Proud Parents of Argyle ISD

08/19/2026

If you haven’t already, go follow our Board President, Leigh Ann Artho - Argyle ISD Board President Page, for all the latest AISD updates from our esteemed Board of Trustees!

Thanks for keeping us informed, Leigh Ann!

Welcome Back, Argyle!

School is officially in session as our Eagles and RedHawks begin their first full week of classes. Total enrollment in Argyle ISD reached 6733 students on Friday. Argyle Middle School is the singular campus to already exceed the projected October snapshot enrollment!

This school year ushers in an era of new: new stadium, new mascot, new colors, new staff, and new students; but our traditions and values continue to shape and guide us through this next phase. Over the summer, the Board of Trustees focused on several key areas to prepare for this year and those beyond.

In June, all trustees and Dr. Carpenter attended TASB SLI in Fort Worth. Our new board members and officers received specialized training to ensure preparation for our new roles. We engaged with board members, district leaders, and state representatives from across the state to share perspectives and learn.

We had the final budget workshop and all 3 phases of the staffing plan and the compensation plan were approved, maintaining our commitment to smaller classroom sizes, competitive compensation, and consideration for all of our staff members who work to keep our district strong!

Individual board members collaborated with district administration in the areas of construction, instruction, and safety and security. Each department shared updates for the new year.

August began with the Back to School Bash, a wonderful event coordinated by our communications department. The Board of Trustees also held a special meeting. Sam Slaton was inducted to serve in Place 7 as an appointed trustee. Dr Daniel introduced our new campus administrators and counselors. In addition, School District Strategies presented an in depth demographic report. The district will use this new data, in conjunction with our previous reports, to monitor the growth in our district and plan for current and future needs accordingly.

Convocation brought high energy and enthusiasm for the new year. It was a privilege to attend and witness that amount of greatness in one arena. A special thank you to Retired Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans for being a true inspiration!

Finally, board members dispersed across our district to welcome our students and families on the first day of school.

We are off to a strong start, and I am excited to see the success our district achieves this year!

08/01/2026

A LETTER FROM AN EAST ZONED PROUD PARENT.

As a future Legacy parent, the Harpole Hub (unofficial name) is a dream we never thought to be possible when we moved here 4 years ago. Living off Hickory Hill, we drive through charming roads to get to Hilltop to drop off our kindergartner right down the street. When the district split into two zones, our future got even brighter. The middle school on Harpole, a street away, would now be our future high school for our 4 kids. This further condenses our children’s school experience right in our neighborhood.

What worried us was the idea of our new middle school being built in Furst Ranch. A 5 mile bus drive way outside the Town, down a busy 2 lane road, passing Liberty Christian, and cutting across oncoming traffic to get to school. With the majority of students in our zone living around us today, this made no sense to us parents. We were thrilled to hear that hundreds of Argyle parents shared the same sentiment we did, and spoke up. When AISD listened, and made the decision to buy additional land on Harpole across the street from Legacy High School, the Harpole Hub dream came alive.

Because of this decision, the future is bright for east zoned AISD kids. All of our schools are now tucked into the same neighborhoods that our kids are raised in. Families will now be able to load up all the siblings and take their kids to drop offs within a mile. No dangerous turns on and off 377, and no more congested drives south out of the Town.

This Hub of educational excellence will be a one stop shop for students between 5th-12th grade. Siblings, cousins, neighborhood friends, will all be near eachother as they attend our schools together. This campus creates staffing efficiencies as teachers will be able to seamlessly get from school to school. Athletic and educational facilities can be shared as well, keeping costs down and maximizing the space.

To the neighbors in our Town without children in the district, please look at this future through the lens of us parents. The tree canopies, charming homes, and welcoming farm animals in our neighborhoods first caught our eyes when looking for a new home to bring our families, but it was ultimately the world class Argyle ISD that sealed the deal for us. Why can’t we keep both? Why can’t we have our schools and rural country roads co-exist? The children that we are raising next door to you are the future of leaders of the Town of Argyle. Wrap your arms around them, support them, volunteer to teach these kids about agg and how to thrive in a rural neighborhood! We need your support as we build this new Argyle Legacy community.

- An East Zoned Proud Parent

If you are in the East zone, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Please comment below and join the conversation!

05/30/2026

Proud Parents,

We are so excited to announce the election of Leigh Ann Artho to board of trustees president!

Leigh Ann Artho has always been an active participant in her community and in the school district. What is most noticeable about her involvement is that she is always present, listens intently to parent’s when concerns arise, and is always willing to find solutions.

Leigh Ann has served on the Argyle ISD school board since May 2023. Her platform focuses on creating safe, effective environments for students, setting high standards for staff, and maximizing opportunities for all.

She’s a been an Argyle resident for 12 years, and together with her husband of 23 years, Dr. Matt Artho, they parent nine children, including four Argyle ISD graduates.

At the forefront, Leigh Ann is a woman of faith always striving to do the next right thing, and giving of herself to those around her, and her leadership has always been focused on serving others, even over herself.

We love our school board and our fantastic new leadership. Please help us in celebrating Leigh Ann in the comments!

05/14/2026

We love highlighting businesses that love Argyle as much as we do. A group of four incoming Hilltop Elementary moms started a pop up children’s clothing company inspired by Argyle spirit, called Local.

They have an event coming up this weekend. Go support Local!

Insta: for more information.

PS: how bout that powder blue?!

03/03/2026

🚨‼️STATE SEMI-FINAL ALERT ‼️🚨

Our Argyle Lady Eagles Basketball team will take on Frisco Memorial TONIGHT at Flower Mound High School! Tip-off is at 6:00pm!

The Lady Eagles are looking to punch their ticket to San Antonio for the State Championship this coming weekend. Let's pack the house tonight!

Ticket link and other details in the District's post below!

01/23/2026

Proud Parents,

Argyle ISD Board of Trustees election season is upon us! We would like to first pay homage to the incredible group of individuals currently sitting on our AISD board. They did a job well done in 2025, serving as the voice for us parents and delivering our school leaders a thoughtful strategy that will preserve the excellence of our rapidly growing district. We appreciate the thankless, tireless work they put in each day to make the district a better place for our children and staff.

We would now like to pivot and give those running for school board in 2026 a voice in the upcoming election. So far, those who have submitted packets are as follows:

Place 1: Justin Ford

Place 2: Leigh Ann Artho (incumbent)

Place 3: Frank Dixon

https://www.argyleisd.com/board-of-trustees/elections/2026-board-elections

We are proud of the above community members for raising their hand to represent the families of our AISD community, and invite them to post in the comments section below!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the best parents, students, teachers, admin, staff, and board of trustees. You are what makes this district great every single day!

This year we are thankful for leadership that focuses on proactively building schools to address our growth, giving our future students a safe learning environment, where they will be known and poured into by their teachers, and given more opportunities to succeed.

Cheers to a bright future for AISD!

12/24/2025

Hey Proud Parents, please take a moment to read this intriguing write-up from our very own Trustee Matt Slaton, regarding the now and future demographics of AISD.

Thanks for coming by, Matt!

Proud Parents,

I wanted to share a few reflections on the recently reviewed Fall 2025 Enrollment and Housing Report for Argyle ISD. Reports like this are helpful because they give us a clearer picture of not only where our district is today, but where it may be headed — especially during a period of continued growth. Argyle ISD is growing because families are choosing to live here, raise their children here, and be part of this community, and this report helps put meaningful context around that story.

One of the most striking takeaways is the overall scale of our growth. Over the past five years, enrollment has increased by nearly 2,800 students. For perspective, less than ten years ago, our entire district served fewer than 2,800 students in total. Over the past decade, our average annual growth rate has exceeded 11.5%, placing Argyle ISD consistently among the fastest-growing districts in the state. Just as importantly, the number of students per household continues to rank in the top tier statewide — a strong indication of how highly families value our schools.

Looking ahead, current projections show enrollment approaching 9,300 students by the 2030–31 school year, with the potential to exceed 10,900 students by 2035–36. This pattern reflects more than a short-term spike. It points to sustained growth driven by housing development, family demographics, and Argyle’s continued appeal as a place to live and learn.

Like many growing communities, Argyle ISD is not immune to broader challenges such as higher mortgage rates or affordability pressures. At the same time, it’s worth noting that actual enrollment has exceeded the demographer’s projections for six consecutive years. That history reminds us these reports are an important planning tool, but not a complete predictor — and why ongoing review and adjustment remain essential.

When comparing this report to prior demographic studies, you may notice some softening in future growth projections. Much of that can be attributed to delayed development at Furst Ranch, which, in many ways, offers a benefit by providing the district additional time to prepare. Still, experience suggests we should remain thoughtful and cautious. If future developments generate student yields similar to communities like Harvest or the Ridge, enrollment could ultimately surpass current estimates.

For that reason, effective planning means looking beyond averages. Preparing only for the most likely scenario can leave little flexibility if conditions change. Planning for higher-than-expected growth — whether due to accelerated development or stronger student yield — helps ensure our schools remain well-supported and positioned to serve students successfully.

Ultimately, this report is a valuable resource because it allows the district to plan proactively rather than respond reactively. Growth brings opportunity, particularly for the families who choose Argyle ISD. With careful planning, realistic assumptions, and a readiness to consider multiple scenarios, we can continue building a district that serves our students and community well into the future.

12/19/2025

It’s exciting to see our administration taking a forward-thinking approach to growth and making meaningful investments in the future of our students. We’re thrilled about this new acquisition for Argyle Middle School and love its ideal location next to Argyle Legacy High School.

AISD NEWS: Argyle ISD Finalizes Land Purchase

Argyle ISD has finalized the purchase of 50 acres in Argyle to support future growth and long-range facility planning in the district.

The property is located on the north side of Harpole Road within the White Rock Farm Addition and is designated as the future Argyle Middle School serving the district’s East Zone. The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees voted to authorize the district to proceed with purchasing the land during its November regular meeting.

The property was purchased using 2025 bond funds approved by voters through Proposition A. Funding for land acquisitions was a priority identified by the community-led Bond & Growth Planning Committee, which helped develop the 2025 bond proposal.

READ MORE ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KHDqg9

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12/17/2025

Proud Parents,

Last night at the AISD regular board meeting, our Board of Trustees made monumental decisions for our future by voting on the names of the future elementary school, middle school, and 377 high school.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Mr. Michael Ball on being selected as the namesake for the new 407 Elementary School #5. We also offer our heartfelt congratulations to the Scott Gibson family, as the new middle school on 407 will be named in his honor. We are proud to see their legacies recognized and preserved, and we are confident they will continue to inspire students and staff for generations to come.

The major decision that will reverberate throughout our district was the vote to change the mascot of the 377 campus, the original Argyle High School, to the Red Hawks, alongside the new name “Argyle Legacy High School”, and selection of blue as the third color.

There were families in the East Zone that were hopeful for different outcomes, some wanting to keep continuity in the district by keeping 377 the Eagle, and others hoping for fresh start with a new mascot identity. Ultimately, the board decided on the latter, giving the families zoned to Legacy an opportunity to create their own origins as Red Hawks while paying homage to the “legacy” of those that came before them.

We would like to pause now and give our deepest gratitude to the families zoned to Legacy that will now have to change their mascot identity prior to graduation. Through these conversations around mascots, we have learned that the connection to the Eagle is stronger than iron. These families have proudly worn the Eagle and have shouted its name for decades.

As Josh mentioned last night, it’s not the mascot that defines excellence in a community. It’s the parents and the kids they are raising, and the caliber of those within the walls. These parents have shaped this district, poured into its students, spent countless volunteer hours in and out of the classrooms to help the teachers and staff, and fundraised thousands of their own dollars to help our districts students thrive.

These special parents fought hard for bonds to pass that would benefit the whole district, and voted for a HS split that knowingly could create adversity for their own children, but knew it would benefit the district long term by allowing for smaller schools for all of AISD students.

From us at Proud Parents, we want to say thank you. Thank you for giving us a shining example of what it means to be great parents and a steward of this district. Thank you for carrying on the traditions and legacies that Argyle has held dear for so long. Without you, there is no educational paradise like AISD.

Now we look forward to the bright future for this district, where Eagles and Red Hawks together will continue to set the bar for excellence and be the example that every other public school district strives to replicate. We look forward years from now to see how both the Eagles and the RedHawks will be the pride of this district.

The decision was made, and now it’s up to us as parents to make this great for our children. Go Eagles and Go Red Hawks!