Hawk News

"We were actually set on Frisco schools about 15 years ago when we considered moving. Something didn't work out with our house build and we ended up in McKinney zoned for Prosper ISD. We did research the district and loved what we found. Both our kids started with Prosper ISD. First Hughes then Furr and finally Hays. ... Explore everything Hays has to offer from classes to extracurriculars. The counselors have really been engaging the students and helping with stress and anxiety. This has made a tremendous difference for my daughter this year."

-Current Hays Parent

• October 25: TONIGHT!! Halloween Dance! 6th grade: 5:00-6:30 pm / 7th & 8th grades: 6:45-8:15 - tickets, food, Haunted Hallway - cash only!
• October 31: Halloween🎃
• November 11: Veterans Day Breakfast (Veterans may sign up to attend)
• November 12: 7th grade hearing/vision screenings
• November 15: Deadline for 8th Grade Yearbook Dedications (info below)
• November 18: Group Photo Day
• November 19: Picture Retakes (for those who missed our original picture day or who want a new photo)
• November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

Academic UIL practices started this week! Posters with times and locations are posted in the hallways. It is NOT too late to participate! You just need to check the times and show up for practice! Do be sure to check the event conflict schedule that the UIL coaches have. Contact your coach or Mrs. Hines (rphines@prosper-isd.net) if you have any questions. Link to permission slip

UIL Academic t-shirts are now on sale until December 1st! Campus colors and the designs are the same as last year, so there is no need to order another one unless you need to. Students will wear their shirts at our meets as well as in the yearbook picture. Parents can also purchase shirts for themselves to support their students. Link to t-shirt order form

• 8th Grade Parents: You can pay tribute to your 8th grader with a dedication in the yearbook! Deadline is November 15th.
• Follow YB on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/hawkheritageybk/
• Buy your 24-25 YB here!

The Texas Legislature has mandated that children who meet certain grade criteria be screened for specific health problems. These screenings will take place at Hays Middle School during the school day on November 12, 2024 (Vision and Hearing Screening). If applicable, please be sure that your child wears their glasses on this day. If we are unable to fit all screenings in one day they may be completed on another day. The required screenings are broken down by grade level as follows:

• All 7th grade: hearing, vision and risk assessment for Type 2 Diabetes
• All new-to-district students in 6th & 8th grade: hearing & vision

For more information on the required screenings please visit https://www.dshs.texas.gov/schoolhealth/tgshs-services/

• 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!

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.

One of the primary goals of the CTE leadership council is to gather feedback from all CTE stakeholders and make informed decisions about what needs to be changed within the classrooms and the best way we do this is through the advisory committee. This year we are using this survey as the first advisory meeting with the hope that the parents and students will complete these forms and give us honest and useful feedback that will be used to make informed decisions about the future. CTE Parent Survey

We are excited to share information about our upcoming Dual Credit Nights being hosted at all 3 of our high school campuses. These events will provide students and their families with valuable insights into dual credit options, the enrollment process, and the benefits of earning college credit while still in high school.

All presentations will be held in the auditorium from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and they are open to all currently enrolled 9th-11th grade Prosper ISD students and their families, regardless of which high school they attend.

Event Highlights:

Dual Credit Overview

Deadlines and Costs

Course Offerings

Eligibility Requirements

Enrollment Process

Event Location and Dates:

Rock Hill High School: November 11th, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Prosper High School: November 13th, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Walnut Grove High School: November 20th, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Prosper ISD Graduation Celebration is a long standing tradition for graduating Seniors in our district. This event is completely self-supporting as no funds come from the school district budget. It is only through the generosity of parents, townspeople, and sponsorships from local businesses and organizations that we are able to host this Celebration. We are expecting over 900 Seniors to attend this year! All monetary donations will be used to provide the entertainment, food, and door prizes for our seniors to help them enter the next phase of their lives.

If you would like to support this event, we are currently selling raffle tickets to give away a Golf Cart! Tickets are $50 and the drawing will be held on November 15th. To purchase a raffle ticket click HERE.

If you would like more information on Prosper ISD Graduation Celebration click HERE.

While we will continue to post current events on our Facebook and Twitter pages, you will be able to find the same content utilizing the Live Feed feature on our website (https://www.prosper-isd.net/hays) as well as via the Prosper ISD App! In addition to the feed, there are several other features on the app that we hope you will enjoy using as you stay connected with HMS and Prosper ISD!

*Click here for instructions on how to find and use the feed.

Hays Middle School

14441 Hillcrest Road

Frisco, TX

469-219-2260