Oct. 11, 2022 Contact:
Jean Ann Collins
Communications Coordinator
(469) 952-5400 ext. 3504
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Email Express for week of Oct. 10 |
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Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year and the ninth edition of Email Express, the communications tool utilized by Princeton Independent School District. It is distributed weekly throughout the summer 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 [email protected] 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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Gmail clips email messages |
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We want to make sure you are getting all the information we are sending out through Email Express, so we want to make you aware of a feature embedded in Gmail.
When the size of an email exceeds the 102 KB limit (and Email Express always does), Gmail hides the full content behind a link that reads: “[Message clipped] View Entire Message.” This setting cannot be turned off.
Gmail users need to scroll to the bottom of the email and click on the link to view an email message in full.
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October's "Email Express" sponsored by: |
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Princeton ISD has openings for several professional positions. Click here to see complete job listing.
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October is National Principal Month, and Princeton ISD has some of the best. Make the effort to show your school principal how much you appreciate the hard work they do.
We love this group of folks.
From left, back row, Jeff Coburn, Lowe; Clint Sadler, PHS; Jason Brown, Mayfield; Misti Chapman, Godwin; Heidi Estep, Harper; Shaun Ratcliff, Huddleston; Rich Boring, Southard; front row, Katherine Colon, Lacy; Vickey Dillard, Canup; Rachel Nicks, Smith; Javonna Bass, Lovelady' and Brittany Charles, Clark.
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Campus visitors must show ID before entering |
Princeton ISD is excited to welcome visitors back to our campuses. Visitors must first show their ID before they can enter the office on every visit.
With updated security protocols in place, it will be necessary for all parents, grandparents or guardians to be scanned through the current ID system already in use throughout Princeton ISD.
This is a relatively easy process, however, it could create a backup if a line forms for some of our larger campus events, including the annual Thanksgiving lunch, which draws a large number of visitors to campus.
To help streamline this process, it would be helpful for parents who plan to attend on-campus events during the school day to visit the front office at their convenience to have their ID scanned into the Raptor ID system. By having IDs checked prior to any on-campus event, we hope this will allow as many guests as possible to enjoy time with their student at the event. Once they have scanned their ID, it can be retrieved from the system to generate a new visitor badge. This allows for sign-ups in advance instead of printing them all the day of the event.
Students will be limited to four guests per event during the school day.
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Boys basketball to play at American Airlines |
The boys basketball team will take on 6A Denton Braswell Nov. 12 at American Airlines Center before the Mavericks host the Portland Trailblazers. Tickets, which are good for all games, must be purchased using this link. The ticket will allow you to sit anywhere for the Panthers games, then you must sit in your assigned seat for the Mavs.
Game times
1 p.m. - Varsity
2:15 p.m. - JV
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PHS volleyball's annual Dig Pink game will be Tuesday, Oct. 18, vs Lovejoy. Support the program and the cause. |
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The 2nd annual Princeton FFA Barn Fest will be Saturday, Oct. 15. Families are invited out for fall fun at the PISD ag barn.
The event is free to attend, but donations will be accepted and used to purchase Christmas presents for children as part of the Angel Tree program. Thanks to last year's barn fest patrons, more than 20 children were helped through the program.
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Counselor interest meeting |
Have you ever wondered about the role of the school counselor on campus? Have you ever considered becoming a school counselor yourself? There will be a PISD counselor interest meeting to find out answers and see if school counseling is in your future. To register for the meeting, contact Wendy Cain, PISD Coordinator for Mental and Physical Wellness, at [email protected] or 469-952-5400, ext. 3513.
Meeting details:
Thursday, Oct. 20
4:15 - 5 p.m.
PISD board room at the Administration Building
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Science camp tickets for chaperones and 5th-grade students are now available for purchase online.
Follow the link below to purchase tickets:
Reminder: If you pay for a chaperone ticket, you must have an approved background check before attending camp. If you need to complete that form, contact your child's campus front office.
Once payment and permission form are received, your student will be sent home with a camp waiver to sign and return to the school.
If you wish to pay in cash or check, do so at the front office of your child's school. If possible, visit the office in person to pay for camp and do not send your student to school with a large amount of money.
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Princeton ISD will continue to offer a free COVID testing clinic, which will be located at Lovelady High School again this year at the C21 entrance at the back of the school off Mabel Drive.
Days/hours for COVID testing will be Monday - Friday from 7-8 a.m. Appointments are still scheduled through campus nurses.
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School closed for staff development |
Princeton ISD faculty and staff will be in professional development training on Monday, Oct. 31, but students will have the day off. Normal classes and office hours will resume Tuesday, Nov. 1. |
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PISD will release early Friday, Dec. 16, for Christmas break. 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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Replenish meal account fund |
If a student has not been approved for free meals, parents need to replenish the balance on the meal account using www.paypams.com to deposit funds to their lunch account. Breakfast is $1.50 and lunch is $2.85 for non-discounted students. For reduced-price meals, breakfast is .30 cents and lunch is .40 cents.
To complete the free or reduced meal application, use a link below:
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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:
Oct. 17, 2022
Nov. 14, 2022
Dec. 12, 2022
Jan. 23, 2023
Feb. 27, 2023
March 20, 2023
April 17, 2023
May 15, 2023
June 19, 2023
July 17, 2023
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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 calendars for the next two years are approved.
Click here for a copy of the 2022-2023 school calendar.
Click here for a copy of the 2023-2024 school calendar.
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Double T Photography will be on campuses following the schedule below to take school photos. These will be used for the yearbook and available for purchase. Order information will be provided from Double T. Remaining schedule:
Oct. 12 Mayfield retakes
Oct. 13 Southard retakes
Oct. 14 Clark retakes
Oct. 17 Godwin retakes
Oct. 20 PHS underclass retakes
Oct. 21 Canup retakes
Jan. 11 Lacy class
Jan. 12 Lowe class
Jan. 18 Smith class
Jan. 19 Harper class
Jan. 20 Godwin class
Jan. 24 Mayfield class
Jan. 26 Canup class
Feb. 1 Smith class
March 2 Lacy spring
March 14 Harper spring
March 15 Lowe spring
March 16 Mayfield spring
March 27 Smith spring
March 28 Canup spring
March 29 Southard spring
March 30 Clark spring
March 31 Godwin spring
April 11 Lacy kinder cap and gown
April 12 Godwin kinder cap and gown
April 13 Smith kinder cap and gown
April 14 Harper kinder cap and gown
April 25 Lowe kinder cap and gown
April 26 Mayfield kinder cap and gown
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Seniors and senior parents can start filing FAFSA for the 2023-2024 school year now. Both student and parent need an FSA ID.
PHS counselors will host FAFSA/TASFA workshops in the computer lab fish bowl. See dates and times above.
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The PHS theater program will present the fall production of "She Kills Monsters" at 6 p.m. Oct. 27, 28 and 29 in the PHS auditorium. |
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The PHS counseling department will host the Aim for Success program presented by YES (Youth Equipped to Succeed) on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The program's topic is "Sexual Health and Equipping Students to Make Healthy Choices." A parent preview will be from 6-7 tonight, Oct. 11, at PHS in the computer lab fish bowl. |
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HVAC students are performing annual maintenance at the CATE Center by cleaning the condensers on the A/C units. |
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PHS track and field spirit wear |
The Panther track and field team is selling spirit gear early this year. Click link to order before Oct. 13.
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All senior recognition ads for the PHS yearbook must be paid for, created and submitted online by Friday, Nov. 11. Use the direct link below to purchase and create a senior yearbook recognition ad.
All senior ads must be created and paid for online by midnight Nov. 11. With your student’s recognition ad in mind, now is the time to start collecting photos and preparing a plan for the senior recognition ad.
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Any student driver needing a parking permit for the 2022-2023 school year needs to complete the Google form below while logged in to their school email account or use the QR code.
To pay the permit fee, log into RevTrack under the Tickets and Payments tab on the district website or click this link: https://princetonisd.revtrak.net/ then c lick on Fee Management tile.
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For more information on AP tests, click here to access the newsletter. |
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Lovelady High School has a Facebook page. Click the link to connect with the Lovelady.
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Clark volleyball girls brought their "A" game to go gold last week for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. |
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Clark recognized its avid readers for the first six weeks with the CREW Reader Awards.
Recipients include:
6th grade
Maya Torres, Mackenzie Dickey and Daniela Roque.
7th grade
Angel Martinez, Lorelei Foster and Joshua Dean
8th grade
Aastha Patel, Quinten Foster and Layla Curry
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Students in Marcel Loor's 7th-grade science class explore the cardiovascular system by seeing how various exercises affect heart rate. |
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Clark needs parent volunteers |
Parent volunteers are needed for the 2022-2023 school year. Use this link to sign up and someone from Clark will be in contact.
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Students in Michelle Swensen's 6th-grade science class were exploring chemical reactions by mixing milk and vinegar. |
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Clark Pride Time toothpick structures |
Kristi Small's Pride Time group explored their creativity building structures with toothpicks and gumdrops. One group even made a spinning ferris wheel. |
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Clark custodian appreciation |
Clark staff and students showed their appreciation to the custodial crew for National Custodian Appreciation Day. They are Ana Torres, Ernestina Acosta, Patricia Doran and Leo Franco. |
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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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Origin Chiropractic supplied snacks for the Clark staff to show appreciation for the hard work they do. |
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Clark Teacher of the Month |
Jennifer Black is Clark's September Teacher of the Month. According to administrators, Mrs. Black is an excellent mentor and colleague. She holds students accountable and finds innovative ways to engage students. She is passionate and dedicated so students are set up for success. |
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Southard needs parent volunteers |
Parent volunteers are needed for the 2022-2023 school year. Use this link to sign up and someone from Southard will be in contact.
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Southard cheer did a family reveal, and the returners made posters for new members on the squad. |
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Southard Cheerleader of the Week |
Madi Moriarty was named the Southard cheerleader of the week. |
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Southard Student Council coordinated the peanut butter drive for the North Texas Food Bank. |
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Southard Teacher of the Month |
Southard 6th-grade ELAR teacher Raven Morris was named “Teacher of the Month” for September for always going above and beyond for staff and students. |
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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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Students in Leisa Brent’s Character Ed class at Southard are using their skills of preparation, collaboration, perseverance and leadership to build roller coasters. Groups have specific team roles, criteria and materials in order to build a successful roller coaster.
Pictured are:
Oscar Figueroa-Saenz
Max Kreischer
Angelo Topete
Deiondre Macon
Makale Sanders
Jacob Nino
Yovani Hernandez
Yashvi Adhikari
Oluwatimilehin Bakare
Lia Diaz Gonzalez
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Godwin fall makeup photos will be Oct. 17. |
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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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Harper Elementary Facebook |
Follow Harper Elementary on Facebook. Search HarperES or click link below.
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10/13: Kids Count assembly
10/20: Unity Day, wear orange
10/21: 50th day of school, dress like you lived in the 1950s
10/24-10/28: Red Ribbon Week
10/28: NED Show assembly
10/28: Trunk-or-Treat, starting at 6:30 p.m. in Harper front parking lot
11/02: Big Kahuna fundraiser ends
11/07-11/18: Annual canned food drive
11/07: 2nd six weeks awards ceremonies
11/09-11/11: 5th-grade science camp
11/10: 4th-grade Veterans Day musical performance
11/16: Thanksgiving lunch
11/18: Literacy Day
11/21-11/25: No school
12/02: PHS choir sing at 11 a.m.
12/16: Holiday parties
12/16: Early release at 1:25 p.m.
12/19-01/04: No school
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Amanda Beaty’s 5th-grade science students at Lacy conducted a sound energy lab, including Jhikez Haward, Jazmin Purser, Lincoln Culverhouse, Tempe Horn and Natasha Gallegos. |
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Lacy custodian appreciation |
Principal Katherine Colon recognized Homero Pineda, Alejandra Barrera and Juana Flores on Custodian Appreciation Day for all their hard work in keeping Lacy in tip-top shape. |
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Follow Lacy Facebook by clicking the link below:
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Because of road construction on Cypress Bend Boulevard, Lowe will move the location of the crossing guard. Students living west of Cypress Bend Boulevard will temporarily cross at the intersection of Cypress Bend Boulevard and Tamarack Drive.
**This crossing change will be in effect until construction is complete. **
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Andreana Gerfers’ 1st-grade class at Lowe Elementary had tons of fun as they worked on combining what they’ve learned about heat and sound energy with their new ELAR adjective skills by popping popcorn in class and using adjectives to describe the treat. |
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Students in Bailey Ewing’s 5th-grade Honor Club at Lowe Elementary conducted their second monthly meeting to plan out activities to engage with the younger students of Lowe. |
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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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Bailey Ewing’s 5th-grade class at Lowe Elementary are having fun with their reading skills and doing team challenges. |
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Mayfield Elementary School |
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The Mayfield front office is now open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. |
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Mayfield Elementary's namesake, Mary Mayfield, stopped by the school and treated the staff to some delicious October-themed cookies. |
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Mayfield staff member of the month |
The October Staff Member of the Month at Mayfield is Jouslyne Peinado, the principal’s secretary. According to Assistant Principal Kasi Dalby, “She is one of the first faces you see as you come into the office, and she goes above and beyond to keep Mayfield running smoothly.” |
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You can follow the Mayfield Facebook page for up-to-date information at:
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The Princeton Panther football team visited Smith, and the players worked with elementary students in all grade levels.
They also had fun visiting their old teachers.
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Smith peanut butter drive |
Smith 5th-grade Student Council members are smiling BIG after working to collect 431 jars of peanut butter in the month of September for the North Texas Food Bank.
They are, from left, Arnav Pathak, Aedyn Heaney, Kaylee Nevarez, Everly Harville, Stetson Young and Jacob Onyancha.
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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 celebrated National Coaches Day and spoiled Coach Natalie Hoedebeck and Coach LaDonja Johnson with gifts delivered by 2nd-grade students Kaison Witherspoon and Lucus Laughlin on behalf of the Sunshine Committee. |
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At Canup, students are encouraged to be independent, so the school started the Milk Opener Club. Students that can demonstrate that they open their milk cartons, which is a hard task for little ones, earn a milk sticker to put on the wall and we write their names. They celebrated their first day last week, and almost 100 students joined the club. Students pictured that joined the club include Israel Flores Jr., Ismael Galvan and Saul Rios Jr. |
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Canup Family Engagement Night |
Canup held its first bilingual/ESL family engagement night. Students had decorated traveling panthers and families created their passports, which will be displayed in the main hallway. They are: Simona Mesele and mom; Perla Lopez Estrada and mom; and Leonel Ramirez and family. |
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Thomas Davenport shared his love for tacos on National Taco Day at Canup. |
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Girls Scout Troop 229 will "boo" for you. See flyer for details or email [email protected] for more information or payment options.
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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 Oct. 18. |
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The Princeton Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the PISD administration building, 321 Panther Pkwy. RSVP through registration at PLCTXChamber.com.
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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, [email protected] 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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