Marilyn Hampton Honored School Named After Her

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1. 25 Oct

   Superintendent Shannon Saylor had asked Hampton to roll out a red carpet in front of the speaker’s podium during the board meeting — much like tasks she handled over the years as a custodian.

   3 outlets · New York Post
2. 29 Oct

   “She may not have the official title of an educator – but she was in every meaningful sense a teacher and educator at heart,” Saylor remarked in reference to the namesake of the new school under construction and scheduled to open in August.

   2 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 5 articles

• 1 Nov Texas woman who worked as school janitor for 39 years gets elementary school named after herMarilyn Hampton, a 76-year-old former custodian who worked at Aubrey Independent School District in Texas for 39 years, received an unexpected honor on October 21 when officials announced that a new elementary school would be named after her during a board of trustees meeting. Despite never attending college and initially feeling like she had failed in life because of it, Hampton became known for going beyond her…Times of India
• 29 Oct New elementary school in Texas named after beloved longtime school custodianThe Aubrey Independent School District in Texas has renamed its new elementary school No. 5 after Marilyn Hampton, a retired custodian who worked there for 39 years and went above her duties to help students academically and financially. The decision was announced at a board meeting on October 21st, where Hampton was visibly moved by the recognition. District officials highlighted Hampton’s dedication to students…The Guardian
• 26 Oct WATCH: School janitor gets special honor in tearful ceremonyMarilyn 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.ABC News (US)
• 25 Oct Devoted Texas woman who worked in district for four decades breaks down in tears as elementary school is named in her honorMarilyn Hampton, a 76-year-old former custodian who worked for Aubrey Independent School District in Texas for nearly four decades, was honored at an October 21 board meeting when trustees announced that the district’s fifth elementary school would be named after her. During the unexpected announcement, Hampton broke down in tears as she saw her name on a red carpet and received hugs from fellow attendees. The…Daily Mail
• 25 Oct Texas custodian Marilyn Hampton breaks down in tears as new elementary school is named in her honorAt an Aubrey Independent School District board meeting, retired custodian Marilyn Hampton was surprised when Elementary School Number Five was named after her. After seeing the school’s name on a red carpet and learning about the honor, Hampton broke down in tears. Scheduled to open next August, the new building will be called “Marilyn Hampton Elementary School” in recognition of Hampton's 39 years of service…New York Post

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