Allen ISD treats staff to tailgate before Eagles-Jesuit game

By Allen Record staff · November 2, 2026 · 1 min read

The tailgate was organized through Heart at Work, a district-run program that pairs Allen ISD with local businesses to sponsor staff events and offer employee discounts, according to the district's program page. Courtesy: allenisd.org

Allen ISD employees and their families gathered for a free tailgate dinner before a recent Allen Eagles football game against Jesuit.

Layne's Chicken Fingers sponsored the evening and provided dinner, with Dippin' Dots for dessert, according to the district.

Attendees played yard games and listened to music before heading in to cheer on the Eagles.

The district has described the effort as part of its goal of being "the premier place to work in North Texas."

Past Heart at Work events have included a pickleball tournament at Chicken N Pickle in Allen, a kickball outing and a basketball night sponsored by EBA Automotive.

Layne's Chicken Fingers also sponsored a previous homecoming tailgate.

The district lists future Heart at Work events on its program page.

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