Daniel L. Jones Mascot Reveal
Students choose new mascot
After surveying over 1,000 students and meeting with every student group, the mascot for the district's fifth middle school has been chosen!
"We are so excited to be known as the Jones Jags! Talking with all of our future students was an important part of establishing our campus culture, and choosing this mascot is a great start," said Jones Principal Zach DeVito.
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About the namesake Daniel L. Jones
Daniel L. Jones was born November 23, 1963, in Denison, Texas, to Herbert L. and Cora Aline Jones. He and his brothers, Russell and Keith, grew up in Wylie, Texas.
Mr. Jones graduated from Wylie High School in 1982. He was inducted into the Wylie High School Sports Hall of Honor in 2006. He earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration 1988 from East Texas State University. Texas A&M University-Commerce awarded him the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2023.
In 1988, he married Donna Spurgin. Their three children, Trevor, Katelynn, and Reagan, attended Prosper ISD from kindergarten through graduation.
Mr. Jones began his career at Encore Wire in 1989 and currently serves as Chairman, President, and CEO. He also served as a trustee and president on the Prosper ISD Board of Trustees from 2002 to 2018. He is also a member of the Athletic Hall of Honor Committee. His steadfast commitment to the community has left a lasting impact on the district and its residents.
Best Public Schools in Texas
Prosper ISD has an established 66-year history that is grounded in the humble roots of a farming community, now soaring to the fastest growing school district in the State of Texas, due in no small part to the pursuit of excellence in the arts, academics and athletics. Our students are routinely recognized on the local, state and national level for outstanding achievements, and our teachers are highly qualified experts who bring out the best in every student.
About Prosper ISD
Prosper ISD is a school district located north of Dallas in Collin and Denton Counties. The district spans approximately 58 square miles and serves more than 28,000 students in 1 early childhood school, 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
Email: communications@prosper-isd.net
Location: 605 East 7th Street, Prosper, TX, USA
Phone: 469-219-2000