen High School had a dramatic overtime win against Spring Westfield.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
Assistant superintendent to leave Allen ISD
Dr. Brad Lancaster, assistant superintendent for learner services in Allen ISD, has been named as the lone finalist for the superintendent of schools position with Midway ISD.
Monday, Nov. 27, 2006
Mark Jones to join Allen ISD Board of Trustees next week
Mark Jones is the administrative director of clinical operations and support services for Presbyterian Hospital of Allen.
Friday, Nov. 24, 2006
Allen ISD to focus on energy conservation
District hopes to SCORE lower energy bills
“The money we save can be reinvested directly into the classroom."
Friday, Nov. 24, 2006
Last chance for students to get their Allen Eagles freshman hoodie
All the cool kids are getting them (and the school is making money off of them)
Order forms must be in by December 8th
Friday, Nov. 24, 2006
Allen volleyball knocked out in state semifinal
Lady Eagles beat Amarillo in the preseason, but this time they were swept.
Monday, Nov. 20, 2006
Lady Eagles volleyball team advances to semi-finals
Last night they defeated the Lady Wildcats of Lake Highlands in three straight sets to advance to the Regional Semi-Final round of the state playoffs.
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
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