EAGLE EXTRA!

Congratulations to our December Soaring Star, Brooke Nickelson, Special Education Teacher at Argyle West Elementary!!

Mrs. Nickelson is invaluable to the Argyle West campus, transforming the lives of students and families by meeting them where they are and leading them to success. She also equips teachers with tools like data tracking and incentive systems to create successful classrooms.

Mrs. Nickelson doesn’t just embody our Argyle ISD core values—she sets the standard.

We had the opportunity to surprise her in class this week! Thanks to our Eagle Partners, Soaring Star Award winners receive a $100 gift card along with a year's supply of Chick-fil-A sandwiches from Chick-fil-A in Argyle.

Winter Break is here! Argyle ISD schools and offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 20. This will serve as a virtual workday for teachers and staff.

Schools and offices will be closed through Monday, Jan. 6. Classes will resume regular schedules on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Teachers and staff will have a virtual workday on Monday, Jan. 6.

Enjoy the winter break Eagles!

Thank you, Argyle ISD, for your incredible support of our Angel Tree Program!

This year, we were able to serve over 150 angels right here in our community, and your generosity made it all possible.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and contributed. Because of you, all of our Argyle Eagles can enjoy a joyful and happy holiday season! We are so grateful for this amazing community! #TogetherWeSoar

This year's Argyle ISD Police Department's Donut Dash 4 Kids was a huge success with great weather last Saturday and produced an outpouring of support for area families. Part of the fun run entry included a toy donation and this year the event produced 800 toys. These will be donated to the Cross Timbers Outreach for distribution to families. Jane Ruestmann Elementary also played a big part in collecting the toys.

The fun run was held at Unity Park in Argyle and also included a Sprint with Santa. Participants enjoyed free hot chocolate and donuts. Be sure to watch for the event next year and join the fun.

Special thanks to all the families, students, PTAs/PTOs and sponsors that participated in this year's event. Check out the Argyle ISD Police Department Facebook page for a video from the event!

Argyle ISD has finalized the purchase of approximately 35 acres of the Furst Ranch development along US 377. This deal includes the option to accept an additional 15 acres adjacent to the purchased land for a combined 50-acre site to be used for future schools.

These land tracts are in the Flower Mound portion of Furst Ranch along frontage acreage on the east side of US 377. The land was purchased for $9.6 million, and funding was made possible by the voter-approved 2022 bond proposal.

The Furst Ranch master-planned community is owned by Jack Furst, a long-time Denton County resident and former Argyle ISD parent. This new development includes 2,300 acres at the intersection of FM 1171 and US 377 and construction is underway on homes in the northern sector. The entire Furst Ranch property is within the Argyle ISD boundaries.

“We are grateful to those in our communities that voted for the 2022 bond that helped make this land purchase for school facilities possible,” AISD School Board President Sam Slaton said. “We are also grateful for Jack Furst's generous 15-acre land donation to the district. As we continue to grow and look towards the future, it is exciting to know that this partnership has helped secure a site location for many future Argyle students.”

AISD plans for the property include a future middle school and elementary school. The district expects students from Furst Ranch to begin enrolling in 2026 or 2027. The first phase of Furst Ranch includes 1,000 homes.

“We are very excited to continue our support of AISD,” Furst said. “Furst Ranch is looking forward to becoming the new home of a new middle school and elementary school before the decade concludes.”

The 2022 bond proposal included funding to purchase land as the district continues to experience rapid growth. AISD enrolled its 6,000th student in August 2024, and enrollment is expected to surpass 10,000 students in the 2031-2032 school year. This school year’s enrollment growth rate was 12.7 percent.

The 35-acre Furst Ranch site marks the district’s second land purchase in recent years. AISD purchased 50 acres (2022 bond funding) on the north side of FM 407 in 2023, on which Middle School #1 is currently being built. It is projected to open in August 2026 and will serve 7th-8th graders zoned to this campus.

This donation of 15 acres follows a history of the district receiving land from master-planned communities to build schools. Hillwood Properties donated tracts of 12 and 23 acres to AISD to build Argyle West Elementary and Jane Ruestmann Elementary in the Harvest community. Argyle South Elementary was built on 16 acres donated by the developer of Canyon Falls.

The district will not utilize the new land in Furst Ranch to build a future high school. The Argyle Middle School facility on US 377 will become the second high school in AISD. The district is scheduled to transition to two high schools in the 2027-2028 school year.

This area of the Argyle High School parking lot will be closed due to construction on the new Argyle ISD Stadium and Indoor Activity Center that is ongoing behind the field house.

The area will be CLOSED through Jan. 10. This includes the first week of school when students return from winter break.

Students are encouraged to utilize parking spaces on the north and west sides of the campus.

We had so many great honors to hand out when Argyle ISD hosted the Special School Board Recognitions Night in the Argyle High School auditorium. This event is held twice a year to honor and recognize the outstanding academic and athletic achievements throughout the district.

The event was live-streamed and family, friends and staff were invited to attend and support so many great honors. We are looking forward to our spring celebration that will take place near the end of the school year.

CLICK HERE to view photos from the event on Argyle ISD's Facebook page.

Monday night, Argyle ISD held its monthly regular board meeting. The AISD School Board met at 4:30 p.m. for an executive session prior to the open meeting. We are providing you with School Board Briefs and hope this valuable information on agenda and action items helps you to be a well-informed Argyle ISD community member.

Our Board of Trustees conducted the open portion of the regularly scheduled monthly board meeting at 6 p.m. President Sam Slaton established a quorum and our Pledges to the Flags were led by students from Argyle West Elementary. Trustee Leigh Ann Artho conducted the Opening Prayer, followed by a special performance from our incredibly talented AHS Remedy A Cappella Choir.

CLICK HERE to read more about the information and action items from the meeting. The update also include more information about the approved middle & high school zoning.

Has a friend, neighbor, co-worker or fellow parent asked you a question about the district and you're not quite sure of the answer? Well, we are here to help you answer those questions. We understand some are easier than others, and many of them are covered with our new FAQs page on the district website.

CLICK HERE to visit the new FAQs page.

Through the start of school and the election process we have added questions to this comprehensive page. If you have one you would like to submit, CLICK HERE to provide the question.

Thank you again for submitting questions to the district as we work diligently to have very informed parents and community members.

Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. This information will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.

In 2021, 4,613 Texans experienced gun-related deaths. The Texas Department of State Health Services (SHS) reports that 55% of Texas firearms deaths in 2020 were suicides and that 59% of all suicides in Texas were by firearms. Suicide attempts involving firearms have a 90% fatality rate. Restricting access to guns is critical in reducing acts of violence, whether as self-harm or towards others. Acts of mass violence and interpersonal violence often end in suicide.

It is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. Under Texas Penal Code 46.13, a person commits the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child if the child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm, and the person with criminal negligence:

• Failed to secure the firearm;
• Left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access
  
  

Texas exempts the purchase of firearm safety equipment from Texas Sales and Use Tax.

Remember, a gun should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere. You can learn more and find additional resources from the Texas Department of Public Safety at https://safegunstoragetexas.com.

Safe gun storage is critical to preventing suicide, unintentional shootings, and other tragedies.

Are you a business owner looking to support the amazing teachers of Argyle ISD? Join our Eagle Partner program! All contributions directly benefit our teachers and staff, helping us show appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

Becoming an Eagle Partner offers unique benefits for your business while supporting the incredible teachers and staff of Argyle ISD. As an Eagle Partner, you’ll gain:

• Brand Visibility: Showcase your business to our community through events, digital platforms, and recognition in district communications.
• Community Impact: Directly support teacher and staff appreciation events, professional development, and other initiatives.
• Networking Opportunities: Build connections with other local businesses and community members through exclusive Eagle Partner gatherings and events.
• Positive Branding: Align your business with education and community growth, reinforcing your reputation as a supporter of local schools.

Your contributions make a difference, showing appreciation for the educators who shape the future of Argyle ISD!

To learn more about how you can get involved, contact Laura Truebenbach at Laura.Truebenbach@argyleisd.com. Let’s make a difference together!

The Argyle High School Majestics drill team is hosting the Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Jan. 25. The event will be held in the AHS cafeteria from 3-5 p.m. The cost is $50 per daddy/daughter and $15 for each additional daughter.

Join us for a fun afternoon of dancing, snacks and crafts!

CLICK HERE to register.

The Argyle Lady Eagles basketball team opened district play on Tuesday with a big victory against Colleyville Heritage. The Lady Eagles won 67-23 and were led by Wrigley Green's 16 points. The team is now in Orlando playing in a holiday tournament. Follow all the updates on the Lady Eagles' X account. They opened play Thursday against Copper Hills (Utah).

The Eagles also opened district play on Tuesday vs. Colleyville Heritage. Argyle won 45-39 and will play in the Tournament of Champions after Christmas in Mansfield.

The Argyle Eagles football team finished the season as Class 5A Division II State Semifinalists after falling last week to South Oak Cliff. The Eagles had another outstanding season and finished as undefeated district champs and were 13-2 overall.

Argyle also produced a 13-game win streak during the season. Congratulations to the Eagles on another great year!

How about the Lady Eagle wrestlers?! The team recently competed in the Texas Women's Classic, which is the largest girls wrestling tournament in Texas with 59 teams. The JV took 7th place overall. Italia Herrera finished second in her weight class, while Payton Major and Sloan Pate each took third place in their divisions. Lily Doyle took 5th in the varsity division.

PLATINUM LEVEL

Point Bank

The Real Estate Station

Lori Jacobson, The Legacy Group

Cross Timbers Church

Total Care
iKids Dentistry

CR Plumbing

Chick-fil-A Argyle

Atown Apparel

GOLD LEVEL

Sunny Darden Group

Green Light Driving Academy

SILVER LEVEL

Argyle United Methodist

Rich McDowell Synergy One Lending

Kim Reding - Magnolia Realty

Mathnasium - Trophy Club

DATCU

Argyle Party & Gift

Northlake Papa Johns

Independent Financial

UNITS of Northwest DFW
BB Living Harvest
State Farm Insurance - Matt Friess

Bybee College Prep

G2 Painting and Roofing

Five Rings Financial

United Educators Association

Homework In A Cafe

BRONZE LEVEL
Alpha Women's Wellness

Dermatology Solutions

ATX Benjamin Realty Group

T&T Consolidated

Harvest Counseling & Wellness

Empower Chiropractic

All About Babies Argyle Birth Center, LLC

Branded

Dancan

Miranda Realty Team

Reading Ranch

Yard Card Queen

North Texas Adult & Child Counseling Center
Legacy Partners Insurance Agency, LLC - Jen De La Porte
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

NWC General Construction
Dawn Michelle Photography

Morton Buildings

Interested in becoming an Eagle Partner? Contact Laura.Truebenbach@argyleisd.com for more information!

Argyle ISD is a fast-growth public school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with 6,100+ students and 700+ employees. The District includes seven campuses. Argyle ISD is a 13-time UIL Lone Star Cup Champion. The Eagle Extra! Newsletter is produced by the Argyle ISD Communications & Marketing Department.

To submit stories or a possible photo of the week for consideration, contact Rick Herrin, Argyle ISD Chief Communications Officer at Communications@argyleisd.com.

Website: argyleisd.com
Location: 6701 Canyon Falls Dr., Flower Mound, Texas 76226
Phone: (940) 464-7241
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