Argyle ISD has launched a new initiative for the 2023-24 school year called the Eagle Ambassador Program, which will involve participation from parents and community members. The first meeting was held Sept. 20 and included the 50 members, or "ambassadors" of the program.

Background

This program was created by Superintendent Courtney Carpenter with the goal to encourage community through open dialogue and collaboration. Argyle ISD Director of Communications Richard Herrin said in an email the ambassadors are "conduits to the community" of district stakeholders. The first 50 members to sign up for the role via a Google form were selected to be in the inaugural class of ambassadors.

Herrin said more than 200 parents and community members expressed interest in joining the program this year. Members also partner with the district to learn details about district operations and how the district is managing growth and planning for the future.

The Argyle ISD Communications Department manages each of the meetings. The meetings will be held monthly through April at the AISD administration building, with members being required to attend at least six to graduate from the program.

A closer look

Members also partner with the district to learn details about district operations, and how the district is managing growth and planning for the future. During the first meeting, Carpenter and other district leaders provided an overview of the district and discussed issues for upcoming meetings.

Quotes of note

“I'm thankful for the opportunity to engage with district leaders and students,” said Eagle Ambassador Edson Miranda, an Argyle West Elementary parent, in a news release. “Our family is new to Argyle ISD, and this program has already provided valuable insight about the district. My wife, Paige, and I appreciate the transparency, and we support AISD's vision for the future. From our conversations in the community, it appears our growing district has an appetite for this level of collaboration.”

"As a proud parent of a student in Argyle ISD, I am so excited to be an Eagle Ambassador,” said Eagle Ambassador Vaishali Jain, an Argyle High School parent, in the news release. “Having witnessed the remarkable growth of the ISD, I am deeply impressed by the quality of education, the dedication of the staff, the sense of community, the character development and the leadership skills that our school fosters. The Eagles Ambassador Program is about nurturing a stronger sense of community and gives us parents a unique opportunity to represent and contribute to the school community in a meaningful way. I am looking forward to this opportunity as a bridge that connects parents like me with the school's mission, goals and vibrant student community."