Hays Hawks Newsletter
Message from the Admin Team
It's been an *awesome* first week of school at Hays! We are so proud of our students who truly showcased what it means to be a REAL Hawk this week. From helping peers find classes to cleaning up in the cafeteria to greeting staff respectfully, we've been so impressed with our students. Let's keep this momentum going all year long! Thank you for your continued support of Hays. 2026-2027 is a great year to be a Hawk ... Ca-Caw!
📅 Dates to Know
- August 17: Free student game passes go live (through September 7th)
- August 19: 6th Grade Parent Information Meeting, Hays cafeteria at 5:30 pm / PTO Spirit Day (all day) at Chick-fil-A Gates of Prosper
- August 21: Hays PTO Spirit Wear Store closes today (lots of good stuff - check it out!)
- August 25: Academic UIL Parent Information Meeting, Hays cafeteria at 5:30 pm / Fine Arts Booster Spirit Night (5-9 pm) at Handel's
- August 26: Athletic Booster Spirit Night (5-9 pm) at Chipotle
- August 28: BLUE OUT Pep Rally! (pep rally bell schedule)
🎭 Hawk Theatre Co.
Our fall musical has been selected, and participation is open to all Hays students (including incoming 6th graders). Auditions will take place the week of August 24th. Click here for all details if you're interested in participating as Cast or Crew in Hawk Theatre Company's production of "Descendants, The Musical"!
Hays Heritage Yearbook
It's never too early to order your 26-27 yearbook. The memories will begin building next week, and picture days are just around the corner (individual photos: Sept. 15; group photos: Nov. 17)!
Cashless & Clear Bags
Starting July 1, 2026, all campus events will transition to cashless payment only. This applies to concessions, athletic events, natatorium events, and fine arts theatre events across all campuses.
For concessions, accepted payment methods include Credit/Debit Card, CashApp, and Apple Pay.
For athletic, natatorium, and fine arts events, payment methods will vary by campus. Please check with your specific campus for accepted payment options.
We encourage everyone to plan ahead and have a card or digital payment method ready before attending events. Cash will no longer be accepted at these activities.
Thank you for your cooperation as we modernize the payment experience across our campuses!
Be Kind Shirts
Spread Kindness with Our New "Be Kind” Shirt!
We are thrilled to launch the new school year with our district "Be Kind" shirts and sweatshirts. This isn't just apparel—it's a movement. Our Hays Hope Squad encourages everyone to wear yellow on Wednesdays to spread hope and kindness!
UIL Academics
If you would like your child to participate in UIL Academics, please complete this form BEFORE September 18, 2026
We are very excited to offer our students in grades 2–8 the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition! Students should start prepping now using the resources at www.prosper-isd.net/uilacademics.
First contests are in late September (Middle School) and October (Elementary School). The top 10 students per grade/event at each campus advance to the campus Competition Team, which attends weekly practices.
- Elementary: top 4 per grade/event advance to the February zone meet based on practice performance.
- Middle School: all competition team members compete at the January practice meet; coaches then use tournament/practice performance and attendance to pick the top 4 students for districts.
You will be able to indicate areas of interest for your student. Please keep in mind that there may be conflicts with practice and/or competition times, and it may not be possible to participate in multiple events. You'll select your student's areas of interest, but scheduling conflicts may limit participation in multiple events. To enroll, complete the form below by September 18, 2026 (one form per student). See event descriptions here.
