2601 Cross Bend Road
Plano, TX 75023
Phone: (469) 752-2000
Fax: (469) 752-2001
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Welcome! Dear Partners, Welcome to Hughston Elementary, Home of the Hughston Mustangs. Our staff is dedicated to helping each child achieve academic and personal success. We design learning opportunities and deliver engaging instruction to accomplish this goal. At Hughston, children come first on our journey of continued excellence. Hughston Elementary has once again earned an Exemplary ...
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Our Mission The mission of Hughston Elementary School is to create a nurturing environment in which each child is inspired to achieve personal excellence. Our Beliefs At Hughston, we believe that: Each child is unique, valuable and important. All children have the innate desire and ability to learn given appropriately high expectations, quality instruction, time and resources. ...
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Hughston Elementary School bears the name of Thomas Finley Hughston (1842-1935). Born in Alabama, he came to Collin County after four years in the Confederate Army. A farmer, Hughston also served on the Plano City Council (1908-1914), was a commissioner and deputy tax collector for Collin County, and an active Mason. Several of Mr. Hughston's descendants have also served on the Plano ISD Sc...
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Achievements / Recognitions Quick View

Hughston continues to be a leader in the school district in terms of overall student performance. Even though the TAKS Test is the main indicator in the TEA's accountability system, we continue to ensure that other aspects of each child's education also receive emphasis. Enthusiastic teamwork directs us toward achieving our mission. Consistently achieve an Exemplary Rating from TEA, High-Perf...
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Location Quick View

Hughston Elementary School is located in the heart of the Plano Independent School District, at the corner of Cross Bend Road and Silverstone Drive. On the map below, Hughston is school #21 located in Attendance Zone #24. Students attending Hughston Elementary reside in the area bounded by Custer Road on the east, Independence Pkwy. on the west, Spring Creek Pkwy. on the north, and Parker Roa...
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Office Staff Principal - Carrie Merritt carrie.merritt@pisd.edu Office Manager - Ann Patterson ann.patterson@pisd.edu Secretary - Wendy Hammond wendy.hammond@pisd.edu Nurse - Marsha Burger marsha.burger@pisd.edu Counselor - Pam Hart pamela.hart@pisd.edu Literacy Specialist - Nancy Bassett nancy.bassett@pisd.edu Helpful Information Registration Information School Health Infor...
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Carrie Merritt Principal carrie.merritt@pisd.edu Welcome Hughston Mustangs. My name is Carrie Merritt and I have the privilege of being your principal. “Doing What’s Best for Children” is my primary goal. Here at Hughston, our students run with Mustang Pride! As the instructional lead...