AMS Newsletter
April 3, 2025
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 9
MS Wrestling, 5 pm
Thursday, April 10
7/8 Grade Reading STAAR Test
Soccer: Boys Home, Girls @ Tidwell MS
Tuesday, April 15
8th Grade Science STAAR Test
Wednesday, April 16
8th Grade US History STAAR Test
MS Wrestling Meet, 5-7 pm
Thursday, April 17
Soccer: Girls Home, Boys @ Medlin MS
Friday, April 18
School Holiday
⭐STAAR Testing Reminders⭐
Next Thursday, April 10, is the STAAR Reading/ELAR Test for 7th and 8th graders.
- No visitors will be allowed on campus on testing days.
- Please avoid scheduling dentist and doctor appointments on testing days.
On STAAR testing days, classrooms will stay in testing mode until after lunch. To avoid disruptions, early checkouts are strongly discouraged.
On testing days students SHOULD Bring:
CHARGED Chromebook
Chromebook Charger
Books to Read (Variety so you have something you are in the mood to read)
Snacks in bags that don’t make a lot of noise
Water in a closable bottle
Tissues if you’re stuffy
Peppermints if you have a cough
Graphing calculator if are taking an 8th grade math test or higher
Hoodie or Jacket in case testing room is cold
Art Show TONIGHT!
Returning Student Enrollment: April 1-23, 2025
Attention Eagle Families!
Returning student enrollment and kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year are now open! From now until April 23, 2025, families can enroll their students by visiting
http://www.argyleisd.com/register
If your student is not returning for the 2025 - 2026 school year, please complete this form: CLICK HERE.
Enroll today! Registration closes on April 23.
NJHS Application Deadline is TOMORROW, April 4
Bond Community Presentations
Join us at one of the Community Bond Presentations to learn more about the Bond 2025 and the 2 propositions (Prop A&B). Great opportunity to hear the presentation and ask questions. The bond proposal will maintain the current tax rate.
BOND WEBSITE: https://www.argyleisd.com/future/bonds/bond-2025
Get Involved at AMS!
Explore new interests, learn new skills, and make new friends.
Click here to find a list of student clubs and organizations we offer here at AMS!
Summer Camp Information
We’re excited to announce the upcoming dates for our Athletic Summer Camps! Be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for further updates, as all dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Important Dates to Remember:
Registration Opens: First week of April
Where to Register: Visit the CAMPS page on Argyle Eagles Sports
Keep an eye on our website for more details and updates as we get closer to summer!
Argyle ISD Rangers Night
Go Rangers! ⚾🎉
Celebrate the Rangers Opening Series by securing your tickets for Argyle ISD Night at the Ballpark on Wednesday, May 28! First pitch is at 7:05 PM and you don’t want to miss out on discounted pricing and a commemorative Texas Rangers x Argyle ISD baseball cap.
Tickets will sell out, so grab yours today and join us for a fun night of baseball and Argyle spirit! ❤️🦅💙
Beach Volleyball Tournament
🌸 Iris Flower Contest at The Little Fleur Farm! 🌸
Show off your best blooms! Bring a cut iris flower in a disposable vase to The Little Fleur Farm (1055 E Hickory Hill Rd, Argyle) between 2-6 PM on Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12.
🌟 Judging & Prizes
A panel of judges will select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners among K-12 students.
Don’t miss this chance to share your floral talents—see you there!
AMS PTO Lunch Bunch
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
AMS is looking for parent/grandparent volunteers to help daily (11:35am-1:05pm) with lunch room monitoring from our PTO members. Click on the sign-up genius link below for more details and to help out! And new to this sign up, we need people for extra eyes at lunch during STAAR testing days (one and done). Please click the link below for more details and to sign up.
Thank you for your support! This is a great way to support the wonderful AMS staff and connect with the students and teachers!
AMS Attendance
About AMS
Principal - Dona Lumsden - dona.lumsden@argyleisd.com
Assistant Principal (8th Grade) - Coby Pelt - coby.pelt@argyleisd.com
Assistant Principal (7th Grade) - Heather Van Noy - heather.vannoy@argyleisd.com
Counselor (8th Grade) - Jessica Wade - jessica.wade@argyleisd.com
Counselor (7th Grade) - Tara Furr - tara.furr@argyleisd.com
Nurse - Denise King - denise.king@argyleisd.com
Administrative Assistant - Christy King - christy.king@argyleisd.com
Registrar - June Splain - june.splain@argyleisd.com
Attendance - M'Lissa Kiser - m'lissa.kiser@argyleisd.com
Receptionist - Mary Kay Dagg - marykay.dagg@argyleisd.com