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Timothy Fails, a geography teacher at Flower Mound’s 9th Grade Campus, has been honored as the 2026 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year. “Being named Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year is beyond anything I ever imagined when I entered this profession,” Mr. Fails said. “Teachers, like nurses, flight attendants, social workers, and first…
Argyle High School continued its reign among the highest-achieving schools in the state this year!AHS finished 3rd in Class 5A in the UIL Lone Star Cup Award with 93 points. The Lone Star Cup is awarded to the state’s most successful schools in each classification based on competitions in academics, fine arts and athletics. AHS’s…
The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced Argyle ISD as a winner of the 2025 District of Distinction Award! This marks back-to-back years AISD has earned this outstanding recognition. Over 1,200 districts were eligible to apply for this Texas Art Education Association Visual Arts Award and 109 districts received this outstanding honor for the 2024-2025…
Starting with the Class of 2026, the annual AHS graduation ceremony will be held at the NEW Argyle ISD Stadium, located on the high school campus in Canyon Falls. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 8 p.m. This marks a significant milestone as AISD begins a new tradition, celebrating the AHS…
At just 16 years old, Northwest High School junior Cooper Lutkenhaus has already achieved what most athletes only dream of. In June, he stunned the track and field world at the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, running the fastest 800-meter time in world history for an athlete under 18 years old. …
As days of the calendar flip forward to the start of a new school year within the next few weeks across Denton County, parents are busy with last minute shopping for clothing and supplies. The start of the 2025-2026 school year marks the beginning of nine months of learning for all ages – pre-kindergarten through…
The excitement of back-to-school season fills homes with energy and hope. New supplies are bought, schedules are planned, and goals are set. Parents andstudents alike are optimistic about the year ahead. Yet, just a few weeks in, many families find that initial enthusiasm begins to fade. At a recent Study Skills camp organized by Homework…
Xaria Hicks, a recent graduate of the University of North Texas College of Education, has earned a Rotary Global Grant to pursue a second master’s in science in Health Psychology at University College London (UCL) — a prestigious opportunity that will support her continued work in maternal and child health, culturally responsive therapy and neuro-…
As our children return to school, everyone must prioritize safety and remain cautious this school year. DRIVING When driving in school zones, please stay alert, do not use your cell phones since they are prohibited in these areas, and follow the school zone speed limits. Remember that traffic fines are doubled in school zones. Watch out…
Dylan Taylor assumed his role as the new principal of Harpool Middle School in Lantana on July 1. Prior to coming to Harpool, Mr. Taylor most recently served as the assistant principal of Rodriguez Middle School since 2021, and he has spent the entirety of his career in public education in Denton ISD. “This opportunity…