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Eagle Brief: Aug 26 – 30

From academics to athletics, events fill calendars
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Erica Deutsch, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief • August 26, 2024 • 124 Views
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In front of the Talonettes, Principal Nick Jones speaks to the audience through a microphone. PHS hosted an aloha-themed pep rally Friday at 11:49 a.m. in the Arena. The varsity football team will play against Westlake at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Eagle Update and Resources

  • To view this week’s PISD express information, click here.
  • To view PISD events, click here.
  • To view the 2024–2025 academic calendar, click here.
  • To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here.
  • Collin College Dual Credit fall classes start Monday, Aug. 26. Make sure to log into Cougar Web to see you courses.

Upcoming

  • The fall senior Class meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 26 in the auditorium during Eagle Time. Information about senior items, graduation, and activities for the 2024–2025 school year will be presented. The presentation will be posted on the senior website after the meeting concludes so that parents have access to the information.
  • Skills USA will be holding an interest meeting this Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 4:30 p.m. in The Nest. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America’s next generation is a skilled workforce, helping to close the skills gap. Contact Mrs. Riley if you have questions.
  • The Prosper Talonettes drill team will host their annual mini clinic on Sept. 7. All students enrolled in Prosper ISD grades k-8 are encouraged to come. The Talonette’s will be teaching a dance, learn stand routines, and perform at the end of the event.
  • HOSA will be holding their informational meeting for requirements to join HOSA in 2024–25 on Sept. 10 in the PHS cafeteria. You must be in a health science pathway, or have participated in HOSA last year, to qualify.

Sports Schedule

Monday, Aug. 26 – No events

Tuesday, Aug. 27 –

6 p.m. Tennis, Varsity Boys vs. Rock Hill (PHS Tennis Courts)

6 p.m. Tennis, Varsity Girls vs. Rock Hill (PHS Tennis Courts)

5:30 p.m. Volleyball, JV vs. Frisco Liberty HS (Frisco Liberty High Schoo)

6:30 p.m. Volleyball, Varsity vs. Frisco Liberty (Frisco Liberty High School)

Wednesday, Aug. 28 –

4 p.m. Football 9th Black vs. Eaton HS (PHS Turf and Track)

4 p.m. Football White vs. Austin Westlake HS (Waco ISD Stadium)

5:30 p.m. Football JV White vs. Austin Westlake (Waco ISD Stadium)

7 p.m. Football 9th Green vs. Westlake HS (Parol Tyson Stadium)

7 p.m. Football JV Green vs. Austin Westlake (Waco ISD Stadium)

Thursday, Aug. 29 –

9 a.m. Volleyball 9th @ Texas Classic Tournament (Frisco Flyers Volleyball Club)

10 a.m. Volleyball, Varsity @ Volleypalooza (Leander High School)

6 p.m. Tennis, JV Boys vs. Rock Hill (Rock Hill High School)

6 p.m. Tennis, JV Girls vs. Rock Hill (Rock Hill High School)

6 p.m. Football, Varsity vs. Austin Westlake HS (University of Mary Hardin Baylor)

Friday, Aug. 30 –

9 a.m. Volleyball 9th @ Texas Classic Tournament (Frisco Flyers Volleyball Club)

10 a.m. Volleyball, Varsity @ Volleypalooza (Leander High School)

5:30 p.m. Water Polo, Varsity Girls vs. Hebron (Lewisville ISD Eastside Aquatic Center)

7 p.m. Water Polo, Varsity Boys vs. Hebron (Lewisville ISD Eastside Aquatic Center)

Saturday, Aug. 31 –

9 a.m. Volleyball 9th @ Texas Classic Tournament (Frisco Flyers Volleyball Club)

10 a.m. Volleyball, Varsity @ Volleypalooza (Leander High School)

Uplifting

  • The first senior lunch will be held this Friday, Aug. 30.

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