Hays Hawks Newsletter

We are excited that games and performances will be starting soon at Hays! To ensure student safety, Hays Middle School has a campus policy regarding pick-up from after-school events. All students who attend 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.

On August 27th, the school counselors will introduce themselves and share a brief lesson titled “Meet the Counselor” with each grade level. This lesson will help students get to know them and learn the different ways the counselors can support them throughout the school year.

Then, during the week of September 8th, the counselors will return to classrooms to present a lesson on mental health awareness, focusing on the importance of emotional well-being and how students can seek help when they need it.

Parents and guardians are welcome to view upcoming counseling lessons by visiting the Hays Middle School website under the Counselor Tab. The counseling team looks forward to a great year of connection and support!

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!

• August 28: 🏐Volleyball Games Start!
• August 30: PTO Spirit Night at Rough Riders game (flyer below)
• September 1: Labor Day - No School
• September 2: Staff Professional Learning Day - No School for Students
• September 3: PTO Fundraiser Kick-off! More details to come. / 🏈Football Games Start!
• September 9: Picture Day

🔗View all Athletic Schedules here

🎟️Find Athletic Ticket info here

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

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🏫Please join the PTO, we can't do all the things without you!

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• PISD Volunteer Application

Staff at Hays Middle School will provide and engaging and rigorous classroom environment that will allow all students to experience measurable growth.

The Hays Middle School leadership team will provide opportunities for students and staff to build meaningful connections and a sense of belonging.

The Hays Middle School leadership team will work to ensure a culture of collaboration that allows for shared leadership and intentional learning opportunities to support the growth of all staff members.

We will strengthen vertical alignment and community engagement by increasing meaningful connections with all schools in the Rock Hill feeder pattern (elementary, middle, and high school) through consistent communications, collaborative initiatives, and shared student experiences.

District Committee Opportunities

Prosper ISD's success is deeply rooted in the strong partnership between our students, parents, staff and community. To maximize the benefits of stakeholder input, we have established several committees for which interested individuals can apply. By submitting a single application, your name will be added to a pool of candidates for consideration by District leadership when filling committee positions. Fill out this application by Friday, August 29, 2025, if you are interested in serving on a committee.

Technology

• Device Protection Plan

Prosper ISD is now offering a student device protection plan to all students 6th grade and up to help offset the cost of accidental damage to your school issued Chromebook. The device protection plan is available for $30 per year. For more info, click here.

• Multi-Factor Authentication

The district is implementing Multi-Factor Authentication using pictographs for all of our Middle and High School Students. During their first login, students will be prompted to select a pictograph. For verification, they will choose the same pictograph each time they log in. We will begin with Jones MS and Rock Hill HS on September 3rd, with the rest of the district to follow in the coming week.

Updated GPA and Class Rank Policy – Class of 2029

We want to make you aware of an update to Prosper ISD’s GPA and class rank policy, adopted in June 2025. While GPA calculations and class rank procedures will remain the same for your student’s graduating class, the following changes will apply to students in the Class of 2029:

To be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian, a student must be continuously enrolled in Prosper ISD for all four years of high school and must graduate after exactly eight semesters of enrollment. We encourage all families to review the full EIC (LOCAL) policy on Prosper ISD's website for more details. If you have any please reach out to your child’s campus counselor.

Become a Mentor. Change a Life. - Join the Prosper ISD Mentorship Program

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? The Prosper ISD Mentorship Program offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the life of a student—one conversation, one connection at a time.

We’re looking for caring, committed adults to serve as mentors to Prosper ISD students. You don’t need to be a counselor or expert—just someone willing to listen, encourage, and show up consistently. Mentors meet with students on campus during the school day in a structured, supportive environment.

As a mentor, you’ll help students feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow into the confident, resilient leaders of tomorrow. We provide all the training and tools—you bring your time and heart.

Volunteer mentors will:

✔ Meet with students monthly, during the school day, for 30 minutes

✔ Build positive relationships rooted in trust and respect

✔ Serve as role models and champions for student success

✔ Help students develop confidence, character, and connection

Your presence could be the difference that helps a student thrive.

Sign Up Today — More Information Coming Soon!

To be considered for a mentor role, all applicants must complete and pass a Prosper ISD background check.

Please note: Signing up does not guarantee placement. Mentors will be matched based on student need and compatibility.

Your time and heart can help shape a student’s future—sign up today!

The 2025-2026 student game passes will be live on the HomeTown ticketing website and app from Wednesday, August 13th through Wednesday, August 27th. Students will use their student ID number to access their digital pass. Middle school passes will be $20 and high school student passes will be free.

Additionally, for high school football games, each week 500 free student tickets will be released at 8am on the Sunday before the event with a limit of one ticket per student with their student ID number. Hays students will use code Rockhill2025.

See you at the games!

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