The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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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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The detour, classified as part of Prairie Crossing, for Frontier Parkway sits in the morning before school traffic begins. The detour was opened for the public Aug. 5 to make up for the construction of the Frontier Parkway overpass and expansion of the road. The detour will be used for the remainder of the construction, which is targeted to finish in the summer of 2023.

Frontier Parkway construction prompts change in traffic pattern

Kaya Miller, Reporter September 8, 2021

The recent construction project on Frontier Parkway has forced drivers to encounter an unanticipated detour just as school kicks off. This hitch in the commute routine added with the jump from 2,800 in-person...

Walking down the hall, senior varsity cheerleader Kallie Knight cheers in the send-off. The send-off occured in place of the Hawaiian pep rally Thursday, Aug. 2. The cheerleaders wore yellow shirts and leis for the spirit day.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 6-10

Amanda Hare, Executive Editor-in-Chief September 3, 2021

The last Eagle Update was Sept. 6 at 1:31 p.m. Eagle Update To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here. To view the PISD events, the district-wide...

As he leads the meeting, Esports sponsor Andrew Holan tells students about the new club. The Esports Club met for the first time Wednesday, Sept. 1. Students can sign up for the group by scanning the QR code on posters around the school.

Esports club holds sign-ups, looks to start competing

Amanda Hare, Alyssa Clark, and Emily Diaz - ENN September 2, 2021

With the continued rise of esports, a new video game club will be starting, and its next meeting will occur Wednesday, Sept. 8, as students can sign up using the QR codes posted around the school. Esports...

On the Notes app of her phone, Prosper resident Christine Chiappinelli prepares her speech for the school board meeting. Chiappinelli spoke out against a mask mandate. The board meeting occured Monday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. at the districts administration building.

Ferguson confirms no virtual learning, no mask mandates at monthly school board meeting

Amanda Hare, Executive Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2021

After COVID-19 numbers began to rise around the district, 40 community members signed up to speak at the Monday, Aug. 23, school board meeting, where superintendent Holly Ferguson discussed virtual learning,...

As she researches information, senior Kierstyn Schroeder works on her computer in her second-period engineering practicum class. The class members, who are in the planning stages of a long-term project, will create an invention that works as a solution to a problem. A slideshow showing the students working on their projects will be up on Eagle Nation Online next week.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 30 – Sept. 3

Amanda Hare and Alyssa Clark August 27, 2021

Eagle Update To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here. To view the PISD events, the district-wide calendar is linked here. To see...

The Prosper swim and dive varsity team walk down the field at Meet the Eagles. Meet the Eagles occured on Saturday, Aug. 14. The event was to introduce fall sports in the new school year.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 23-27

Amanda Hare and Alyssa Clark August 20, 2021

Eagle Update To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here. To view the PISD events, the district-wide calendar is linked here. To see the...

A graphic made by Executive Editor-in-Chief Amanda Hare shows the current Collin County confirmed COVID-19 cases and available ICU beds in Trauma Service Area E. Recently, Collin County and the school numbers have been rising. On Wednesday, Aug. 18, president Joe Biden announced that the Bident administration will offer a third vaccine booster shot to individuals after Sept. 20.

COVID-19 numbers rise in school, county

Amanda Hare, Executive Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2021

After COVID-19 numbers recently increased across the country — including both Collin County and the school —  president Joe Biden announced that after Sept. 20, the Biden administration will offer...

Wearing a tank top, a student follows the updated dress code. The new dress code went into effect on Monday, Aug. 16, and had less stringent rules. Students must wear clothing, including both a shirt with pants or skirt, or the equivalent and shoes, the official dress code states. Clothing must cover undergarments and all tops but extend past the waistline — crop tops are not an allowable clothing item on campus.

Students share opinions on new dress code policy

Amanda Hare, Executive Editor-in-Chief August 19, 2021

After the district updated the dress code for the start of the school year, students shared their thoughts in support of the relaxed rules that went into effect on Monday, Aug. 16. The district made...

With flags high during second period, the Colorguard team practices for their fall show. The group started practicing for their skills over the summer along with the Mighty Eagle Band. The Colorguard will perform alongside the band at the first home varsity football game.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 16-20

Amanda Hare and Alyssa Clark August 13, 2021

The last Eagle Update was Aug. 17 at 10:39 a.m. Eagle Update To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here. To view the PISD events, the...

A COVID-19 mask sits on top of a PHS staffs vaccination card. Thursday, Aug. 12, the Food and Drug Administration announced that they expect a third booster vaccination shot to be approved soon for individuals with compromised immune systems. Friday, Aug. 12, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention will meet to discuss booster shots.

FDA considers ‘booster’ for immunocompromised individuals

Amanda Hare, Executive Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2021

After the Food and Drug Administration announced that they expect for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for those who are immunocompromised, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention...

Waiting in line, freshman Stevie Kidd readies for picture day during the first week of the school year. While the district does not mandate the use of masks this year against the COVID-19 virus, many students can be seen wearing them. I am wearing a mask this year and I am vaccinated, junior Angie Paradiang said. But its other peoples choices if they want to wear a mask or not.

Abbott’s mask policy could affect back-to-school season

Caleb Audia, Assistant News Editor & Multimedia Director August 13, 2021

In order to comply with Texas Governor Greg Abbott's May 18 executive order, the district began the new school year Wednesday, Aug. 11, with an optional policy towards the usage of facial coverings. Due...

Journalists learn in virtual press workshop

Amanda Hare, Executive Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2021

To learn and improve for next year, five journalists from the online newspaper staff participated in an online University Interscholastic League Press Conference summer workshop from June 16 to 18. The...

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