The Ereckson Exclusive
July 29, 2025 - Volume 1
Calendar
August
7 Meet the Teacher
- 3:00-5:00 for 8th grade
- 5:30-7:30 for 7th grade
14 8th grade Chromebook distribution if insurance is paid.
15 8th grade Chromebook distribution if insurance is paid.
18 7th grade Chromebook distribution if insurance is paid.
19 7th grade Chromebook distribution if insurance is paid.
Student Course Schedules
Students will be able to view their course schedule in Skyward on, August 7 after 3:00 PM. Paper schedules will NOT be provided. You MUST complete all Back to School forms and submit proof of residency in Skyward before you will be able to view your course schedule!
Back to School Forms
Log into Skyward (www.skyward.allensd.org) using your parent email and password. If you forgot your password, there are links on the Skyward login page to reset your password. All Back to School Forms MUST be completed before your student will be provided their course schedule. Proof of residency will be require when completing your Back to School Forms. Please be sure to complete your Back to School forms as soon as possible. If you have any questions please contact the school office.
Your proof of residency will be required to be uploaded with your back to school forms. Your most recent utility bill can be used as proof of residency. If you have not completed your Back to School forms prior to our Meet the Teacher night, you will need to bring your proof of residency with you so that you may complete your forms while you are here to meet your teachers. Students will not be able to access their course schedule and meet their teachers until all Back to School forms are completed!
Vaccinations
Required Vaccinations
Incoming 7th Grade Required Vaccinations
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) AKA Boostrix, Adacel
Meningitis MCV4 (meningococcal conjugate) AKA Menactra, Menveo, MenQuadFi
The state requires the above vaccinations be completed PRIOR to starting 7th grade. Please check with your health care provider NOW to see if your student has already had the vaccines or needs to make an appointment to receive them. Updated vaccination records must be turned in by the end of this school year (May 2024). You can submit records to the elementary nurse or contact info is available to send them to the Ford nurse.
Meet the Teacher
Our Meet the Teacher night will be Thursday, August 7
8th-grade students and parents have the opportunity to meet their teachers from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
7th-grade students and parents have the opportunity to meet their teachers from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This will be a great opportunity for students to meet their teachers, walk their schedule, and get to know Ereckson. We look forward to seeing you!
First Day FAQ
- Students will receive their ID badge on the first day of school.
- Building opens at 7:30 am students will wait in the cafeteria until 7:55 until they are released to go to their first period.
What about Cell Phones and Smart devices?
- Students are expected to turn devices off when on campus and put them into their bags until 3:30 pm. (Smart Watches included)
What does traffic flow look like?
- I have included a traffic flow map in the newsletter. I encourage you to use the south entrance. It is usually faster and you can exit turning left or right. The North Entrance is right turn only after school. Please be patient in the parking lot.
Beginning of the Year Parent Checklist
Dear Parents and Students,
In this newsletter are links and information for you take care of before the first day on August 12th. They will help your students get a successful start to the new school year.
- Pay Chromebook Insurance
- Read the traffic flow map
- Join PTA
- Basic school supplies
- Complete Back to school forms in skyward
- Attend meet the teacher at EMS on August 7th
- 3:00-5 pm for 8th grade
- 5:30-7:30 for 7th grade
- Please bring your own schedule print or view your schedule through skyward.
All parents must log into Skyward and complete the back to school forms for each of their students. Schedules will not be visible until all back to forms are completed. Schedules will be viewable on Aug 5th after 12 noon.
School Supplies
The following is a list of basic supplies your students may need some more specific items depending on the classes they chose. Teachers will notify students if additional supplies are needed on the first day of school.
- 1 Package of notebook paper
- 1 package of sticky notes
- a few black or blue pens
- box of pencils
- box of colored pencils
- box of markers
- 1 highlighter
- a pair of wired ear buds
PTA Information
Attention parents! The Ereckson PTA needs your membership and support!
Just $10 helps to fund so many wonderful events and opportunities for our students and staff that they wouldn't be able to enjoy otherwise.
Please click this link to join today and help support our wonderful school community
https://erecksonpta.membershiptoolkit.com/join_PTA
It's time to kick things off for the new school year with Ereckson PTA's Back-to-School checklist at https://tinyurl.com/ErecksonPTAPacket.
- JOIN the Ereckson Middle School PTA - both parents and students can join the PTA
- SIGN UP for the volunteer distribution list - complete an updated Allen ISD background check for the 24-25 school year at https://www.allenisd.org/page/volunteer-registration
- BUY Ereckson spirit gear - purchase Ereckson lanyards, yard signs, and new spirit wear designs
- OWN a business? Secure your spot in the Back the Pack community sponsor program!
Returning Families: Update your account information to access forms for the 24-25 school year.
New Families: Create a new account.
It’s time to complete your volunteer background check for the upcoming school year! These expire every summer, so even if you've done one before, you'll need to reapply to be able to help out on campus.
Please go to:
https://www.allenisd.org/o/aisd/page/register-volunteer and click on Volunteer Application. Log in to your account, update any new information that may have changed over the year, and submit your application.
AISD Meal information
Link below for application for Free and reduced meals.
https://www.allenisd.org/o/aisd/page/free-and-reduced-price-meal-applications
Allen ISD 2025-2026 Meal Prices
Elementary & Middle School Breakfast
Elementary & Middle School Breakfast: $2.00
Adults: a la carte pricing
Please note: the reduced price is $0.30 or free for qualifying students. However, in the 2025-2026 school year, students that qualify for reduced-price meals at schools that participate in the National School Lunch & Breakfast Program will receive free breakfast and lunch due to a state grant.
Elementary & Middle School Lunch
Elementary Lunch: $3.25
Middle School Lunch: $3.50
Adults: a la carte pricing
Please note: the reduced price is $0.40 or free for qualifying students. However, in the 2025-2026 school year, students that qualify for reduced-price meals at schools that participate in the National School Lunch & Breakfast Program will receive free breakfast and lunch due to a state grant.
Chromebook Distribution
8th grade Chromebook distribution will be on August 14th and 15th during their science period.
7th grade Chromebook distribution will be on August 18th and 19th during their science period.
Students must have insurance paid before receiving their Chromebook. Click on the link below to pay your Chromebook INSURANCE
https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/TECHNOLOGY-STUDENT-DEVICE-INSURANCE-FEE-/SVcUwX
and bring your ID!
Husky Huddle
Hello Husky Families! We hope everyone enjoyed the Summer break and are as excited as we are to get back to School! We hope that you and your child will feel more comfortable attending a new school and learned some helpful information. If you weren’t able to attend one of the Husky Huddle presentations, no worries, you can find the presentations on the Counselor’s Corner page of the Ereckson website.
There you will also find information regarding Schedule Changes. Please keep in mind that schedule changes are only for electives and will only be granted if an alternate was used and you would like to request another alternate. Requests must be made by August 13th. Please remember, by asking for this change, your child's schedule may change periods, teachers and/or lunch. Asking for specific teachers, periods or lunch will not be granted.
Requests to change levels (On-Level to Advanced or Advanced to On-Level) take place at the end of the 1st 6 weeks. Forms will be sent in September for parents to complete.
Thank you to our teachers, PALs, cheerleaders and PTA for helping us with Husky Huddle; it would not have been possible without your help!
Lady Huskies
Lady Huskies INFO
- Be sure you have completed these tasks before you arrive:
- Register for Tryouts
- Complete UIL Rank One paperwork and Physical (dated after May 1, 2025)
- Tuesday, August 12th - Physical testing (sprints, agility shuttle, vertical jump testing, etc.)
- Wednesday, August 13th - Begin skills testing
- Thursday, August 14th - Continue tryouts (skills, on-court play) [1st cuts]
- Friday, August 15th - Continue tryouts (skills, on-court play) [2nd cuts]
- Monday, August 18th – Continue tryouts (skills, on-court play)
- Tuesday August 19th - Final day of tryouts (finalizing teams)
- Please wear t shirt, athletics shoes
- Spandex shorts are worn in the gym ONLY. Shorts are to be worn over spandex
- For more information: Allen Volleyball
ALL athletes will need to
Complete UIL Rank One paperwork and submit Physical (dated after May1,2024) before first day of school.
Hard copies will not be accepted. Must be online.
First Day of school:
Off Season Athletics WILL NOT dress out
(Athletes not trying out for volleyball)
Boys Athletics
🏈 Allen ISD Boys Athletics — 2025–2026
🎓 Student Enrollment & Online Forms
- Online forms must be completed at Rank One (no “www”).
- A student ID number is required to access the forms.
- New summer enrollees & students moving from 6th → 7th grade: Available starting August 1, 2025.
- New enrollees after August 1: Forms available within 24–48 hours of receiving student ID.
✅ Participation Requirements
- Students must complete all online paperwork and submit a valid physical before participating in:
- Try-outs
- Athletic classes
- Practices (before, during, or after school)
- Competitions
- Travel
🩺 UIL Physical Exam
- Required annually for UIL-sanctioned sports.
- Must be administered and dated no earlier than May 1, 2025.
- Only UIL Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE) forms are accepted.
- Upload completed form to Rank One.
- Downloadable from:
- Rank One Website
- UIL Website
- Allen ISD Athletic Website
📅 Important Meetings
August 4, 2025
6 PM
Lowery Freshman Center Auditorium
7th–12th Grade Football Meeting
August 6, 2025
6 PM
Ereckson Middle School Cafeteria
Ereckson Football Parent Meeting
📆 Athletic Calendar
- Visit the Ereckson Boys Athletics Calendar for game and practice schedules.
Student ID
All students are required to wear a school ID. Students will receive their ID on the first day of school. You are welcome to buy a second ID if you wish. If needed, you may purchase a new ID from the library – the cost is $5
Attendance Reminder
If your student is absent, please use your Skyward Parent Portal or call Bill Lazarus, Attendance Secretary, at 972-747-3308. Send a note with your student when they return.
Ereckson Middle School
Dewey O'Neill, 8th Grade Assistant Principal
Jennifer Pryce, 7th Assistant Principal
Email: paul.harper@allenisd.org
Website: https://www.allenisd.org/o/ems
Location: 450 Tatum Drive, Allen, TX, United States
Phone: (972)747-3308
Twitter: @EMSHuskies