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Eagle Brief: Jan. 16 – 21

Students prepare for today’s Expo Night
Byline photo of Kaya Miller
Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief • January 16, 2024
Sofia Ayala
As she reaches forward, junior Duhita Sharma prepares for her next move. PHS Swim and Dive celebrated seniors on Jan. 10. Senior night and the last home meet of the season was hosted at the PISD Natatorium at 4 p.m.

Eagle Update & Resources

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  • It’s School Board Appreciation Month.
  • Keep Jaxson and the Little family in your prayers! Donate here.
  • Advisory draft will continue this week starting Jan. 16.
  • D.E.C.A. will compete at districts on Jan. 16.
  • ‘Expo’ night will be on Jan. 16 at 6 p.m.
  • Prosper High School College Week Jan. 29 – Feb. 2. Over 30 colleges and universities will visit during lunches from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. each day that week. They will be visiting with students and bringing promotional materials, giveaways and swag. Click here to see what colleges will be showcased.
  • It’s time to choose your classes for next year. Please check your email for important information about Course Selection. Please make sure you have entered the courses you plan to take next year by the deadline of Jan. 29. The Counselors will be meeting with every student – You will be able to make changes when you meet with your counselor.

Sports schedules

Monday, Jan. 15 – No school.

Tuesday, Jan. 16

STEMMA Club is filled with helping elementary students nurture their passion for STEM, developing life skills, and collaborating with others.

4:30 p.m. JV Boys Basketball @ Denton Guyer

4:30 p.m. JV Girls Basketball @ Denton Guyer

5:45 p.m. 9th Green Boys Basketball @ Denton Guyer

5:45 p.m. 9th A Girls Basketball @ Denton Guyer

6 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball @ Denton Guyer

7 p.m. 9th White Boys Basketball @ Denton Guyer

7:15 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball @ Denton Guyer

Wednesday, Jan. 17 – No events.

Thursday, Jan. 18

2:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer @ Clear Springs (Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex)

3 p.m. Varsity Boys Powerlifting @ Sherman Invitational

Friday, Jan. 19

4:20 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer @ New Braunfels (Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex)

5 p.m. JV Boys Basketball vs. McKinney Boyd (PHS Auxillary Gym #1)

5 p.m. JV Girls Basketball vs. McKinney Boyd (PHS Auxillary Gym #2)

6 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. McKinney Boyd (PHS Arena)

6:15 p.m. 9th Green Boys Basketball vs. McKinney Boyd (PHS Auxillary Gym #1)

6:15 p.m. 9th A Girls Basketball vs. McKinney Boyd (PHS Auxillary Gym #2)

7:15 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball vs. McKinney Boyd (PHS Arena)

7:30 p.m. 9th White Boys Basketball vs. McKinney Boyd (PHS Auxillary Gym #1)

Saturday, Jan. 20

9 a.m. Varsity Girls Powerlifting @ Princeton Powerlifting

9 a.m. Varsity Girls Soccer @ Harlingen (Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex)

Sunday, Jan. 21– No events.

Uplifting

  • Senior Ayden Ames was named Gatorade player of the year.

 

 

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Kaya Miller, originally from Los Angeles, California, moved to Prosper, Texas in 2017. She attends Prosper High School as a senior. This is her third year on staff, and she is co-editor-in-chief of Eagle Nation Online and editor-in-chief of the print newspaper Eagle Nation Times. Miller is on the Prosper debate team as historian. She is also president of the Spanish Honor Society. Miller is also on the Dallas Rowing Club Juniors team. In her free time, she enjoys baking and playing guitar.
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