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Argyle Band Flying High! Eagles Finish 7th At State!
The Argyle High School Band returned to state this week and it was an unforgettable experience!! The Eagles, competing in their first UIL Class 5A State Marching Contest, finished an impressive 7th overall.
Argyle battled 38 other bands from across the state and impressed the judges and drew a standing ovation following their finals performance. Congratulations to the best and hardest-working band in all the land!! What a great job by our Eagles, Director Jason Bird and his staff!!
No rest just yet for the Eagle Band! AHS is headed to compete in the Bands of America Grand National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Nov. 14-16. This will be the band's final competition of the year. We are wishing them all the best in Indy next week!
🥳 Argyle Education Foundation Presents Teacher Grants
This week, the Argyle Education Foundation awarded grants to teachers around the district, funding new classroom tools and supplies. We are grateful for AEF’s commitment to supporting our Eagle staff. Congratulations to all grant recipients who were surprised with the news! AEF distributed $24,000 in grants!
Sarah Meilinger - Kindergarten Teacher at Jane Ruestmann Elementary
Noel Nightingale - STEM Teacher at Jane Ruestmann Elementary
Micah Kyle, Katie Sabala, Antoinette Cavazos - Second, Third & Fifth Grade Math/Science at Argyle South Elementary
Patience Knotts - STEM Teacher at Argyle South Elementary
Neal Karpienski - Music Teacher at Argyle South Elementary
Jami Murphy - Special Education Teacher at Argyle West Elementary
Toni Filler - STEM Teacher at Hilltop Elementary
George Williams - Science Teacher at the Sixth Grade Center
Kristi Thetford - CTE Teacher at Argyle Middle School
Sherry Higgins - Art Teacher at Argyle High School
Tanya Warborg-Kosla - Art Teacher at Argyle High School
Cassie Wales - Science Teacher at Argyle High School
Alexis Kaftajian & Haley Martinez - Majestics Directors at Argyle High School
Don't Miss AHS Theatre's THE LIGHTNING THIEF!
Three more shows! Come out and support our amazing AHS Theatre students in this year's annual musical The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical.
This show will be fun for the entire family. You can buy your tickets at the door or scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase your tickets online. We hope to see everyone there! The show opened on Thursday and three more shows are available this weekend!
Remaining Show Schedule
- Saturday, Nov. 9 - 2 PM & 7 PM
- Sunday, Nov. 10 - 2 PM
To purchase tickets, click HERE.
AHS Majestics Soar at Texas Dance Team Assessment!
This week, the Varsity Majestics represented Argyle with pride at the first-ever Texas Dance Team Assessment for the DFW Region. Not only did they make history by participating in this groundbreaking event, but they also earned a Division 1 rating, receiving straight 1s from all four judges—an incredible achievement!
This contest serves as a pilot program that will eventually be adopted by UIL, turning drill team dance into an official UIL event. Our Varsity Majestics, already state champions with numerous awards, embraced this new adventure with excitement and energy!
The Majestics are directed by Haley Martinez and Alexis Kaftajian. Congratulations, Majestics! We are very proud!
AMS Theatre's INTO THE WOODS is a Must-See!
The Argyle Middle School Theatre Program will present its fall musical, Into the Woods, Jr., next weekend, Nov. 14-16. Due to the Friday night playoff game, performances will take place on Thursday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m., with an additional matinee performance on Saturday at 2:30 p.m..
Into the Woods, Jr. is a fractured fairytale that combines many beloved fairytale characters into one story as they all venture "into the woods" for their own reasons.
Tickets are $10 and are now available through Hometown Tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Please come out and support these students and all of their hard work.
Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Celebrating Veterans Day Across Argyle ISD!
The campuses are all hosting special celebrations and recognitions for our Veterans in the AISD community. We are very grateful for your service, courage and sacrifices you have made defending our freedoms. You are heroes and we are excited to celebrate you!
Jane Ruestmann Elementary
8 a.m. - Breakfast in Cafeteria
8:30 a.m. - Ceremony in Gym
Argyle West Elementary
8:30 a.m. - Ceremony in Gym
Light breakfast immediately following
Argyle South Elementary
7:45 a.m. Ceremony in Gym
Hilltop Elementary
1 p.m. - Reception in Library
1:30 p.m. - Ceremony in Gym
Sixth Grade Center
8:30 a.m. - Ceremony in Gym
Argyle Middle School
10:20 a.m. - Ceremony in Gym
Argyle High School
10 a.m. - Ceremony in Auditorium
Veterans in the community are invited to attend AHS ceremony - check-in at the front office
🦃 Help Donate to Argyle ISD's Thanksgiving Food Drive
Argyle ISD is excited to host its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, a meaningful initiative to support fellow Eagles in need. We invite families to send non-perishable food donations with students to their homeroom teachers or designated classes (secondary level). Each class will work together to complete the list of needed items, helping our community members this holiday season.
Food collections run through November 13. Thank you for your generosity, Eagles!
🎉 Who Wants To Play Cornhole? AEF Hosting Tourney Sunday
Grab your family and friends and come out to support the Argyle Education Foundation on Sunday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mule Barn in Justin! It’s going to be an afternoon full of fun, competition, and community. The event is sponsored by Pogue Construction.
Cornhole Tournament: Compete for cash prizes and show off your cornhole skills!
Raffle Prizes: Take a shot at winning big with our exciting raffle!
Family Friendly: Bring the kids, bring the grandparents – players of all ages are welcome!
Whether you’re playing or cheering, it’s a perfect day to have some fun and support our teachers! See you there! Sponsorships and teams available online!
📅 Mark Your Calendar! AISD Multicultural Festival Nov. 20!
We’re excited to host our annual Multicultural Festival, celebrating the rich traditions, food, music, and stories of the cultures within our Argyle ISD community. To make this event truly special, we need your help!
Ways you can participate:
- Host a country/cultural table
- Perform during the Festival (less than 5 minutes)
If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Form.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Location: Argyle High School Cafeteria
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
For any questions or further details, please reach out to our AMS campus representative, Andie Gale, andrea.gale@argyleisd.com.
Jane Ruestmann Elementary Hosting STEM Night Nov. 14!
It will be held Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event will include a special presentation from the Trinity Regional Water District. Come join the fun that will include a bubble wand station and STEM builder space.
AHS Families: Financial Aid Information Night - Nov. 13
Please join us on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the AHS Lecture Hall to learn about all things financial aid for college! The FAFSA changed quite a bit last year, and Dec. 1 is the projected opening day for the FAFSA this year. UNT does a great job of talking about financial aid in general (not specific to UNT) and is helpful information to hear prior to Dec. 1.
We encourage students and families to go ahead and create their FSA IDs now because those can take 3-5 days to get approved. Click here to start that process! If you start this process prior to the FAFSA opening, both of your accounts will be ready to go and you will be able to get started without having to wait!
AHS Wins Bronze AP Honor Roll Recognition!
The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
AP School Honor Roll announced that 5,061 schools—which represent 32% of eligible high schools—are being recognized on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll. Of these schools, 1,962 also received the AP Access Award, demonstrating a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework.
The recipients represent a broad range of high schools from across the United States (including U.S. territories) and Canada. They include private, public, and charter schools; large and small student bodies; rural and urban populations; and specialized high schools, along with generalized programs.
👀 Check Out New Facebook Page in Argyle ISD!
The Argyle ISD Communications & Marketing Department has launched a new Facebook page! Be sure to follow to see all the fun behind-the-scenes happenings in Argyle ISD.
This page will provide families, students and the community with a sneak peek of the department's events and planning. The page will also be utilized to answer questions in the community along with recognizing members of the Comms Team.
Help us grow a following of this page by sharing posts with families and friends. CLICK HERE and become a follower of the Argyle ISD Communications Facebook page!
🧢 Argyle ISD/Ranger Ball Caps For Sale!
Get your limited edition Argyle/Texas Rangers cap!
Did you miss out on Argyle ISD Night at the Ballpark in June? Don’t worry—here’s your chance to snag the exclusive cap that came with the tickets! We have a limited supply, so grab yours while they last.
All proceeds directly support the staff and teachers of Argyle ISD!
Click HERE to purchase!
Hats may be picked up Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and on Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, at the Argyle ISD Administration Building located at 6701 Canyon Falls Dr., Flower Mound, TX 76226.
ICYMI: Halloween Fun at Argyle ISD! 🎃
Lady Eagles Headed to Class 5A Division II Semifinals!!
The Lady Eagles also earned a sweep earlier this week against Chisholm Trail in the first round. Argyle will now play the winner of Abilene Wylie vs. El Paso Jefferson next week.
On Thursday, Superintendent Dr. Country Carpenter was a special guest at practice and provided some motivational words for the team before they headed to the playoff game. Dr. Carpenter's daughter played volleyball in high school and at NCAA Division II National Runner-up West Texas A&M.
Eagle Host The Colony To Close Regular Season!
The Argyle Eagles (8-1, 7-0) close out the regular season Friday night against The Colony. Argyle has won eight consecutive games and last week the Eagles clinched the district title with a 62-7 victory at Grapevine. The Colony is 4-5 overall and 2-5 in district and lost last week to Mansfield Timberview 23-15.
Friday night is also SENIOR NIGHT! All senior Eagle football players will be recognized on the field with their families. The pre-game senior ceremony will start at 6:30 p.m.
GAMEDAY TICKETS: All tickets $8 at the gate.
GAME TIME: 7 PM
LOCATION: Eagle Stadium
ARGYLE EAGLE BOOSTER CLUB BROADCAST: https://webca.st/253133
VIDEO LIVE STREAM: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheTalonNews
Proud Eagle Partners!
PLATINUM LEVEL
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Atown Apparel
GOLD LEVEL
Green Light Driving Academy
SILVER LEVEL
Rich McDowell Synergy One Lending
UNITS of Northwest DFW
BB Living Harvest
State Farm Insurance - Matt Friess
BRONZE LEVEL
Alpha Women's Wellness
T&T Consolidated
All About Babies Argyle Birth Center, LLC
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
Keller Williams Southlake - Susan Stillman
Interested in becoming an Eagle Partner? Contact Laura.Truebenbach@argyleisd.com for more information!
Argyle Independent School District
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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