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E-mail This StoryProsper ISD anticipates it will welcome nearly 3,000 students back to school on August 25, the first day of the 2008-2009 school year. School start times remain the same as last year. The elementary school day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The middle school day is from 8:40 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. and the high school day is 8:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Parents are reminded to register their school children online this year. In order for students to be placed on a class list at elementary school or to have a schedule made at a secondary campus, parents must complete the on-line registration process immediately. To access on-line registration, navigate to the Prosper ISD website at www.prosper-isd.net and click on the Student Registration button on the left hand panel.
Parents may pay for school lunches online by accessing the Prosper ISD website and navigating to the Food Service button. For elementary students, lunch costs $1.95. Secondary student lunch costs $2.20. When school begins, every student will be provided with a Federal Application for Free & Reduced School Meals and additional applications are available in each school’s front office. Applications can be turned in to the school office or the cafeteria manager. Students who received lunch assistance last year will continue to qualify until mid-September. At that time, a new Federal Application for Free & Reduced Meals must be completed to receive assistance. If you need more information about free or reduced meal prices, please contact Mrs. Cagle at 972-346-3316.
Parents can access their child’s bus routes under the Transportation/First Student Quick Link on the Prosper ISD website at www.prosper-isd.net. Very few changes have been made to the routes from last year, but parents will want to double check their child’s route in time to prepare for the new school year.
The three PISD elementary schools offered parents the opportunity to purchase school supply packs in the spring. Pre-ordered supplies will be delivered to each child’s classroom before Meet the Teacher Night. Each elementary school has a few school supply packs available for purchase on a first come, first serve basis. Please call the school secretary to inquire about purchasing a school supply pack if you still need one.
Elementary parents interested in registering their children for the YMCA After-School Program can access the enrollment form and information on the Prosper ISD website. Representatives from the YMCA will be at every elementary campus during Meet the Teacher Nights too.
Elementary students will receive a Welcome Back post card in the mail the week of August 18 with their new class assignment included.
Please note campus specific back to school events listed below:
Rucker Elementary
402 S. Craig Road
972-347-2456
Rucker Elementary would like to welcome its youngest students and their parents, PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, & PPCD (Foundations) students, for Curriculum Information Night on Tuesday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children with them for school tours hosted by the Rucker PTO.
Also on Tuesday, August 12, all Rucker students and their parents are invited to participate in Popsicles on the Playground beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Rucker PTO will sell spirit wear and PTO memberships at this fun event.
On Friday, August 22 from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Rucker Elementary will host Meet the Teacher Night. Students will find out who their teachers are and will locate their new classrooms. Pre-ordered school supply packs will be waiting for students in their new classrooms, and parents who purchased their own school supplies may bring them with them on Meet the Teacher Night.
Folsom Elementary
800 Somerville Drive
Prosper, Texas
972-346-9230
On Thursday, August 14 at 6:00 p.m. Folsom Elementary would like to welcome PreKindergarten and Kindergarten students and parents for Orientation and Meet the Teacher. Parents are encouraged to bring their newest Eagles with them to look around, to meet the teachers, and to get some great information about these grade levels.
Also on Thursday, August 14, all Folsom students and their parents are invited to attend Pop In and Party with the Principals at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. This fun event, hosted by the Folsom PTO, will include refreshments and the opportunity to purchase the newly designed Folsom Elementary School t-shirts, so bring your checkbook!
First through fifth grade students and parents are invited to Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. Class lists will be posted by each home room classroom. Parents can set up cafeteria accounts and purchase Folsom spirit wear in preparation for Eagle Spirit days on Fridays. Parents can also get information about bus routes, Girl Scouts, YMCA after school care, and Spanish Schoolhouse.
The first day of school is Monday, August 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all Prosper ISD elementary students. Folsom will host its Boo Hoo—WooHoo! breakfast that morning for Kindergarten parents in the Folsom library from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Baker Elementary
3125 Blue Wood Drive
972-529-1208
On Monday, August 11 at 6:00 p.m. Baker Elementary will welcome its newest Eagles in grades 1st-5th during New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation is a time for new students and their families to visit Baker Elementary to receive specialized information about school procedures and programs and take a tour of the school. This is a great opportunity for new students to make new friends and for parents to partner with school staff for a great school year.
On Thursday, August 14, Baker Elementary will host PreKindergarten and Kindergarten Orientation from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This important information session is for parents only, but child care will be provided. Also on August 14, the Baker community will enjoy Stars Under the Stars, an outdoor movie night event for the entire family! The outdoor theatre will open for seating beginning at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 8:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and money for the concession stand.
Baker Elementary students will receive a post card in the mail with their new teacher’s name and a back to school message. If for some reason you don’t receive a card in the mail, please stop by the school office on August 22 to inquire. Baker’s Meet the Teacher Night will be held on Friday, August 22. Families with last names beginning with A-L should come from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and families with last names beginning M-Z should come from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
August 25 is the first day of school for all Prosper ISD students. Baker will host its Boo Hoo—WooHoo breakfast that morning for Kindergarten parents in the Baker Community Room from 7:45-8:45 a.m.
Rogers Middle School
1001 South Coit Road
972-346-9114
The excitement continues to build as Lorene Rogers Middle School will open its doors for the first time this year! The building contractors and PISD staff have worked all summer in preparation for a smooth opening. RMS will host Schedule Pick Up on Thursday, August 14. Sixth graders can pick up from 5:30-6:30 p.m., seventh graders can pick up from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and 8th graders can pick up from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The NJHS will provide tours of the brand new, state of the art building. Students can pick up their pre-ordered school supply packs, but the lockers will not be accessible during Schedule Pick Up. Parents and students can purchase spirit gear from the PTO and student planners and a few remaining school supply packs from the school, but two separate checks are needed.
In conjunction with Meet the Teacher Night, Rogers Middle School will have its Ribbon Cutting Celebration on the evening of Tuesday, September 2. Details will be forthcoming, but make plans to attend this important community celebration. In addition, Prosper ISD will host Prosper 101 at the new Rogers Middle School on this same evening.
Prosper High School
300 Eagle Lane
972-346-2455
Prosper High School is proud to welcome new principal, Ms. Betty Butler, who took Mr. Brown’s place upon his retirement. Ms. Butler is a seasoned veteran with over 25 years of experience in Texas public schools, including her most recent term as principal at Boerne High School.
Prosper High School will host Schedule Pick Up August 11 for Freshmen from 8:00-10:00 a.m. and on August 12 for all other grade levels. Sophomores may pick up their schedules from 8:00-10:00 a.m., Juniors from 10:00-12:00 p.m. and Seniors from 12:00-2:00 p.m. In order for students to pick up their schedules, they must have completed their registration process on line and they may not have any outstanding fees and fines owed from last year. Additionally, students’ shot records must be current.
At Schedule Pick Up, students will have their yearbook and picture ID pictures taken. Students must be in compliance with the dress code in order to have their picture taken and receive their student ID. Students participating in extracurricular activities must pay a $25 participation fee, and student drivers must pay $50 to park on campus. Please write a separate check for each fee made out to Prosper High School and cash is also accepted. Once all of the requirements noted are completed, students may pick up their class schedule, receive their textbooks, and be issued a locker.
Upcoming events at Prosper HS include High School Open House on Wednesday, September 3 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and the Homecoming Parade and events on Friday, September 12 at 2:00 p.m. More details will follow, but put these dates on your calendar.
