Relay Team breaks 200-yard freestyle record at swim meet
Christi Norris and Caleb Audia
September 17, 2020
Click the photo above to start an entire slideshow with captions full of information about moments from the first competition for the swim team on Wednesday, Sept. 16, against Prosper's Rock Hill High and Frisco's Independence High School. Here are few more details for the fans: Who: Swim Team - L...
Teacher speaks out on complications with career, personal life during COVID-19
Emma Hutchinson, Chief Operating Officer
September 15, 2020
In a classroom tucked away inside a tiny hallway on the second floor, students gaze in awe as they watch potential energy turn into kinetic energy right in front of their eyes. Despite having a clear shield over his face or being behind a computer screen, physics teacher Nathan Floyd speaks to his students not only through eng...
Eagle Brief: Sept. 8-11
Grace Williamson and Gianna Galante
September 11, 2020
The last eagle update was Sept. 10, 2020 at 8:29 a.m., check back daily for more updates. Eagle Update September is National Preparedness Month, and PISD has made a week-by-week agenda which starts with week one's commitment to make a plan to communicate To stay up to date, students can check ...
‘Black Panther’ star’s passing affects fans, leaves parents with dilemma
Gabriella Winans, Reporter
September 10, 2020
Parents of young fans worldwide find themselves left with a decision, following the events of Aug. 28, the date on which well-known actor Chadwick Boseman passed away, after a private four-year-long battle with colon cancer. Boseman played King T'Challa in Marvel's "Black Panther," and with his death, moms and dads continue to consider whet...
Small business owners grow community through local plant shop
Christi Norris and Maddie Moats
September 3, 2020
Although COVID-19 brought about the end of many businesses on a local and national scale, the new plant shop “Famous in Oregon” in downtown Prosper grew within the community in an unexpected way. Beginnings View this post on Instagram ...
Column: Labor Day – What is it besides a long weekend?
Neena Sidhu, Writer, Photographer
September 3, 2020
In the past few months, it's no secret that the coronavirus is taking its toll on American lives, schools, and jobs. In April, the highest number of jobs lost hit 18.1 million. In August, the unemployment rate fell from 8.4% to 1.8%. However, with the upcoming long weekend, including Monday, Sept. 7, workers can still see hope in celebratin...
Eagle Brief: Aug. 31-Sept. 4
Grace Williamson and Gianna Galante
August 31, 2020
The last eagle update was Sept. 2, 2020 at 8:43 a.m., check back daily for more updates. Eagle Update Prosper ISD event calendar The numbers and percentages of COVID-19 cases are updated and recorded on the PISD instruction plan Students who eat in classrooms should remain six feet away ...
Hurricane Laura impacts families, makes landfall as Category 4
Gabriella Winans, Reporter
August 28, 2020
When Hurricane Laura reached southern Louisiana, residents in Louisiana and Texas cities had to evacuate their homes, and those evacuations affected more than just locals - even people in Prosper had to take action. After previously named as a Category 2 storm, officials updated Hurricane Laura's thre...
On The Mic Ep. 002 features former student: Noah Huddleston
Emily Reish and Gianna Galante
August 27, 2020
In this new podcast series "On The Mic," your host Emily Reish calls in old friend Noah Huddleston and talks college, sociology and old memories. Topics include these: Collin College Oklahoma University Sociology Prosper High School
Hybrid online classes cause learning adjustments
Gabriella Winans, Reporter
August 25, 2020
The infamous COVID-19 has brought new norms to society, such as wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and performing regular handwashing. Yet, another challenge emerged with the end of summer, starting back-to-school. To offer students both safety and choice, the district gave the option to do...
Eagle Brief: Aug. 24-28
Grace Williamson and Gianna Galante
August 24, 2020
The last eagle update was Aug. 28, 2020, at 9:08 a.m., check back daily for more updates. Eagle Update PISD Express: A Few Minutes with superintendent Dr. Holly Ferguson PISD event calendar 2020-2021 academic calendar The PISD school board meeting took place Aug. 24. Three c...
Editorial: District keeps students safe despite virus outbreak
August 21, 2020
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has escalated dramatically since its first major appearance in March; schools shut down across the country, and students were forced to finish off their 2019-2020 school year virtually. With this, in-person learning on campus again seemed like a chance nobody w...
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