Early release

PISD will release early Wednesday, May 26, 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.; all elementary schools release at 1:30 p.m.; and Canup releases at 1:40 p.m.

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Graduation

Graduation for the Class of 2021 will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at Allen Event Center.

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Office hours

Normal business hours for the PISD administration building are 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For elementary campuses, office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and secondary campuses are 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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Baccalaureate

The Princeton Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring Baccalaureate at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at First Baptist Church, 511 Jefferson Ave. 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 12, in the PHS auditorium.

Kindergarten graduations

Kindergarten graduations will be in the main gym at Princeton High School following this schedule:

May 17, 7 p.m. - Godwin Elementary

May 24, 7:30 p.m. - Smith Elementary

May 18, 5:30 p.m. - Lowe Elementary

May 18, 7 p.m. - Lacy Elementary

May 17, 5:30 p.m. - Harper Elementary

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 8.12 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $-141.56.

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