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Eagle Brief: Dec. 8 – 12

Holiday donations, “Nestmas” celebrations
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Polly Greaves, News Editor • December 8, 2025
Polly Greaves
Hand outstretched, assistant principal Ryan Denham explains The S.H.I.P. values, which stand for support, honor, inspire, and protect. Students met Friday, Dec. 5 during advisory to discuss ways for their classmates to be more engaged and have friendlier environments. The event occurred on a club day, with students participating in activities, such as competing in ping pong or creating balloon animals.

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.

Upcoming

  • The Nest is collecting new, unused toys and gifts for Children’s Medical Center Dallas through Friday, Dec. 12. They will bring joy, comfort, and creativity to infants, children, and teens spending the holidays in the hospital. All items will be donated in memory of Ms. Riley’s cousin, Alayna.
  • Julie Cooper is one of 10 finalists for the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Community Leader of the Year Award, hosted by Community Coffee. There is no limit on how many times students can vote, open now through Monday, Dec. 15. View her video here.
  • The next school board meeting will take place on Monday, Dec. 15.
  • The Nest will post a daily challenge on Google Classroom (tsvh47x) for the “12 Days of Nestmas” on Dec. 3 – Dec. 18, with one winner each day.

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Sports Schedules

Monday, Dec. 8 – No events

Tuesday, Dec. 9

5 p.m. – JV Boys Basketball vs. Plano East HS (PHS Gym 2)

5:30 p.m. – Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Plano East HS (PHS Arena)

6:15 p.m. – 9th Girls Basketball vs. Plano East HS (PHS Gym 1)

6:15 p.m. – 9th Boys Green Basketball vs. Plano East HS (PHS Gym 2)

7 p.m. – Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Plano East HS (PHS Arena)

7:30 p.m. – JV Girls Basketball vs. Plano East HS (PHS Gym 1)

7:30 p.m. – 9th Boys White Basketball vs. Plano East HS (PHS Gym 2)

Wednesday, Dec. 10

5 p.m. – JV Boys Wrestling vs. Memorial Festival (Frisco Memorial)

Thursday, Dec. 11 

9 a.m. – JV Girls Wrestling @ Texas Women’s Classic (Lewisville HS)

11 a.m. – JV Boys Wrestling @ JV Lonestar Classic (Grand Prairie HS)

Friday, Dec. 12

9:30 a.m. – Varsity Girls Wrestling @ Texas Women’s Classic (Lewisville HS)

9:30 a.m. – Varsity Boys Wrestling @ JV Lonestar Classic (Grand Prairie HS)

11 a.m. – Varsity Boys & Girls Swim and Dive @ Dual Meet Champs (Frisco ISD Natatorium)

5 p.m. – JV Boys Basketball vs. Rock Hill HS (Rock Hill HS Gym 2)

5:30 p.m. – Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Rock Hill HS (Rock Hill HS Arena)

5:30 p.m. – JV Girls Soccer vs. Rowlett HS (Rowlett HS)

5:30 p.m. – JV Boys Soccer vs. Little Elm HS (PHS Turf)

6:15 p.m. – 9th Girls Basketball vs. Rock Hill HS (Rock Hill HS Gym 2)

6:15 p.m. – 9th Boys Green Basketball vs. Rock Hill HS (Rock Hill HS Gym 1)

7 p.m. – Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Rock Hill HS (Rock Hill HS Arena)

7:15 p.m. – Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Rowlett HS (Rowlett HS)

7:15 p.m. – JV Girls Basketball vs. Rock Hill HS (Rock Hill HS Gym 1)

7:30 p.m. – Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Little Elm HS (PHS Turf)

7:30 p.m. – 9th Boys White Basketball vs. Rock Hill HS (Rock Hill HS Gym 2)

Saturday, Dec. 13

9:30 a.m. – Varsity Girls Wrestling @ Texas Women’s Classic (Lewisville HS)

9:30 a.m. – Varsity Boys Wrestling @ JV Lonestar Classic (Grand Prairie HS)

11 a.m. – Varsity Boys & Girls Swim and Dive @ Dual Meet Champs (Frisco ISD Natatorium)

Uplifting

  • The Christmas dress up days will take place on Dec. 15 – Dec. 19, with different themes throughout the week.
  • Winter break is coming soon, starting on Friday, Dec. 19.
  • ICE! at the Texas Gaylord is open from Nov. 7 – Jan. 7, 2026.
  • The Winter Olympics will take place on Feb. 4 – Feb. 22, 2026, with the opening ceremony on Feb. 6, in Milan Cortina, Italy.

 

This article received edits by: Yousuf Ali, Emily Logan, Ethan Chatelain, Landon Byrom and Elise Leavitt.

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