EAGLE EXTRA!

This month Argyle ISD is celebrating its seven AMAZING campus Principals across the district! AISD's Principals are exceptional and experienced leaders committed to building inspiring educational environments for our Eagles! We are grateful for their service to our students and staff! They motivate and grow our teachers and staff. This month, please take a moment and thank a Principal on social media or send an email or say hi to them on campus!

We recently had THE AMAZING RACE ARGYLE photoshoot for the district magazine with our Prinicpals and retired Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans. She is a Silver Eagle and proud Argyle ISD resident. Our campus leaders have been inspired and encouraged by Sgt. Major Evans!

Argyle ISD Campus Principals

Robyn Campbell, Hilltop Elementary
Kristen Haynes, Argyle South Elementary
Renee Funderburg, Argyle West Elementary
Lauren Tullos, Jane Ruestmann Elementary
Holly Williams, Sixth Grade Center

Dona Lumsden, Argyle Middle School

Shannon Knowles, Argyle High School

CLICK HERE to view the magazine.

Are You Registered to Vote?

The deadline to register to vote is MONDAY, OCTOBER 7. CLICK HERE to get registered in time to vote in the NOVEMBER 5 Election.

Included on the November 5 ballot is the Argyle ISD School Funding Referendum. If approved, AISD would retain $2.5 million in funding to impact teacher and staff pay raises, classroom sizes and program opportunities.

Visit the SCHOOL FUNDING REFERENDUM website for more information!

Argyle ISD will host four COFFEE WITH DR. CARPENTER events in the coming weeks. Come chat with Dr. Carpenter and enjoy a conversation about Argyle ISD and free coffee at one of these come-and-go events. She will discuss the School Funding Referendum and answer questions.

The first one will be held at 9:30 a.m. on FRIDAY, OCT. 4 at the Canyon Falls Clubhouse (located at 6950 Canyon Falls Drive).

Argyle ISD invites community members to attend one of the informative School Funding Referendum presentations led by Superintendent Dr. Courtney Carpenter and CFO Liz Stewart.

These sessions will focus on the upcoming November 5, 2024 School Funding Referendum (VATRE), which addresses crucial issues like growing class sizes, teacher and staff pay raises, and the overall impact on the district’s future.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts, and gain a clearer understanding of how the referendum could help retain $2.5 million for budget priorities.

Please be sure to check dates as some presentations have been adjusted from previous communications. This is the most updated list below. This list is subject to change.

• Friday, Oct. 4 - Canyon Falls Coffee with Dr. Carpenter at Canyon Falls Clubhouse - 9:30 a.m. (please RSVP to communications@argyleisd.com)
• Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Harvest Hall - 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 9 - Jane Ruestmann Elementary Cafeteria - 6:30 p.m. (UPDATED)
• Thursday, Oct. 10 - Marty B's Ice Cream (Coffee w/Dr. Carpenter) - 9:30 a.m. (RSVP event)
• Thursday, Oct. 10 - AMS Auditorium - 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 15 - Uncle Mike's Bistro (Coffee w/Dr. Carpenter) - 9:30 a.m. (RSVP event)
• Thursday, Oct. 17 - Farmhouse Coffee & Treasures in Harvest (Coffee w/Dr. Carpenter) - 9:30 a.m. (RSVP event)

Argyle ISD students will be out of school Friday, Oct. 11 and Oct. 14-16 for a fall holiday break. All students will return for regular class schedules on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Argyle ISD teachers and staff will have a workday and professional development time on Friday, Oct. 11 and Wednesday, Oct. 16. ALL staff and students will be off on Oct. 14-15.

We've got a can't miss event happening tonight for Argyle West Elementary parents! Time to go camping because it's Camp Lots-O-Fun at Math & Literacy Night from 6-7:30 p.m. tonight at AWE. Come discover the magic of math and reading on this fun family night.

There might be a special appearance happening tonight by a mystery reader!

The Argyle High School Theatre Department presents Camp Half-Blood Day Camp. The camp will be held at the AHS Auditorium and is $35. It will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CLICK HERE to sign up today!

The Argyle Eagle Band will be in action on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Bands of America Bedford Regional at Pennington Field.

Argyle will debut its production "A Pictures Worth" to the Bands of America circuit. The Eagle Band will leave after their halftime performance on Friday at Everman to prepare for an early call time on Saturday.

The prelims start at 12:15 p.m. Saturday.

The Argyle High School Cheerleaders will be at all the elementary campuses on Thursday, Oct. 10 selling ribbons and pins before school.

Ribbons are $2 and Pins are $3 -- cash or Paypal.

The Argyle ISD Communications & Marketing Department has launched a new public Facebook page. Be sure to follow to see more 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.

CLICK HERE and become a follower of the Argyle ISD Communications Facebook page!

This week Argyle ISD Superintendent Dr. Courtney Carpenter was a special guest speaker at the Argyle Business Breakfast. The event was hosted by Point Bank in Argyle and Dr. Carpenter provided a state of the district update and shared her from the Employee Convocation Kickoff.

Special thanks to Eagle Partner Point Bank for hosting and providing Dr. Carpenter the opportunity to share all the AMAZING things happening in Argyle ISD!

Come out and support the Argyle Band Boosters at Torchy's Tacos on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 4-8 p.m. Torchy's is located at 222 W. University in Denton. The band will receive 15% of purchase proceeds.

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.

The Argyle Eagles tennis team completed its run to the district championship on Tuesday with a victory against Birdville. Argyle defeated Birdville 19-0 and finished undefeated in district and are now 14-1 overall this fall.

Argyle will now head to the playoffs! The Eagles will play Azle on Monday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. at Argyle High School.

The Argyle Eagle football team is on the road Friday night. Argyle faces Everman at 7 p.m.

Argyle is coming off a big 42-35 victory against Colleyville Heritage in a battle of district title contenders. The Eagles are 3-1 overall and 2-0 in district. Everman is 1-4 overall and 1-2 in district and fell last week at Mansfield Timberview 47-21.

Go Eagles!!

Date: Friday, Oct. 4

Time: 7 PM

Location: J.E. Marr Stadium, Everman

AEBC Broadcast: https://www.meridix.com/event/253127

Purchase tickets: https://www.evermanisdathletics.org/game-day/tickets

Photo: Steve Wohnoutka

The Argyle Lady Eagle volleyball team rolled to a 3-0 sweep on Tuesday vs. Denton Ryan. They will aim for a perfect week Friday night when they host Birdville at Argyle High School at 6 p.m.

Argyle is 25-5 overall and ranked No. 5 in Class 5A by the Texas High School Girls Coaches Association.

CLICK HERE to follow the Lady Eagles on X.

Big congrats to Eagle football player Weston Chaney! He received the Most Driven Scholar Athlete award before last week's game against Colleyville Heritage. He received a $1,000 scholarship check from Dave Campbell's Football and Higginbotham.

PLATINUM LEVEL

Point Bank

The Real Estate Station

Lori Jacobson, The Legacy Group

Cross Timbers Church

Total Care
iKids Dentistry

CR Plumbing

Chick-fil-A Argyle

GOLD LEVEL

Atown Apparel

Sunny Darden Group

Green Light Driving Academy

SILVER LEVEL

Argyle United Methodist

Rich McDowell Synergy One Lending

Kim Reding - Magnolia Realty

Mathnasium - Trophy Club

DATCU

Argyle Party & Gift

Northlake Papa Johns

Independent Financial

UNITS of Northwest DFW
BB Living Harvest
State Farm Insurance - Matt Friess

Bybee College Prep

G2 Painting and Roofing

Five Rings Financial

United Educators Association

Homework In A Cafe

BRONZE LEVEL
Irwin Construction
Alpha Women's Wellness

Tommy's Hi Tech Auto - Tommy's European Auto

Dermatology Solutions

ATX Benjamin Realty Group

T&T Consolidated

Harvest Counseling & Wellness

Empower Chiropractic

All About Babies Argyle Birth Center, LLC

Branded

Dancan

Miranda Realty Team

Reading Ranch

Yard Card Queen

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

Morton Buildings

Interested in becoming an Eagle Partner? Contact Laura.Truebenbach@argyleisd.com for more information!

Denton County ESD #1 is hosting a Community Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Station 511. The station is located at 511 Gibbons Rd. in Argyle.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Join UNT for a spooktacular evening at the annual Mean Green Monster Mash, hosted by the SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Indoor Practice Facility (1307 Bonnie Brae Street, Denton, TX 76207).

This fun, family-friendly event is the perfect chance to meet the Mean Green student-athletes while enjoying games, activities, and plenty of treats. It’s a great way to connect with the community and create lasting memories! Check out the flyer for more details.

• Parking & Entrance: Please park in the blue lot and enter through the Garage door of the Complex – attached is the parking map for details.
• Trick-or-treat bags: Kids are encouraged to bring goody bags or something to collect candy, as we will have candy for them on their way out!
• Costumes & Spirt Wear: We invite everyone to wear Costumes or Mean Green attire!

Registration is now open for the AYSA Basketball Season! The registration window is open through Nov. 1. CLICK HERE to get registered.

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArgyleISD/
X: @argyleisd
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Flickr Photos: Argyle Eagles