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Eagle Brief: Sept. 16 – 20

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Erica Deutsch, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief • September 16, 2024
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The week of Sep. 16 – 20 is Homecoming Week. The annual parade will take place on Sep. 18 at 6 p.m. followed by a pep rally at PHS. The Varsity Homecoming game will take place on Sep. 20 at 7 p.m. at Children’s Stadium.

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.
  • The last to level down from an AP or honors course is this Tuesday, Sept. 17. Forms are available in both upper and lower houses.

Upcoming

  • Yearbooks for the 25 – 24 school year are now available for purchase through Jostens.
  • The junior ring class meeting will be held on Sept. 24 in the auditorium at noon.
  • UIL academic sign-ups are open now through Sept. 20th.
  • The annual homecoming parade will be on Sept. 18.
  • The “Old Hollywood” themed homecoming dance will be located in the PHS Cafeteria on Sept. 21 from 8 – 11 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through prospertheatre.com.
  • CS Club is having an interest meeting on Sept. 16 and 17 in room 1260. Come see what CS club is all about!
  • Deadline to Apply for National Art Honors Society (NAHS) is September 30, 2024
  • Get ready for HOCO 2024 with your very own Mini Mum! The Nest is holding an event to create your own mini mums during lunches this Wednesday through Friday (Sep.18 – 20) Basic supplies are free, but feel free to bring your own extras! Only 100 spots available, so don’t miss out!
  • The Fashion Design class is looking for models for their annual student–lead fashion show on May 1, 2025. Sign up during HOCO week by scanning the QR Code, or see Mrs. Sanchez in room 1110.

Sports Schedule

Monday, Sept. 16 – No events

 

Tuesday, Sept. 17 –

4:30 p.m. Tennis, Varsity Boys @ Allen (Allen HS)

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

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

6:30 p.m. Volleyball, Varsity vs McKinney (PHS Arena)

 

Wednesday, Sept. 18 – No events

 

Thursday, Sept. 19 –

3 p.m. Swim & Dive, Varsity Boys & Girls @ Frisco Dive Meet (Frisco ISD Natatorium)

4:30 p.m. Tennis, JV Boys & Girls @ Allen (Prosper HS)

4 p.m. Football, 9th Black vs Allen (PHS Track and Field)

4:30 p.m. Tennis, JV Boys @ Allen (PHS Tennis Courts)

5:30 p.m. Football, JV White & 9th White vs McKinney Boyd

7 p.m. Football 9th Green vs McKinney Boyd

7 p.m. Football, JV Green vs McKinney Boyd (McKinney Boyd HS)

 

Friday, Sept. 20 –

4:15 p.m. Water Polo, Varsity Girls @ Rock Hill HS (Prosper ISD Natatorium)

5:30 p.m. Water Polo, Varsity Boys @ Rock Hill HS (Prosper ISD Natatorium)

5:30 p.m. Volleyball, Varsity vs Allen (Allen HS)

7 p.m. Football, Varsity vs. McKinney Boyd (Children’s Health Stadium)

Uplifting

  • The next senior lunch will be held Sept. 20.
  • This week is Homecoming Week.

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