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Eagle Brief: Jan. 12 – 16

Students get ready for 2nd full week of the final semester
Byline photo of Srinitha Arikati
Srinitha Arikati, Reporter • January 12, 2026
Landon Byrom
Eyes trained before her, sophomore Blayklee Reed aims for the hoop. Reed is number 20 for the varsity girls basketball team. Along with basketball, Reed plays volleyball as well.

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 Prosper HS Expo Night will be held on Jan. 13, lasting from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Campus Tours begin this week, with high schools being open Jan. 13 from 9:15 to 10 a.m.
  • The Town of Prosper is holding the Visual Arts of Prosper’s 2026 Annual Art Show at town hall lobby starting this week until Jan. 23.  The exhibit will take place during town hall’s regular business hours. Learn more about Visual Arts of Prosper here.
  • Christmas tree recycling will continue to take place at Tucker Park until Jan. 12. Today is the last day to recycle any Christmas trees. The event is free for all Prosper residents, and the drop-off location is available 24/7. Check out more details here.
  • Next week, PISD is going to have a school board meeting Jan. 20.
  • On Jan. 28, The Nest is hosting a book basket exchange for all PHS students.

Sports Schedules

Monday, Jan. 12 – No events

Tuesday, Jan. 13 – No events

Wednesday, Jan. 14

6 p.m – Varsity wrestling vs. The Colony Tri (Colony HS)

Thursday, Jan. 15

9 a.m – JV wrestling vs. Coyote Classics (Heritage HS)

Friday, Jan. 16

10 a.m – JV wrestling vs. JV Texan Tumbleweed Classic (Northwest HS)

5:45 p.m – JV girls soccer vs. McKinney Boyd  HS (Children Health Stadium)

7:30 p.m – Varsity girls soccer vs. McKinney Boyd HS (Childrens’ Health Stadium)

4:30 p.m – JV2 boys soccer vs. McKinney Boyd HS (McKinney Boyd HS)

5:45 p.m – JV boys soccer vs. McKinney Boyd HS (McKinney Boyd HS)

7:30 p.m – Varsity boys soccer vs. McKinney Boyd HS (McKinney Boyd HS)

5 p.m – JV boys basketball vs. McKinney Boyd HS (PHS)

5:30 p.m – Varsity girls basketball vs. McKinney Boyd HS (PHS)

7 p.m – Varsity boys basketball vs. McKinney Boyd HS (PHS)

7:30 p.m – JV girls basketball vs. McKinney Boyd HS (PHS)

Saturday, Jan. 17

9 a.m – Varsity boys wrestling vs. Northwest Classic (Northwest HS)

Uplifting

  • This week is a long weekend, and there is no school Jan. 19.
  • January is School Board Appreciation Month. Make sure to give thanks if you see a school board member!

This article was edited by Emily Logan, Trisha Panicker and Kate Duncan.

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