Calendar and Events
Allen High school Marine Corp JROTC Program participates in many community events, drills/meets, and football games through the year. Specific dates will be communicated directly to your cadet - who will be responsible for communicating to their families. Some dates will be communicated via Plan of the Week. Remember to also follow AHS MCJROTC on social media for additional announcements.
Below are highlighted events you can anticipate during this upcoming year.
Summer/Fall
Cadet Summer Program
Mid/Late July
Join our squad for drills, games, and basic intro into ROTC. Lunch provided. Not required to be in the ROTC program to join. Open to grades 8-12 Link to Register
Start of Year Bash
Early August
Welcome families and Cadets!
Physical Form Due
Early August
Ensure your cadet's physical evaluation form has been completed and uploaded into Skyward by the start of the school year
Drill Dynamics Session
Late August
Drill Dynamics company has been invited to work with AHS cadets for a complete workshop around Drill expectations. 2024 Dates: August 24th - 9am-3pm. Lunch provided
Parent Meeting
August/September
Please join for a parent evening - go over program highlights, cadets expectations, meet the instructors, and learn more about the MCJROTC Boosters. 2024 Dates: August 29th
Competitive Team Recruitment Sessions
August/September
For Competition Level Teams: Recruitment session dates will be communicated in class by cadet leadership teams. Cadets should review in-class postings for more details. Whats-app communication ability highly encouraged.
Football games
Fall - Home/Away
See AISD Football schedule. All cadets are encouraged to join. Required for A-Crew members
North Texas Give Day
September
AHS JROTC is working with North Texas Give Day to raise funds for our program. Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour online giving event designed to empower every person to give back to their community by supporting local causes they care about in one easy-to-use platform. 2024 Dates: September 19th Participate here Sept 1st-19th.
Volunteer Oppurtunity
AHS College Night Prep
September
AHS hosts an annual College Night. 100+ College, Universities, technical schools, and armed forces services will have representatives available to provide students and parents information about their educational programs. The AHS JROTC cadets are asked to assist with table setup prior to this event. Opportunity for up to 2 hours of service credit. 2024 Dates: September 10th
Middle School Visits
Sept/Oct
Our cadet volunteers and leadership will visit AISD middle schools to introduce the programs to future students wishing to learn more about the program. Service Hour eligible.
Group Dynamics Session
Sept/Oct
Group Dynamics company has been invited to work with first year AHS Cadets for team building activities. 2024 Dates: October 3rd or 4th. Details coming soon.
Photo Day
Sept/Oct
Cadet photos are taken in uniform. Initial and retake dates will be communicated in plan of the week. Images will be available to purchase from photographer. 2024 Dates: October 8&9
Drill Meet
Oct./Nov
Information will be communicated to cadets. Permission form needed if off-site
2024 info: NOV 2 COW TOWN CLASSIC DRILL MEET - 8:00am-2:00pm Herman Clark Stadium, 5201C. A. Roberson, Fort Worth, TX. 76119.
Volunteer Opportunity
Oct./Nov
Information will be communicated to cadets. Permission form needed if off-site
2024 info: NOV 23 WATERWAY CLEANUP 10:00am to 2:00pm. We will meet at the Allen Heritage Village and then move on to clean a nearby creek after a brief meeting. Cadets and Chaperones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DABAF2FA4F8C70-50888160-jrotc#/
Raiders Meets
Oct./Nov
Information will be communicated to cadets. Permission form needed if off-site
Winter
Birthday Ball
November
Marine Corps Ball - Formal Event for JROTC (Annual Showcase Event) Celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday with Ceremony, Pomp and Circumstance. All Families invited. 2024 Date: Nov 16.
Drill Meet
December
Information will be communicated to cadets. Permission form needed if off-site
2024 Info: Dec 7 GRAND PRAIRIE SHOOT-OUT DRILL MEET - South Grand Prairie High School 301 W Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 0800
Rotary Christmas Parade
December
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Allen typically the first weekend in December. All school clubs encouraged to participate. Will meet for Cookies and Cocoa after as a unit. 2024 Date: Dec 8
Toys for Tots
December
Cadet-Let volunteer event in partnership with Marine Corp Toys for Tots program. Cadets will use sign-up genius to select dates and time they are available to collect toys. Dress Blues Uniform.
Spring
Drill Meet
January/February
Information will be communicated to cadets. Permission form needed if off-site
February
Photos from the year are prepared for a unique custom book for cadets.
Raiders Meets
March
Information will be communicated to cadets. Permission form needed if off-site
Allen Eagle Run
March
City of Allen hosted event. Cadets volunteer for setup, traffic support, and track markers. Service hour eligible.
Drill Meet
March/April
Information will be communicated to cadets. Permission form needed if off-site
Leadership Camp (LTC)
March/April
Selected leadership and leadership candidates participate in a 3 day leadership training off-site.
Fundraising Event
March/April
Fund raising campaign to engage families in assisting with donations to the program. Digital.
End of Year Awards
May
Recognition event for cadets that have demonstrated excellence in the programs. Invites sent from cadet leadership to award winners and family members. Off-site location.
Cadet Intro Night
End of May
Parent and new cadet night, to learn more about the program. Existing cadet leadership host this event to introduce and educate new cadets to the program for next year.