Princeton Independent School District earned a grade of B, 81 out of 100 points, in the latest 2025-2026 school accountability rankings released by the Texas Education Agency. The district’s overall ranking was unchanged from last year. “This measures how much...
Princeton ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 budget and tax rate Monday, Aug. 17, as administrators reported continued enrollment growth, progress on two elementary school construction projects and improved accountability scores at several campuses....
The Farmersville Campus is one of six identified by Collin College for future expansion. File Art Trustees of Collin College have called for a November bond election to raise $600 million for expansion including three new facilities. The board voted unanimously to...
Principal Erica Haggard says even the new workout room weights are a source of pride for Banschbach Jaguar athletes. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald Standing in the bright commons of Princeton ISD’s newest middle school, Principal Erica Haggard looked past the unfinished...
Texans can save money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — selling for less than $100 — during the Tax-Free weekend, a yearly event begun in 1999, the state comptroller’s office says. Qualifying items can be purchased...
The countdown to a new school year has begun, and for many families, the final days of summer are filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension. While children may be eager to reunite with friends, join a sports team or move up to a new grade, they also may feel...
The Princeton Independent School District has announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price school meals for the 2026-27 school year and will begin distributing eligibility letters to households the week of Aug. 3. Families who qualify but do not receive a...
The Princeton ISD Board of Trustees has called an election for two of the seven at-large seats on the board. Members serve three-year terms and seats coming open this year are held by Trustees Cyndi Darland, elected in 2020, and Starla Sharpe, elected in 2023....
Principal Lauren Ledford holds a stuffed Carrell Jaguar mascot and has a collection of framed jaguars in her office. Photo Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Before the first student hangs a backpack or opens a new notebook, Carrell Elementary Principal Lauren Ledford...
