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The Lacy Elementary School was renamed in 2004 to honor the Lacy family and two generations of educators whose combined services helped shape Princeton Independent School District for decades. George Henry Lacy Sr., Annah Lou (Miller) Lacy and George H. Lacy Jr. devoted more than sixty years of combined service to the district, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire students, educators and families today.

George Henry Lacy Sr. and Annah Lou Lacy were both born in Collin County in 1908 and began their teaching careers in the early 1930s at the Thompson School, a small country school located just southeast of Princeton.

In addition to teaching, George Henry Lacy Sr. served as principal of the Thompson School. When the school was incorporated into Princeton ISD in the early 1940s, he joined the faculty at Princeton High School, while Annah Lou temporarily stepped away from teaching as they began raising their family.

George Henry Lacy Sr. served Princeton schools from 1946 until his passing in 1959. His classroom assignments included mathematics, algebra and history, while also serving as class sponsor. Following the sudden passing of Superintendent Paul G. Henderson during the first week of the 1957-58 school year, the school board appointed High School Principal L.R. Huddleston as superintendent and selected Mr. Lacy to serve as principal of Princeton High School. He remained in that role until December 1959, when he suffered a heart attack and passed away unexpectedly. 

Anna Lou Lacy resumed her teaching career with Princeton ISD as a first-grade teacher during the 1950-51 school year. Known for her caring spirit, patience and love for children, she became a beloved educator whose students remembered her kindness long after leaving her classroom. She continued teaching first grade until her retirement at the end of the 1973-74 school year.

Their son, George H. Lacy Jr., proudly graduated from Princeton High School before returning to Princeton ISD as an educator. Throughout his 29-year teaching career, he dedicated himself to educating and mentoring generations of Princeton students, continuing the family's deep commitment to education and community.

For many members of the Princeton community, George Lacy Jr. was their science teacher. There were very few students who attended Princeton Schools during the 1970s, 1980s or 1990s who did not spend time learning science in his classroom. His passion for teaching, steady encouragement and commitment to his students left a lasting impression on generations of Panthers and reflected the same values of service, integrity and care for his students that defined his parents' lives.

Together, George Henry Lacy Sr., Annah Lou Lacy and George H Lacy Jr. devoted more than six decades of combined service to Princeton ISD, shaping the lives of countless students through their dedication to education, leadership and service.

When Princeton ISD renamed the campus Lacy Elementary School in 2004, it recognized more than individual accomplishments. It honored a family whose lives were dedicated to educating children, serving their community and investing in future generations. Today, Lacy Elementary continues to stand as a reminder that the greatest legacy is not measured by buildings, but by the lives toughed within them.