AHS Principal Update John King

AHS PRINCIPAL UPDATE MR. JOHN KING

Our fall semester for the 2020-2021 school year is quickly coming to an end, and what an adventure this year has been.

Iwant to take a minute to thank a great number of people who have united to make this year better than I could ever have expected it to be. Let me start off by thanking our students. You have faced unprecedented challenges in 2020. I am proud of you and the way you have responded to the adversities that a COVID-19 year has brought.

Please keep up the great work you have started. Next, let me extend an extra special thank you to our teachers, staff, counselors, and nurses. In my opinion, you are truly heroes. You have sacrificed so much for the students you work with every day. I cannot thank you enough for what you have done and continue to do day in and day out. Finally, please allow me to thank our bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria staff, and maintenance workers. Your devotion to your work and to our students is second to none. THANK YOU to all.

Final exams are just around the corner. Students – let me encourage you to finish out this semester strong. I have always followed the advice of the author who said – “Don’t waste a lot of hard work by failing to do just a little bit more hard work.” An investment of time now can certainly pay huge dividends in the near future.

Our extracurricular activities and events are having great success this year. Our football team is still undefeated and currently ranked #1 in the state in Class 4A. The playoffs have now begun, and we look forward to watching the team compete for another state championship very soon.

Our girls’ cross country team is having unprecedented success as they have advanced as a team to the Class 4A state meet in Round Rock for the second straight year. The boys’ cross country team won the district championship and finished fourth in the region. Our volleyball team had another stellar season, and both our boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are ranked in the top five in the state in the pre-season polls.

Our tennis team had another great year winning the district championship. We are very proud of all of our sports teams and their amazing coaches. On the fine arts side, our outstanding band begins their run soon toward another state championship this year with a show that is absolutely stunning. Our choir program is soaring to new heights as well, as they had a record number of students to qualify for the all-region choir this year.

On our academic front, our UIL teams have already begun competitions and look as strong as ever. Good luck to all of our teams and coaches as playoffs begin and new seasons start. We are proud of all of you and your outstanding accomplishments!

As we near the holiday season, I wish a happy and restful time to everyone. Enjoy a little downtime as we prepare for a very busy and exciting spring semester. As always, I want you to know that my door is open to the entire community at any time that I can be of assistance. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of students, faculty, and staff.

Go Eagles!

Mr. John King -Principal Argyle High School