Back to School Article
Prosper ISD Back to SchoolThe teachers, administrators and staff of Prosper ISD are looking forward to a great 2015-2016 school year. This year we will be welcoming a little over 8,000 students on the first day of school, Monday, August 24th.
School Times
The school start and end times have changed slightly for the upcoming school year due to our significant growth and our need as a district to go back to a double-tier bus routing.
Elementary school hours are 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Rogers Middle School (5th & 6th)hours are 7:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Reynolds Middle School (7th & 8th) hours are 8:25 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Finally, Prosper High School’s hours are 8:25 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
What does double tier bus routing mean?
Double tier bus routing is when you use the same bus and driver for one campus and after it completes its route, it goes to another campus to complete a different route.
In our case, elementary busses after finishing their routes will be used to do the High School routes. Likewise, the Rogers buses, after finishing their routes, will be used to do the Reynolds routes.We wanted to be sure that we are still placing a priority on not combining mixed aged kids, and preserving the same campus age grouping on the buses.
Bus pick up and drop off times will be available in your skyward accounts by August 17th.
2015 – 2016 School Handbooks
Please make sure to visit the PISD Website for up-to-date information on Dress Code, Student Handbooks and Student Code of Conduct.
Stay Connected
The best ways for our families and community to stay informed of district events and accomplishments is through the Eagle Express weekly e-mail publication from Dr. Watkins, the district Facebook and Twitter accounts, and our PISD App found in both the iTunes App Store and Google Play.
Student Registration
Returning Student Registration
Parents of returning PISD students are reminded to register their school children online through InfoSnap. It is important for parents to complete this registration information yearly in order to ensure we have accurate information for your student.
An automated email has been sent to parents containing InfoSnap information for each student for registration. If you did not receive an email with this information, please contact the Campus Registrar.
In order for students to be placed on a class list at elementary or to have a schedule made at secondary campuses, parents must complete this annual on-line registration process. To access on-line registration, visit the Prosper ISD website ( and click on the parents tab.
New Student Registration
For new student registration information, visit the Prosper ISD website ( and click on the parents tab, next choose Student Registration, and finally choose 2015-2016 New Student Registration. This web page will provide you with information regarding registration as well as provide you a link to our online registration system InfoSnap. From this web page click on either the English or Spanish link to be routed to InfoSnap.
Once you have completed the online registration process and you received the submission confirmation page, you may then go to your child’s campus to complete the registration process. There you will meet with the campus registrar who will review your documents to ensure all required information for registration has been received. On average this process will take anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes so please plan accordingly. We suggest that you contact the campus registrar to make an appointment to ensure they are available when you arrive. In addition, please bring to the appointment copies of the following documents for your child.
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Immunization Record
- Proof of Residency – Must be a current utility bill – electric or water
- If you are building a new home in Prosper ISD you must provide us with a copy of your executed contract as well as a letter from your builder on their letterhead that states your names, the physical address of the home, and the expected closing date of the home. Please note: You must be in your home by December 31st in order for your child to start school on August 24th, 2015.
- If you are living with someone you will need to complete an affidavit at the campus or district office. The person whom you are living with – whose name appears on the electric/water bill - will need to go with you and bring their current electric/water bill and their driver’s license. You will also need you driver’s license or state ID. There you will both complete and sign the affidavit form which must be notarized. (The campus or district office has a notary available to do this.)
- Latest Report Card
- Current Transcript (High School Students only)
- Parent’s Driver’s License
PTO
Each school’s PTO website allows parents to join PTO, sign up for volunteer opportunities, purchase spirit wear, make party money donations, and contribute to fundraisers. Please be sure to visit the PTO Membership Toolkit for your campus.
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Cockrell:
Folsom:
Light Farms:
Rucker:
Rogers:
Reynolds:
Transportation
Prosper ISD continues to bring quality transportation to the Prosper community through district-owned and supervised school bus services. Allbus routes are equipped with propane-powered school buses, all with seatbelts, air conditioning, and video surveillance.
Beginning August 17th, parents can access their child’s bus route information by navigating to their Skyward Family Access account. Then, click on the tab titled,Student Info. On the Student Info page click on the link labeled, View Bus Schedule, located to the right of the student’s picture. On this webpage you will find your bus number, the bus stop location, and scheduled times for pick up and drop off. Representatives from the Prosper ISD Transportation Department will also be available at campus back to school events. If you have any questions, please contact Prosper ISD’s Transportation office at469-219-2065.
As a reminder, students who live within 2 miles of their designated campus are not eligible for transportation. In rare cases, the PISD School Board has defined certain routes as hazardous because of the absence of adequate sidewalks or crosswalksas defined by board policy. For added safety, PISD will post additional crossing guards at busy intersections to assist students walking to and from school. Please note the crossing guard locationsare located on PISD Transportations website.
School Supplies
The PISD elementary schools, Rogers MS (5th & 6th) and Reynolds MS (7th & 8th) offered parents the opportunity to purchase school supply packs in the spring. At the elementary schools, pre-ordered supplies will be delivered to each child’s classroom before Meet the Teacher Night. Rogers Middle School students can pick up their pre-ordered supplies during the open locker practices. Reynolds Middle School students will pick up their pre-ordered supplies on the first day of school.
High school students simply need paper and a pen the first day of school, and their individual teachers will provide students with the course requirements.
School supply lists can be found online at on the parents tab.
After School Care
All five elementary schools and Rogers will offer after school care through the AlphaBEST. Parents interested in registering their children for the AlphaBEST Afterschool Program can access the enrollment forms and information on the Prosper ISD website.
Parents may visit the AlphaBEST Afterschool website at or contact them directly by calling 972.668.0640 or emailing for more information. Representatives from AlphaBEST will also be available at campus back-to-school events to meet, greet, answer questions, and give information. However, in order to attend the AlphaBEST Afterschool Care the first week of school, please register no later than August 19th. Sign up today!
Elementary Postcards
Elementary students will receive a Welcome Back postcard in the mail during the week of August 17th. The postcards will indicate the student's teacher and room number. If for some reason your elementary student does not receive a postcard in the mail, please contact the elementary school office to inquire. Please note, only students whose parents have completed the annual on-line registration through InfoSnap will receive a postcard and be placed on a class list.
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS
Elementary Events
Pre-K (Light Farms) and Kindergarten Parent Information Night (All Campuses)
Kindergarten Parent Information Night will be held at all elementary campuses and Pre K will be held at Light Farms Elementary on Thursday, August 13th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Parents will have a chance to learn about the structure of the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes in addition to learning about their child’s academic year.
Meet the Teacher Event
Bring your students Friday, August 21st from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. to meet their teachers and explore their campuses and classrooms.
During the event, students and their families are invited to visit information booths to get information about PTO, Scouting programs, AlphaBEST After School Program, order & purchase newspirit wear items, receive bus information, and pay for school lunches. If your family pre-ordered school supply packs from EPI, they will be waiting in your child's classroom on meet the teacher night.
“Cheers and Tears” Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents (All Campuses)
All Kindergarten parents are invited to attend the PTO sponsored "Cheers and Tears" Breakfast after dropping off their children for their first day on August 24th.
First Week Procedures
During the first week of school, teachers will be ready to welcome students directly into their classrooms beginning at 7:15 a.m. Parents are welcome to walk their children to their classrooms during this week. Beginning Monday, August 31st parents are requested to allow their children to walk into the building on their own, with the assistance of school personnel.
Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night at all elementary campuses is scheduled forThursday, August 27th. We invite parents of 1st and 2nd grade students to attend from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Parents of 3rd and 4th students are invited to attend from 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Parent Curriculum Nights are an important time for parents to learn about their child's academic year!
We are looking forward to partnering with parents to make this an exciting and productive 2015-2016 school year for Prosper Eagle students!
Rogers Middle School
Rogers Middle School will host Open Locker Practice on August 6th, 10th and 11thfrom 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. each day. Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies to the campus that day and organize them in their assigned locker. Students that pre-ordered their school supplies will be able to pick up their supplies during this time. This will give the students the opportunity to get as organized as possible before the first day of school. Students may also spend time decorating their lockers, but remember no stickers inside lockers.
On Tuesday, August 18th, 6th grade students are invited to attend schedule pick up from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, August 20th, 5th grade students are invited to attend schedule pick up at Rogers Middle School from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please be aware that only students who completed the annual registration through InfoSnap and have provided an up to date proof of residency to their child’s campus or though InfoSnapwill have a schedule available for pick up. Parents are encouraged to bring their students during this time so they can pick up their course schedule, find their lockers, practice opening their lockers, bring school supplies, and meet their assigned teachers while visiting each of the classrooms.We are asking that all students who choose to use a backpack use a backpack without wheels. Just a reminder, all students will need to have a lanyard for their student ID.
The Rogers PTO has worked diligently to make this event a one-stop shop for Rogers’ families. The PTO will offer families the opportunity to join the Rogers PTO, purchase spirit wear, sign up for volunteer opportunities, and pay class party money for the year.
In addition to picking up the class schedule, students and parents can purchase many important items such as school supply packs ($50). Parents will also be able to make a deposit into their child’s lunch account.
The first day of school is Monday, August 24th from 7:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Classes will begin promptly at 7:55 a.m. In the front of the building, the front gym doors will be open for student drop off at 7:00 a.m. and the front doors will open at 7:20 a.m. As students arrive, they will be asked to report to one of the two competition gyms on campus. Students arriving by car may be dropped off in the front or back of the building where Rogers staff members will be on duty to greet the kids. Students will be dismissed at 2:55 p.m.
Rogers Middle School will host a new to PISD pizza luncheon for all new students on September 3rdor 4th during their assigned lunchtime.
Rogers will host a parent meeting to discuss Technology at Rogers (safety, parent involvement, and technology available on campus). The 5th grade parent meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 1st at 6:00 p.m. The 6th grade parent meeting will take place on Thursday, September 3rd at 6:00 p.m.
In addition, animportant upcoming date to highlight for Rogers Middle School will be Rogers Curriculum Night on September 10th. This evening will bean event for RMS and RMS PTO. Curriculum Night for 5th grade will be held from 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. for parents of our 6th grade students. This evening will allow parents to walk in their child’s shoes by following his or her class schedule. The Rogers PTO will also have spirit wear for sale this evening. Please continue to visit the Rogers Middle School campus website for the most current information. The RMS family is looking forward to creating an amazing school experience and building lasting traditions for our Prosper ISD 5th and 6th graders.
Reynolds Middle School
Reynolds Middle School will host schedule pick up night Tuesday, August 18th for 8th graders and Thursday, August 20th for 7th graders. The time for both nights is 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Schedules will be available for all students who have completed online registration through InfoSnap and have provided an up to date proof of residency to their child’s campus or though InfoSnap. Along with their schedules, students will receive their locker assignment and will be permitted to move into their lockers and personalize them. We ask that no tape or adhesives be used when decorating the lockers.
The Reynolds PTO has organized schedule pick up night to be an efficient way to handle many back to school details. Staff will be available to provide information about transportation, library usage, required reading, and athletics.In addition to obtaining class schedules, this evening will provide students and parents a chance to purchase many important items including spirit wear and required novels for ELA. Parents will also be able to set up and deposit money into the student’s lunch account. Separate checks will be needed for school purchases and PTO purchases.
There will be an Athletic Parent Meeting at 8:00 p.m. during schedule pickup for the respective grade levels. Parents will receive important information from the coaches regarding athletics and will be able to turn in their child’s physical forms at that time.
Also, on Friday, August 14th, student athletes will have football equipment pick up at Reynolds at the following times: 8th grade 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 7th grade 10:30 a.m. – noon. All 7th & 8th grade volleyball tryouts will be held after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday until 5:30 p.m. and Friday until 4:30 p.m. during the first week of school.
The Reynolds staff is most excited about welcoming students on the first day of school, August 24th. The Reynolds school day is 8:25 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. Supervision will begin at 7:25 a.m. each school day. As students arrive, they may report to the cafeteria. They will then be directed to their grade level location for the first day.
Another important date to highlight for Reynolds Middle School is Monday, September 14, 2015. Open House will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events at Reynolds Middle School. The Reynolds family is eager for another exciting school year as we continue to build our traditions of excellence.
Prosper High School
The PHS staff is very excited to begin the 2015-2016 school year. Please note the new school times for this year. The school doors will open at 7:00 a.m. with classes beginning at 8:25 a.m. and the school day will end at 3:45 p.m. Buses will drop off and pick up in the back of the school, while parents can drop off and pick up students at the front entrance. Student drivers should park in the East and West Parking lots based upon their parking permit designation. Our front parking lot is reserved for visitors.