SUMMER 2023 BREAK
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” – T.S. Eliot
SUMMER INFORMATION 2023
Volleyball summer practice starts next week on Tuesday, June 6, and will run until the 29th. Practices in June will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the gym and MPR from 2 pm to 3 pm. Anyone who is interested in trying out for the volleyball team is highly encouraged to join our summer program. All athletes should dress comfortably in shorts (or spandex), t-shirt and gym shoes. Knee pads are optional, but highly recommended to protect one’s knees during the various drills that we will be running. Make sure to also bring a water bottle. If you have any questions about summer practice, volleyball tryouts, or the volleyball program, please contact Coach Bartlett at scott.bartlett@acusd.org,
Summer Volleyball Practices: Dates: June 6 through 29 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
School District Calendar
Cross Country & Summer Running: Summer running has started! If you and your friends are interested in getting in shape and conditioning for your sport next year, join us for summer running! We will meet every Monday morning at 6:30 am at the Argonaut track for strength training, mobility, and speed work. We will meet at the Amador track every Thursday morning at 6:30 am for distance training, technique, and racing strategies. Join our Google Classroom with the code on the screen (bfmhu25) for more information and to receive updates and alerts. Summer running and conditioning begins this week, so set your alarms, pick up your friends, and come get in the best shape of your life! Remember, those who fail to prepare are preparing to fail. Just run!
Check with Coaches cduggan@acusd.org & jputnam@acusd.org – we would love to hear from you!
How to Enroll
Current District Students: Contact your current school office and ask for a transfer appointment with your counselor.
New District Students: Contact Argonaut High School at 257-7700 to schedule an enrollment appointment.
College & Career
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Information for Families
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DRAMA WINS BIG – Start of FEBRUARY
On Saturday, February 4, Argonaut Drama competed at the Lenaea Theatre Festival at Folsom Lake College, attended by 62 high schools from across Northern and Central California. In addition to competitions in Solo, Duo, and Musical Theatre, 41 one-acts performed on...
Need Tutoring in Math?
MATH TUTORING is being held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Contact either Mr Lucke or Mr Hovey for Tutoring after school. Mr Chris Lucke - on Wednesdays at 3:30-4:30PM. (room 2) Mr Matt Hovey - on Tuesdays at 3:30-4:30PM (room 3)
ARGONAUT WINTER ATHLETIC PASS 2022-2023
Admission for the 2022-2023 Argonaut Basketball season will be available by PRE-purchase ONLY. *** TICKET PURCHASE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE ON THE DAY OF THE GAME You can use the QR code on GoFan.co to purchase admission before entry Click: Here is how to...
CONGRATULATIONS to the Girls Golf Team
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ARGONAUT GIRLS GOLF TEAM, They are the 2022 VALLEY FOOTHILL LEAGUE VARSITY GOLF CHAMPIONS!
FREE Breakfast & Lunch 2022-23
Students will be offered FREE breakfast and lunch meals for the 2022-2023 school years! Assembly Bill (AB) 130, the 2021−22 budget trailer bill for K-12 education, established the California Universal Meals Program. Under this program, beginning in the school year...
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Everyone is encouraged to join Parent Square by adding the App to their phone and check this LINK to understand how to do that. https://amadorcoe.org/familyresources/parentsquare/
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Principal’s Corner
Welcome to the “Mustang Family”
Argonaut has strong traditions and a school culture that facilitates success for ALL students. Established in 1913 as Jackson Joint Union High School, we used that name until 1983 when we merged with Ione High School to become Argonaut High School. That year we moved near the site of the historic Argonaut Mine, featured in the book “47 Down,” and have been there ever since.
We are a small comprehensive public high school with just over 550 students and 25 teachers. Our distinct geographic location situated in the center of the historic Mother Lode of Amador County has picturesque views in every direction. We are known for our supportive community that provides an overwhelming amount of encouragement for our students and school. We are “small but mighty,” and excited to share our academics, culture and programs that make us uniquely distinguished with ALL students that attend.
The Argonaut High School Mustang family strives to create a positive and supportive environment in which ALL are challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. Students are expected to have the Courage to Compete in everything they do in school and life while remaining Respectful, Responsible and Resilient citizens. With the facilitation of our talented and compassionate faculty and staff, our students receive an individualized world-class education matched by few in our state.
Welcome to Mustang Mountain!
Sincerely,
Troy Gassaway
Principal, Argonaut High School
troy.gassaway@acusd.org
COURAGE TO COMPETE Scholarship 2023
Attention Mustangs,
The Courage to Compete Award is the most distinguished all-around award given to graduating seniors who have been outstanding members of the Argonaut High School community. Seniors are given the opportunity to earn this prestigious award for their overall achievements in their high school career. The number of recipients will vary each year depending on the number of qualified applicants. There is no minimum or maximum number of awards given in any year. All students selected to receive this award will be announced at Senior Awards Night in May and again at Graduation where they will receive a medal at the ceremony by a teacher of their choice. There may be a monetary and gift award. If you do not submit this application by the deadline, we will assume you are not interested. There are no deadline extensions for the Courage to Compete award. Thanks for having the Courage to Compete for this award!
DEADLINE IS IN MAY 2023
Troy Gassaway,
Principal
Argonaut High School
Below will be the application in PDF. Click on it to get your copy.
Fill it out and email it to Megan Eckhart at the front office or HAND IT IN by MAY 2023
The Courage To Compete Application 2023
Our Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Megan Eckhart | Administrative Assistant | megan.eckhart@acusd.org | (209) 257-7741 |
| Mrs. Jazmin Haedrich | Vice Principal | jazmin.haedrich@acusd.org | (209) 257-7700 |
| Mr. Troy Gassaway | Principal | troy.gassaway@acusd.org | (209) 257-7741 |
| Ms. Kim Hernandez | Bookkeeping | khernandez@acusd.org | (209) 257-7742 |
| Ms Brooke Moore | Attendance Clerk | brooke.moore@acusd.org | (209) 257-7745 |
| Mr. Monty Wright | Maintenance | Monty.wright@acusd.org | |
| Ms. Laura Larsen | Registrar | laura.larsen@acusd.org | (209) 257-7751 |
| Mr. Grant Kopecki | Night Custodian | grant.kopecki@acusd.org | |
| Garrett Gray | Campus Supervisor | garrett.gray@acusd.org | |
| Chris Marrama | Night Custodian | chris.marrama@acusd.org |
The roster below can be searched by teacher name or course title. Enter your search words and click the magnifying glass.
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Teachers
| Name | Phone | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Michaelynn Angie | michaelynn.angie@acusd.org | (209) 257-7770 | Study Skills |
| Mr. Jared Carson | jared.carson@acusd.org | (209) 257-7704 | AP US Gov / AP World History / World History CP |
| Mrs. Shannon Clark | seclark@acusd.org | (209) 257-7717 | Biology / AP Biology |
| Ms. Valerie Davidson | valerie.davidson@acusd.org | (209) 257-7725 | Studio Art 1, 2, 3 |
| Mr. Rick Davis | rdavis@acusd.org | (209) 257-7765 | Strength & Conditioning / Conditioning |
| Mr. Cameron Duggan | cduggan@acusd.org | (209) 257-7708 | English 12CP / AP English Lit & Comp / English 10SCP / Creative Writing |
| Mr. Chris Fenton | cfenton@acusd.org | (209) 257-7723 | US Gov/Econ / CA History / AP Psychology |
| Mrs. Teresa Floyd | tfloyd@acusd.org | (209) 257-7714 | English 9CP / English 11CP / Edgenuity |
| Michael Garcia | michael.garcia@acusd.org | (209) 257-7720 | Culinary Fundamentals / Catering & Event / International Cuisine |
| Mr. Matt Gough | mgough@acusd.org | (209) 257-7707 | English 9CP / English SCP / AP Human Geography / AP Eng Lang Comp / Data/MTSS |
| Kathy Hamilton | kathy.hamilton@acusd.org | (209) 257-7701 | Math, Personal Finance |
| Kevin Harlow | kevin.harlow@acusd.org | (209) 257-7728 | History, English, Study Skills |
| Mrs. Tracy Hinman | tracy.hinman@acusd.org | (209) 257-7724 | Resource |
| Mr. Matt Hovey | mhovey@acusd.org | (209) 257-7703 | Math |
| Mr. Scott Hunkins | shunkins@acusd.org | (209) 257-7705 | Elem School Aide / Human Physiology / ASB Release / Student Gov/Leadership / Ath Mgt / 21st Work Experience |
| Anne Jeffries | ajeffries@acusd.org | (209) 257-7716 | Resource |
| Mr. Matt King | mking@acusd.org | (209) 257-7721 | Adv Game Design: 3D Modeling & Animation / Video Production & Broadcast Journalism / Introduction to Computer Science / Computer Programming & Game Design |
| Nicole Lamica | nicole.lamica@acusd.org | (209) 257-7713 | Resource |
| Mr. Erik Lucas | erik.lucas@acusd.org | (209) 257-7718 | Chemistry CP / Integrated Earth Science / AP Physics I |
| Mr. Chris Lucke | clucke@acusd.org | (209) 257-7702 | AP Statistics / Algebra 1CP / Algebra 2 CP / AP Calculus |
| Anika Neeley | anika.neeley@acusd.org | (209) 257-7726 | FFA Science |
| Laura Peasha | laura.peasha@acusd.org | (209) 257-7768 | Physical Education |
| Mrs. Laura Tallia | laura.tallia@acusd.org | (209) 257-7710 | English 10CP / Spanish 4 / Spanish 3 CP / Yearbook / English Lang Development |
| Sra Elisa Teel | eteel@acusd.org | (209) 257-7711 | Spanish 1 CP / Spanish 2 CP |
| Andrew Stevens | andrew.stevens@acusd.org | (209) 257-7705 | History |
| Mrs. Katie Varni | katie.varni@acusd.org | (209) 257-7722 | Health / Dual Enrollment / AVID 9 / AVID 11 |
| Mr. Sargon Yousef | sargon.yousef@acusd.org | (209) 257-7715 | English 12, Alg Concepts A & B, Cons Math, Study Skills |
| Taylor Wenske | taylor.wenske@acusd.org | (209) 257-7758 | Intervention/AVID/English 10 |
| Kristina Woolsey | kristina.woolsey@acusd.org | (209) 257-7725 | FFA, Ag Science |
Instructional Aides
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sonya Castoe | Library Media Clerk | sonya.castoe@acusd.org | (209) 257-7746 |
| Ms. Melinda Green | Paraprofessional | mgreen@acusd.org | |
| Heather McFarling | Paraprofessional | heather.mcfarling@acusd.org | (209) 257-7735 |
| Michelle Joyce | Paraprofessional | Michelle.joyce@acusd.org | (209) 257-7734 |
