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Eagle Brief: Aug. 25 – 30

Get ready for the first Pep Rally! Keep up with phone policy and Minga points
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Palak Agarwalla, Reporter • August 25, 2025
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Focusing on their assignments, students in the principles of laws class finish their work before second period begins. provides a foundational understanding of legal concepts, systems, and professions, often within the context of public safety, corrections, and security. It explores the origins of law, constitutional rights, court procedures, and the roles of various legal professionals and first responders. “We’re learning about the history of law enforcement right now,” senior Addilyn Gonzalez said. “It’s so much fun to work on.”

Eagle Update & Resources

  • To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here.
  • To view Prosper Independent School District events, the district-wide calendar is linked here.
  • To view the 2025-2026 academic calendar, click here.
  • To view the latest PISD “Express” information, click here.
  • If you would like to level down from an AP or Honors course, you will need to wait until the end of the six-week marking period. A form will be available for you to fill out at that time.
  • As a reminder, there are no elective changes. The only changes that can be made at this time are schedule corrections.

Upcoming

  • Make sure to dress for success every day. For more school information, visit the student handbook. Make sure to wear yellow on Wednesday!
  • In accordance with Senate Bill 12, parents/guardians have to give permission for students to join any clubs. Here is the link to the parental permission form.
  • Senate Bill 12 also prohibits the use of any personal communication devices during the entire school day. Make sure to bring your school-issued chromebook!
  • The first USA themed pep-rally of the year is this Friday, Aug. 29
  • Skills USA will hold an interest meeting at the nest on Aug. 26 at 4:30 p.m.

Sports schedules:

Courtesy of Prosper High School’s newsletter

Monday, Aug. 25 – No events

Tuesday, Aug. 26 

4 p.m. Varisty Girls Water Polo vs. Hyland Park (PISD Nat)

5 p.m. Varisty Boys Water Polo vs. Hyland Park (PISD Nat)

5 p.m. Varisty Tennis vs. Rock Hill (Rock Hill HS)

5:30 p.m. Freshman Volleyball vs. Frisco Liberty (Prosper HS Arena)

5:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Volleyball vs. Frisco Liberty (Prosper HS Arena)

6:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Frisco Liberty (Prosper HS Arena)

Wednesday, Aug. 27 – No events

Thursday, Aug. 28 

4 p.m. Freshman Football black vs. Jesuit College Prepatory School Jesuit Blue (Prosper HS Turf and Track)

4:30 p.m. Junior Varisty Tennis vs. Rock Hill (Prosper HS Tennis Courts)

5 p.m. Junior Varisty Football white vs. Austin Westlake (Paul Tyson Field)

5:30 p.m. Freshman Football white vs. Austin Westlake (Lorena HS)

6:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Football green vs. Austin Westlake (Paul Tyson Field)

Friday, Aug. 29 

4:30 p.m. Varisty Girls Water Polo vs. Hebron (PISD Nat)

5:30 p.m. Varisty Boys Water Polo vs. Hebron (PISD Nat)

5:30/6:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Frisco Lone Star (Lonestar HS)

7 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Austin Westlake (Mary-Hardin Baylor University)

Saturday, Aug. 30

7 a.m. Cross Country – Marcus Invitational (North Lakes Park)

8 a.m. Volleyball vs. Texas Classic (Frisco Flyers)

11 a.m. Boys Water Polo vs. Southlake Carroll (PISD Nat)

12 a.m. Girls Water Polo vs. Southlake Carroll (PISD Nat)

Uplifting

  • On Aug. 29, PHS will host its first USA-themed pep rally of the year. It will take place during Eagle Time. Check the modified bell schedule here.
  • All Prosper Eagle fans! For Prosper Football Vs. Westlake game – University of Mary Hardin Baylor (Belton), there are limited seats, so first come first serve. Hurry up and book your ticket!
  • Each sports program had an amazing week last week. Let’s keep it up, Eagles!

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