A new era began last week for Argyle High School with the opening of the new campus in Canyon Falls. Phase II of the 2017 Bond included a conversion of this campus from a middle school to a high school and required both campuses switching locations this summer. The campus still has construction being completed through September.

Phase II of Argyle High School includes these additions:

• New instructional wing and more than 40 additional classrooms
• Auditorium
  
• Black box theatre
  
• Band Hall
  
• Choir Room
  
• Expanded Library/Cafeteria
• Gymnasium
• Fieldhouse
• Dedicated Band practice lot
• Athletic Practice Fields

Argyle ISD is required to report confirmed COVID-19 cases to the classrooms. This is being done at the elementary level by homeroom class and grade level. At the high school and middle school levels, parents will be notified through Skyward. Parents will be notified by email if their student is in the classroom of a positive case. This could lead to parents receiving multiple emails due to multiple cases reported on the campus for that specific day.

Additionally, Argyle ISD has created a COVID-19 dashboard to keep parents, staff, students and the community aware of the positive case totals at the campuses. The dashboard is updated by 6 p.m. each school day. The numbers are based on only cases confirmed through documentation.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DASHBOARD

The first-ever Argyle ISD Family Day at the Rangers game is Sunday, Aug. 29. The Rangers face the Houston Astros at 1:35 p.m. Discounted tickets for Argyle fans are still available. Click here to purchase.

Tickets are sold out for the promotional Argyle-Rangers caps. For those who bought these tickets, the caps can be picked up at a special kiosk near Section 116 on the main concourse.

Argyle ISD and the Argyle High School Choir will be featured on the videoboard at the game. Don't miss this fun afternoon with fellow Eagles at the new Globe Life Field.

CLICK HERE FOR GUIDELINES AT GLOBE LIFE FIELD.

Argyle ISD is implementing a clear bag policy starting this year for all football games held at Eagle Stadium. This week, the new policy begins at sub-varsity football games and will also apply to all middle school football games held at the stadium. The district’s highest priority is safety and this new policy will help provide a safer environment at Eagle Stadium.

All spectators attending games at Eagle Stadium (located at 191 US-377) will be required to use clear bags for personal belongings. Bags approved include a clear tote bag (12” x 6” x 12"), a small clutch bag (4.5” x 6.5“) or a one-gallon clear resealable plastic bag. Please see the attachment for examples.

Backpacks, purses, plastic grocery bags, diaper bags, duffle bags and large tote bags are NOT permitted. All personal items must be stored in a clear bag with the specified size requirements. Thank you for partnering with us in this safety initiative that will also allow spectators quicker entry at the gates.

Hilltop Elementary will be closed to all visitors and volunteers starting Friday, Aug. 27. This new guideline will be in place through Friday, Sept. 10.

The campus will remain open for instruction and regular daily operations.

Hilltop Elementary currently has 33 active COVID-19 cases (students & staff) and this safety measure is being implemented to help minimize the potential spread of the virus on campus. All events and gatherings at the campus are on hold until further notice.

Parents and guardians will still be allowed to enter the front office area only to check-in students or drop off items. Visitors and volunteers will not be allowed additional access inside the building.

The Argyle Education Foundation is hiring a Director of Development to support the board of directors in meeting the needs of the district.

If you have nonprofit fundraising experience*, if you have a big heart for our Argyle Eagles, if you’re looking for a way to have flexibility with your schedule and holidays off with your kids… this just might be the job for you! Please click the link below for more details and to apply.

Argyle Education Foundation Jobs, Employment in Argyle, TX | Indeed.com

*Non-profit fundraising experience is a must.

Here are a few Argyle ISD traffic safety reminders from Police Chief Cairney.

• Left-hand turn from southbound HWY 377 at the AMS marquee is still ILLEGAL
• Left-hand turn from Old Justin Rd onto HWY 377 is ILLEGAL
• Be cautious if the bus is flashing yellow lights. Passing a bus with flashing red lights may be illegal and can be a $500 fine
  
• New 4-way stop in the AMS parking between the fieldhouse and baseball field parking lot
• The Town of Argyle has a hands-free ordinance, so you may NOT text or use your phone while driving within town limits. State law also forbids cell phone use while driving in school zones throughout the state.
  

Have you visited the new ArgyleISD.com? The new district and campus websites provide a more user-friendly and mobile experience for our parents, students and staff.

The website includes easier navigation and multiple large buttons to help users find information quickly. Below are links to the campus websites that include news, calendar items, quick links, photos and more.

• ArgyleISD.com - District Home
  
• Argyle High School
  
• Argyle Middle School
  
• Argyle Intermediate School
  
• Argyle West Elementary
  
• Hilltop Elementary

Argyle opens the 2021 season Saturday in the Tom Landry Classic!

The Eagles face Fort Worth Nolan at 7 p.m. at Allen's Eagle Stadium. Click here to purchase tickets to the game.

The more fans Argyle has at the game, the more scholarships the Tom Landry Classic can award Argyle students. Bring all of your family, your friends and neighbors, and your co-workers and support our Eagles as they begin the 2021 season.

The Argyle Lady Eagle volleyball team is hosting the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Tournament this week at Argyle Middle School.

The Lady Eagles won their first two pool play games with sweeps against Anna and Denison.

Click HERE to follow the tournament scores on Twitter.

The Argyle Eagles boys' and girls' cross country teams are off to great starts to begin the 2021 season. Both teams won the Braswell Two-Mile Invitational to open the season. The race was held at North Lakes Park in Denton.

The girls compete Saturday in the Argyle Invitational in Haltom City and the boys will compete in the Southlake Carroll XC Invitational at Bob Jones Park in Southlake.

Click HERE to view the boys' and girls' schedules.