Aug. 10, 2021 Contact:
Jean Ann Collins
Communications Coordinator
(469) 952-5400 ext. 3504
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Back-to-School Email Express for week of Aug. 9 |
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This is the "Back-to-School" edition of Email Express, the communications tool utilized by Princeton Independent School District. It is distributed before the first day of school to keep you informed. Districtwide events are featured at the top, followed by a section for each campus to make information easier to navigate.
We encourage suggestions on how we can improve our communications, so feel free to email jcollins@princetonisd.net with your ideas.
In addition, like the Princeton Independent School District Facebook page and follow Twitter @princetonisd to stay up-to-date, as well. These accounts are also linked to the district website at www.princetonisd.net so you do not need social media to see the postings. In addition, Princeton ISD has an official Instagram page to showcase photos from around the district. Follow @PrincetonISD on Instagram to see the kids in action.
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August's "Email Express" sponsored by: |
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Princeton ISD school board members and administrators provided a day of fun and food for employees and their families with a cookout and activities at Lake Lavon before the real work begins Thursday when students arrive. |
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The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 12. |
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Campus bell schedules for 2021-2022:
Godwin, Harper, Lacy, Lowe, Smith elementary schools, 8:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
Canup Early Childhood Center, 8:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
Clark and Southard middle schools, 7:30 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
PHS and Lovelady, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Chromebook registration under way |
Princeton ISD is providing Chromebooks for every secondary student in grades 6-12 for use as an educational tool during school or at home.
Registration is underway on all secondary campuses. This includes completing the sign-up paperwork, providing a copy of a parent or guardian driver license and purchasing insurance, which is optional. Cost is $20 to cover possible damages.
Campuses will be open during normal office hours to sign up for a Chromebook and complete paperwork.
For high schoolers, parents may send an email of the documents and a copy of their driver license, as well. Paperwork for students of Princeton High School needs to be emailed to Tiffany Matlock at tmatlock@princetonisd.net and paperwork for Lovelady students should be emailed to Stephanie Martinez at smartinez@princetonisd.net.
Click here for the insurance paperwork and required device agreement. The Chromebook insurance tile has been added to the new district webstore. Parents may now pay online at princetonisd.revtrak.net or princetonisd.net and select Online Payment Center or follow this direct link:
Any middle school parents who did not attend their school registration will have device and insurance forms sent home the first day of school or they can stop by the Clark or Southard office between now and the first day of school to complete the Chromebook agreement/license copy. Middle school parents can email documents to the librarians. Clark paperwork can be emailed to Karen Hersh at khersh@princetonisd.net. Southard paperwork can be emailed to Jennifer Nichols at jnichols@princetonisd.net.
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Elementary early drop-off |
Every elementary campus has an early-morning drop-off between 7-7:30 a.m. No drop-offs between 7:30-8 a.m. Front doors open at 8 a.m. for students to go to class or eat breakfast. |
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Free meals for all students |
Princeton ISD announced that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance that allows schools to offer meals to all students at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year.
While no application or eligibility determination is required for a student to receive free meals this school year, income eligibility requirements will likely resume in the 2022-2023 school year. As such, Princeton ISD will process household applications during the 2021-2022 school year to ensure student eligibility for free or reduced-price meals during the first 30 days of the 2022-2023 school year while 2022-2023 applications are being processed. Each district has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed upon request.
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Meet the Panther will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Jackie Hendricks Stadium. |
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COVID testing to continue |
PISD will continue to offer voluntary COVID-19 testing for students and staff, which will begin Thursday, Aug. 12. The testing site has been set up at Princeton High School, with access at the back of the school. Individuals will enter the back parking lot off Bois 'd Arc (located between PHS, the green house, the golf putting green and the vocational ag building). See map. Use the entrance marked C28.
Testing hours will begin Thursday, Aug. 12, and will be from 7-11 a.m. and noon-3 p.m. daily by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact the campus principal or nurse. Click here to access testing consent form.
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Princeton schools and offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day. Normal school and office hours resume Tuesday, Sept. 7. |
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PISD will release early Friday, Sept. 24, for homecoming. Schools will observe the following release schedule: PHS and Lovelady release at 12:05 p.m., buses run at 12:30 after lunch; Clark and Southard release at 12:35 p.m.; all elementary schools release at 1:30 p.m.; and Canup releases at 1:40 p.m. |
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Board meetings are held monthly, typically on the third Monday of the month, except on months when the meeting would conflict with a school holiday. Board meetings, which are held in the board room at 321 Panther Pkwy., are open to the public. The schedule for the 2021-2022 board meetings:
Aug. 16, 2021
Sept. 20, 2021
Oct. 18, 2021
Nov. 15, 2021
Dec. 15, 2021
Jan. 24, 2022
Feb. 28, 2022
March 21, 2022
April 18, 2022
May 16, 2022
June 20, 2022
July 18, 2022
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Normal business hours for the PISD administration building are 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For elementary campuses, office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and secondary campuses are 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. |
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Online registration open now for existing students |
Existing students must complete the registration process every year. This process allows parent/guardians the opportunity to review and update addresses, phone numbers and emergency contacts. It is important for the school offices to have accurate information in case of emergency.
Under 'More" select 'Online Registration' and select register student(s) who are currently enrolled in this district. Once you complete a tab on the registration, the information will be held and you can close the registration and finish later. The registration is sent when you click 'Submit' on the last page. The registration will be locked when you sign and submit.
If you need help with accessing the parent portal, contact the campus at 469-952-5400.
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Did your child receive free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program during the 2020–21 school year? If so, your family may be eligible for P-EBT benefits to purchase food. The application for P-EBT benefits is now open until Aug. 13. P-EBT provides food benefits to families with eligible children who temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price meals during the 2020–21 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic . For information: visit hhs.texas.gov/pebt or call 833-442-1255.
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Princeton ISD has several job openings right now, and all current openings can be found on the Princeton ISD website under Human Resources, including:
Substitute teachers
Cafeteria workers
Custodial positions
Paraprofessionals
Applications for these positions can be accessed on the website using this link:
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The school calendars for the next two years are available.
Click here for a copy of the 2021-2022 school calendar.
Click here for a copy of the 2022-2023 school calendar.
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Schedules for PHS (10-12) and Lovelady (9) students are available on the Parent Portal for Infinite Campus. These schedules will be preliminary and can change between now and Aug. 12, which is the first day of school, because of schedule change requests and balancing classes. Contact the school's office for assistance. |
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PHS will not have specific in-person/on-campus registration this year. All forms are online. Parents can log in to the parent portal to complete registration. New students or anyone with questions about registration can come to campus any time this summer during summer hours to complete that process. |
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PHS Meet-the-Teacher will be Monday, Aug. 16 |
Meet-the-Teacher Night for PHS will be 6-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16. |
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Double T Photography will be at PHS Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to shoot senior portraits. These will be used in the yearbook and for graduation publications. Senior retakes are 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22. |
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Registration open for testing |
Students can now register for PSAT/SAT/ACT/ASVAB tests offered during the school day. Go to https://aptsusa.com/princeton/ for more information. Each test has its own registration deadline, so pay attention to the dates.
Freshmen are eligible to take the PSAT 9 or the P-ACT 9.
Sophomores are eligible to take the PSAT 10 and ASVAB.
Juniors are eligible to take the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT Spring, ACT Fall and/or Spring and the ASVAB.
Seniors are eligible to take the SAT Fall and/or Spring, ACT Fall and/or Spring and the ASVAB.
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Senior reserved parking permits |
PHS seniors who want a reserved parking spot for the 2021-2022 school year need to complete the Google form while logged in using their school email account or use the QR code.
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Any student driver needing a parking permit for the 2021-2022 school needs to complete the Google form while logged in to their school email account or use the QR code.
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The Princeton High School science trip to Costa Rico will be six days from June 4-10, 2022. The trip is all-inclusive with a cost of $2,984. The educational trip is through WorldStrides. For more information, visit worldstrides.com and use the trip code 186142. Science teacher Rachella Fannin is the trip leader.
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Lovelady bus and parent transportation |
Buses will drop off students in the morning and pick up students after school on the south side of building. Public parking is not available in the south parking lot.
If you have not registered for bus transportation, click here.
Student drop off / pick up will occur on the West side (back) of the building. Public parking is not available in the West parking lot. Staff only.
Visitor parking is in the front of the building. Please note that this area is not for student drop off or pick up.
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Schedules for PHS (10-12) and Lovelady (9) students are available on the Parent Portal for Infinite Campus. These schedules will be preliminary and can change between now and Aug. 12, which is the first day of school, because of schedule change requests and balancing classes. Contact the school's office for assistance. |
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Lovelady Meet-the-Teacher will be Monday, Aug. 16 |
Meet-the-Teacher Night for Lovelady will be 5-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16. |
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Lovelady High School has a new Facebook page. Click the link to connect with the new school, which opens this year to all the 9th-graders in the district.
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Lovelady High School will not have a specific in-person/on-campus registration. All forms are online. Parents can log in to the parent portal to complete registration. New students or anyone with questions about registration can visit the PHS campus any time this summer during summer hours to complete that process. |
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Lovelady needs yearbook staff |
Lovelady needs motivated students who want to make history by being on the inaugural yearbook staff at the new high school. They will be responsible for creating the yearbook, which will record the first year of Lovelady High School's existence. Opportunities will be available for aspiring writers, photographers and editors.
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Registration open for testing |
Students in 9th grade are able to register for the PSAT or P-ACT 9 tests offered during the school day. Go to https://aptsusa.com/princeton/ for more information. Each test has its own registration deadline, so pay attention to the dates. |
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The dedication ceremony for the Bob and Jean Lovelady High School at 501 County Road 458 will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Refreshments and tours will immediately follow. |
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Lovelady freshman orientation |
To ensure all 9th-graders are prepared for their first year of high school, the Lovelady staff will conduct freshman orientation during the school day over the course of the first few days of school. |
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Clark parents need to be familiar with the drop-off and pick-up procedures and correct routes using the map above. |
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Clark band instrument drive |
The Clark band instrument drive will be for any parent and student who still needs band supplies or an instrument. There will be an instrument company on hand if needed. This will be a drop-in meeting, so come anytime between the hours of 4-7 p.m. Aug. 24. |
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Click here to access the Clark school supply list. School supplies should be brought on the first day of school. Students will turn in specific supplies to each teacher as they work through their schedule.
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Clark new teacher orientation |
Clark Principal Brittany Charles and Assistant Principals Thomas Osburn and Jasmin Logan welcomed new teachers to Clark Middle School, which included taking a campus tour, visiting their new classrooms, enjoying sweet treats and learning the Princeton ISD way of doing everything with excellence. |
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Clark Meet-the-Teacher night |
The Meet-the-Teacher night for both middle schools, Clark and Southard, will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16. |
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Clark has a hub to assist parents with helpful information and links regarding Clark Middle School. Click link to see what it's all about.
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Clark Middle School has its own Facebook page to communicate important information for parents:
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Clark staff was excited to have everyone back, and they went on a Panther Prowl scavenger hunt to get familiar with the campus. |
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PISD will provide crossing guards for students walking to Southard Middle School. Two crossing guards will assist kids at the intersection of Beauchamp Boulevard in the morning and afternoon. If a student is walking, encourage them to stay on the sidewalk until they reach the front of the building. |
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Southard band instruments |
The middle school beginning band instrument drive will be Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Southard cafeteria from 4-7 p.m. All supplies needed for the band will be available at this event. Instruments ordered in the spring will be available for pickup. |
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Southard Meet-the-Teacher night |
The Meet-the-Teacher night for both middle schools, Clark and Southard, will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16. |
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Southard has a hub to assist parents with helpful information and links regarding Southard Middle School. Click link to see what it's all about.
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Click here to access the Southard school supply list.
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Click here to access the Godwin school supply list.
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Join the Godwin PTO remind group to stay in touch with the latest information. Send a text to 81010 with the message @9h4gdedhgg. |
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Crews are currently upgrading County Road 398 adjacent to Harper Elementary. Access to the front parking lot and drop-off and pick-up driveways may be blocked intermittently. However, road crews have reported access will be available for the first day of school traffic. However, if for some reason construction hits a snag, the only way in and out of Harper will the driveway off County Road 447.
The city has provided this detour information:
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Harper Elementary Facebook |
Follow Harper Elementary on Facebook. Search HarperES or click link below.
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Click here to access order information for Harper school supplies.
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Harper Elementary teachers participated in a team-building scavenger hunt. Teachers were assigned "missions" to help them get acquainted with different personnel on campus, as well as the Princeton community. |
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To join the Lacy PTO Remind group to stay in touch with the most up-to-date information, text @lacyelem to 81010. |
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You can join the Lowe PTO Facebook group for up-to-date information at:
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Smith "boo hoo" breakfast |
Kindergarten parents can join the "Boo Hoo" breakfast in the Smith library after dropping off the little ones.
"Some of us are crying, teary-eyed and blue.
Some of us are cheering, 'I'm glad summer's through!'
Whatever mood you're feeling, stop by and stay awhile.
We'll be here to greet you with breakfast and a smile!"
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Smith back-to-school splash |
The Smith back-to-school splash will be 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 21. Come celebrate and kick off the new school year. There will be an inflatable water slip 'n' slide from Clown Around Party Rentals and a few fun stations in the playground area. Kona Ice Rocks will be on-site to keep everyone cool, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Smith PTO. Wear a swim suit and sunscreen and bring a towel. |
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The first PTO will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, in the library. Why come to a PTO meeting?
Because with you, we make a difference. Two PTO board positions are up for grabs, secretary and treasurer. Elections will be held during the meeting. Not interested in being a board member? That's OK, just get involved in any way you can.
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Click here to access the Smith school supply list. |
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Smith PTO has Remind code |
To join the Smith PTO Remind group to stay in touch with the most up-to-date information, text @cakeff to 81010. |
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Use the QR code to connect to the Smith Elementary PTO Facebook page. |
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Use the QR code to connect to the Smith Elementary PTO Instagram account. |
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Smith drop-off and dismissal procedures and map |
Smith parents need to be familiar with the drop-off and pick-up procedures and correct routes.
All morning drop-offs are done in the front drive through. See the map for dismissal locations depending on your child's grade level. Contact the child's teacher with any questions.
On the first day of school, do not park around the loop in the front drive if you are walking your child into school. The front loop is for drive-through and drop-off only.
At dismissal, have your student's car tag (provided at Meet-the-Teacher Night) or driver license ready to help speed up the dismissal process. Be courteous and patient for the first few days of drop-off and dismissal as it is a new process for many students and families.
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Canup first day procedures and dismissal map |
On the first day of school, Aug. 12, Canup doors will open at 8:10 a.m. to greet students. Parents may drop-off or walk their child to class the first two days of school. Make sure to label belongings with his/her name on each item. Be patient with the arrival and dismissal procedures for carpool the first week or so because this is a new process for most parents.
For those students riding the bus, they may arrive home a little later as drivers are learning the routes and students. Be sure to look over the dismissal map for the traffic routes for arrival and dismissal of those students being dropped off and picked up in the carpool lane.
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Click here to access the Canup school supply list. |
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Back-to-school appreciation lunch |
The local ministerial alliance for the Princeton community organized its annual back-to-school appreciation luncheon for teachers. |
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Community Clothes Closet has new stock |
The Community Clothes Closet at First Baptist Church, 511 Jefferson Ave., will be open today from 3-7 p.m. There are lots of new men’s shirts in inventory. |
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Storytime at the Princeton library will be held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with guest readers, crafts, sing-a-longs, and more. |
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Chamber networking breakfast is back |
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast has returned. Now called Coffee and Connections, the free monthly breakfast will be 7:30 a.m. every third Tuesday at Whataburger. The next gathering will be Aug. 17. |
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The Princeton Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon will be noon Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Community Center across the hall from the Chamber of Commerce, 319 McKinney Avenue.
There is limited seating so you must RSVP. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. A light lunch will be provided by the Chamber.
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Christ Cares for Princeton offers assistance |
Need assistance with food, clothing, prescriptions or auto fuel? If you live within the boundaries of the Princeton Independent School District, Christ Cares for Princeton can help.
For more information, call 469-278-HOPE (4673). Click links for assistance, to donate or information.
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If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about the district's communications, I can be reached through this email address, jcollins@princetonisd.net or by calling 469.952.5400, ext. 3504.
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Princeton ISD| 469-952-5400 | 321 Panther Parkway, Princeton, TX 75407 |
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