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OCTOBER 14 | 2021

Homecoming Week Starts Sunday!

Homecoming Week Starts Sunday!

Argyle High School's Homecoming Week is almost here! The homecoming festivities begin Sunday, Oct. 17 with the AHS hall decorations.

The HOCOfest Community Pep Rally and Carnival will be held Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Argyle Middle School. The carnival will include game booths that will be in the parking lot directly in front of the AMS fieldhouse. Games and food will be available and the roadway will be blocked off. Parking will be available near the indoor facility, next to the tennis courts and the south end of the front lot.

The pep rally will begin at 7 p.m. at Eagle Stadium. Be sure to attend to hear the introduction of the Homecoming Court. The event will include the Eagle band, cheer, Majestics and the Eagle football team.

Homecoming Week Starts Sunday!
Introducing This Year's Homecoming Court!

Introducing This Year's Homecoming Court!

The Argyle High School Homecoming Court 2021 will be introduced at the HOCOfest Pep Rally at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Eagle Stadium. This year's Queen & King will be announced at halftime of next Friday's game.


(Top row from left to right:) Senior Queen nominees Tinley Wharton, Qianyue Jiang and Kimberly Giese. Senior King nominees Zachary Tait, Vidit Tripathi, William Ramsey, Hayden Stewart and Pedro Perez Rico.


(Bottom row left to right:) Aidan McKinney (Junior Prince), Ryann Nash (Junior Princess), Earl Melebeck (Freshman Prince), Shannon Rice (Sophomore Princess), and Harrison Engel (Sophomore Prince).


(Not pictured:) Tatum Husby (Freshman Princess), Elly Neece (Queen Nominee) and Maggie Standridge (Queen Nominee).

Introducing This Year's Homecoming Court!

Argyle ISD Celebrates National Principals Month

During October, Argyle ISD is celebrating its outstanding campus principals. This provides an opportunity for staff, parents and students to share their gratitude to our campus leaders for the work they do every day leading our Eagles.


We are thankful for these five Eagles who lead, guide and inspire students and staff on their respective campuses. Today, we highlight Hilltop's Dona Lumsden and West's Renee Funderburg with a few of their favorite things and fun facts about them!


Argyle ISD Principals
Dona Lumsden, Hilltop Elementary
Renee Funderburg, Argyle West Elementary
Dr. Dawn Jordan, Argyle Intermediate
Scott Gibson, Argyle Middle School
John King, Argyle High School

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Eagle Band Does It Again! Grand Champion

Eagle Band Does It Again! Grand Champion

The Argyle Eagle Band continues to shine. The defending Class 4A state champions earned Grand Champion for the second consecutive competition - this time at the Sounds of Springtown Marching Contest. Competing against 20 bands, AHS won all Class 4A awards during the prelims (Percussion, Color Guard, Visual and Music).

In the finals, the Eagles won Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding Music and were named overall Grand Champion. The top five bands were:


1. Argyle HS

2. Fossil Ridge HS

3. Arlington HS

4. Brewer HS
5. Kennedale HS

Eagle Band Does It Again! Grand Champion
Students Off Monday, October 18

Students Off Monday, October 18

Argyle ISD students will be off on Monday, Oct. 18. This will serve as a teacher conference day for elementary level teachers and professional development day for secondary level teachers.
Students Off Monday, October 18
Come See The New Argyle High School!

Come See The New Argyle High School!

The Argyle ISD community is invited to attend the Argyle High School Phase II ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m.

The event will include a brief ceremony to start the event and student-led tours of the campus will follow. This will provide a great opportunity for parents, community members and students in Argyle ISD to come visit this beautiful new campus located in Canyon Falls.
Come See The New Argyle High School!
AMS Seeking Career Day Volunteers

AMS Seeking Career Day Volunteers

If you would like an opportunity to volunteer in Argyle ISD, here's a chance. Argyle Middle School is seeking professionals to speak at career day. This event is dedicated to parents and members of our community sharing more about their professions. If you are interested, click this link to sign up to speak. This commitment also requires filling out a volunteer form with Argyle ISD.

Career Day will be held Friday, Jan. 21.
AMS Seeking Career Day Volunteers
Slime Time at Hilltop Elementary

Slime Time at Hilltop Elementary

Last week Hilltop Elementary had a blast getting a chance to slime Counselor Mr. Ball, Principal Dona Lumsden and Administrative Intern Kimberly McCage. This was based on a PTA fundraiser that reached its goal and provided this fun, and slimy, opportunity!
Slime Time at Hilltop Elementary
Join the Eagle Team!

Join the Eagle Team!

Argyle ISD is hiring student nutrition staff, bus drivers and substitutes. If you know of someone interested in joining the Eagle team, please visit the "Employment" page on ArgyleISD.com. Click here to visit the openings online.
Join the Eagle Team!
Argyle ISD School Board Meeting Monday

Argyle ISD School Board Meeting Monday

The Argyle ISD School Board will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 18. Meetings are open to the public and time is allotted for public comment. The open meeting begins at 7 p.m. Meetings are provided via live stream on the district's YouTube Channel and live tweets are shared during the meeting with photos and updates.

>Click here to view Board meetings on YouTube.
>Click here to follow live meeting updates on Twitter.
Argyle ISD School Board Meeting Monday
Pink Out Night Photos

Pink Out Night Photos

Argyle ISD held PINK OUT NIGHT last Friday at the Argyle-Anna football game. Students and staff all across the district also wore pink to school on Friday in support of breast cancer awareness. The Argyle stands were covered in pink in support during the game.
Pink Out Night Photos
Helpful Info: Campus Contact Information & Websites

Helpful Info: Campus Contact Information & Websites

Here's helpful contact information for each of the five Argyle ISD campuses. The campus phone numbers and addresses can now be found at the top of each CAMPUS website. They are listed under the campus name in the banner.

Argyle West Elementary | Pre-K - 4th Grade - Website
1741 Old Justin Road
Argyle, TX 76226
940.246.4007

Hilltop Elementary School | Pre-K - 4th Grade - Website
1050 Harrison Ln
Argyle, TX, 76226
940.464.0564

Argyle Intermediate School | 5th Grade - Website
800 Eagle Drive
Argyle, TX 76226
940.464.5100

Argyle Middle School | 6th - 8th Grades - Website
191 S. Highway 377
Argyle, TX, 76226
940.246.2126

Argyle High School | 9th - 12th Grades - Website

6601 Canyon Fall Drive
Argyle, TX, 76226
940.262.7777

Helpful Info: Campus Contact Information & Websites

Next AHS FAFSA Workshop Oct. 20

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COVID-19 Cases - Reporting & Dashboard

COVID-19 Cases - Reporting & Dashboard

Argyle ISD is providing 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 with campus nurses.


CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DASHBOARD

COVID-19 Cases - Reporting & Dashboard

Holiday Market Coming November 6

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Sante Center For Healing - Argyle ISD District Level Eagle Partner
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Thank you Eagle Realty for adopting Argyle High School and Homework in a Cafe´ for adopting Argyle Middle School! We appreciate your support.

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Eagle Tennis Rolls Past Stephenville In Bi-District Playoff

Eagle Tennis Rolls Past Stephenville In Bi-District Playoff

The Argyle Eagle Tennis team claimed a Class 4A bi-district playoff victory in convincing fashion this week. The Eagles defeated Stephenville 10-0 on Tuesday in Mineral Wells. Argyle has now won 105 consecutive matches.


Argyle advances to face No. 11 state-ranked Canyon in the 4A Area Round on Friday, Oct. 15 at 12:30 p.m. at Iowa Park!

Eagle Tennis Rolls Past Stephenville In Bi-District Playoff

Eagle Runners Win District; Lady Eagles Take Second

It was a great day for the Argyle Eagle and Lady Eagle Cross Country teams on Thursday in the District 7-4A meet. The Eagles won the district championship ahead of Decatur and placed five runners in the top nine overall. Mason White won the individual district title. The Lady Eagles finished second overall to Bridgeport and placed two runners in the top three overall.

Top finishers for the Eagles included: Mason White (district champion), Tyler Westrom (2nd), Brian Woolums (4th), Owen Fritz (7th), Joe Davenport (9th).

Top finishers for the Lady Eagles included: Maura Journagan (2nd), Amaris McCasland (3rd), Mara Reed (8th), Avery Doyle (18th), Kendra Long (19th), Kieran Wagner (20th), Priscilla Husby (23rd)


Congratulations to the Argyle runners and coaches on these great performances!

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EAGLE GAMEDAY! Argyle Travels to Face Carrollton Creekview

EAGLE GAMEDAY! Argyle Travels to Face Carrollton Creekview

The Argyle Eagles (5-1, 1-1) bounced back last with a 42-21 home victory against Anna. The Eagles will look to keep the momentum going at Carrollton Creekview tonight at 7 p.m.

The game will be played at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton, located at 1330 W. Valwood Parkway. The stadium has a clear bag policy for all spectators.


>TICKETS - CLICK HERE

>AUDIO BROADCAST - CLICK HERE
>NFHS BROADCAST (requires subscription) - CLICK HERE

EAGLE GAMEDAY! Argyle Travels to Face Carrollton Creekview

Mini Majestics Day Camp

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Sign Up for JDRF One Walk Nov. 6

Sign Up for JDRF One Walk Nov. 6

Join Team Argyle and walk at the JDRF One Walk at AT&T Way in Arlington on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. Registration is free, but by donating $20 or more, you get the Team Argyle T-shirt for free. Click the link below to join Team Argyle.

>CLICK HERE TO JOIN TEAM ARGYLE.

>CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ONE WALK T-SHIRT.
Sign Up for JDRF One Walk Nov. 6
Argyle Independent School District

Argyle Independent School District

Argyle Independent School District

Argyle ISD is a fast-growth public school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with more than 4,200 students and 500 employees. The District includes five campuses. Argyle ISD is a 11-time UIL Lone Star Cup Champion. The Eagle Extra! Newsletter is produced by the Argyle ISD Communications & Marketing Department.

To submit stories for consideration, contact Rick Herrin, Argyle ISD Director of Communications at communications@argyleisd.com.

800 Eagle Drive, Argyle, TX, USA Communications@ArgyleISD.com (940) 464-7241 argyleisd.com