A Year-in-Review of Extraordinary Growth & Achievement!
Our commitment to excellence has led to remarkable progress and success throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. Join us as we celebrate our accomplishments!
In 2023-2024, we proudly…
• Opened four cutting-edge campuses featuring state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Welcomed over 3,500 new students into our vibrant learning community.
• Celebrated academic achievements that soared to new heights, with records shattered and students excelling in their studies across various disciplines. State championships abound in athletics, fine arts, and UIL academics.
• Expanded our extracurricular programs, allowing students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and showcase their talents in a supportive and engaging environment.
• Nurtured character and leadership skills reached unprecedented levels, empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and forward-thinking individuals.
These achievements are a testament to our educators’ dedication, our families’ support, and our students’ determination. Together, we’ve created an environment where every child is valued and empowered to excel.
Our pursuit of excellence continued. Our strong partnerships with the Prosper ISD School Board, Prosper Promise, and Prosper Education Foundation continued to create new opportunities and expand horizons for our entire educational community.
The Prosper Pride we feel is not just about our collective accomplishments but the confident, capable individuals our students are becoming. We nurture a generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers who will shape the future.
Looking ahead, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. We will continue to innovate, challenge ourselves, and seize every opportunity for growth. At Prosper ISD, we’re not merely adapting to the future – we’re shaping it through the potential of every student. We forge ahead, turning today’s aspirations into tomorrow’s achievements.
With Prosper Pride,
Dr. Holly Ferguson Superintendent of Schools
PROSPER ISD K-12 CLASS OF 2024 GRADUATES
30,279
STUDENTS
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PROSPER ISD ON THE LAST DAY OF THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
3,436
STAFF
TOTAL NUMBER OF PROSPER ISD STAFF AT THE END OF THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
3,951
AUGUST 2023-AUGUST 2024
INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS YEAR OVER YEAR
2023-2024 EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR
ELEMENTARY PARAPROFESSIONAL NATHAN BALLARD CHRISTIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY TEACHER EMILY KOPECK HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL DR. JENNIFER HINSON CHRISTIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SECONDARY PARAPROFESSIONAL MADDALEN DOWNES REYNOLDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
SECONDARY TEACHER GINGER MCCLENDON WALNUT GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
SECONDARY PRINCIPAL DUSTIN TOTH WALNUT GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
Prosper ISD Board of Trustees from left: David Webb, Kelly Cavender, Garrett Linker, Tommy Van Wolfe, Vice President Dena Dixon, SecretaryJorden Dial, President Bill Beavers
2023-2024
ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC AND FINE ARTS
Prosper ISD earned 23 State Gold Medals and one prestigious Gold Seal at the 2024 Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE), a TAEAsponsored competition that honors outstanding high school student artwork.
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1,068
DUAL CREDIT STUDENT ENROLLMENT 137
DUAL CREDIT HOURS OFFERED
6,781 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES TAKEN
32 AP COURSES OFFERED
100
Rushing Middle School Symphony Orchestra was one of two middle schools selected to perform at the prestigious international Music For All Orchestra Festival in Indianapolis in 2024.
NUMBER OF K-5 STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN SUZUKI STRINGS
NAMM BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION 6 YEARS IN A ROW
TMEA ALL-STATE MUSICIANS 6
1% TOP
Prosper ISD is one of only 13 districts that earned the TAEA District of Distinction for 5 consecutive years
The TAEA District of Distinction is an annual recognition program to honor school districts that are leading the way in the visual arts.
Over 1,200 Texas districts were eligible to apply, and just 96 districts received this outstanding honor. This puts our visual art program in the top 1% of districts across the state.
2,400
STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-12 PARTICIPATED IN UIL ACADEMICS
Rock Hill High School’s debate team of Kaden Carr and Danush Gade, were named UIL CX Debate State Champions. In addition to being state champions, both received individual accolades and finished 4th internationally.
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UIL STATE ATHLETIC GOLD MEDALS IN GIRLS SOCCER SWIM & DIVING, WRESTLING, TRACK & FIELD
PHS The Talon Scores Third Platinum MarCom Award, while Rock Hill Radio Shines with their First Gold!
Established by The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), the MarCom Awards recognize outstanding achievement in digital media and communication arts. This annual competition celebrates creativity and innovation in fields such as graphic design, video production, photography, and multimedia storytelling, showcasing the best work from students and professionals alike.
84
UIL STATE ATHLETIC QUALIFIERS
82 UIL SCHOLAR ATHLETES
1,782
INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATIONS EARNED
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Students Develop Leadership Skills STUDENT INFO
home languages spoken by our families
Student Ethnicity
1,582 CLASS OF 2023 GRADUATES
The Superintendent’s Advisory Council (SAC) provides an incredible platform for students to develop their leadership skills and share valuable insights with district leaders. These students listen to their peers and return to the council meetings with feedback from their schools, ensuring student voice.
The 2023-2024 Middle School SAC identified a problem to address and developed solutions to be presented to a panel of principals. This challenge provided students with an opportunity to not only deepen their understanding of the topic but also refine their presentation abilities to resonate with an adult audience.
The winning group presented their proposal—a sustainable school supply recycling project to repurpose unused supplies for campuses in need—to the Board of Trustees, highlighting the value of student involvement in district decision-making and sustainability efforts.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN SAC
35 26 59 ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL
