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Prosper ISD Academic Competition

August 19, 2024

Prosper ISD Academic Competition August 19, 2024
Prosper ISD AcademicCompetitionAugust 19, 2024

August 19, 2024 August 19, 2024

New UIL Social Studies Topics New UIL Social Studies Topics

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Each year UIL has a different topic for UIL Social Studies. This year's topic areas are linked below.

Practices will start in a couple of months, but if your child is interested in UIL Social Studies, he/she can get a jump start by using the resources listed here.

High School students can check in with their coach for books.

Social Studies Grades 5 - 6
Social Studies Grades 7 - 8
Social Studies High School

Speech and Debate Parent/Guardian and Student Required Meeting Speech and Debate Parent/Guardian and Student Required Meeting

Parents/Guardians and students planning to be in debate class or participate in high school speech and debate this year should plan to attend this required meeting.


August 22, 2024 at the Prosper High School Cafeteria at 6:30pm


Even if students/parents are veterans to the program, we have important information that has changed that we need to communicate, so please plan to attend.

High School Writers Needed - Scholarship Opportunity High School Writers Needed - Scholarship Opportunity

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Each year UIL sponsors two essay competitions that provide exciting opportunities for students to explore the contributions of historically underrepresented groups to the history and culture of Texas. With a focus on original research and the use of primary sources, students are encouraged to look to their own communities in finding topics for their essays.


Both competitions are open to all students in grades 9-12 attending UIL member high schools. All entries submitted according to contest guidelines will be evaluated by experienced judges. State finalists will be selected from the entries submitted for each competition. Students selected as state finalists will be considered for state awards and have the opportunity to have their work added to the historical record of the state of Texas. All students selected as state finalists will also become eligible to apply for TILF scholarships; the TILF program provides dozens of scholarship opportunities each year.

Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition

The competition provides students an opportunity to explore the contributions of African Americans to Texas history, as well as honoring the legacy of its namesake, Barbara Jordan. The theme of the competition is "African Americans in Texas: Past and Present."

Latino History Essay Competition

The theme of the competition is "historical and cultural legacies of Latinos in Texas history.

If interested, contact your campus UIL Coordinator.

PHS - Kerry Phillis - klphillis@prosper-isd.net

RHHS - Aly Jordan - anjordan@prosper-isd.net


WGHS - Lauren Javandoost - lejavandoost@prosper-isd.net

Check out the Student Engagement Newsletter

Learn More About UIL Academics Learn More About UIL Academics

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Elementary School UIL

Chess Puzzle - Grades 2 - 5

Creative Writing - Grade 2

Impromptu Speaking - Grade 5

Modern Oratory - Grades 3 - 5

Number Sense - Grades 4 - 5

Oral Reading - Grades 3 - 5

Ready Writing - Grades 3 - 5

Science Phenomena - Grade 5

Social Studies - Grade 5

Spelling - Grades 3 - 5

Storytelling - Grade 2

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Middle School UIL

Calculator Applications - Grades 6 - 8

Chess Puzzle - Grades 6 - 8

Editorial Writing - Grades 6 - 8

Feature Writing - Grades 7 - 8

Impromptu Speaking - Grade 6

Informative/Persuasive Speaking - Grades 7 - 8

Mathematics - Grades 6 - 8

Modern Oratory - Grade 6

News Writing - Grade 8

Number Sense - Grades 6 - 8

Oral Reading - Grade 6

Original Oratory - Grades 7 - 8

Poetry/Prose - Grades 7/8

Ready Writing - Grades 6 - 8

Science - Grades 6 - 8

Social Studies - Grades 6 - 8

Spelling - Grades 6 - 8

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High School UIL

  • Brief Overview of High School Contests
  • Academic Contest Quick Reference Chart
  • College Readiness Standards Correlation with UIL Academic Contests
  • TILF Scholarship Opportunities

Get Involved in UIL Academics Get Involved in UIL Academics

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We want your child in UIL Academics!


There are many events that will provide an avenue for them to get involved in their school and build socialization and life skills in teamwork. Studies show us that students involved in their school are more productive in school, have higher grades, and are more likely to excel beyond high school.


Each campus will have a google form to be completed to sign up for participation in UIL on that campus. Monitor your campus newsletters for the sign up form.

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