Eagle Brief: May 4 – 8

Eagles reach homestretch of school year
Byline photo of Elise Leavitt
Byline photo of Michelle Ayala
Elise Leavitt and Michelle Ayala • May 4, 2026
Jumping over a hurdle, junior Riley Kincade focuses on the track. Kincade's primary position is contributing to the 100m High Hurdles team. Members of the Track & Field team competed at the UIL 6A Region 1 Championship from May 1-2 at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Jumping over a hurdle, junior Riley Kincade focuses on the track. Kincade’s primary position is contributing to the 100m High Hurdles team. Members of the Track & Field team competed at the UIL 6A Region 1 Championship from May 1-2 at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Landon Byrom

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

  • This week (May 4-8) marks seniors’ last official week of school!
  • Graduation reminders:
    • Access the graduation information slideshow here.
    • Review the graduation website here.
    • Submit of a photo of yourself to aid with your graduation day portrait here.
    • If you are planning to walk the ceremony, submit this form for proper name pronunciation and to confirm attendance.
    • Sign up for the elementary walk ASAP here.
    • Review all the senior sign-ups and the checklist here.
  • The Prosper Mighty Eagle Band is hosting their spring concert Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the PHS auditorium.
  • Schedule changes close Wednesday, May 20.

Sports Schedule

Monday, May 4 –

Varsity Girls Golf UIL 6A State Golf Tournament @TPC San Antonio Oaks Course- 8 a.m.

Tuesday, May 5 –

Varsity Girls Golf UIL 6A State Golf Tournament @TPC San Antonio Oaks Course- 8 a.m.

Wednesday, May 6 – No events

Thursday, May 7 – No events

Friday, May 8 – No events

Saturday, May 9 – No events

Uplifting

  • There are only two weeks left of the 2025-26 school year!
  • Class of 2026 graduation ceremony will be May 21 at 9 a.m. in the Prosper ISD Children’s Health Stadium.
  • This week (May 4-8) is Teacher Appreciation Week.
  • Look forward to our senior columns and sign-offs publishing starting next week!

This article was edited by Trisha Panicker, Kate Duncan and Srinitha Arikati.

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