Hays Hawks Newsletter

October is Bullying Prevention Month. At Hays, we work to build character through appropriate modeling and by emphasizing our REAL Hawk traits. Remember that our words and actions matter, and it is important that everyone feels safe, connected, and valued in our school community. Let's embrace differences, commit to kindness, and encourage one another so that we can all play an active role in ensuring that Hays continues to shine!

• October 13: Fall Holiday - No School
• October 15: Pre-Athletics 7v7 FB scrimmages at 5:00; All District Band Auditions
• October 16: Pre-Athletics VB scrimmages at 5:00
• October 17: PINK OUT pep rally! (schedule)
• October 22: Band Concert
• October 24: Halloween Dance! 6th grade: 5:00-6:30 / 7th & 8th grades: 6:45-8:15 Ticket info coming soon!
• October 27-31: Red Ribbon Week

🔗View the full Hays calendar here

🔗View all Athletic Schedules here

🎟️Find Athletic Ticket info here

Celebrate your 8th grader during National Yearbook Week by securing their dedication with your personal message in the book today! Go to http://bit.ly/46YE5kh to learn about how to create and purchase a dedication that will be highlighted in our 25-26 yearbook!

UIL practices have started! All practice times can be found here.

• 📝Hays Academic UIL -- Link

ORDER YOUR UIL ACADEMIC SHIRT TODAY - DEADLINE TO ORDER IS OCTOBER 31, 2025.

Students will wear their shirts at competitions and in team pictures, as well as just generally to support our Academic UIL program. This year's shirt was designed by Zorah A. Click here to order!

Clubs are a great way for students to get connected at Hays! In accordance with SB12, a parent or guardian must provide written permission before a student may participate in a club. If your child will be participating in a club this year, please complete this form. ***Please note that more clubs will be added to this list as they are approved throughout the semester. If your child is interested in a club that's not listed, encourage them to talk to a teacher about getting it started!

🔗Hays Clubs Website

Dear Families,

During the week of October 27th, as part of our Red Ribbon Week activities, the middle school counselors will be visiting classrooms to provide guidance lessons focused on healthy choices and decision-making. These lessons are part of our comprehensive school counseling program.

We teach this topic to help students develop critical life skills such as responsible decision-making, self-management, and social awareness. These skills support academic growth, foster positive relationships, and promote personal well-being both now and in the future.

To learn more, please review the upcoming guidance lesson here.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help our students succeed in school and in life.

Warm regards,
Hays Middle School Counseling Team

Together We Cultivate

In addition to regular book checkout and class visits, our library has been bustling with activity! In MakerSpace, students worked their creative magic to design haunted houses using cardboard, paint, and clay. During lunches, Loteria has been a fun way for students to learn about and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

• Join Hays PTA - haysmsptoprospertx.com
• Like us on Facebook - Hays MS PTO
• Follow us on Twitter - @ProsperHays_PTO
• PISD Volunteer Application
• ➡️Sign up to volunteer in the Hays library!

• To ensure student safety at Hays, all students who attend campus events as spectators are required to be picked up by 8:00 p.m. or shortly after the event ends, whichever comes first, unless they are attending the game with a parent. Students who are not picked up on time may lose the privilege of attending future events.
• For ANY games played at Children's Health Stadium, please also utilize the Clear Bag policy.

Representatives from UT Dallas will be presenting a comprehensive overview of post-secondary financial aid.

• Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Info for Parents English.
• Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Info for Parents Spanish.

Stay informed with everything happening at Hays:

• 📝Hays Academic UIL -- Link

• 🏀Hays Athletic Booster Club -- Link

• 🛎️Hays Bell Schedule -- Link

• 🚗Hays Arrival & Dismissal Procedures -- Link

• 🗓️ School Calendar – Link
  

• 📝 Skyward – Link

• 🍔 Cafeteria Information -- Link

• 🚌 Bus Routes & Transportation Info – Link New this year: a limited number of Cane's combo boxes will be available on Tuesdays for $8.50.

• 💻 Hays Website – Link

There's so much to celebrate at Hays! Stay connected in a way that allows you to see our REAL Hawks in action!

• Live Feed
• FB: Hays Middle School
• X: @ProsperHaysMS
• Instagram: @pisd_hayshawks