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The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced the 94 winners of the 2024 District of Distinction Award. Among the list of honorees is Argyle ISD!!
The districts received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity that connects learners to their community and beyond.
TAEA is the leading advocate for the visual arts in the state. The organization has previously honored outstanding TAEA members for work in their classrooms and districts. This is the fifth year that TAEA is honoring districts that meet rigorous criteria as evidenced from data.
For the 2024 award, over 1,200 districts were eligible to apply. Each district submitted documentation it met from the 14-point rubric over the 2023-2024 school year. Only 94 districts met the high standard and will receive the outstanding honor indicating they are in the top 5.5 percent in art education of districts in the state.
“Argyle has set a high standard for visual arts advocacy, integrated visual arts curriculum, encouraged creativity, community participation and student growth,” said Nealy Holley, Chair of the Visual Art Administrators of Texas, a division of TAEA, “It is a true testament to your visual art educators’ skill, dedication, and flexibility that the quality of their programs continued to provide strong and comprehensive visual art educational experiences to students.”
District of Distinction has just completed its sixth year and is looking forward to increased participation going into the 2024-2025 school year. The Visual Art Administrators of Texas oversees the award program. The award honors school districts that are leading the way in the visual arts. The Visual Art Administrators of Texas, a division of TAEA, recognizes districts with outstanding leadership in promoting the arts in their district and community.
TAEA wants to identify districts that are actively participating members in areas such as VASE, Junior VASE, and TEAM as a few examples. The organization also looks at field experiences, community service, and community exhibitions to name a few as part of the rigorous rubric for the award.
Be sure to check out the Back-to-School website for more information and key dates related to the start of the school year!
Monday is going to be a special night at the Argyle ISD elementary campuses. Meet The Teacher night will be AMAZING! This will be a great chance to meet your teacher and campus administration and get a feel for the classroom and expectations!
- Hilltop Elementary Meet the Teacher
- 5:00 - 5:45 pm (Last names A- L)
- 5:45 - 6:30 pm (Last names M - Z)
- South Elementary Meet the Teacher
- 4:30 - 5:30 pm (Last names A - L)
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Last names M - Z)
- West Elementary Meet the Teacher
- 5:00 - 5:45 pm (Last names A-L)
6:00 - 6:45 pm (Last names M-Z)
- 5:00 - 5:45 pm (Last names A-L)
- Jane Ruestmann Elementary Meet the Teacher
- 5:00 - 5:45 pm (Last names A-L)
- 6:00 - 6:45 pm (Last names M-Z)
Tonight Argyle Middle School will host Parent Orientation for all 7th and 8th grade parents. This event will be held in the AMS auditorium, which is located just inside the front door of the campus.
It will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Get all the important information needed for the 2024-2025 school year!
Be sure to check the times for Friday's schedule walk for 7th and 8th grade!
We've got you covered! If you haven't purchased your school supplies yet and are looking for the list to buy before the first day, check the lists below.
AHS is not listed. No need to worry Argyle High School families and students because they will learn their classroom supply needs on the first day of school.
We've got you covered! This is always great time (pun intended) to refresh the memories on school start and end times. Sometimes those school times are hard to remember, or you have a student on a new campus and you're trying to set those morning alarms.
Here are the start/end times for all campuses...
Hilltop Elementary School - 7:30 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Argyle South Elementary - 7:30 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Argyle West Elementary - 7:30 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Jane Ruestmann Elementary - 7:30 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Sixth Grade Center - 8:15 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Argyle Middle School - 8:30 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Argyle High School - 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Throughout five legislative sessions in 2023 in Texas, our leaders have failed to agree on legislation that would fully fund Texas public schools. 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!
We started the 2024-2025 AMAZING RACE ARGYLE at Wednesday's convocation. This is the annual all-staff kickoff the school year and it was full of energy and fun!
There were SO many special moments in an action-packed morning. It started with a special surprise community clap-in for all our teachers and staff. The clap-in included students in all grades, parents and community members!
VISIT FACEBOOK for more PHOTOS!
The event included fun games, student performances, student MCs, and inspiring messages from Superintendent Dr. Courtney Carpenter and special guest speaker retired US Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans, who received a Purple Heart on Monday. Gretchen is an Argyle ISD resident and member of the district's Silver Eagles club.
Watch this video to learn more about Command Sergeant Major Evans.
Argyle ISD is beginning the construction process for the new AISD Stadium and Indoor Activity Center on the south side of the AHS campus.
Construction fencing is being installed around the practice fields and the east side of the field house. All fencing will be in place by the start of school on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Some parking will be impacted and unavailable during this process, but plenty of spots remain available across the campus. The AISD Stadium will be located behind the field house and will use the existing field.
The Indoor Activity Center will be located on the east side of the field house. Both projects were part of the voter-approved bond package in 2022 and are scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2025.
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)
The Argyle Lady Eagle volleyball team has started practices for the upcoming 2024 season! They've been busy preparing in the offseason and are gearing for another outstanding campaign!
The Lady Eagles will start the year with a scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 9 at McKinney and Saturday, Aug. 10 at Byron Nelson. Argyle opens the season on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at home vs. Northwest.
CLICK HERE to view the team schedule on the Argyle Eagles sports website.
Calling all Argyle ISD students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade! Join the Future Argyle Eagle Club today and get a T-shirt and be part of the varsity pre-game! Cost is $40.
All proceeds benefit Argyle Football Team's game meals.
CLICK HERE to sign up your Future Eagle!
Are you entering grades 4-12 at Argyle ISD and interested in shooting archery with your school? Argyle Archery competes in local individual and team competitions culminating with a State of Texas tournament and even a national tournament. This is an exciting and challenging sport to test and develop your skills, determination and focus.
Argyle Independent School District
Argyle ISD is a fast-growth public school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with 5,500+ students and nearly 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.
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Location: 6701 Canyon Falls Dr., Flower Mound, Texas 76226
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