NEWS FROM THE NEST!

Argyle ISD celebrated an exciting milestone in the construction of Michael Ball Intermediate School on Wednesday, Oct. 28, as students, staff, community members, retired educators and former colleagues gathered for a special beam signing ceremony.

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Elementary students from across the district joined community members in signing the structural beam, leaving their mark on a building that will soon become an important part of the Argyle ISD story. The ceremony offered an opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate the progress of the new campus and share in the excitement of what lies ahead.

The school is named in honor of Michael Ball, who served Argyle ISD for 31 years as a beloved elementary school counselor. His lasting impact on students, families and colleagues reflects the strong relationships and commitment to students that continue to define the Argyle ISD community.

As construction moves forward, the signed beam will become part of the building itself — a lasting reminder of the people, memories and community spirit that helped shape this new school from the very beginning.

Michael Ball Intermediate School is scheduled to open in August 2027 and will serve fifth- and sixth-grade students in Argyle ISD’s West Zone.

The Argyle High School Band is headed to the Class 5A UIL State Marching Band Contest after winning the AREA CHAMPIONSHIP last Saturday in Melissa.

Great job, Eagle Band!! The UIL State Marching Band competition will be held Nov. 2-4 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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PHOTO CREDIT: Jonah Bird

We celebrated National Principals Month during October!

Our principals support teachers, encourage students, partner with families, build strong campus cultures and help turn our vision for students into reality. To our eight Argyle ISD principals: THANK YOU!

Thank you for the countless hours, tough decisions, big ideas, encouraging words and genuine care you give to our students and staff. We are grateful for the leadership you provide and the difference you make in the lives of so many.

CLICK HERE to watch the fun videos of the Principals!

Holly Williams - Hilltop Elementary

Kristen Haynes - Argyle South Elementary

Katie Haydin - Argyle West Elementary

Hillary Laird - Jane Ruestmann Elementary

Heather Van Noy - Sixth Grade Center

Coby Pelt - Argyle Middle School

Whitney Wheeler - Gibson Middle School

Dona Lumsden - Argyle High School

Tickets for Argyle Middle School's fall musical, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, are on sale through Hometown tickets.

The show follows Charlie and the whole Peanuts gang - exploring life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. The show has a running time of approximately 70 minutes and is suitable for all ages.

Performances will be on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. (so still plenty of time to trick-or-treat after!) and there is also a "Great Pumpkin" decorating event (separate ticket) that is available between the two Saturday shows.

All events will be held at the Argyle High School auditorium.

TICKET LINK: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/argyleisd/entity/schools/2

Join us for the 2026 AISD Multicultural Festival on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6:30–8 p.m. at Scott Gibson Middle School!

We’re looking for families and staff to host a country or cultural table and share traditions, food, clothing, music, crafts, games and more. You can also sign up to perform a cultural presentation of 4 minutes or less.

Set-up begins at 4:30 p.m.

Sign up to host a table or perform

Questions? Contact your campus representative using the information provided on the participation form.

It was a special night last Friday for six outstanding art students in Argyle ISD! These elementary students were the first ever winners of the Talons & Touchdowns Art Contest and were recognized at the Argyle-Colleyville Heritage game at Argyle ISD Stadium!

The contest was organized by Argyle South Elementary Art Teacher Amber Jonas and celebrated and showcased the artistic and creative talents of our Argyle ISD students. They were recognized on the field during the first half and took photos with the Argyle High School cheerleaders!

Their artwork was also featured individually on the Argyle ISD Stadium videoboard during the game.

The winners included:

Kindergarten-1st Grade Winners
Elena Valencia, Argyle West Elementary

Ella Cannon, Jane Ruestmann Elementary

2nd-3rd Grade Winners

Angel Santillanes, Argyle West Elementary

Ryan Richardson, Argyle West Elementary

4th-5th Grade Winners

Parker Skaggs, Argyle South Elementary

Aryhan Balu Arumugam - Hilltop Elementary

Argyle ISD is proud to celebrate the hard work and achievement of Argyle High School senior Hadley Harris, whose original bill, “The Bee Bill,” was selected as one of just 12 bills from across ESC Region 11 to advance to the UIL Congressional Debate Regional Competition.

Hadley’s bill would encourage farmers to plant pollinator-friendly seeds to help protect bees and other pollinators while giving farmers more choices in the seed marketplace. His selection recognizes his creativity, critical thinking and dedication to debate. As a member of Argyle’s seven-student Congressional Debate team, Hadley may even have the opportunity to debate his own bill at regionals. Congratulations, Hadley!

The class graduated a little over 100 students in 2006, compared to the nearly 400 graduates this year's class of 2027. The Class of 2006 was also the first class to go all the way through the newly built high school on 377, as the middle school and high school were both in the same building at the time.

Notable achievements for the Class of 2006:

• Girls Basketball State Champions: Won the UIL Class 2A State Championship.
• Marching Band State Champions: Captured the UIL Class 2A State Marching Band Championship
• Football State Runner-Up: Reached the UIL Class 2A State Football Championship game
• First UIL Lone Star Cup: Earned the school's first Lone Star Cup in 2006, recognizing overall excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics.

Let’s come together to make a difference in our community! Argyle ISD is hosting the Together We Serve Food Drive November 2–13, and we invite our Eagle and RedHawk families, staff and community members to join us in supporting those in need.

Every donation makes a difference! We are collecting easy-to-prepare meals, breakfast items and snacks, including:

🥫 Mac & cheese and instant mac & cheese cups
🍝 Canned pasta and ramen noodles
🥔 Instant mashed potatoes
🍎 Applesauce pouches or cups
🥣 Cereal and pancake mix
🍯 Pancake syrup
🍓 Pop-Tarts, breakfast bars and granola bars
🍪 Fruit snacks, Goldfish and Cheez-Its

📍 Where to Donate: Donation boxes will be available at all Argyle ISD campuses and the Argyle ISD Administration building.

Thank you for helping us show what it means to serve others and care for our community.

Argyle ISD has named Heather Van Noy as the principal of the new Michael Ball Intermediate School.

Van Noy currently serves as principal of Argyle ISD’s Sixth Grade Center, a position she has held since May 2025. Before becoming principal, she served as assistant principal at Argyle Middle School from January 2021 to May 2025, where she helped support instructional practices, student achievement and campus operations.

Michael Ball Intermediate opens in August of 2027 and will serve 5th- and 6th-grade students in the west zone. The school is named in honor of Mr. Ball, a beloved elementary school counselor who dedicated 31 years of service to the Argyle ISD community.

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Argyle ISD has named veteran law enforcement officer Kyle Barton as the district’s Interim Police Chief.

Officer Barton, who currently serves as a campus officer at the Sixth Grade Center, has more than three decades of law enforcement experience. He joined the Argyle ISD Police Department in 2025.

In his interim role, Officer Barton will oversee day-to-day police operations, officer assignments, and safety protocols across all AISD facilities. He will continue to serve at SGC as the campus officer and Interim Police Chief.

Before joining Argyle ISD, Barton built a distinguished 32-year career with the Haltom City Police Department, serving the North Texas community starting in 1992.

Throughout his career, Officer Barton has served in numerous specialized and leadership capacities, including Patrol Officer, Sergeant over Criminal Investigations, and Internal Affairs Investigator. His supervisory expertise and commitment to public safety earned him two prestigious Certificates of Merit and the honor of Supervisor of the Year during his tenure in Haltom City.

Argyle ISD is in the process of selecting a new Police Chief, a position Chief Eli Davis held from 2023 until accepting a new law enforcement position in Denton County. The district is reviewing applicants and plans to have a candidate to present to the Argyle ISD School Board in November.

The Argyle ISD School Board will hold a Special Meeting on Monday at 5 p.m. Meetings are held at the Argyle ISD administration building, located at 6701 Canyon Falls Dr. in Flower Mound.

The agenda will include the following Discussion/Action Items

A. Consider and approve reorganization of board officers

B. Consider and approve process for filling vacant trustee positions

C. Consider and approve next steps regarding the superintendent position

Thank you, AEF!

Halloween should be spooky — getting hurt shouldn't be!

Before Argyle ISD students head out for Halloween fun, families can review a few simple safety rules. For younger students: use sidewalks, cross at intersections, carry a flashlight or glow stick, make sure costumes don't block vision or cause tripping, and stay with an adult.

For older students and teens: travel with friends, establish a check-in and transportation plan before leaving, and make sure your teen knows they can call you for a safe ride home if plans change or they ever feel uncomfortable.

And drivers: slow down and stay especially alert for children and teens walking after dark.

Have a happy and safe Halloween, Eagles and RedHawks!

Children's Health Dallas — Halloween Safety Tips

Get your Argyle ISD campus wear! The Atown Apparel Spirit Trailer will be available at Argyle ISD Stadium, Argyle Middle School and Scott Gibson Middle School on game nights with your favorite campus and gameday items!

CLICK HERE to visit Atown Apparel's website!

Basketball season has arrived! Get your Lady Eagles basketball gear as the season gets ready for tipoff. The Lady Eagles are the Class 5A Division II defending state champions and are looking for another great season ahead!

CLICK HERE to shop for gear!

The Lady Eagle cross country runners are headed to the #UIL State Meet for the first time in Class 5A! They finished 3rd at regionals. Two freshmen finished in the top 10! Congrats to Annee Binning in 7th place and Presley Skaggs in 9th.

Two Eagles are joining them at state - Jaxen Siqueiros (7th) and Stiles Deneault (10th)! The Eagles' team finished in 5th place at the regionals and a close 5 points from qualifying for state.

The No. 1 state-ranked Lady Eagles volleyball team begin their 2026 playoff journey tonight. The Lady Eagles will face Frisco Lone Star at 6 p.m. at Lake Dallas High School in a Class 5A Division II Bi-District matchup.

The Lady Eagles won the District 5-5A championship, are 35-5 overall and own a 16-match win streak!

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The Argyle Eagle football team closes out the regular season tonight at Nevada Community. Argyle is coming off a 45-35 victory last Friday on Senior Night vs. Colleyville Heritage.

The Eagles are riding an eight-game win streak and are 8-1 overall. Next week, the Eagles will have a bye before the start of the Class 5A Division II playoffs. Community enters tonight's game 4-4 overall and 1-3 in district and had a bye last week.

Argyle (8-1, 5-0) vs. Nevada Community (4-4, 1-3)

Tickets - communityisd.org/athletics/athletics/ticketing

Kickoff - 7 p.m.

Site - Braves Stadium, Nevada - 600 FM 1138

AABC Broadcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2fGbN892e0

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football has partnered with Ballogy to spotlight 60 head coaches across Texas with the Game-Changing Coach Award across the 2026 season. This honor highlights coaches who go the extra mile in developing young men on and off the field.

VOTE - https://www.davecampbells.com/awards/game-changing-coach-award

The Soaring Partners Program is an incredible opportunity to connect with the Argyle ISD community while directly supporting our teachers and staff.

PLATINUM LEVEL

Point Bank

Pogue Construction

The Real Estate Station

U.S. Army
iKids Dentistry

Chick-fil-A Argyle

Atown Apparel

Cactus Canyon

GOLD LEVEL

Sunny Darden Group

Northlake Papa Johns

Kumon Math & Reading Center of Northlake

SILVER LEVEL

Argyle United Methodist

Kim Reding - Magnolia Realty

DATCU

Argyle Party & Gift

South State Independent Financial
BB Living Harvest
State Farm Insurance - Matt Friess

Five Rings Financial

United Educators Association

Homework In A Cafe

North Texas Allergy & Asthma Center

Green Light Driving Academy

All About Babies Argyle Birth Center, LLC

Empower Chiropractic

Optic Kleer Argyle

Patriot Home Mortgage

CR Plumbing

Gia Orthondotics

Northlake Cricket Academy

Grand Canyon University

DENCO Area 911

BRONZE LEVEL

Branded

Challenge Island

Dawn Michelle Photography

Independence Title

Legacy Partners Insurance Agency, LLC - Jen De La Porte

Miranda Realty Team

Morton Buildings

North Texas Adult & Child Counseling Center

NWC General Construction

Keller Williams Southlake - Susan Stillman

The UPS Store #7954

Yard Card Queen
G2 Painting and Roofing

Edward Jones - Peter Tilton

Howdy Pumpkin

Lamar University

This year's Holiday Market will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Argyle Middle School Indoor Activity Center. This year's market will include more than 100 vendors and proceeds benefit Project Graduation for Argyle High School.

Argyle ISD is a fast-growth public school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with 6,800 students and 850+ employees. The District includes seven campuses. Argyle ISD is a 13-time UIL Lone Star Cup Champion. News From the Nest 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
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