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PISD grows by more than 500 students

by | Aug 22, 2019 | Education

Kindergartner Aubrey Donnellon is a little apprehensive about being alone on her first day but gets comforted by teacher Kim Anthony. (Courtesy photo)

A smooth first day of school for Princeton ISD included an additional 568 students.

There were 5,235 students who reported to campuses across the district, which is an increase over the first day of 2018. The high school campus grew from 1,288 on the first day of 2018 to 1,395 this year, which is up by 107 students.

By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected]

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