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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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Eagle Brief: May 11 – 16

Students look forward to summer break
Byline photo of Mercy Adebiyi
Mercy Adebiyi, Graphic Designer • May 11, 2026
Mercy Adebiyi
As they paint their ceramic pieces in the art room, juniors Shallyn Hopkins and Libby Allen work to finish their projects before summer break. Earlier in the week, the class wrapped up their final assignments. “I’m just glad to be done,” Hopkins said. “I can’t wait to see how they look after firing.”

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

  • 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.
    • Make sure to turn in your Chomebook and charger before graduating!
  • Schedule changes close Wednesday, May 20.
  • Celebrate Superintendent Dr. Holly Ferguson’s retirement Tuesday, May 12 from 4-6 p.m. at the Prosper ISD community room.
  • The town of Prosper is hosting a mini museum to show off all types of collections for ages six and up at the Prosper library tomorrow. Here is the link to register if you want to show off your collection!
  • Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by going to Prosper’s Memorial Day Ceremony May 25.

Sports Schedule

Monday, May 11 – Varsity Girls Golf UIL 6A State Golf Tournament @TPC San Antonio Oaks Course – 8 a.m.

Tuesday, May 12 – Varsity Girls Golf UIL 6A State Golf Tournament @TPC San Antonio Oaks Course – 8 a.m.

Wednesday, May 13 – No events

Thursday, May 14 – No events

Friday, May 15 – No events

Saturday, May 16 – No events

Uplifting

    • We’re almost there! The last day of school is May 20.
    • Class of 2026 graduation ceremony will be May 21 at 9 a.m. in the Prosper ISD Children’s Health Stadium.
    • Look forward to our senior columns and sign-offs publishing starting this week!
    • The Prosper Mighty Eagle Band is hosted their spring concert Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the PHS auditorium.

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

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Mercy Adebiyi
Mercy Adebiyi, Graphic Designer
This is sophomore Mercy Adebiyi’s first year on staff as a Graphic Designer. She was born in Nigeria but she moved to Texas around 2023. She enjoys reading, dancing and playing tennis, and she is excited to start creating for the newspaper.
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