Welcome to Argyle Elementary School. My name is Mrs. Ward and I am the principal at AES.  I am excited about being a Pioneer and a part of this community.  I am a life-long resident of Clay County and have served as an educator in our district for the past 23 years.  I hope you had a fun-filled, relaxed summer and I look forward to hearing about your adventures, meeting families, and welcoming our newest Pioneers!

As always we encourage students to strive to do their best and for parents to become involved at Argyle.  If you are interested, please fill out a volunteer registration form and return it to the front office.  Parents are encouraged to become involved in our school by joining our “Parents Involved in Education” (P.I.E) group and volunteering to help with numerous school projects and events.  

School hours are 8:30-2:42. Supervision of students on the campus begins at 8:00 a.m.  The first bell rings at 8:25 a.m., the tardy bell rings at 8:30 a.m.  Bus riders, daycare and parent pick up students are dismissed at 2:40 p.m. and walkers and bike riders are dismissed after busses have left campus.  Since classroom instruction begins immediately, promptness is expected.  The front car circle can be a busy place and your cooperation in driving safely and maintaining the traffic pattern is appreciated. Please do not park along the curb in the front car circle. Please do not enter the bus circle during arrival and dismissal times.

A student planner, used in grades 2 – 6, provides important information concerning school procedures, rules, and services and allows greater communication between home and school on a daily basis. The planner goes home every day and parents are expected to sign the planner each night. Please take time to read over all the information contained in this handbook with your child.

I know your children are precious to you as they are to us.  I also realize how important it is to be confident that your children are not only actively learning, but are also happy and safe. I can assure you that we will provide an environment to make your child’s year at Argyle Elementary memorable.  Please feel free to contact us to offer your praises, concerns or solutions.  Thank you for entrusting your child with us.  I look forward to a successful year at Argyle.  Go Pioneers!

Sincerely,

Angela Ward

Principal