Friday September 22, 2023
“B” Day plus Breakfast
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” – T.S. Eliot
Announcements
- Today’s Homecoming dress up theme is “Olympics”.
- There will be a boys’ soccer team meeting in Garcia’s room at lunch.
- There will be a junior class meeting at lunch on Monday, 9/25. We will be discussing downtown rally and plans for the year. Thank you!
- Did you know that National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 and that the observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson? It was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period and was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. These interesting facts are brought to you by the Argonaut Latinx Club-stay tuned for more!
- The Argonaut Choir has begun! If you like to sing and be part of a growing musical group, please come and check us out. It is a fun and exciting new group that will use their voices to bless audiences and our community! No prior experience necessary! We meet during lunch TODAY and every Friday in the band room! All voices welcome! Hope to see you there!
- Attention Juniors: The PSAT will be held at Argonaut High School on Thursday, October 26th at 8AM. If you are interested in taking the Preliminary SAT test, please sign up with Mrs. Larsen in the Counseling Department by Monday, October 23rd. Test fee is $25 and space is limited so register ASAP!
- SENIORS: Care to earn some money for college? There is an EARLY LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP through our local ELKS LODGE for SENIORS: APPLY NOW if you enjoy writing essays. This is for students going to 4 year or 2 year colleges. The application deadline is November 13, 2023 at 11:59PM. Check with Ms. Putnam in the college & career center if you are interested or have questions.
- Pioneer Elementary is looking for students needing volunteer hours to help set up our annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 27th from 4-5 PM. We are looking for at least 10 volunteers if possible. If students are interested they can call the Pioneer Elementary Office (209) 295-6500.
Happy Birthday: Peyton Cress Siena Flock Zeth Moore Jiana Stolz
Activities:
WEDNESDAY 9/20: HOME Cross Country Meet for ARGONAUT CROSS COUNTRY after School at 4PM Frosh/Soph 4:30PM Varsity JUST RUN!!
THURSDAY 9/21: Varsity Golf vs. Summerville 3:30 pm Castle Oaks
THURSDAY 9/21: Volleyball vs. Summerville 4/5/6 pm Summerville
FRIDAY 9/22: Football vs. Amador (Homecoming 2023) 5 pm/7pm Argonaut
SATURDAY 9/23: Varsity Volleyball vs. CIVT: Varsity Tournament 9am Jackson Sports Complex
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.
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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!
Sincerely,
Kelly Hunkins
Principal, Argonaut High School, 2023-2024
khunkins@acusd.org
COURAGE TO COMPETE Scholarship 2024
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 2024
Kelly Hunkins,
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 2024
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 |
| Mrs. Kelly Hunkins | Principal | khunkins@acusd.org | (209) 257-7741 |
| Ms. Alena Vrattos | Bookkeeping | alena.vrattos@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 | |
| Pamela Diaz-Baumgarten | ELL Bilingual Aide | pamela.diaz@acusd.org | (209) 257-7798 |
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 | History |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Kathy Hamilton | kathy.hamilton@acusd.org | (209) 257-7701 | Algebra 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 / APES |
| Mr. Chris Lucke | clucke@acusd.org | (209) 257-7702 | AP Statistics / Algebra 2 CP |
| 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 |
| Natalie Burghardt | Natalie.Burghardt@acusd.org | 209-257-7710 | English - B day |
| Kaleb Cagle | Kaleb.Cagle@acusd.org | 209-257-7758 | MTSS, Work Experience Per 2 |
| 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 | MTSS Intervention / ASB |
| Kristina Woolsey | kristina.woolsey@acusd.org | (209) 257-7725 | FFA, Floral |
| Evan Charles | Evan.Charles@acusd.org | 209-257-7730 | BAND - period 2 (B day) |
| Jake Guidi | Jake.Guidi@acusd.org | 209-257-7731 | Drama - A day Per 1 Rm 22 |
| Tara Hannah | Tara.Hannah@acusd.org | 209-257-7711 | AVID B day |
| Nick John | Nick.John@acusd.org | 209-257-7726 | Ag Mechanics |
| Natalie Lambros | Natalie.Lambros@acusd.org | 209-257-7779 and 7776 | Ag Sciences Room 30 and 32 |
| Francisco Morazan | Francisco.Morazan@acusd.org | 209-257-7722 | Spanish B day |
| Taylor Reeder | Taylor.Reeder@acusd.org | 209-257-7706 | Math - Geometry |
Instructional Aides
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Brandy Gascon | Library Media Clerk | brandy.gascon@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 |
Click on the calendar to download the PDF version.