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JUNE 24 | 2021
Argyle High School = UIL Lone Star Cup Champions!
Argyle High School produced 148 points to capture first place. It was the most points scored by any school in any classification. Canyon finished second with 108.5 points and Boerne had 94 points.
"To win the Lone Star Cup in any year is a tremendous accomplishment for our students, coaches, and sponsors," Argyle High School Principal John King said. "But to win the Lone Star Cup in a COVID year that presented so many challenges is absolutely amazing. I am so proud of our entire school district because let's face it...it takes all of us working together to continue to have the success we have had in our academics, athletics, and fine arts."
This also marked Argyle's 11th Lone Star Cup victory, including nine consecutive. The award was suspended last year due to COVID-19 when UIL activities were canceled during the spring semester.
The UIL Lone Star Cup is awarded to the most successful schools in each classification for their performance in academics, athletics and fine arts. Points are awarded in Team Tennis, Cross Country, Marching Band, Volleyball, Robotics BEST, Football, Congress, Spirit, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Mariachi, Film, Basketball, Robotics FIRST, Soccer, Academics, One-Act Play, Theatrical Design, Track & Field, Golf, Tennis, Softball and Baseball.
This year, Argyle won state team championships in Football, Marching Band, Boys' Basketball and Boys' & Girls Golf. Argyle also earned state team runner-up in Academics and Spirit.
Each winning school also receives a $1,000 scholarship.
Welcome, New Eagles!
Krystal Sims
Ben Ramsey
Tanya Wright
ALUMNI WATCH: Former Eagle Featured In New Football Movie!
The 2019 graduate plays the Masonic Home quarterback named "Wheatie" in the movie which recently opened nationwide. The movie is based on the true story and book written about the Fort Worth orphanage - Masonic Home Mighty Mites - during the Great Depression. (Photo credit: Slade Monroe/IMDB)
AMS Symphonic Band & Honor Winds Advance to State!
Congratulations to last year's Honor Winds and Symphonic Band members, as both bands had recorded selections advance to the state level of the ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series! Honor Winds recordings of "The High School Cadets" and "Procession of the Sardar" advanced, along with Symphonic Band's recording of "Night Fury."
This is the first time in Argyle ISD history that the Symphonic Band has had a selection advance to the state level. The final evaluation process for this contest will be in July.
If you would like to listen to the recordings that were submitted, those videos are on the band website, www.argylemsband.com
School Board Approves Face-to-Face Instruction Only in 2021-2022
The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved face-to-face instruction only for all students for the 2021-2022 school year during Monday's regular meeting. In addition, the Board unanimously approved masks being optional for all students and employees.
Face-to-face learning will be the only form of instruction available to Eagle students. Virtual learning will no longer be an option. The Texas Education Agency recently informed school districts a funding waiver will not be available for virtual learning and House Bill 1468 (funding for virtual learning) failed in the Texas Legislature.
As the 2020-2021 year progressed, Argyle ISD had a significant percentage of virtual learners who struggled with engagement, academic performance and virtual attendance. Argyle ISD recommended to the Board that face-to-face learning is the most effective instructional option for Eagle students moving forward.
Free Heart Screenings Saturday, June 26
School Board Approves Employee Pay Raises & Honors Golf, Tennis Players
Additionally, the Board approved bus driver starting pay will increase from $16.52/hour to $20/hour to remain competitive with surrounding districts.
Trustees recognized the Lady Eagles' state champion golf team which earned the first title in program history this year. They also recognized the Argyle doubles' players Drew Van Wyk and Wade Paquin. They finished as Class 4A state quarterfinalists.
Lady Eagle State Champion Golf Team
June 21 Board Meeting
Tennis State Doubles Quarterfinalists Drew Van Wyk & Wade Paquin
Argyle ISD Finance Update: Debt Management
The district has a rapidly growing tax base that has the capacity to absorb additional debt. Since the fiscal year 2012, the district’s net taxable assessed valuation has grown from $997 million to $2.469 billion, representing a 10.1% average annual growth rate. Since the fiscal year 2017, the average annual growth rate has been 15.6%.
How to Access STAAR Scores & Availability Dates
Please reference the following information regarding the release and availability dates of STAAR scores per grade level:
- High School Grades 9-12: STAAR Spring EOC scores are now available in Family Access
- 5th & 8th Grades: STAAR Math and Reading are now available in Family Access
- All other grades/subjects: STAAR scores will be available Monday, June 28 in Family Access
CLICK HERE FOR FAMILY ACCESS PORTAL
District Seeking Feedback On ESSER III Application
One area would address the student learning loss due to COVID-19 and the second area would address the safe re-opening of the public school district. The application also deals with other areas related to COVID-19 issues such as retaining employees, operational needs of the school district due to COVID-19 issues, and teacher support.
CLICK TO READ MORE & TAKE SURVEY
SAVE THE DATE: Argyle Middle School Orientation
District Breaks Ground On Elementary School #3!
Argyle ISD recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest campus.
District officials along with members of Pogue Construction and Corgan Architects joined in the ceremony to launch the beginning of Elementary School #3 in Argyle ISD. The future campus is located on 16 acres in the Canyon Falls community at the corner of Denton Creek Blvd. and Prairie Ridge Rd. in Flower Mound.
“This is an exciting day for the future of Argyle ISD,” said Dr. Telena Wright, Argyle ISD Superintendent. “The shoveling and turning of dirt today is the beginning of the construction of an elementary school that will provide instructional space for 850 students. We are very grateful for our community which approved the 2017 bond that made this campus possible.”
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Argyle ISD Campus Transitions - 2021-2022
2021-2022 School Year
2022-2023 School Year
Argyle ISD Locator Map
Kindergarten Registration Open for 2021-2022
Argyle ISD is excited to announce Kindergarten Registration has started for the 2021-2022 school year. We can't wait to welcome our new kindergarten Eagles in the fall!
The registration process will be done online and families can click on the campus link below for Argyle West Elementary or Hilltop Elementary. If you know of a kindergarten parent coming into the district please help us in sharing this information.
Eagle 2021 Football Schedule Released!
Eagles Competing At 7-on-7 State Championships
Argyle is competing in Division II and is in a four--team Pool F with Brownwood, Hamshire-Fannett and The Woodlands Christian. Each team will play three pool-play games on Thursday. Follow updates on Dave Campbell's Texas Football.
Argyle defeated Brownwood 19-12 in the opening game.
Cross Timbers YMCA Offering Summer Activities & Swim Lessons
Check out what is available online at https://www.ymcadallas.org/locations/cross_timbers for more information.
Argyle Independent School District
Argyle ISD is a fast-growth public school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with more than 3,800 students and 450 employees. The District includes five campuses. Argyle ISD is a 10-time UIL Lone Star Cup Champion. The Eagle Extra! Newsletter is produced by the Argyle ISD Communications & Marketing Department.
To submit stories for consideration, contact Rick Herrin, Argyle ISD Director of Communications at communications@argyleisd.com.
Email: Communications@ArgyleISD.com
Website: argyleisd.com
Location: 800 Eagle Drive, Argyle, TX, USA
Phone: (940) 464-7241
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Twitter: @argyleisd