Proud Parents of Argyle ISD

10/12/2025

Little Joe’s Farmstead is a local Argyle business that LOUDLY supported the AISD bond this year. Jim and Kelly understand the value that a great school district brings to a town and surrounding community.

This restaurant proudly serves Argyle students, parents, teachers, and staff, every single day. Show your support to Jim and Kelly by showing up to Town Hall on Tuesday. We will be there!

10/06/2025

We at Proud Parents of Argyle ISD are very grateful to have AISD Trustees that contribute truthful information directly to our page. Please take a moment and enjoy the latest Trustee Corner update centered around class offerings from our very own Rich McDowell!

Hello, Proud Parents!

Wow! What an exciting time to be part of the Argyle ISD family! The energy around naming our second high school and choosing its mascot and colors is electric. We’ve seen some wildly creative submissions (seriously, you all could moonlight as branding consultants), and your feedback has been invaluable. Thank you for showing up, speaking out, and helping shape the future of our schools!

As we prepare to open our second middle school in Fall 2026 and welcome a second high school the following year, we want to share a little behind-the-scenes scoop on how this growth will affect class offerings. Spoiler alert: it’s good news!

Right now, Argyle ISD offers a robust course catalog filled with core classes and electives that support a variety of student pathways. While not every course is taught each year, some just don’t get enough student interest to “make” those pathways are still available. And as we expand, this process will continue, with student choice driving what’s offered. Our amazing Learner Services team is already working their magic to make sure students have access to the classes they’re passionate about.

One creative solution we’re exploring is distance learning. With recent legislative changes, public schools can now offer virtual and hybrid classes to enrolled students. Translation: even if a class doesn’t “make” at one campus, students may still be able to take it virtually, without missing out on extracurriculars or other opportunities. It’s a win-win!

At the heart of all this change is one constant: our commitment to student achievement and involvement. Argyle ISD has grown from a 2A to a 5A district, and we’ve done it with grit, grace, and a whole lot of community spirit. As we look ahead, we’re laser-focused on creating environments that foster growth, celebrate tradition, and encourage every student to shine.

For more details, check out the FAQs on the district website. And as always, if you have questions, ideas, or just want to share your excitement, we’re all ears!

Let’s keep building something amazing together.

-Rich

09/29/2025

🚨 Big news, Proud Parents! 🚨

High School #2 is opening in Fall 2027, and that means it's time to choose a brand-new mascot and school colors! 🎉

The district wants YOUR input. Parents recently received an email with a nomination link (submissions are due October 3rd). The Student Experience & Community Transition Team will review all the ideas and bring their recommendation to the Board of Trustees in November.

Here are the two rules for your nominations:
🦅 The mascot must be a bird of prey
🔴 The main color must be red (plus one other complimentary color of your choice!)

Drop your best mascot + color combo ideas in the comments! We can’t wait to see the creativity from our AISD community!

09/26/2025

Proud Parents of Argyle ISD, our very own Trustee, Leigh Ann Artho, has dropped in to shed some light on the recently discussed topic of portable classrooms. Although we do not currently utilize portables, districts can use them as a short term solution when classroom space is outgrown too fast.

Thanks for coming by, Leigh Ann!

Hey Proud Parents!

Let’s talk portables. You may be aware that the district has discussed the possibility of using portables at different campuses. Why would we need portables if we just passed a bond?

1. Demographer reports aren’t always accurate. The 24-25 school year saw a higher than expected growth yield. If this happens again this year, we will outgrow our buildings faster than planned. So far, the 25-26 school year is trending closer to the predicted growth.

2. The district has prioritized smaller class sizes at every level this year, but particularly at the elementaries. This means more classrooms with fewer students. Each classroom is being utilized without reaching maximum student capacity. Portables would enable us to continue this practice that is beneficial to students and appreciated by teachers.

3. Teacher and principal input reveals that campuses prefer specials in classrooms, not floating on carts; so those classrooms will remain dedicated to art and music, allowing a more enriching experience.

4. We have been blessed by a church in a neighboring city with the donation of 4 portable buildings. The cost to move them is far less than the cost to purchase, and we are thankful for the generosity! We will have the buildings if needed for any of the above reasons.

Please know that we strive to bring the most accurate and complete information. If you have questions, please ask!

09/17/2025

Guess What… We’re Back! 🎉

Hope everyone had an awesome summer filled with sunshine, relaxation, and maybe a little adventure! We took a short break to recharge, spend time with our families, and catch our breath after a wild bond season and an unforgettable school year. Whew—we needed it!

Now we’re back and ready to dive into the 2025–26 school year with all of you! 🎒✏️ Get ready for district updates, spotlight shoutouts, swag giveaways, and all the good stuff coming your way.

Let’s make it a great year together—stay tuned!

07/23/2025

We love our friends over at Argyle ISD Education Foundation! Check out what they have coming up for our newest AISD kindergarteners and get involved with this awesome group!

🎉🦅 Welcome to the Nest Playdate ! 🦅🎉

We’re so excited to welcome our newest Lil’ Eagles to Argyle ISD! Join us for a fun Welcome to the Nest playdate, exclusively for incoming kindergarteners across the district. 🛝✨

📍 Location: New Canyon Falls Park
📅 Date: August 9th
⏰ Time: 9-11 am

Come meet fellow kinder families from all Argyle ISD campuses and let the kids play, connect, and start building friendships before the school year begins! Snacks and drinks will be provided by the Argyle Education Foundation. 💙❤️

We will also be registering students for the Lil’ Eagle Kinder Club! For a $50 donation, students receive an official class of 2038 T-shirt and yard sign! 

We can’t wait to see our future Eagles take flight! 🦅

06/17/2025

Great news! Raises are coming for our teachers! Big thank you to our incredible board of trustees for unanimously voting YES!

We love our teachers!

📣 EXCITING NEWS IN ARGYLE ISD📣
Argyle ISD Announces 2025–2026 Compensation Plan Following Staff Input & Legislative Support

At last night's Board meeting, the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2025–2026 Teacher & Staff Compensation Plan—a major milestone in our continued commitment to valuing and retaining our exceptional team of educators and staff.

This decision is the result of a multi-phase process that began last fall with a series of listening workshops, where our teachers and staff shared their voices and budget priorities. Four key themes emerged:

✅ Reducing class sizes by adding teaching positions
✅ Restoring support staff roles cut in 2024–2025
✅ Increasing compensation for teachers and staff
✅ Adopt a balanced budget for 2025-26

In April, the Board approved 35+ new teaching positions and reinstated key support staff roles to address the first two priorities.

Following the recent passage of HB2, a historic $8.5 billion investment in Texas public education, Argyle ISD worked diligently to finalize a compensation plan that reflects both our financial stewardship and the vital work of our employees.

🟩 Approved 2025–2026 Compensation Plan Highlights:
• Teachers (0–2 years completed experience): $2,100 raise (≈3.5%)
• Teachers (3–4 completed years): $2,500 raise (≈4%)
• Teachers (≥5 completed years): $5,000 raise (≈8%)
• All Other Staff: 3.5% raise of the pay range category midpoint

👏 We are incredibly grateful to our teachers and staff for your engagement, and to our Board of Trustees for their steadfast commitment to the people who make Argyle ISD thrive.

Your voice helped shape this plan. Your dedication drives our district forward.

06/07/2025

Awesome update from our fearless leader Dr. Courtney Carpenter. Great job Proud Parents of Argyle ISD for making your voice heard!

05/07/2025

Proud Parents,

What. A. Finish.

This weekend we witnessed both proposition A and B winning by a landslide in one of the most exciting bond elections in AISD history. The Proud Parents of Argyle ISD and their friends went to the polls in droves and made it clear that they support the vision of the board of trustees and the future direction of the district. Residents did an incredible job getting out to vote, as 800 additional voters came out compared to last year!

The bond committee’s plan in proposition A for our district to take a proactive approach to growth was strongly supported by voters. This means purchasing land and opening schools during monumental growth, not packing our schools to capacity and renting portable classrooms for overflow.

We must also show gratitude to our community for the approval of proposition B. Even in a tough economy, our town knew how important it would be for both high schools to offer baseball and softball to its students, and said yes to the baseball/softball facility. AISD will always be a district that carries much pride in athletics and our Eagle community agrees!

We at PP are proud to be in this district with you all. This year’s bond was extra special and placed us on the right path into the future. We are back to being a district that passes bonds for our school district and places our students first. AISD is among the most prestigious districts in Texas and we will continue to preserve and protect our largest asset in our small town.

PS. Look out for the results of the raffle this week! There were over 80 submittals we are currently working through 😊

05/03/2025

The 2025 Argyle ISD bond would address the district's rapid growth by acquiring land for future schools and constructing three additional campuses.

05/03/2025

Proud Parents, check this out‼️

Tonight we are kicking off an Election Day Giveaway to spread awareness about the final day of voting tomorrow!

Here’s how it works:

- get to your designated voting location (use link below to find your spot)
- post a picture of you or your family holding the voting sticker in the comments section of this post
- if you were an over-achiever and early voted, you can post your pictures too!
- we will randomly pick submittals to win prizes, including 5 grand prize winners!

So what are the prizes? 🏆

🏅Winners will recieve gift cards to local businesses within AISD

How about the GRAND PRIZES? 🥇

✋ lucky winners will receive a $200 gift card to Little Joe’s Farmstead

Vote tomorrow between 7AM-7PM and let’s see those pictures fill up the comments section!

Use this think to find your specific voting location:

https://www.votedenton.gov/voter-information/voter-lookup

Finish Strong, Eagles! 🦅

05/02/2025

Get to the HQ on Election Day!

SATURDAY IS ELECTION DAY & we are finishing STRONG!!! 💪💪💪
Join us anytime between 3PM & 7PM to help us reach more voters & make the difference for our KIDS!
Enjoy good food, drinks, great company PLUS PRIZES/GIFT CARDS to local restaurants/businesses while we GET OUT THE VOTE & spread awareness about the bond.
LET’S GO ARGYLE EAGLES! ❤️🦅❤️🦅 ✅PROP A & ✅PROP B