On the court, the junior varsity volleyball team huddles with their coach during a timeout. The Lady Eagles swept Princeton High School 3-0. “Everything I love about volleyball is getting to know the kids and helping them grow,” varsity assistant coach Mary Beth Spinuizzi said. “Not only in skill, but in character, on and off the court.”
On the court, the junior varsity volleyball team huddles with their coach during a timeout. The Lady Eagles swept Princeton High School 3-0. “Everything I love about volleyball is getting to know the kids and helping them grow,” varsity assistant coach Mary Beth Spinuizzi said. “Not only in skill, but in character, on and off the court.”
Emily Logan

Eagle Brief: Sept. 30 – Oct. 4

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Erica Deutsch and Sofia Ayala • September 30, 2024

Eagle Update and Resources

  • To view the PHS newsletter click here. 
  • 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.

Upcoming

  • The League of Women Voters of Collin County will be in the cafeteria beginning in A lunch at 12:30 p.m. to register students and staff from both Denton and Collin County today. If you teach seniors, please encourage them to register to vote today if they will be 18 by November 5.
  • The Prosper Education Foundation is offering scholarship opportunities to help cover the cost of Advanced Placement (AP) Exams for the 2024–2025 school year. This scholarship is available to all juniors and seniors. The application window is Sept. 4–30. Scholarship recipients will be notified by Oct. 21. Click here to apply.
  • The AP exam registration deadline is Nov. 1.
  • 9th-11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Oct. 2. Students must have a school issued Chromebook in order to take the exam.
  • Senior arrival is at 12:10 on Oct. 2 for senior cap and gown meeting.
  • Students have the opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Greece THIS summer! There will be an informational meeting tonight. Scan the QR code or come by Room 1151 by the broadcast studio to get information for the meeting. They will also announce their 2026 tour location at the meeting.
  • Are you dreaming of becoming a model? This is your chance to make it happen. Sign up to model in the Prosper ISD student-led Fashion Show on May 1, 2025. See Mrs. Sanchez in Room 1110 to sign up.
  • Interested in joining a nationally recognized student organization? Attend the Family Career and Community Leaders of America interest meeting on Thursday, October 3 at 4:15 p.m. in room 1110. FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication—all necessary within the home and workplace.
  • National Art Honor Society is an honors society that allows students to promote the arts, serve the community, fellowship with other artistically inclined students, and make art. NAHS students will get a cord during graduation. The deadline to apply is today.

 

Sports schedule

Monday Sept. 30 – No events

Tuesday Oct. 1 –

4:30 p.m. Tennis, Girls & Boys Varsity vs Plano West (Plano West HS)

5:30 p.m. Water Polo, Girls & Boys Varsity vs Marcus (Prosper ISD Natatorium)

Wednesday Oct. 2 –

4 p.m. Football, 9th Black vs Justin Northwest (Justin Northwest HS)

Thursday Oct. 3 –

4:30 p.m. Tennis, Girls & Boys JV vs Plano West (Prosper HS)

5:30 p.m. Football, 9th White & Green vs Rock Hill (Prosper HS)

7 p.m. Football, JV White & Green vs Rock Hill (Rock Hill HS)

Friday Oct. 4 –

5:30 p.m. Volleyball 9th & JV vs McKinney Boyd (McKinney Boyd HS)

6:30 p.m. Volleyball Varsity vs McKinney Boyd (McKinney Boyd HS)

7 p.m. Football Varsity vs Rock Hill (Children’s Health Stadium)

Saturday Oct. 5 – No events

Uplifting

  • The varsity football team won 42 – 16 against Plano East at the game on Sept. 27
  • Senior Lunch will be held on Wednesday Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. after the senior meeting at 12 p.m.

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