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ALL-STATE CHOIR!...CONGRATS GRIFFEN!
With this honor Griffen will travel to San Antonio from February 7-10 to be part of this very elite choir. Griffen has put in countless hours of work and competed against hundreds of singers for this opportunity. We are so proud of Griffen for this outstanding achievement. He is also a member of Remedy A Capella.
Congratulations, Griffen!!
School Board Approves 2024-2025 School Calendar
Mark your calendars! The Argyle ISD 2024-2025 school calendar was approved by the School Board during Tuesday's regular meeting. Be sure to view the calendar for key dates for next school year. The first day of school will be Wednesday, Aug. 14 in the third week of the month.
Here are some of the noteworthy dates for next year:
First Day of School: Wednesday, Aug. 14
New Eagle Academy (new teacher orientation): Aug. 1-2 & 5
October Student Holidays: Oct. 11-16
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 25-29
Winter Break: Dec. 20-Jan. 6
Spring Break: March 10-14
AHS Graduation: Tuesday, May 20
SOARING SITE! New & Updated District Website Launched
Argyle ISD has launched refreshed and updated district and campus websites!
We are dedicated to enhancing the website's usability, and overall online experience for our Argyle ISD families. This site provides a more user-friendly interface to the match the upcoming spring launch of our Argyle ISD mobile app for iOS and Android phones. We are committed to keeping you connected and informed on the go.
During this transition, you may notice changes in the website's structure, including streamlined campus URLs (e.g., Hilltop Elementary School at https://hes.argyleisd.com). Thank you for your patience and understanding as we embark on this exciting digital journey together!
No Debating It! AHS Senior Soars to TOP 15 FINISH!
Argyle High School senior Caleb Leonard knows his way around the State Capitol Building! He made his third consecutive trip to the UIL Congressional Debate State Tournament last week.
After eight hours of debate competition, Caleb finished 13th overall at state. To put that number into perspective, about 700 students competed at the region level in Class 5A and only 51 students qualified for the state meet. Caleb finishes in rare debate company at AHS with a top-15 finish and ending his high school career with three consecutive trips to the state meet.
So how tough is it to reach the state meet? They were soaring together with this effort!
The rest of the Argyle congress team put in countless hours of prep work to help Caleb get to the state finals. Congress required students to research and prepare speeches on 20 different bills and resolutions. Each bill or resolution has its own unique topic and policy that it is trying to create. There is only about a month to prepare and two weeks of that is Christmas break, so it is always a very tight turnaround to get all of the prep finished. All five of these students came together and spent countless hours researching and writing speeches to help Caleb to succeed. They wrote over 150 pages of speeches for this state meet.
We also congratulate Debate Coach Jessica Reynolds and debate team members Grant Parris, Addison High, Jack Dillon, and Liyah Cha.
Elementary Campuses Learning About Colleges & Careers!
This week, Argyle South, Argyle West and Hilltop Eagles had a blast celebrating College and Career Week! They hosted informative and engaging events including a panel of current college students who shared their academic journeys from their respective universities.
The week also included a Careers on Wheels event where local professionals who depend on their vehicles for work shared their insights. Participants included ESD1 First Responders, food trucks, cattle workers, police officers, utility workers, construction workers, waste management and even a NASCAR driver!
They wrapped up the week with a CTE Panel where experts from various fields presented their careers to students. It was a fun and educational opportunity for students to explore the unending career options available to choose from in the future.
A huge thank you to all of the professionals who participated and made this week extra special!
Hilltop Elementary will celebrate their College and Career week later this spring. Hilltop Elementary also hosted the student panel of former Eagles!
#TogetherWeSoar in 2024! School Board Recognition Month
This month marks School Board Recognition Month and we are celebrating the theme of #TogetherWeSoar in 2024! Argyle ISD is joining districts across the state in recognizing its Board of Trustees during January.
These locally-elected officials volunteer their time to serve the students, staff, families and the Argyle ISD community. Argyle ISD is celebrating its Trustees on social media this month and formally recognize the Board at the Tuesday, Jan. 16 regular Board meeting.
Board members serve three-year terms and we are grateful for their leadership, oversight, goal-setting and decision-making. For more information about the Trustees, visit ArgyleISD.com. The Board meets once per month and all regular meetings are live-streamed.
We are profiling three Trustees this week in our graphics on social media and in the district newsletter. Today we feature Trustees Dr. Leona McDade, Josh Westrom and Ritchie Deffenbaugh.
Argyle ISD Board of Trustees
Sam Slaton - Place 3 (President)
Craig Hawkesworth - Place 1 (Vice President)
Matt Slaton - Place 6 (Secretary)
Leigh Ann Artho - Place 2
Ritchie Deffenbaugh - Place 4
Dr. Leona McDade - Place 5
Josh Westrom - Place 7
Who Is Making A Difference? Nominate A Soaring Star Today!
Do you know a SOARING STAR that's making a difference?
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE NOMINATION FORM.
Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of Argyle ISD employees each month who continually strive to make a difference in the lives of our students and community. Together, we can acknowledge and honor those who make Argyle ISD an exceptional place to learn and grow.
To make this recognition even more special, the SOARING STAR AWARD winner will receive a $100 gift card, generously sponsored by our district Eagle Partners. Argyle ISD is dedicated to fostering a culture of appreciation and support throughout our educational community.
Who can nominate a teacher or staff member?
- Fellow staff members
- Students
- Parents
- Community member
Please complete the form below and include a detailed description on how your nominee displays Argyle ISD's Core Values.
1. Excellence - We believe in the tradition of excellence based on the highest levels of integrity, innovation, and personal achievement.
2. Respectful Relationships - We believe in a community of supportive and positive relationships because together we are stronger.
3. Honest Communication - We believe in the dignity of all people and communicating with honesty and respect.
4. Security - We believe in the highest quality safety resources and services that foster an environment conducive to learning and personal growth.
5. Kindness - We believe in a welcoming environment that cultivates compassion and a sense of belonging.
Nominate an Eagle today! #TogetherWeSoar
#TogetherWeSoar: AMS Helps SGC's Short Transition!
It's times like this when #TogetherWeSoar!
This was an eventful week for our Sixth Grade Center students and staff. On their first day back Tuesday from the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday they transitioned to Argyle Middle School.
Due to a water main leak at SGC, the students and staff were moved to AMS, which was formerly serving 6th-8th grade students. The water was turned off at SGC while the work was done to find the leak and have it repaired. So SGC students got an early feel for what AMS will be like next year!
"With the help of Mr. Gibson (AMS Principal), the AMS staff, and our AISD maintenance department, the SGC staff was able to move to AMS and back rather seamlessly," SGC Principal Holly Williams said. "The SGC teachers are incredible and showed it again this week. It's a testament to the resilience, adaptability, and caring nature of all that were involved."
The transition was smooth due to the awesome staff and admin teams at both schools working together to make it the best learning environment for our students. The original plan was for SGC to stay at AMS through Friday. But the repairs were done sooner and they returned Thursday morning.
We appreciate our parents and families for their flexibility, understanding and trust this week as we made the adjustments! Special thanks to our Argyle ISD Maintenance Department for all its hard work during this situation.
School Board Briefs - Jan. 16 Meeting
This message was released Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024
Last night, Argyle ISD held its monthly regular board meeting. Please note, beginning in January 2024, Argyle ISD School Board Meetings begin one hour earlier, with closed session at 5:00 p.m. and the open portion of the meeting at 6:00 p.m. 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 6:00 p.m. President Sam Slaton established a quorum. We began our meeting with a group of special guests from Argyle Middle School as they led us in our Pledges to the Flags and Moment of Silence. We loved having our Eagles join us!
Following the call to order, we took a few moments to publicly recognize our Argyle ISD Board of Trustees. January is School Board Appreciation Month in the State of Texas, where school districts take time to publicly thank each Trustee for their time and dedication to the students, staff, and community. Upon reading the Proclamation from Governor Abbott and the Resolution from AISD, the District shared student artwork and a special AISD gift with each Trustee.
New School Board Meeting Times
Regular meetings are live-streamed on the district's YouTube channel and past meetings are available on demand. Special Board meetings with action are also live-streamed and Board Workshops are video recorded and posted the following day.
BGPC Members Present Bond Package to School Board
The community-led Bond & Growth Planning Committee presented its proposed Bond 2024 package to the Board of Trustees at Tuesday's meeting. This was an information only presentation.
The committee, comprised of 50 members, has been meeting since October. Five members of the committee, including three AHS students, presented the package and discussed the process and overall experience. The committee met six times since October and evaluated school finances, student enrollment and district campuses and facilities.
Students presenters included Kate Bell, Jonah Bird and Laiken Zamzow. Adult presenters included Rich McDowell and Hilary Loupot.
The BGPC included parents, staff, community members and eight high school students who were part of the monthly meeting process.
CLICK HERE to view the committee's presentation to the Board.
DECA District Leadership Qualifiers!
Please congratulate the following students who qualified for the DECA District Leadership Conference held on January 16, 2024. DECA District 7 set a record for the highest attendance, with over 4,000 qualifiers!
Aarushi Jain, FIlipe Russo Henriques, Aarush Singh, Drew Mackereth, Aishwarya Buddaram, and Ridhima Khankal.
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is a high school and college program for students interested in business. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
Sign Up for SAT Boot Camp
Argyle High School is providing an opportunity for SAT Prep through MasteryPrep. It will take place Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Argyle High School.
Students will learn test taking strategies and tips while working through an SAT Boot Camp book. The cost will be $75. They will need to bring lunch, a water bottle, and writing utensils only. DEADLINE to register is Thursday, March 7 at 12 p.m.
Please sign up using the Google Form, and payment can be made through RevTrak or by check in the front office. https://argyleisd.revtrak.net/argyle-high.../AHS-Testing/...
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Leech at nicole.leech@argyleisd.com.
Band On The Run Event - May 11
All proceeds from this race will go directly to the Argyle Band Boosters and benefit the Argyle ISD High School Band. Please help by registering to run or walk, or even by donating directly to support the activities of the band booster program.
If you are looking to make a big impact for a great cause, please sign up or donate today!
South Elementary PTO Fundraiser - Jan. 30
Argyle High School PTO Fun Night - Feb. 10
Basketball Teams Return Home Friday Night!
Come catch the Argyle teams in action and both teams are on fire! The Argyle Eagles are 23-3 and undefeated at home and have won four in a row. The Eagles host Richland at 7 p.m. Friday. Argyle is coming off a 64-45 victory at Lake Dallas on Tuesday.
Congratulations to Jayson Demscher who recently joined the 1,000 point club!
The Lady Eagles are 26-3 and undefeated in district action and have won seven consecutive games. Argyle is coming off a 34-9 victory at Lake Dallas on Tuesday. The Lady Eagles host Richland at 5:45 p.m. on Friday.
CLICK HERE to visit the Argyle Eagles Sports Website!
Soccer Teams In Action Friday Night!
Soccer season is gearing for the start of district action! The Argyle Lady Eagles soccer team returns to play on Friday and plays at Aledo at 5:30 p.m. at Bearcat Stadium. The Lady Eagles also play at Lake Dallas on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
The Eagles also play at Aledo on Friday and will start at 7:30 p.m. They will also battle Lake Dallas next Tuesday with a start time of 7:40 p.m.
Proud Eagle Partners!
PLATINUM LEVEL
Sante' Center for Healing
Lori Jacobson, The Legacy Group
GOLD LEVEL
CR Plumbing
Argyle United Methodist
Train Station Baseball Academy
SILVER LEVEL
Rich McDowell Synergy One Lending
Mathnasium - Trophy Club
Datcu.org
Radiant Nutrition
UNITS of Northwest DFW
BRONZE LEVEL
State Farm Insurance - Matt Friess
Tommy's Hi Tech Auto - Tommy's European Auto
Dermatology Solutions
Argyle Splish Splash
T&T Consolidated
Argyle Independent School District
Argyle ISD is a fast-growth public school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with 5,400+ students and nearly 700 employees. The District includes six 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 Director of Communications at communications@argyleisd.com.
Email: Communications@ArgyleISD.com
Website: argyleisd.com
Location: 6701 Canyon Falls Dr., Flower Mound, Texas 76226
Phone: (940) 464-7241
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