Friends of Solar Prep

Friends of Solar Prep is a volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit organization led by a board of parents and community leaders who work to ensure every Solar Prep student has equal access to educational opportunities to realize their full potential. We support the Solar Preparatory Schools, two challenging and inclusive schools, through fundraising for student and educator enrichment.

The main charge of Friends of Solar Prep, established in 2015, is to help bridge funding gaps between what the school district’s funding provides and what is needed on our Solar campuses for higher academic achievement.

Solar Parent Community
Supporting Associate Principal Pegues!

In response to Dallas ISD’s recent decision to cut funding for an Assistant Principal position at Solar Prep for Boys (SPB), Friends of Solar Prep has voted to fully fund the Assistant Principal position (Mr. Pegues’ salary and benefits) for the upcoming academic year.

Mr. Pegues and his position are critical to the ongoing success of the Boys’ campus and FOSP was pleased to be able to answer the call from the community to keep his position. However, in order for this decision to not negatively impact the dollars the SPB campus and scholars need to start the next school year, the Solar community is coming together to raise as much as possible by the end of this school year, May 26.

Click DONATE NOW and select the ‘Mr. Pegues at SPB fund’ at checkout. Thank you for supporting our scholars and educators! Donations are tax-deductible.

Jonathan Pegues, Assistant Principal

“If Solar Prep for Boys was a body, Mr. Pegues would be the heart. He teaches kids to do the right thing when they make a mistake. If someone on the walkie-talkie gives him a call, he goes straight to help the situation. He’s a great role model for all of us.”
Wyatt Hartz; 5th Grade

“Mr. Pegues is Iron Man! He’s a super hero!”
Huey Hughes, incoming PK 4

"To see Mr. Pegues in action is to see the human embodiment of the Solar Spirit. One particular day is etched in my memory.

I first walked past him teaching a small group of boys the meaning behind a phrase in the Solar Pledge. He then proceeded to walk through the school pulling out specific kids for individual morning pep talks. It was clear that he was choosing each child on that day for a specific reason. And this went on all day in so many different ways!

His dedication to our boys as individuals was inspiring. He is an exceptional role model, is dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive school culture and is essential to Solar’s safe and supportive learning environment."

Elizabeth Blackburn, SBDM Vice Chair

Additional information under the Funding section on the FAQs page. Click here!

About Solar Prep Schools

Solar Preparatory School for Girls and Solar Preparatory School for Boys are public K-8* schools in the Dallas Independent School District in Dallas, Texas. The schools focus on three main tenants: single-gender education within a socioeconomic diversity model; integrated, performance-based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) learning; and social emotional learning (SEL).

*Founded in 2015, the schools add a grade level each year until they reach 8th grade.

We support the Solar Preparatory Schools, two challenging and inclusive schools, through fundraising for student and educator enrichment.

Our Impact

Since its inception, Friends of Solar Prep has raised more than $900,000 to directly support our scholars and educators. View our impact here.

The Solar Six

Curiosity

I ask questions and have a strong desire to learn and discover new things.

Humility

I act in a way that reflects a spirit of inclusion and respect for others.

Self-awareness

I reflect on my strengths and limitations and possess a sense of confidence and optimism.

Leadership

I nurture abilities in myself and others in order to make a positive impact on my school and community.

Empathy

I listen and seek to understand the feelings of another.

Grit

I bounce back after failure and persist in the face of obstacles.

Friends of Solar Prep

Solar Parent CommunitySupporting Associate Principal Pegues!

In response to Dallas ISD’s recent decision to cut funding for an Assistant Principal position at Solar Prep for Boys (SPB), Friends of Solar Prep has voted to fully fund the Assistant Principal position (Mr. Pegues’ salary and benefits) for the upcoming academic year.

Click DONATE NOW and select the ‘Mr. Pegues at SPB fund’ at checkout. Thank you for supporting our scholars and educators! Donations are tax-deductible.

Jonathan Pegues, Assistant Principal

“If Solar Prep for Boys was a body, Mr. Pegues would be the heart. He teaches kids to do the right thing when they make a mistake. If someone on the walkie-talkie gives him a call, he goes straight to help the situation. He’s a great role model for all of us.” Wyatt Hartz; 5th Grade

“Mr. Pegues is Iron Man! He’s a super hero!” Huey Hughes, incoming PK 4

Additional information under the Funding section on the FAQs page. Click here!

About Solar Prep Schools

We support the Solar Preparatory Schools, two challenging and inclusive schools, through fundraising for student and educator enrichment.

Our Impact

The Solar Six

Curiosity

Curiosity

Humility

Humility

Self-awareness

Self-awareness

Leadership

Leadership

Empathy

Empathy

Grit

Grit

Solar Parent Community
Supporting Associate Principal Pegues!

“If Solar Prep for Boys was a body, Mr. Pegues would be the heart. He teaches kids to do the right thing when they make a mistake. If someone on the walkie-talkie gives him a call, he goes straight to help the situation. He’s a great role model for all of us.”
Wyatt Hartz; 5th Grade

“Mr. Pegues is Iron Man! He’s a super hero!”
Huey Hughes, incoming PK 4