The 89th Legislative Session is happening now. You can find Prosper ISD's legislative priorities here, and we'll be highlighting them in our newsletter as well. We encourage you to stay informed!

• February 22: Academic UIL Meet (pertinent info below)
• February 28: PISD Wear Red Day
• March 14: Student v. Staff basketball game (pep rally schedule)
• March 17-21: Spring Break

Upcoming Testing Dates:

• February 26-27: TELPAS (for English Language Learners)
• April 8: STAAR Reading (grades 6, 7, 8)
• April 15: STAAR Social Studies (grade 8)
• April 16: STAAR Science (grade 8)
• April 23: STAAR Math/Algebra I & Geometry EOC (grades 6, 7, 8)

🎼Band, Choir, and Orchestra are entering UIL season! Please make sure you're reading notifications from those directors if they pertain to your child so you don't miss important dates or information!

We are thrilled to host the Middle School UIL Invitational Meet this Saturday, February 22, right here at Hays! This is a reminder that the tournament website contains all the essential information you and your students will need regarding the schedule. The competition room assignments are updated.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• Students plan to arrive 30 minutes before your event's start time and check in at the library. You will be told when to go to your classroom. Room assignments will be posted in the cafeteria. Parents will remain in the cafeteria.
• Writing Events: students bring Chromebooks
• Calculator Event: coach will have the calculators for you
• Informative & Persuasive Coaches: students bring Chromebooks for prep.
• All students in speaking events MUST come to the Prelim rounds. The top 6-8 will advance to finals.
• All results of those advancing and final results of contests will be posted on the tournament website page.

There are some events where we have had drops and now are going straight to finals. The students in the following events will ONLY have the morning round. All students in these events will medal and will compete at the morning time and will then be done for that event.

• 7th Original Oratory
• 7th Poetry
• 8th Poetry
• 7th Prose
• 8th Prose

We made it to the first meet! Thank you so much for all of your hard work! GOOD LUCK ON SATURDAY! GO HAWKS!

• There are two carpool lanes at Hays - one in the front and one in the back of the building. Follow the flow of traffic in these lanes.
• Parking lots are reserved for those who are parking and coming into the building with a purpose. Students should not be dropped off or picked up in parking lots as this creates unnecessary delays in the flow of the carpool as well as a potential hazard as students cross through traffic.
• The lane and lot by the gyms (south side of the building) are reserved for buses.
• Do not stop and let your kids out on Hillcrest Road. This causes traffic congestion as well as a serious safety concern.
• Please be courteous of other drivers, crossing guards, and pedestrians as you are dropping off or picking up your child.

• From Officer Emily:

  • Traffic cones placed by a police officer are considered official traffic control devices, and moving them without authorization is not allowed. Drivers are required to comply with all traffic control devices, including cones placed by law enforcement. Moving cones could result in a traffic ticket or other legal repercussions.

• Join PTO! Your membership and partnership help to fund materials, experiences, and celebrations for students and teachers throughout the year!
• Give your child a birthday shout out with a message on the Hays marquee! Details here!

Pre-order your Hope Walk shirt! Order link.

Current 5th - 7th graders who are interested in joining an orchestra or band must attend an instrument screening/fitting session. This site contains all of that information and links to sign up for a 1 on 1 session with a Prosper ISD band or orchestra director.

Campus leadership and Prosper ISD Parent Ambassadors are excited to offer campus tours for parents, grandparents, and community members. Come connect with our school communities and discover all the amazing things happening in Prosper ISD. Space is limited. Sign up using this link.

Hays Middle School

14441 Hillcrest Road

Frisco, TX

469-219-2260