EAGLE NEWS
12/04/2024
AHS Update W/Principal Matt Russell
Making a Difference: Eagle Give Day 2024
Eagle Give Day has become a cherished tradition in Allen ISD, uniting students to make a meaningful impact on their community. On the early-release Friday before Thanksgiving, Allen High School students participated in a variety of service projects across campus, showcasing their dedication to helping others.
Highlights of the day included preparing 3,600 PB&J sandwiches for the homeless, packing 700 Care & Share kits, assembling 325 hygiene backpacks for the homeless, and creating 120 holiday stockings for children supported by the Children’s Advocacy Center. Students also crafted 204 goodie bags for advocacy center recipients, painted 53 sun-catchers for senior residents, made 145 care kits for CPS caseworkers, and built 60 blankets for Burning Hope.
Additional activities involved decorating 367 lunch bags, making 500 holiday cards for nursing home residents, and creating 254 sunshine bags for pediatric hospital patients. They also packed 158 snack bags for Boyd Elementary students, designed 370 origami pieces for teachers, and participated in a global Zoom with 45 students in Uruguay.
This spirit of giving extended beyond Allen High School, as campuses across the district contributed their own service projects. Thank you to the students, staff, and community members who made Eagle Give Day a district-wide celebration of kindness. Together, Allen ISD continues to strengthen the community, one act of service at a time.
View the full photo gallery at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBSDsc
TAFE Conference State Qualifiers
The AHS TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) chapter recently attended the Area 11 Rounding Up Future Educators Conference at Dallas Baptist University. TAFE is a co-curricular, non-profit Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that encourages students to learn about careers in education and assists them in exploring the teaching profession while promoting character, service and leadership skills necessary for becoming effective educators.
Chapter members have an opportunity to compete in various education related events at the area conference to develop their skills and foster leadership qualities. Members get to connect with peers in our region, hear from keynote speakers in the education field, and gain insights into the teaching profession through various breakout sessions.
"I am so incredibly proud of all the members who competed in the area conference! You each demonstrated hard work, perseverance, and commitment." - Mrs. Peters, TAFE teacher leader
Please congratulate the following students who have advanced to the 41st Annual Teach Tomorrow Summit Conference in February.
Leia Pitcock - ELF Test
Brooke Herman - ELF Test
Daniela Adam and Ashley Brooks - Interactive Bulletin Board
Callie Reavis - Portfolio
Joseph Diemont - Creative Lecture and Impromptu Speaking
Avery Adams - Public Speaking
🦅Eagle Limelight : Introduction to Culinary Arts🥘
Introduction to Culinary Arts students engaged in lab activity focusing on Culinary measurements, mise en place, and commonly used baking ingredients. This activity enhanced their practical and theoretical knowledge in several key areas.
Through this hands-on activity, they learned how to properly prepare ingredients before starting recipes, an essential aspect of the cooking process known as "Mise en place." This approach not only improved their organizational skills but also reinforced the importance of accurate measurements in baking, where precision is critical for success. Students developed a deeper understanding of various baking ingredients, learning their functions and how they interact to create specific textures and flavors. Additionally, the unit helped students strengthen valuable life skills such as attention to detail, time management, and following instructions—skills that extend far beyond the kitchen.
Who’s ready for an epic playoff matchup between undefeated football teams this weekend? The Allen Eagles will face off against the North Crowley Panthers at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield. Buy your tickets now and come cheer on your Eagles! Allen will be the visitor. Pre-sale tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Parking is $5 and available online presale or cash at the gate. Buy your tickets now at
WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM BALLOT
Allen we need your vote for Colter Alberding & Donnell Gee
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Whataburger are proud to honor the best and brightest stars in Texas high school football with the announcement of the 300-player ballot for the 2024 Whataburger Super Team. Texas high school football fans nominated more than 4,000 players on TexasFootball.com, and now must narrow the field from 300 players to the 40 honorees.
Fans can now vote for which players they believe deserve a spot on the 2024 Whataburger Super Team by voting at TexasFootball.com/WhataSuperTeam.
Voting ends December 31st!
Allen High School Diving Showcase🏊🏻♂️
Allen Eagles Hockey 🏒
December 4th our Varsity Gold team will face the Flower Mound/Marcus team in the big arena at the CoMerica Center in what has been called a school spirit showdown!
Our goal is to fill seats with hockey supports and fans to show what makes Allen great!
AHS Staff Holiday Snacks
Step into a world of festive wonder with our enchanting Holiday Dance Spectacular!
This year, we're bringing to life the joy and spirit of the holiday season through an array of dazzling performances showcasing the Allen Tallenettes, Silver Stars, and dance department students.
Tickets are available at allenpac.org!
Join us for an evening filled with vibrant choreography, elegant costumes, and heartwarming music!