UIL realignment

UIL has released its realignment for the 2020-22 seasons. Princeton will be in District 10-5A and will face opponents Denison, Lovejoy, McKinney North, Prosper Rock Hill, Sherman, The Colony and Wylie East. For football, the Panthers are in District 7-5A and will face opponents Denison, Frisco, Frisco Lebanon Trail, Frisco Liberty, Frisco Memorial, Lake Dallas, Lovejoy and Prosper Rock Hill.

Early release

PISD will release early Thursday, May 28, for the last day of school. Schools will observe the following release schedule: PHS releases at 12:05 p.m., buses run at 12:30 after lunch; Clark and Southard release at 12:35 p.m.; and all elementary schools release at 1:30 p.m.

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Baccalaureate

The Princeton Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring Baccalaureate at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Faith Baptist Church, 1306 N. 6th St. This service, organized by local pastors and students, honors graduating seniors and their parents. There will be speakers and worship music. In addition, the venue will offer professional photos for graduates and their families.

Academic awards

Senior awards and scholarships will be presented during a ceremony at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, in the PHS auditorium.

Graduation

Graduation for the Class of 2020 will be 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Allen Event Center.

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Required posting

Princeton Independent School District ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 5.33 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $-101.60.

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