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WATCH: School janitor gets special honor in tearful ceremony

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Marilyn Hampton, a school janitor at Aubrey School District in Denton County, Texas, received a special honor during an emotional ceremony on October 26, 2026, recognizing her four-decade career of dedicated service.

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On October 21, 2026, Marilyn Hampton, a custodian who worked at the Aubrey Independent School District in Texas for 39 years before retiring in 2022, was emotionally overwhelmed when officials announced that the district's new elementary school would be named after her. During an Aubrey ISD board meeting, Hampton broke down in tears upon seeing a red carpet with "Marilyn Hampton Elementary School" emblazoned on it. The school is set to open next August and will honor Hampton for her dedication beyond custodial duties, including helping students with their classwork and providing them with necessary supplies.

Written for “Marilyn Hampton Honored School Named After Her” on 2026-11-04, grounded in this article and the 4 other(s) covering the same event.

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