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Next week, Homecoming in Argyle ISD Arrives!
Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Location: Argyle High School (6601 Canyon Falls Dr.)
Parade & Carnival Staging & Setup Time: 5 PM
Parade Time: 6 PM
Carnival Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (immediately following the parade)
Questions? Contact Laura.Truebenbach@argyleisd.com
Mark your calendars for an evening of fun, excitement, and school spirit! Join us on Wednesday, September 4, at Argyle High School in Canyon Falls for an unforgettable event full of energy and community pride.
The Parade kicks off at 6 PM, featuring the band, cheerleaders, drill team, Homecoming Court, student groups, and community organizations.
After the parade, stick around for the Carnival from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, where you can enjoy delicious food, exciting games, awesome prizes, freebies, music, and so much more!
Residents of Canyon Falls, it is strongly encouraged that you walk to the event, if possible.
Argyle ISD held a special recognition last week for one Jane Ruestmann Elementary School student! Eliah from Ms. LeMaster's third grade class was recently the 6,000th student to enroll in the district.
Of course we had to make this a great celebration! Dr. Carpenter, district leadership and JRE administrators visited the classroom and surprised Eliah. We were also joined by his family, which included two siblings who also attend JRE. The family just moved to Texas from out of state and we are so excited to have them in AISD.
We had special Argyle swag for Eliah to commemorate this special milestone!
CLICK HERE to watch the surprise video on Instagram.
The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling a School Funding Referendum for November 5 during the Monday, Aug. 19 regular Board meeting.
If approved, the AISD’s School Funding Referendum would generate approximately $2.5 million to address budget priorities including teacher and staff pay raises, providing campus support positions, and addressing increasing class sizes for the future. This referendum includes a 7.7-cent tax increase to the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) tax rate.
The M&O rate funds school district operations, instruction, staff, transportation, maintenance, and daily operating expenses. In contrast, the Interest & Sinking (I&S) fund, representing the other part of the district’s annual budget, is financed through bonds. Bond funds from the I&S budget cannot be used for operational costs such as teacher raises, rising utilities, increasing insurance costs, or other day-to-day expenses.
CLICK HERE to read more about the funding referendum.
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.
Please complete the form below and include a detailed description of 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
We have a big shoutout to our newest Platinum Eagle Partner: Chick-fil-A Argyle!
Argyle ISD was thrilled to celebrate CFA's official ribbon cutting this week and are incredibly grateful for the generous donation of 100 gift cards, each providing a year’s worth of entrees exclusively for our amazing Eagle staff! These cards will be distributed with special honors for teachers and staff during the year! CFA is located at 1218 FM 407.
Thank you, Chick-fil-A Argyle for your incredible support and partnership! Be sure to visit them this Friday at their grand opening!
Argyle ISD is excited to launch a Community Committee Interest form!
The District has multiple opportunities for our families and community members to serve on various campus or district committees. We are blessed to have an engaged community and we look forward to forging many new connections.
Signing up on the interest form will not guarantee committee membership, but it will allow the district to select from a community group of individuals who are interested in serving as the needs arise. We are grateful for your partnership! Please sign up by Sept. 13.
- CLICK HERE to visit the District Committees webpage to learn about the committees available.
- CLICK HERE to submit your information.
We need action and we need it now! Please join us in asking our legislators to prioritize public education funding!
Presently,
- Argyle ISD is one of few districts in the state that has received the Formula Transition Grant since 2019 and faces a significant funding cliff beginning with the 2024-2025 fiscal year when FTG expires,
- Argyle ISD is subject to losing approximately $250,000 via the Robin Hood formula of “recapture,”
- There has been NO CHANGE to the basic allotment despite 40-year record inflation.
- Argyle ISD, like most school districts in Texas, is struggling to provide meaningful raises to our teachers.
CLICK HERE to visit the Take Action Argyle website and learn how to Take Action Now!
Argyle ISD is hosting a dedication ceremony for the new Jane Ruestmann Elementary campus on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All JRE families and the entire Argyle ISD community are invited to attend the event, which will include campus tours and the official ribbon-cutting for the new campus. JRE is the fourth elementary school in Argyle ISD.
The event will include a special recognition for Jane Ruestmann, a beloved former Argyle ISD elementary art teacher who taught for more than 40 years.
Argyle Cheer presents the Second Annual We've Got Spirit Project -- game day shirts for all fans -- from elementary to high school, parents to super fans!
Each design was created for Argyle Eagles to wear throughout the upcoming school year, not just under the Friday night lights. As you attend other hometown events or participate in activities like Red Ribbon week--these shirts can be worn on repeat!
Bonus...A portion of each sale will be donated back to Argyle Cheer Boosters as they dedicate time and energy to keeping our school spirit strong all year long!
Presale Link: https://tinyurl.com/spiritshirts2024
Argyle Band Boosters have partnered with Mabel's Labels to help raise funds for the Argyle Band! 20% of each purchase goes towards our amazing and talented musicians AND they have created an Argyle Eagle Logo!!
To order - visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and search Argyle Band Boosters (Texas)
Grady Emerson had a summer to remember!
The Argyle Eagle baseball standout recently concluded his summer playing for the USA 18U National Team in the World Baseball Qualifier in Panama City.
Grady, who played second base, helped lead the team to the gold medal and was named to the all-tournament team. He hit .381 with 21at-bats and seven RBI and two stolen bases.
Grady is a junior at AHS. Congrats on an awesome summer!
Argyle Independent School District
Argyle ISD is a fast-growth public school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with 6,000+ 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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