Hays Hawks Newsletter

Arrival & Dismissal

• Please refer to our arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Thank you for using the designated car lanes on the east and west sides of the building. Parking lots are not to be used as drop-off lanes. Additionally, the bus lane south of the gym is designated for buses only.
• Bike & scooter riders should ride safely and carefully, and use caution when crossing streets. Always use a designated crosswalk. Bikes & scooters parked at the racks should not block campus doors or sidewalks.
• ➡️➡️NO student check-outs from the front office after 3:20. Please plan ahead if you need to pick up early for an appointment.

Student Pick-Up After Events

To ensure student safety, 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 game with a parent. Students who are not picked up on time may lose the privilege of attending future events.

From the Clinic

If your child is sent home sick, they are eligible to return to school:

• when they have been free from fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea for at least 24 hours (without using medication to suppress symptoms).
• when, if home due to possible pink eye and/or strep throat, they've been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours.

Doctor's notes should be sent to haysattendance@prosper-isd.net.

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!

Academic UIL registration is open and we hope many Hawks will participate this year! You can find important information at the following links:

• Hays UIL Website
• Practice Schedule
• Middle School Parent Meeting

HMS UIL Coordinator: Robin Hines, rphines@prosper-isd.net

• 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! Scroll down for details! / 🏈Football Games Start!
• September 5: Meet the Hays Counselors (click here to sign-up)
• September 8-12: Hope Squad's Suicide Prevention Week (dress up days below)
• September 9: Picture Day (retakes will be October 28)
• September 12: Pep Rally Schedule - BLUE OUT!

🔗View the full Hays calendar here

🔗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!

• Live Feed
• FB: Hays Middle School
• X: @ProsperHaysMS

The Hays Middle School PTO is thrilled to launch an exciting new fundraiser this year — and we need your support to make it a success!

Our goal? To enhance learning spaces that directly support our students’ growth, creativity, and connection. With your generous donation, we’ll be able to:

• Create Collaborative Seating Areas in key common spaces, giving students places to meet in small groups, receive one-on-one academic support, and hold club meetings — all in a quiet, welcoming environment.

• Expand and Enrich the Library, the heart of our school, with additional copies of favorite books and fresh new titles that inspire a love of reading.

• Continue Supporting Teachers and Staff throughout the year, by providing them with the resources, recognition, and support they need to keep making a difference in our students’ lives.

Every dollar brings us closer to creating a more dynamic, supportive, and engaging campus for our kids! ***Donation Link coming soon!!***

• Join Hays PTA - haysmsptoprospertx.com
• Like us on Facebook - Hays MS PTO
• Follow us on Twitter - @ProsperHays_PTO
• PISD Volunteer Application
• Sign up to volunteer in the Hays library!

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.

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!

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