Mendenhall Elementary was built in 1952 as Plano’s first separate elementary school. It was named Plano Elementary School until its name was changed in 1961 to honor Aline Harrel Mendenhall, long time Plano educator.
The first principal of the school was David McCall, Jr. He served until he retired in May 1955. Floyd Jolly was principal from 1955-1975. Martha J. Hunt, a former teacher at ...