Work hard, play hard! Thanks to Mr. Whiten for arranging a staff foosball tournament to provide a brain break during our busy week. It was the first, and certainly won't be the last. We even had special guest players - Prosper ISD PD and the-one-and-only Dr. Ferguson!

The countdown is on, with just one week left until students head back to the classroom. Our dedicated staff are getting ready to support, guide, and champion each student – every day, in every way.

Your Hays staff is back and ready for an amazing year! Say it with us: Ca-Caw!

We'd been keeping a secret since May ... and today we finally got to celebrate our Promising Practices designation! We're so proud of our staff and their commitment to excellence for our students and for one another. Hays is on the Path to PLC!

🚌 Our Transportation Team is ready to roll!

📅 Gen Ed bus info in Skyward Aug. 1 after 6 PM

📅 SPED info in Skyward Aug. 6

📲 Use the StopFinder app to find your child's bus

✅ Check eligibility in InfoFinder

📬 Details in the new Transportation Newsletter!

As you're planning for your child's daily arrival and dismissal, please be sure to read through our Hays procedures: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wYmuLWFjx1T-cYKoNHAciDzgjXzmdaYplKmBZoJAOZ8/edit?tab=t.0

At the end of an awesome week of band camp, this crew looks ready for a pep rally! Go Hawks!

We're proud of our teachers who led learning today at Prosper Connects: Ms. Grinstead, Ms. Verver, Ms. Weir, Ms. Jagers, Ms. Neel, Coach Burroughs, Coach Sekerak, and Ms. Eneida. Additionally, shout out to the many Hays teachers who attended sessions to prepare for the new year!

Another successful Prosper Connects is in the books! Our amazing staff spent the day growing, connecting, and inspiring one another through meaningful professional learning. We’re energized and ready to kick off another incredible school year! 🚀📚

We welcomed several new-to-Prosper students and families to Hays this morning. Thank you to our counselors for their outstanding work in organizing this event, and to our NJHS members and cheerleaders who served as student ambassadors!

📱💻 Back-to-School Technology Info is Here!
Check out everything you need to know about device protection plans, password updates, our new student portal, and tech tips to start the year strong. Let’s make 2025–2026 our most connected year yet!
👉 [https://secure.smore.com/n/tw8ke]

"Everybody say, 'Ca-Caw'!" We had the best time with several of our new-to-Hays teachers today!

Hey, Hawks! Do you see your team's pennant? If not, bring us one and we'll display it with college pride!

This morning we gathered as secondary campuses to welcome our new-to-profession teachers to Prosper ISD!

Hawk Cheer had an awesome week at NCA Camp!
⭐10 All-American Nominations
⭐All-American: Hadley
⭐NCA Overall Best Mascot: Brianna
⭐NCA Most Improved: Hays MS Cheer
⭐Technical Excellence: Crowd Engagement
⭐Technical Excellence: Skill Incorporation
⭐⭐⭐Friendships & Fun!!!

🎉 Congratulations to the 13 Prosper ISD students who have earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout — a rare achievement reached by just 4% of Scouts since 1911! 🦅👏 Your hard work, leadership, and dedication are truly inspiring.

Stay up-to-date by reading our weekly Hawk News! https://secure.smore.com/n/s9zuk

Earlier this week, one of our band directors, Ms. Neugent, had the opportunity to perform in a band comprised of directors from across the state at the Texas Bandmasters Association annual convention.🎶

🔔 NEW SCHOOL TIMES ALERT! 📚
The 2025-26 school year is bringing updated start and end times for our campuses!
⏰ Mark your calendars and start adjusting those morning routines 📅 First Day of School: August 12, 2025 🏫 Check your campus-specific times and get ready to start strong!
Time to prep for another amazing year! Who's excited? 🙌

Several members of our Guiding Coalition gathered this morning to reflect on last year's work and to prepare for the coming year. It felt so good to have these outstanding teacher-leaders back on campus, and we're grateful for their commitment to Hays!