Argyle High School Newletter
October 23, 2026
Red Ribbon Dress Up Week- October 26th-30th
RED RIBBON DRESS UP WEEK:
Monday, October 26th: "Hats off to being drug free"- Wear a hat
Tuesday, October 27th: "Don't let drugs find you"- Camo vs. Animal Print
Wednesday, October 28th: "Give drugs the boot"- Wear boots
Thursday, October 29th: "Put drugs to bed"- Pajama Day
Friday, October 30th: "Say boo to drugs" Costume or Neon Dress Up Day
Happy National Principals Month to our AMAZING principal, Dona Lumsden!
October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we’re excited to recognize Mrs. Lumsden! Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to the students and staff at Argyle High School. Your hard work and support help make AHS such a special place to learn and grow. We are so grateful to have you leading our Eagle family!
Please join us in celebrating and thanking Mrs. Lumsden for all she does!
Meet the Eagles Tip Off This Sunday!
NCAA Eligibility Information Night
3v3 Meet the Eagles Basketball Tournament
Join us for the first ever Meet the Eagles 3v3 tournament! Kick off basketball season at 2:00 pm and meet the Lady Eagles followed by games! Don't miss this fun community event at Argyle High School.
ATOWN APPAREL
Atown Apparel in conjunction with AISD is providing individual design spirit items for AHS! We will be accepting order thru Nov 8. Select pick up when ordering, and we will deliver to you guys at the school. ATOWN APPAREL LINK
Classroom Happenings
Ms. Black's class came to the library this week to compare their current class novel reading of "Wuthering Heights" to a childhood classic- "Where the Wild Things Are". Students then created their own alter ego masks based on the main character's inner emotions portrayed in the story.
Angel Tree Gift Card Donations Needed!
We are excited to launch our first-ever Argyle High School Gift Card Angel Tree! We invite our AHS community to help make the holiday season a little brighter for our students and their families by donating $25 gift cards.
Donation Dates: Monday, October 26 – Monday, November 16
Drop-Off Location: Argyle High School Front Office
Collecting gift cards early will allow us time to distribute them to our families so they can enjoy shopping for the holidays.
Thank you for your generosity and for helping us bring a little extra love to our AHS families this holiday season! Questions? Contact Amelia Torres at amelia.torres@argyleisd.com
Do You Need Assistance or Support this Holiday Season?
Dear Argyle High School Families,
We are offering two opportunities for holiday support this upcoming holiday season. Please read below to learn how we can support you.
1) Food Assistance for Thanksgiving:
Argyle ISD is offering meal assistance for families who may need support with food items during Thanksgiving. If you would like to receive food assistance for Thanksgiving, click here to complete the Google Form. The form needs to be completed by Friday, November 6th.
2) Gift-Card Angel Tree:
Argyle High School will have a gift-card Angel Tree for our Argyle High School students. If you would like to receive gift assistance this holiday season, click here to complete the Google Form. The form needs to be completed by Friday, November 6th.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Amelia Torres, at amelia.torres@argyleisd.com or contact your child's counselor.
Sincerely,
Argyle High School Counseling Department
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Estimadas familias de Argyle High School:
Durante esta próxima temporada festiva, estaremos ofreciendo dos oportunidades de apoyo para nuestras familias. Por favor, lea la siguiente información para conocer cómo podemos ayudarle.
1) Asistencia alimentaria para el Día de Acción de Gracias
Argyle ISD está ofreciendo asistencia alimentaria a las familias que puedan necesitar apoyo con alimentos para el Día de Acción de Gracias. Si desea recibir esta ayuda, por favor haga clic aquí para completar el formulario de Google.
El formulario debe completarse a más tardar el viernes 6 de noviembre.
2) Árbol de Ángeles (Angel Tree) – Tarjetas de regalo
Argyle High School tendrá un programa de Árbol de Ángeles (Angel Tree) que proporcionará tarjetas de regalo para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes durante esta temporada navideña. Si desea recibir esta ayuda, por favor haga clic aquí para completar el formulario de Google.
El formulario debe completarse a más tardar el viernes 6 de noviembre.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita información adicional, por favor comuníquese con Amelia Torres al correo electrónico amelia.torres@argyleisd.com o con el consejero escolar de su hijo(a).
Atentamente,
Departamento de Consejería Escolar de Argyle High School
Leave Your Mark at Ball Intermediate! Join Us Oct. 28 for the Beam Signing
Join us for the Michael Ball Intermediate School Beam Signing as we celebrate this exciting milestone in the construction of our newest campus. Families, staff, students and community members are invited to leave their mark on a structural beam that will become part of the school!
Michael Ball Intermediate is located next to Scott Gibson Middle School just east of I-35W on FM 407, adjacent to Cactus Canyon.
There will be a short ceremony followed by the beam signing. Parking will be available on campus and at the adjacent Scott Gibson Middle School.
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 28
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 750 FM 407 W, Argyle
The University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admission Policy
Senate Bill 175, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, allows The University of Texas at Austin to limit automatic admission to 75 percent of the university’s enrollment capacity designated for first-time resident undergraduate students.
The university has determined that it will automatically admit all eligible summer/fall 2028 and spring 2029 freshman applicants who rank within the top 5% of their high school graduating classes. A letter from University President James E. Davis is attached to this correspondence.
Senior Program Ad Orders- Special Edition GAME DAY Programs
It's time to place your Senior Ad order for the Argyle Athletic Booster Club’s Special Edition GAMEDAY program for the Senior Night home game on Friday, October 23rd!
These will be our only PRINTED GAMEDAY programs for 2026-2027 and make wonderful souvenirs for ALL Senior Sports Athletes, parents, & families!
Please contact Shelli Stone ~ shelli@shoutoutpromotions.com to reserve your ad space TODAY! Deadline for ad commitments and photo submissions is Wednesday, September 30th!
PSAT Testing Day is October 28th
Picture Day Photos Are Ready 📸
The wait is over, Picture Day portraits are now available to view and order online.
Visit cady.com/pictureday to access your student's gallery, explore package options, and place an order.
We hope these photos help you celebrate and remember this school year.
Attendance Information 26-27
Parents please be sure to familiarize yourself with the updated Attendance Policies. Click here to view them.
Please note: In order to excuse an absence for a DMV appointment, a copy of the student's driver's license or permit must be submitted to the attendance office.
When reporting your student absent please be sure to use the Report an Absence link on the High School website, under Attendance.
Early Releases - We do not accept handwritten parent notes -
If your student needs to be released early for an appointment, please be sure to use the Early Dismissal Request form, This form needs to be completed either the night before or by 10AM on the day of the dismissal request.
AP Exam Registration and Payment
Argyle High School students enrolled in AP courses can begin registering and paying for their 2027 AP Exams beginning September 1, 2026.
Click HERE to ENROLL and PAY for your AP Tests.
The exam fee is $106 per AP exam, plus a 4% processing fee. Registration and payment are completed through Total Registration.
Important Registration Information:
Fall & All-Year AP Exams
Registration Opens: September 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Registration Deadline: November 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Spring AP Exams
Registration Opens: January 6, 2027
Registration Deadline: February 26, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Exam Cost: $106 per exam + 4% processing fee
Register & Pay: CLICK HERE to register and pay directly through Total Registration.
Students should complete both registration and payment during the applicable registration window for their AP course.
Share Your Culture at the Multicultural Festival
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.
SAT Boot Camp
Attention 10th, 11th, and 12th graders! Argyle High School will host the MasteryPrep SAT Boot Camp on Saturday, February 27th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The cost is $80 and includes an SAT workbook. Space is limited to the first 100 students, so be sure to register by December 17th!
Registration Link
Check the testing page for registration through the resource site or contact Dr. Perez for details
As Argyle ISD grows, our district continues to seek new ways to keep our community informed, connected, and engaged.
This year, our Board of Trustees ishosting COMMUNITY LISTENING CIRCLES designed to create additional opportunities for Trustees to hear directly from parents, staff, and community members.
Our first Community Listening Circle will be held on SEPT. 30 at Jane Ruestmann Elementary School. We will be in the library beginning at 5 p.m.
All Argyle ISD parents and community members are invited to attend.
🏫 JRE - 6610 Cleveland Gibbs Rd., Northlake
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 30
Connect with Your Superintendent, Dr. Courtney Carpenter
Building strong relationships with families and the community is a top priority for Dr. Carpenter in as Superintendent of Argyle ISD. By connecting with her on social media, you’ll gain a front-row seat to the heart of our district — from celebrating the amazing accomplishments of students and staff, to learning more about district priorities, and understanding how decisions are made to support Argyle ISD’s growth. Following along is one of the best ways to stay informed and engaged in our district’s journey.
When you connect, you gain:
Clarity & Facts – See firsthand how district decisions and initiatives take shape.
Celebrations – Share in the pride of student and staff recognitions across AISD.
Advocacy Updates – Stay informed on important legislative issues impacting schools.
Community Connection – Get an inside look at the people and programs that make Argyle ISD exceptional.
✨ Join the 800+ parents, staff, and community members already connected!
Be part of the journey and stay in the know!
📆 Important Dates
RED RIBBON DRESS UP WEEK:
Monday, October 26th: "Hats off to being drug free"- Wear a hat
Tuesday, October 27th: "Don't let drugs find you"- Camo vs. Animal Print
Wednesday, October 28th: "Give drugs the boot"- Wear boots
Thursday, October 29th: "Put drugs to bed"- Pajama Day
Friday, October 30th: "Say boo to drugs" Costume or Neon Dress Up Day
Wednesday, October 28th: PSAT Testing
Wednesday, November 4th: Senior Photos Due
Thursday, November 5th: Student Council Blood Drive