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Candidate for Collin College Place 4

Candidate for Collin College Place 4

Staci Weaver, a private school superintendent, said would like to contribute her skills, experience and dedication to ensuring Collin College continues to be a leader in higher education. The candidate for Place 4 on the Board of Trustees holds a bachelor’s degree in...

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PISD tackles technology in schools

PISD tackles technology in schools

In a typical non-COVID-19 school year, providing technol­ogy and resources for students to access had presented a chal­lenge for Princeton ISD. Now, six months into the pandemic, those same chal­lenges have become critical as the district works hard and finds creative...

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Collin College technical campus now open in Allen

Collin College technical campus now open in Allen

Explore Collin College’s new home for technical edu­cation serving all of Collin County at an open house for the new Technical Campus from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12. The campus, located at 2550 Bending Branch Way in Allen, offers programs relat­ed to...

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School year begins with 5,497 students

School year begins with 5,497 students

Despite starting the new year with two instructional options for students, Princeton Inde­pendent School District reports a smooth first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 13. There were 5,497 students who started classes across the district, which is an increase of 262...

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School district working to safely play fall sports

School district working to safely play fall sports

Friday night lights are ex­pected to shine at Jackie Hen­dricks Stadium this fall, but the football and fall sports seasons are delayed about a month be­cause of the COVID-19 pan­demic. Princeton Independent School District sports and band practices that usually begin...

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65 percent of PISD students returning to campus

65 percent of PISD students returning to campus

When students return to Princeton schools next week, classrooms may look a little empty with 35 percent of students choosing to stay at home for virtual instruction in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes start for the fall term Tuesday, Aug. 13, for the first...

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Princeton ISD school board contest develops

Princeton ISD school board contest develops

A contest has developed for Princeton Independent School District trustee and the city election slate is not yet full a little more than a week after the campaign filing period opened. Hopefuls have through Aug. 7 to sign up as candidates in the Nov. 3 city and school...

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PISD board reviews COVID-19 precautions, budget

PISD board reviews COVID-19 precautions, budget

Princeton Independent School District trustees this week reviewed COVID-19 precautions and the proposed 2020-21 budget, and approved a preliminary property tax rate that is slightly lower than last year. The school board convened Monday, July 21, in regular ses­sion....

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TEA guidelines outlined; PISD sets July 17 deadline

TEA guidelines outlined; PISD sets July 17 deadline

Texas Education Agency last week released a list of compre­hensive guidelines for opening public schools for fall semester classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines differ only slightly from what Princeton Independent School District ad­ministrators have...

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