May 2, 2023 Contact:
Jean Ann Collins
Communications Coordinator
(469) 952-5400 ext. 3504
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Email Express for week of May 1 |
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Welcome to the 33rd edition of Email Express, the communications tool utilized by Princeton Independent School District. It is distributed weekly throughout the school year 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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Princeton ISD bond election |
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Bond election voting today and Saturday |
Today is the last day to vote early in the Princeton ISD bond election to fund the construction of eight new campuses over the next 10 years.
Polls are open until 7 tonight at the new Princeton City Hall, 2000 E. Princeton Dr.
Election Day is this Saturday with voting hours from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the same location. You can also cast your ballot at any Collin County election site.
To learn more about the election, please visit the district's bond information site at www.princetonisd.net/bond2023 or by clicking the link below:
Also, click one of the YouTube links below to watch a short, informational video about the upcoming election:
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Princeton ISD has openings for several professional positions. Click here to see complete job listing.
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The City of Princeton will have a portion of Longneck Road closed between Willow and Gantt Street until Friday, May 19. See the traffic control plan issued by the city that will be utilized for this road closure. Parents need to be aware as this could impact normal access to dropoff and pickup for schools near the area. |
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The National Junior Honor Society at Southard Middle School invites everyone to join them in the first-ever Princeton ISD Relay for Life event, which is a school and community event with teams that walk in the worldwide RACE FOR A CURE, which is a fundraiser to fight cancer.
Each team will walk at Jackie Hendricks Stadium from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, May 20, in support of survivors, caregivers and those who fought the battle against cancer with other fun activities throughout the evening.
The goal as a community is to raise $10,000.
To get started or form a team, use this link:
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PISD will release early Thursday, May 25, for the last day of school and graduation. 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 the administration building between Clark and the stadium, begin at 6:30 p.m. and are open to the public. Schedule for the remaining 2022-2023 board meetings:
May 15, 2023
June 19, 2023
July 17, 2023
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Collin College newsletter |
Q. Did you know the Farmersville campus will offer a wine education class?
A. A continuing education (non-credit) wine education class starts May 23. Learn about different types of grapes and much more. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Camale Allen at callen@collin.edu or 972.985.3722.
Q. Have you registered for Maymester and summer classes?
A. Registration for Maymester, summer and fall semesters is now open for all. Click here to view the schedule of classes.
Faculty highlight: Benedict Nguyen-Lee
Farmersville campus professor of biology, Benedict Nguyen-Lee, has been teaching at Collin College since 2018. He served as a part-time professor from Spring 2018 to Summer 2021 at the McKinney campus and became a full-time professor in Fall 2021 at the Farmersville campus.
Nguyen-Lee teaches General Biology I and II for science majors and non-science majors and Anatomy and Physiology I and II for science and non-science majors.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in neuroscience and a Master of Science in Biotechnology from The University of Texas at Dallas. He also holds a graduate certificate in Medical Anatomy and Physiology from the University of Florida College of Medicine.
What would you like parents and students to know about biology classes at the Farmersville Campus?
Nguyen-Lee: I come from a background of teaching adult learners from many walks of life. Because of Collin College’s relationship with Farmersville ISD, I have had the privilege of teaching high school seniors.
Dual credit biology classes have the same course content and rigor as regular biology classes. However, the way I teach dual credit biology is different. Instead of sticking to “textbook biology,” I try to break down biology concepts into their constituent parts, making the course content easier to digest.
Class sizes at Collin College are small, and I often have high school seniors for General Biology I and II. This provides the opportunity for students and professors to get to know each other, especially since we see each other three times a week, consecutively. This relationship is important to me because when I was a university student, I never got to know my professors well because I was just one of hundreds of students.
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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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The school board approved school calendars through the 2024-2025 school year:
Click here for a copy of the current 2022-2023 school calendar.
Click here for a copy of the 2023-2024 school calendar adjusted to reflect 9-week grading periods.
Click here for a copy of the newly adopted 2024-2025 school calendar.
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FFA seeks students to show lambs, goats |
FFA is looking for students in grades 3-12 for the 2023-2024 school year to take part in the lamb and goat show program. Interested parents and students are invited to a meeting at 6:45 p.m. May 11 in the Vocational Ag Building (located on Bois d’ Arc east of indoor between PHS and LHS buildings) to discuss the program.
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Elementary child nutrition |
The Princeton ISD Child Nutrition Department is recognizing its employees for exemplary service throughout the school year. This month, each elementary cafeteria manager honored a worker from their campus for stellar service. |
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Secondary child nutrition |
The Princeton ISD Child Nutrition Department is recognizing its employees for exemplary service throughout the school year. This month, each secondary cafeteria manager honored a worker from their campus for their stellar service. |
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Sophomore Terrayah McCoy breaks the school record for high jump and finished 2nd at the Region 2 track meet with a jump of 5-7. She is a state bound.
The girls 4x200 relay team bettered its school record to 1:40.12, finished 3rd and just missed the state meet by one place.
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High school end-of-year fine arts performances |
Tonight: All high school band and jazz band concert - 6:30 p.m., PHS auditorium
May 22: PHS theater performance of "Charlotte's Web" for all 2nd-graders in PHS auditorium with Godwin, Lacy and Smith at 9:30 a.m. and Harper, Lowe and Mayfield at 1 p.m.
May 25: PHS band/choir graduation concert, 6:15 p.m., Allen Events Center
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The PHS band banquet will be Tuesday, May 9, with dinner in the cafeteria and awards in the auditorium. Cost for any non-PHS band student is $13. |
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El Dorado sponsors after-prom with scholarships |
El Dorado Chevrolet McKinney Texas has once again partnered with Princeton High School for this year‘s after-prom party. Coordinated by Princeton ISD parent Jonathon Clayton, the dealership is going to award three scholarships with a drawing at the event, and three lucky students will receive $3,000, $2,000 or $1,000.
After-prom will be Saturday from 11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at PHS.
All students with a prom ticket may attend after-prom for FREE (and this includes 9th- and 10th-grade students with tickets).
PHS juniors and seniors without a prom ticket may attend for $5 at the door (but this does NOT include 9th- and 10th-grade students).
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Color Guard for 2023-2024 |
Auditions were held for the Princeton High School Color Guard for the 2023-2024 season.
Color Guard for next season includes:
Maggie Ackerman
Helena Agustin
Vaishnavi Avadoota
Jazell Avery
Landen Braswell
Lila Berg
Lizbeth Campos
Grayson Clark
Makena Crawford
Mia Curry
Ally Davis
Karis Dickerson
Liberty Fagan
Lily Farrow
Kei Flanagan
Kennedy Garner
Macy Harpole
Zachary Howard
Jada Hughes
Vivian Kirchenbauer
Devynn Lino
Jezenneih Lopez
Adamari Martinez
Ariana Mondragon
Donna Mosley
Luke Nielsen
Ashley Navarrete
Emma Parker
Alyssa Perez
Julia Quezada
Marla Ragasajo
Gabrielle Reynolds
Craig Strawinski
Jennifer Topete
Valeria Torres
Alondra Valdez
Autumn Wallace
Sarah Westbrook
Aubrey Willard
London Williamson
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Color guard and band physicals |
Physicals for band and color guard will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in the band hall. Cost is $10.
Click here for an official UIL physical form or click the link below.
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Ag students in Rowdy Akins Welding 1 class used their newly acquired skills to build a smoker. |
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Administrative Assistant Day |
The counseling department at PHS took care of its administrative assistant, Hope Dixon, on Administrative Professionals Day by providing a favorite drink and a tower of bundtlets. |
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The Claw Crew dance team held tryouts with these results for the 2023-2024 school year:
Varsity Elite:
Purra Akoh
Nevaeh Anderson
Myra Boma
Haley Carrera
Andrea Cruz
Isabel Delgado
Nancy Erua
Lyniya Johnson
Joy Kalu
Archange Kamba
Tra'Vionna McMillian
Autumn Osteen
Kennedy Phillips
Ruthie Pope
Alaisia Read
Noel Sims
Mathew Suarez
Brady Sullivan
Taylor Tank
Lilie Toussaint
Izabella Vigil
Kalea Williams
JV team:
AMehret/Mercy Abebe
Samantha Arcos
Abia Garstin
Jaylyn Lawson
Miley Moffett
Nassi Nzungani
Grace O'Tang
Alyssa Parker
Chloe Robbins
Destinee Robinson
Charity Ross
Rachel Rumeo
Caliyah Shaw
Aaliyona Snape
Yekira Winfred
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Spanish students earn medals |
The PHS advanced Spanish students finally received their medals and ribbons from the recent NETOLE competition at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Out of the 10 students that traveled to compete, nine made it to the Top 10 overall out of every school in attendance.
Other results include:
Bilingual topic essay:
1st - Sharon Cintron
2nd - Kathia García
3rd - José Más
4th - Alexandra Ramirez
5th - Valeria Mas
6th - Cruz Ortiz
7th - Violeta Rivas
Heritage speakers essay:
1st - Maria Loza
3rd - Luis Fuentes
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The Pink vs. Purple Powder Puff Game will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, on the auxiliary field by the indoor facility. Students in 9th through 12 grade enrolled in an athletics program at PHS or Lovelady are eligible to sign up at tinyurl.com/3wn6z6f8.
Practices are underway.
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To finish up the Dairy Cattle Unit in Principles of Agriculture, students at Lovelady High School made ice cream and sampled cheeses. Not only is this a fun wrap-up to the lessons, these activities closely resemble the Milk Quality Products CDE Contest offered to FFA members. |
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Lovelady High School has a Facebook page. Click the link to connect with the Lovelady.
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High school end-of-year fine arts performances |
Tonight: All high school band and jazz band concert - 6:30 p.m., PHS auditorium
May 25: PHS band/choir graduation concert, 6:15 p.m., Allen Events Center
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Beginning band students from various class periods at Clark rehearsed before joining together for the final middle school band concert of the year. |
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Clark, Southard honor bands |
The Clark and Southard Honor Bands' percussion sections performed and received superior ratings at the North Garland Percussion Festival on Saturday. After their performance, each group also received a short clinic with the contest's two judges. |
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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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Students in Pauline Aguilar's class at Clark learn about responsibility and teamwork through their greenhouse garden. |
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Lisa DelMonte's art students at Clark make progress on their Disney character projects. |
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Middle school band summer camp |
May 31-June 3: Sounds of Summer band camp for middle school band students |
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Meet the Mattei principal |
Jerry Quinton, who has been an assistant principal at Lovelady High School for two years, was named Mattei Middle School principal.
Previously, he was with Lovejoy ISD for 11 years where he was a middle school athletic coordinator, high school coach and taught history at the middle school level, as well as robotics, computer science and graphic arts and design.
He started his career in education with Community ISD, where he spent four years, and was a teacher, coach and middle school athletic coordinator.
He earned his bachelor's degree from East Central Oklahoma and master's degree from Lamar University.
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Southard, Clark honor bands |
The Southard and Clark Honor Bands' percussion sections performed and received superior ratings at the North Garland Percussion Festival on Saturday. After their performance, each group also received a short clinic with the contest's two judges. |
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Southard students in Sarah Hercules' 7th-grade RLA classes did a “balloon bop” activity to review essay writing for the STAAR. The kids enjoyed the activity and are ready to “pop” out amazing things on their tests. |
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Southard civics to promote Relay for Life |
Princeton Mayor Brianna Chacon met with the NJHS students at Southard Middle School, which was civic leadership working with student leadership. Together, they discussed strategies and suggestions for how to reach and include a citywide audience for the upcoming Relay for Life.
The Princeton ISD Relay for Life will be 6 p..m. May 20 at Jackie Hendricks Stadium. It will be a fun opportunity to save lives and grab some food truck grub.
Click link for more:
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Middle school band summer camp |
May 31-June 3: Sounds of Summer band camp for middle school band students |
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Southard and generic Princeton items available for purchase. Questions? Call 517-606-0000 or email info@spiritweardirect.com.
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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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Future Lady Panther volleyball players participated in a skills clinic for 4th- through 8th-graders with the help of varsity players, Nia Baird, Camila Sixton, Alex Collins and Leila Hooper, who spent time on the court teaching skills and game play. |
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Godwin principal appreciation |
Allison Gonzalez’s kindergarten class showed their love to Godwin principal Misti Chapman on Principal’s Day. |
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May 2 and 4 - No lunch visitors because of STAAR testing
May 3 - Kindergarten field trip
May 5 - Progress reports sent home
May 8-12 - Teacher Appreciation Week, show our teachers how much you appreciate them
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Suzanne Burnham’s kindergarten class at Godwin enjoyed the field trip. |
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Today : 5th Grade Math STAAR
05/03 : 4th Grade Math STAAR
05/04 : 3rd Grade Math STAAR
05/05 : First Friday Facebook Live
05/05 : Kinder EOY LPACs
05/08-05/19 : Campuswide Read Aloud, "A Bear Called Paddington" by Michael Bond
05/08 : 1st Grade EOY LPACs
05/09 : 2nd Grade EOY LPACs
05/10 : 3rd Grade EOY LPACs
05/11 : 4th Grade EOY LPACs
05/12 : 5th Grade EOY LPACs
05/12 : All Library Books Due
05/13 : Kinder graduation at 12:30 p.m.
05/15-05/19 : End-of-year and six-weeks testing
05/22 : 4th-grade field trip
05/23 : PTO Fun Run event
05/23 : Paddington the Bear watch party
05/24 : PHS senior walk at Harper
05/24 : 5th-grade ice cream social and fun day
05/25 : Field Day
05/25 : 5th-grade walk
05/25 : Early release
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Harper Elementary Facebook |
Follow Harper Elementary on Facebook. Search HarperES or click link below.
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Follow Lacy Facebook by clicking the link below:
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Bailey Ewing’s 5th-grade class at Lowe Elementary played synonym bingo for Pride Time. Students were extremely competitive. |
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For the time being, construction in Cypress Bend has moved on so the crosswalk to Lowe has returned to Tamarack Drive. |
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Look for the Lowe Facebook page under Elementary School to stay informed.
You can follow the Lowe Facebook page for up-to-date information at:
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You can follow the Lowe PTO Facebook page for up-to-date information at:
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Lowe 5th-grade science teacher Natalie McElroy released the butterflies that students at Lowe Elementary have been observing to learn about life cycles. |
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Mayfield Elementary School |
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Mayfield Administrative Assistant Day |
For Administrative Assistant Day, Mayfield celebrated the special women that help the school run smoothly in the day-to-day operations, Jouslyne Peinado, Irene Salazar and Tamika Hill. They received cards, cookies, donuts, shirts and flowers from the students and faculty. To complete their day, principal Jason Brown took the ladies to have their nails done and lunch at Cheesecake Factory. Counselor Brianna Jensen, assistant principal Kasi Dalby and Laura Tristan managed the front office while the ladies were out. |
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The Mayfield front office is now open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. |
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You can follow the Mayfield Facebook page for up-to-date information at:
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Smith bus driver appreciation |
Smith Elementary celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day with “Bundtlets for Bus Drivers.” Smith assistant principal Cindy Gee and several students thanked them for doing their important job. Bus drivers include Bus 1 driver Mary Seale, Bus 2 driver Nichole Amadio and Bus 8 driver James Seale. |
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Smith volunteer recognition |
For Volunteer Recognition Day, Smith Elementary celebrated Jeni Zendt, their longtime, dedicated volunteer for all she does to help Smith. Jeni is a big Texas Rangers fan and Smith was happy to grow her Ranger gear. |
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Smith Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day |
Smith Elementary celebrated Administrative Assistant Day and Monique Sevillano, Arleta John and Bobbie Cuffle enjoyed lunch from McAlister's Deli, while Principal Rachel Nicks and Assistant Principal Cindy Gee manned the front office. According to Smith admin, “Smith is so fortunate to have such wonderful ladies in our front office. They will also be enjoying some R&R at Iris Nail Bar in Princeton in the near future.” |
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Students in Kelly Edmonds’ class at Smith are learning about Helen Keller this six weeks, and fellow teacher Robert Calhoun is certified in teaching braille and was able to share his knowledge with the 3rd-graders. |
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Canup Administrative Assistant Day |
For Administrative Assistant Day, Canup showed some love to the campus administrative professionals, Mayra Rojas and Sharon Randolph. |
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Join veterans serving others |
The Princeton Bois D' Arc Post 9167 of the VFW will sponsor VIP Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 6. This will be a day of helping others in the community through citywide service projects.
There will be health screenings, a blood drive, hair cuts and career resources at 511 Jefferson Ave.
In addition, there will be a headstone beautification project at the Princeton cemetery, park beautification at Veterans Memorial Park, Meals on Wheels delivery, brush clearing with the Princeton Fire Department and home building with Habitat for Humanity.
Volunteers are needed to join the effort. Click the link to the Google Form to sign up:
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Chamber networking breakfast |
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce free networking breakfast, Coffee and Connections, will be 7:30 a.m. every third Tuesday at Whataburger. The next gathering will be May 16. |
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The Princeton Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon is on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP through registration at PLCTXChamber.com. The next meeting will be May 10 at the PISD admin building, 321 Panther Pkwy.
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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, click here or call 469-278-HOPE (4673).
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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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