It is with deep regret that we inform you about a loss to our school community. Beloved long-time teacher and coach John Blake passed away early this morning. Recently , Mr. Blake had been diagnosed with a heart condition.

Following a lengthy coaching career at the college level and with the National Football League, including a stint with the Dallas Cowboys, Coach Blake, 59, started working for Princeton ISD in 2012.

Services for Coach Blake are pending at this time.