prosper isd 2024-2025 calendar

The Prosper Independent School District (PISD) is proud to announce the release of its 2024-2025 academic calendar. This meticulously crafted calendar outlines key dates, events, and breaks throughout the upcoming school year, providing clarity and organization for students, parents, and staff alike. As we eagerly anticipate the start of a new academic journey, let us delve into the calendar’s highlights and discover the remarkable opportunities that await our school community.

The 2024-2025 calendar commences on August 13, 2024, with the first day of classes for students. This year’s calendar features a balanced schedule, ensuring ample time for instruction, assessment, and enrichment activities. The school year is divided into two semesters, with the first semester concluding on January 17, 2025, and the second semester beginning on January 18, 2025. The calendar also includes designated breaks throughout the year, such as Thanksgiving Break from November 24-28, 2024, Winter Break from December 23, 2024, to January 2, 2025, and Spring Break from March 16-20, 2025. These breaks provide students with well-deserved respites to recharge and rejuvenate for the upcoming academic endeavors.

Academic Calendar Overview

The Prosper Independent School District (PISD) has officially released its academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The calendar outlines important dates and events throughout the upcoming school year, including the first day of school, holidays, teacher workdays, and early release days. It is vital for students, parents, and staff to be aware of these dates to plan accordingly.

The academic year will commence on **[1st day of school]** and conclude on **[last day of school]**. Students will be dismissed early on every **[early release days]**. There will be **[number of holidays]** holidays observed throughout the school year, including typical holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Memorial Day. The calendar also includes **[number of teacher workdays]** teacher workdays, which are days when students are not in attendance but teachers are engaged in professional development and planning.

The PISD website provides a detailed and interactive version of the academic calendar, allowing users to view the calendar by month or year. The calendar can also be exported to various formats, including PDF and Excel, for easy printing and sharing.

Date	Event	Time
August 18, 2024	First day of school	8:00 AM
November 27-29, 2024	Thanksgiving Break	–
December 19, 2024 – January 4, 2025	Winter Break	–
May 26, 2025	Last day of school	12:00 PM

Important Dates and Events

The Prosper ISD 2024-2025 calendar is available online and includes important dates and events for the upcoming school year. Some of the key dates to keep in mind include:

First Day of School

The first day of school for Prosper ISD students is Monday, August 19, 2024.

Last Day of School

The last day of school for Prosper ISD students is Friday, May 29, 2025.

Fall Break

Fall break is scheduled for Monday, October 14, 2024 through Friday, October 18, 2024.

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving break is scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2024 through Friday, November 29, 2024.

Winter Break

Winter break is scheduled for Monday, December 23, 2024 through Friday, January 3, 2025.

Spring Break

Spring break is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025 through Friday, March 21, 2025.

Other Important Dates

In addition to the key dates listed above, there are a number of other important dates to keep in mind throughout the school year. These dates include:

Date	Event
August 19, 2024	First day of school
September 2, 2024	Labor Day holiday
October 14-18, 2024	Fall break
November 11, 2024	Veterans Day holiday
November 25-29, 2024	Thanksgiving break
December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025	Winter break
January 17, 2025	Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
March 17-21, 2025	Spring break
May 29, 2025	Last day of school

Student Holidays and Break Periods

Prosper ISD provides students with various holidays and breaks throughout the academic year to facilitate rest, recreation, and family time. These breaks play a crucial role in maintaining students’ well-being and fostering a healthy balance between academic pursuits and personal growth.

Holidays

Prosper ISD recognizes the following holidays during the 2024-2025 school year:

Labor Day: September 2, 2024
Thanksgiving Break: November 21-25, 2024
Winter Break: December 23, 2024 – January 6, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 20, 2025
Spring Break: March 10-14, 2025
Memorial Day: May 26, 2025

Break Periods

In addition to holidays, Prosper ISD offers students several break periods throughout the year:

Midterm Break: October 11-12, 2024
Semester Break: December 23, 2024 – January 6, 2025

Important Dates

Date	Description
August 12, 2024	First Day of School
May 29, 2025	Last Day of School
May 23, 2025	Graduation Day

Teacher Professional Development Days

Teacher Professional Development (PD) Days are scheduled throughout the school year to provide teachers with opportunities to engage in professional growth and development. These days are dedicated to training, collaboration, and reflection to enhance their instructional practices and improve student learning.

PD Days typically focus on a variety of topics, including:

Curriculum alignment and instructional strategies
Assessment techniques and data analysis
Technology integration
Student engagement and motivation
Special education and inclusion

PD Days in the 2024-2025 Calendar

The Prosper ISD 2024-2025 calendar includes the following PD Days:

Date	Type
August 11, 2024	Curriculum and Instruction Focus
October 23, 2024	Assessment and Technology Focus
January 22, 2025	Student Engagement and Motivation Focus
April 24, 2025	Special Education and Inclusion Focus

Benefits of PD Days

PD Days provide numerous benefits for teachers and students:

Professional Growth: PD Days offer opportunities for teachers to enhance their knowledge and skills in various areas of education.
Collaboration: PD Days foster collaboration among teachers, allowing them to share ideas, best practices, and support each other.
Reflection: PD Days provide teachers with time to reflect on their teaching practices, identify areas for improvement, and develop goals for professional growth.
Improved Instruction: PD Days translate into improved classroom instruction, as teachers implement new strategies and apply their enhanced knowledge and skills to benefit students.
Student Achievement: Ultimately, PD Days contribute to improved student achievement by empowering teachers with the tools and knowledge they need to deliver high-quality instruction.

Late Start Days

Prosper ISD observes several late start days throughout the school year. On these days, classes begin later than the regular start time to provide teachers with additional time for professional development and planning.

2024-2025 Late Start Days

Date
August 29, 2024
September 19, 2024
October 3, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 12, 2024
January 2, 2025
February 13, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 1, 2025

Late Start Time

On late start days, all campuses in Prosper ISD will begin classes at 10:00 AM. Students are expected to arrive at school on time and be prepared for class.

Breakfast Service

Breakfast will be served on late start days at the regular time. Students who arrive at school before the late start time can eat breakfast in the cafeteria.

Morning Supervision

Students who arrive at school before 10:00 AM will be supervised in the library or another designated area. Students should bring a book or other quiet activity to do during this time.

Parent-Teacher Conference Dates

Prosper ISD will host Parent-Teacher conferences on the following dates:

Elementary Schools

Elementary Schools will host conferences on the following dates:

Date	Time
August 22, 2024	3:30 -7:00 PM
November 7, 2024	3:30 -7:00 PM
February 13, 2025	3:30 -7:00 PM
May 15, 2025	3:30 -7:00 PM
August 21, 2025	3:30 -7:00 PM

Middle Schools

Middle Schools will host conferences on the following dates:

Date	Time
August 23, 2024	3:30 -7:00 PM
November 8, 2024	3:30 -7:00 PM
February 14, 2025	3:30 -7:00 PM
May 16, 2025	3:30 -7:00 PM
August 22, 2025	3:30 -7:00 PM

High Schools

High Schools will host conferences on the following dates:

Date	Time
August 24, 2024	6:00 PM
November 9, 2024	6:00 PM
February 15, 2025	6:00 PM
May 17, 2025	6:00 PM
August 23, 2025	6:00 PM

Teacher Workdays

Teacher workdays are days set aside for teachers to engage in professional development, collaboration, and other work-related activities. During these days, students are not in attendance.

In the 2024-2025 school year, Prosper ISD will have the following teacher workdays:

Date	Description
August 11, 2024	Meet the Teacher
August 14, 2024	First Day of School
September 2, 2024	Labor Day
October 10, 2024	Teacher Workday
November 21-22, 2024	Thanksgiving Break
December 19, 2024 – January 2, 2025	Winter Break
January 16, 2025	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 17, 2025	Teacher Workday
March 13-17, 2025	Spring Break
April 14, 2025	Good Friday
May 25, 2025	Memorial Day
June 2, 2025	Teacher Workday
June 5, 2025	Last Day of School

School Closures Due to Weather or Emergencies

In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies, Prosper ISD may make the decision to close schools. This decision is made in the interest of the safety of students, staff, and families.

Notification of School Closures

School closures will be announced through the following channels:

The Prosper ISD website
The Prosper ISD mobile app
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Local news stations
School Messenger (text and email alerts)

Makeup Days

In the event that school is closed due to weather or an emergency, makeup days will be scheduled as follows:

Missed Days	Makeup Days
1 day	The next scheduled day off (e.g., Monday after Labor Day)
2 days	May 22-23, 2025
3 days	May 26-28, 2025
4 days	June 2-5, 2025
5 days or more	Additional makeup days will be announced as needed

Please note that makeup days may be subject to change based on the circumstances of the closure.

Other School Closure Information

Students and staff are encouraged to have a plan in place for school closures.
Parents should make arrangements for child care if school is closed.
Students are expected to complete any missed assignments upon their return to school.
Extracurricular activities and sports may be canceled or postponed due to school closures.
The district will make every effort to communicate school closure information as quickly and accurately as possible.

Special Events and Activities

1. Homecoming

Prosper’s Homecoming festivities kick off with a parade and pep rally on November 10th, 2024, followed by the Homecoming game on November 15th, 2024. The week will conclude with the Homecoming Dance on November 16th, 2024.

2. Fall Festival

On October 26th, 2024, Prosper ISD will host its annual Fall Festival. This fun-filled event will feature a variety of games, activities, and food vendors.

3. Winter Ball

The Winter Ball is a formal dance held on December 14th, 2024. This elegant event is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with friends

4. Spirit Week

Spirit Week is a week-long celebration of school spirit leading up to the Homecoming game. Each day will feature a different theme, such as “Crazy Hair Day” or “Class Color Day.”

5. Fine Arts Showcase

On January 24th, 2025, Prosper ISD will showcase the talents of its students at the Fine Arts Showcase. This event will feature performances from the district’s choirs, bands, orchestras, and theater groups.

6. Career Fair

The Prosper ISD Career Fair will be held on March 11th, 2025. This event will provide students with the opportunity to meet with representatives from various colleges, universities, and businesses.

7. Spring Break

Prosper ISD will have Spring Break from March 17th, 2025, to March 21st, 2025.

8. Earth Day

Prosper ISD will celebrate Earth Day on April 22th, 2025, with a variety of activities and lessons focused on environmental protection.

9. Field Day

Field Day is a fun-filled day of outdoor games and activities held on May 15th, 2025. All students are encouraged to participate in this exciting event.

10. Grad Night

	Time	Event	Location
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025	5:00 PM – 10:00 PM	Grad Bash at Six Flags Over Texas	Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX
Thursday, May 29th, 2025	7:00 PM – 11:00 PM	Prom at the Hilton Anatole	Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX