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...
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...
Princeton ISD Superintendent Donald McIntyre says that when doing a budget, the district prefers to under-project revenue and over-project expenses. “That's the most conservative way to make sure at the end we're okay,” he said as PISD trustees got their first...
Overall, Collin County high school students are mostly doing better on statewide tests, according to the Spring 2026 State of Texas. Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The End-of-Course (EOC)...
Once again, Princeton ISD will be part of the national summer meals program. All children, 18 years and younger, are eligible for free summer meals, but all meals must be consumed on-site and cannot be taken off campus. Meals will be served weekdays through Friday,...
The PISD funded a teacher proposal to purchase classroom Chromebooks. Courtesy Photo Princeton ISD once again rewarded innovative ideas by funding grants through teacher proposals. Recipients were announced during an end-of-year ceremony. In the fall, 11 teachers will...
