Hays Hawks Newsletter
October 16, 2026
🦅 Hays News
📅 Dates to Know
- October 19: Fine Arts Booster Club Spirit Night at Chipotle, 5:00-9:00 pm; Cross Country District Championship
- October 20: Picture Make-up Day (for those who missed the original picture day); Football v. Rushing
- October 20-22: "Tattoo a Teacher" cash sales during lunches (flyer below)
- October 21: Band All District Auditions
- October 22: PTO Spirit Night at Halo Pizzeria, 5:00-9:00 pm; Volleyball v. Bridges
- October 23: PINK OUT pep rally (schedule)
- October 24: Volleyball B & C team district tournament; Orchestra Region Auditions
- October 30: Halloween Dance hosted by NJHS (purchase tickets here! / see volunteer opportunities below)
- October 31: Volleyball A team district tournament
- November 12-14: Hawk Theatre Co. presents "Descendants: The Musical" (get your tickets!!)
Academic UIL
There are still a few openings on various UIL teams. If you/your student is not already on more than one team, you can sign up on this form to be considered to be added to the team rolls. This sign-up will be first come, first served so fill your form out quickly for the events you are SURE that you/your student wants to compete in. Coaches will reach out to you about practices if they have room on their team when you sign up. Each team may include up to ten people. Please note that not all teams are listed on the form. If a team/event isn't listed for your grade level, the team is full. Make sure to ONLY select options for your grade level. We will continue collecting names of students interested until all teams are full or until the end of this semester, whichever comes first.
🧮Calculator Team
Tryouts for the Hays UIL Calculator team will take place on Thursday, October 22, during Advisory in the flex space. The deadline to sign for Calculator is October 20.
Important Details:
You must sign up by October 20 to participate, even if you have tried out in the past. LINK
Bring your own calculator and a pencil - these supplies will not be provided.
☀️ Show us your summer! Did you take an amazing vacation this summer? Send us your favorite photos for a chance to be featured in the Hays Heritage yearbook!
📸link: https://bit.ly/submitpix
🎵Choir Solo Festival
Last Thursday, October 8th, we had 33 choir students participate in Solo Festival, where they had to learn and memorize a song, perform for a judge, and receive a rating.
All students who participated received a superior rating, which is the highest rating they can achieve, and we had 8 students from those 33 who were recognized by the judges as exemplary musicians for the evening. Way to go, Hawk Choir!
🍎 Hays PTO
Halloween Dance Volunteer Opportunities
Hello Hawk Families!
Hays Halloween Dance is Friday, October 30th, and we need our Hawk community to help make it a fun and memorable event for our students!
NJHS is hosting the Halloween Dance, and Hays MS PTO is supporting the event by coordinating concessions and volunteers to help everything run smoothly.
Here’s where we need our Hawk families!
- 🎃Dance Decorations: Help NJHS decorate and prepare for the dance during the week.
- 🍿Concessions: Help the PTO serve students during the dance.
- 🦅Dance Support: Volunteer during the event to help things run smoothly.
Please check out our SignUpGenius link below to view the available opportunities and sign up for a shift that works best for you.
HALLOWEEN DANCE VOLUNTEER SIGN UP HERE
Important Reminder: All volunteers for the Halloween Dance must have a completed and cleared PISD background check before volunteering at the event.
BACKGROUND CHECK LINKEvery helping hand makes a difference! Thank you for supporting NJHS, our PTO, and—most importantly—our Hawks. Thank you for always showing up for our Hawks!
With So Much Gratitude,
- Hays MS PTO
- Join Hays PTO - haysmspto.square.site
- Like us on Facebook - Hays MS PTO
- Follow us on Twitter - @ProsperHays_PTO
- PISD Volunteer Application
🎓 District Announcements
Athletic & Fine Arts Event Reminders
- 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 event with a parent. Students who are not picked up on time may lose the privilege of attending future events.
- For ANY ticketed athletic or fine arts event, spectators must utilize the Clear Bag policy.
- 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.
🔗 Helpful Links
💻 Hays Website – Link
🛎️Hays Bell Schedule -- Link
📚Hays Library Site -- Link
🚗Hays Arrival & Dismissal Procedures -- Link
📝Hays Academic UIL -- Link
🏀Hays Athletic Booster Club -- Link
🏈Hays Athletic Schedules -- Link
🎟️Athletic Ticket Info -- Link
♟️Hays Clubs Website -- Link
🎼Hays Fine Arts Booster Club -- Link
💗Counseling Resources -- Link
🗓️ School Calendar – Link
📝 Skyward – Link
🍔 Cafeteria Information -- Link
🚌 Bus Routes & Transportation Info – Link
🍽️ Free & Reduced Lunch Application -- Link
🛜Stay Connected on Socials ... Ca-Caw!
Stay connected in a way that allows you to see our REAL Hawks in action!
📢 Previously Announced
BEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TEXAS
Named by HEB’s Excellence in Education Awards as the Best Large District in the State of Texas, Prosper ISD has an established 67-year history that is grounded in the humble roots of a farming community, now soaring to the fastest growing school district in Texas, due in no small part to the pursuit of excellence in the arts, academics and athletics. Our students and staff are routinely recognized on the local, state, and national levels for outstanding achievements, and our teachers are highly qualified experts who bring out the best in every student.
ABOUT PROSPER ISD
Prosper ISD is a school district located north of Dallas in Collin and Denton Counties. The district spans approximately 58 square miles and serves more than 32,000 students in 20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools, and one early childhood school.
🫶 THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING OUR TEACHERS & STUDENTS
In November 2023, an overwhelming majority of voters approved $2.7 billion to continue building excellence in Prosper ISD. Thank you for your continued financial commitment to our district.
And while our facilities are second to none, we know that it is the people who make the difference in Prosper ISD. From our bus drivers to our teachers to our teacher assistants, our staff is here to support students as they pursue their dreams of excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics.
Email: haysinfo@prosper-isd.net
Location: 14441 Hillcrest Road, Frisco, TX 75035
Phone: 945-678-7300