The Spring 2008 Red Carpet winner was Allen Elementary Students and staff were recognized with a surprise visit, complete with red carpet, by Superintendent Winston Brooks, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools Greg Rasmussen and District 3 Board Member Barb Fuller.

Allen was chosen after a selection committee reviewed applications from schools who met certain criteria. This included all staff members being trained in customer service and submitting a one-page narrative describing how their school 1) exhibits a family-friendly environment, 2) communicates with parents and community, 3) uses technology, 4) values diversity, and 5) utilizes methods to evaluate its family-friendly efforts.

To demonstrate how important this initiative is, the school also received $1,000 from corporate sponsor Single Source.  Allen can use this money to obtain needed resources to support academic achievement.