Summer Break 2022
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” – T.S. Eliot
Click on this LINK: Local Scholarships & Athletic Awards Video for 2022
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL – FALL 2022
Attention Mustangs Parents!
Welcome Back Mustang Family. I hope you and yours had a great summer.
You will receive an official welcome back summer mailer TODAY July 29th, however, I wanted to remind you of some action steps you need to take and send you some “save the dates” to help you plan for the remainder of your summer.
Action Steps;
- Parents and Students…..If you haven’t already, please register for Parent/Student Square or you may miss important information. It is our primary form of communication. Please register through Aeries.
- If any of your information has changed, please update your Aeries Emergency and Contact Information. Make sure your emergency contacts are up to date.
- Find and charge the Chromebook you were issued last year and verify it is ready for use during the 2022-2023 school year.
Save the Dates;
FRIDAY July 29th Summer mailer e-mailed to the Mustang Family
August 1st MONDAY and August 2nd TUESDAY Senior Pictures at Argonaut – 8 AM to 1:50 PM
August 6th SATURDAY Green and Gold Dinner and Auction, Evalynn Bishop Hall, Ione- See attached flyer
August 9th TUESDAY Freshman Orientation on Campus – 8 to 12 AM
August 9th TUESDAY 10th through 12th grade class schedule release through Aeries and opportunity to buy PE Clothes, ASB Cards and other items on campus 12 to 3 PM.
August 10th WEDNESDAY is the 1st day of school
We have been preparing our site, teachers and staff all summer to continue to be one of the best small high schools in the state of California. I am sending you additional information about the 2022-2023 school year.
We’re going to have a great year!
Go Mustangs!
Sincerely,
Troy Gassaway – Principal, Argonaut High School
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
View the latest info on Financial Aid, Scholarships, Career Search resources and much more…
Information for Families
Find forms and other important information here — from Work Permits to Health and Safety Protocols to other district materials. This area is updated as needed so please check back often.
FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION 2021
The Argonaut High School Financial Aid Presentation was held for all students who are interested in learning how to pay for college or training and need financial support. There was a representative from the California Student Aid Commission (https://csac.ca.gov)...
100 Years of Football
This Football Season marks the 100th Anniversary of the first high school football season in Amador County, both Ione HS & Jackson HS began playing football in October of 1922. In honor, we have planned a season of celebration. On September 24th we will be...
Join PARENT SQUARE to receive District News
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/
Want to Play Sports in College?
If you are looking to play sports in College or are looking for more information on the NCAA Eligibility Center and the details on Athletics in College during the time of COVID. This is a great WEBINAR with lots of information. (*yes, you hear crickets at the start)...
Suicide Prevention
Because just one conversation... While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Week provides a dedicated time to come together with collective passion and strength around a difficult topic. We can all benefit from honest conversations...
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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 2022
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 2022
Troy Gassaway,
Principal
Argonaut High School
Below is the application in PDF. Click on it to get your copy.
Fill it out and email it to Lorena Velasco at the front office or HAND IT IN by MAY 9th
The Courage To Compete Application 2022
Our Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Lorena Velasco | Administrative Assistant | lorena.velasco@acusd.org | (209) 257-7741 |
| Mrs. Carrie Foster | Vice Principal | cfoster@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 Megan Eckhart | Attendance Clerk | megan.eckhart@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 |
| Mrs. Raean Gaddoni | raean.gaddoni@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 |
| Mrs. Jazmin Haedrich | jazmin.haedrich@acusd.org | (209) 257-7768 | Kinesiology 9 / Kinesiology 10-12 / Aerobic Sports & Conditioning / MTSS/TIC |
| Mrs. Tracy Hinman | tracy.hinman@acusd.org | (209) 257-7724 | Study Skills / English 11 / World History / Collaboration |
| Mr. Matt Hovey | mhovey@acusd.org | (209) 257-7703 | Geometry CP / Physics CP / Consumer Math / Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus |
| Mr. Scott Hunkins | shunkins@acusd.org | (209) 257-7705 | Elem School Aide / Human Physiology / ASB Release / Student Gov/Leadership / Ath Mgt / 21st Work Experience |
| Mr. Naor Karkay-Selea | naor.karkay@acusd.org | (209) 257-7730 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mrs. Angela Mayfield | angela.mayfield@acusd.org | (209) 257-7716 | Ag Leadership & Communications / Sustainable Ag Biology / Floral Design CP / Ag Soil & Chemistry / Ag Engineering & Mechanics |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mr Grant Lattimore | grant.lattimore@acusd.org | (209) 257-7709 | APUSH / CP US History / Modern CA History |
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 |
