DCC High School Choice Timeline
8th Graders, find out more information about the Downcounty Consortium High School Choice timeline.
Argyle Extracurricular Activities
Argyle offers a variety of extracurricular activities after school. Review these slides to see our offerings and reach out to the contact identified with each activity if you would like more information.
MCR Buckets and Beats Event - Friday, 9/22
The Recreation Department is hosting a teen event, Buckets and Beats, in Downtown Silver Spring this Friday, 9/22 from 1:30-7:30pm. This is a field trip opportunity for all middle and high school youth that are interested. Basketball players can enjoy the tournament/game play, skaters can jam out in the skatepark and all can enjoy the art project (huge canvas mural), music (radio station DJs onsite) and food. There will be some food there through the event but the Recreation Department will also feed the youth that attend with them. Vans and/or buses will be made available to pick up and drop off at school locations. Students and families are also able to attend this event on their own. Interested students who need transportation should submit this form in the Main Office by Wednesday. Families are welcome to show up to the event on their own and bring a completed form or register at Veterans' Plaza if students do not need transportation.
Testing for School Year 2023-2024
There are a range of assessments that your student will participate in this year beyond those that teachers administer during individual classes. Please review those assessments here as well as the resources that are linked and reach out if you would like to learn more!
Excel Beyond the Bell Registration
The Excel Beyond the Bell (EBB) registration window will be September 5-15. Students will be registered on a first come, first served basis. Return the completed form to the Argyle MS main office or email it to EBB.Argyle@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Back to School Night
On Thursday, August 31 from 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Argyle will host Back to School Night. We welcome all families, including students, to visit Argyle for a chance to meet the staff and hear about essential components of our school structure this year. Whether or not you are able to join us in-person, please also visit our BTSN website: http://www.btsn.argylems.org/ This site hosts information from the evening’s event as well as individual videos from each teacher.
23-24 New Caregiver Orientation
Welcome new Argyle families! You can view the 2023-2024 Argyle New Caregiver Orientation presentation here.
2023-2024 Welcome Back Celebration
Argyle Families, Just a reminder, to join us next Thursday, August 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a celebration! We will have an opportunity to meet the staff and families and build community. We are asking our families to bring something to share, individually wrapped items preferred. 6th Grade Families – please bring a dessert or sweet treat. 7th Grade Families – please bring beverages. 8th Grade Families – please bring a snack or side dish. There will be games and music and food and great company! We will also give out free backpacks and supplies for students and friends! We look forward to seeing our wonderful students and families!
Outdoor Education Open House
An Outdoor Education Open House will be held at the Lathrop E. Smith Center on September 6, 2023 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Come have a tour of the Smith Center, meet the Outdoor Education teachers, and learn more about the Outdoor Ed program.