AMS Newsletter
September 12, 2024
Upcoming Events
Thursday, 9/12
Volleyball: 7th away @ Fossil Hill MS, 8th at Home, 5 pm
Saturday, 9/14
Volleyball: "A" Teams at Bronco Bash Tournament, Denton HS
Monday, 9/16
Tennis @ Home
Football: 8th Grade C Team vs. Tidwell MS @ Home
Tuesday, 9/17
Football: 7th Away @ Fossil Hill, 8th @ Home, 5 pm
Wednesday, 9/18
Cross County @ Wilson MS, 5 pm
Thursday, 9/19
Volleyball: 7th @ Home, 8th @ Indian Springs MS, 5 pm.
School Funding Referendum November 5
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.
Checking Your Student's Grades in Family Access
If you are having trouble logging in to Family Access, please email our registrar, June Splain. (june.spain@argyleisd.com) Click here to go to Family Access.
Parent PSA: GoGuardian
GoGuardian is an important tool to help you monitor your student's Chromebook usage. Please take a look at the Parent PSA linked below or click here.
🤩 Nominate an AMS Staff Member Making A Difference!
Do you know a SOARING STAR at Argyle Middle School that's making a difference? We want our teachers and staff to be recognized for the amazing things they do every day!
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
State Fair of Texas Student Tickets
Next week, students can pick up a complimentary ticket to the State Fair of Texas (Sept. 27 - Oct. 20).
- Available in the front office starting Monday, September 16.
- Good for one day of admission, Monday-Friday.
- One per student, first come first served!
Yearbook Early Bird Sale
Order a yearbook by September 13 and save $10 off the regular price!
AMS Attendance
About AMS
Principal - Dona Lumsden - dona.lumsden@argyleisd.com
Assistant Principal (8th Grade) - Coby Pelt - coby.pelt@argyleisd.com
Assistant Principal (7th Grade) - Heather Van Noy - heather.vannoy@argyleisd.com
Counselor (8th Grade) - Jessica Wade - jessica.wade@argyleisd.com
Counselor (7th Grade) - Tara Furr - tara.furr@argyleisd.com
Nurse - Denise King - denise.king@argyleisd.com
Administrative Assistant - Christy King - christy.king@argyleisd.com
Registrar - June Splain - june.splain@argyleisd.com
Attendance - M'Lissa Kiser - m'lissa.kiser@argyleisd.com
Receptionist - Mary Kay Dagg - marykay.dagg@argyleisd.com