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Gifted Services Updates

ProgressBook Update on Report Cards & Progress Reports

Staff Appreciation

Enrollment

• Open Enrollment
• Intra-District Enrollment
• PreK and Kindergarten Open House

Princeton Listening Sessions

New Announcements

Fine Arts News

• Scholastic Art Winners
• Exhibition at the Art Academy of Cincinnati
• Festival of the Arts

Music News

• Jazz Ensemble WOWS The Redmoor

Athletic News

• Signing Day

Alumni News

• Princeton Education Foundation Gala
• Young Alumni Surveys

Information and Reminders

• Calendar Dates for February 2025

Parents and families of current fourth and fifth grade students are invited to a special evening dedicated to understanding our gifted services model. Come learn about the innovative activities happening in your child's classroom. Please RSVP

February 13, 2025

6:00-7:30 PM

Princeton Administrative Center

3900 Cottingham Drive

Cincinnati, OH 45241

5:00-6:00 PM

PCMS Cafeteria

All 6th-8th grade Advanced Studies students and parents are invited.

Information about middle and high school advanced studies courses will be discussed.

Additional information, including the handouts, will be provided on the district website after the meeting.

Princeton will no longer be mailing progress reports and report cards at the secondary level. Elementary buildings will continue to mail them home.

Please use the link below to learn how to access ProgressBook to view/print your student progress reports and report cards: https://www.princetonschools.net/documents/for-parents-%26-students/progress-book-access/754836

Send a free Valentine to a Princeton staff member!

Please share your appreciation or a brief positive experience that you have had with any Princeton staff member, teacher, or community volunteer who you feel makes a difference. They will get a card with your kind words delivered on Valentine's Day! You don't even need a stamp! 💌

Or share your appreciation or a brief positive experience that you have had with any Princeton staff member, teacher, or community volunteer who you feel makes a difference. Help us recognize their extra efforts by filling out this brief survey! Thanks!

Princeton Board of Education (Regular) Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Princeton Administration Center 3900 Cottingham Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45241

• A. Call to Order - This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the regular meeting.
• B. Roll Call
• C. Pledge of Allegiance
• D. Approval/Revision of Agenda
• E. Inspirational Message: Stewart Elementary School - What Makes Stewart So Special

• A. Recognition of Visitors

• A. Approval of Consent Agenda
• B. Approval of January 27, 2025 (Special) Board Meeting Minutes
• C. Appointment Christine Poetter, Treasurer as the 2025 Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) Representative
• D. Approval of Quote with SchooLinks
• E. Approval of Overnight-Extended-Out of State Field Trips
• F. Approval of Butler County ESC Memorandum of Understanding for School Program Services School Year 2024-2025
• G. Second Reading and Approval, 2025-2026 POLARIS Curriculum Guide
• H. Approval of Service Agreement with Hamilton County ESC for Consultant Dr. Mari Phillips
• I. Approval of Consultant Contractual Agreement with Kathryn Burns Sanders Speech Language Pathologist
• J. Approval of Revised Job Description: Dean of Students
• K. Approval of the Personnel Report: Employment, where applicable, are contingent upon 1. Verification of education and experience. 2. Proof of proper licensure certification. 3. Clean results from a criminal records check. 4. All employment is subject to a properly executed contract.

• A. Approval of January 2025 Financial Report
• B. Approval of Business Associate Agreement with Talbert House

• A. Academic Update
• B. Five Year Forecast

• A. Treasurer's Report
• B. Superintendent's Report

• A. Executive Session: To discuss under Sections 121.22 (G) (1), to consider the employment and compensation of a public employee, of the Ohio Revised Code
• B. End Executive Session

• A. Adjourn

January 6, 2025 - February 28, 2025 - Intra-District Enrollment application period

January 6, 2025 - May 23, 2025 - Open Enrollment application period for the 25-26 school year

• Transportation for students accepted for Open Enrollment or Intra-District Enrollment will not be provided or guaranteed in the 2025-2026 school year, regardless of whether they previously received transportation services from Princeton City School District.

February 26, 2025 - Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten OPEN HOUSE Night is held in each Princeton elementary school from 6:00-7:00 PM. Come meet the principals and teachers. We'll review Kindergarten preparedness, sample half and full-day Kindergarten schedules, and share registration information.

March 3, 2025 - Pre-Kindergarten (see chart below) and Kindergarten Registration (online or in-person) begins.

Registration for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten begins on March 3, 2025, based on the table below. Each elementary building has been assigned a date for families residing in that attendance area to register.

Please make sure to bring all required documents on your assigned day.

Pre-Kindergarten registrations must be completed IN PERSON at the Princeton Central Registration and Welcome Center (3900 Cottingham Drive, 45241) on the following dates:

March 3, 2025 - Evendale Elementary School and Sharonville Elementary School

March 4, 2025 - Lincoln Heights Elementary School and Stewart Elementary School

March 5, 2025 - Glendale Elementary School and Springdale Elementary School

March 6, 2025 - Heritage Hill Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School

*If your child has been identified with a disability, or you suspect your child may have a disability, please contact the Special Education Department at 513-864-1035.

Please mark your calendars and attend a Listening Session with Princeton City School's Superintendent, G. Elgin Card, and Treasurer, Chris Poetter. These sessions will allow Princeton to listen to stakeholders' perspectives and ideas about the school district. We invite all community members to join these sessions and provide feedback on shaping the direction of our schools. Your input will guide us as we explore potential changes for the future.

Time: 6:00-7:00 PM in the school buildings (*except Innovation Center )

February 11 - Evendale - 3940 Glendale Milford Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241

February 13 - Innovation Center 3:00-4:00 PM* (note time change) - Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241

February 13 - Princeton Community Middle School - 200 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246

February 19 - Heritage Hill - 11961 Chesterdale Rd, Springdale, OH 45246

Tuesday, February 25 - Woodlawn Recreation Center - 10050 Woodlawn Blvd. 6:00-7:00 PM

Thursday, February 27 - Sharonville Recreation Center's Meeting Room on the lower level - 10990 Thornview Drive, 6:00-7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 12 - Springdale Parks & Recreation Center - 11999 Lawnview Avenue, Springdale, 6:00-7:00 PM

We want every child who walks through our doors to feel safe, secure, and ready to learn. Your child's well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to maintaining an environment where all students thrive and are empowered for college, career, and life success.

To help us keep your children safe and you informed, please take a moment to double-check that we have your current contact information on file. It is important that we can reach you or your designated emergency contacts. If you haven't been receiving our ALL CALLS updates, emails, or text messages about the inclement weather updates and other important announcements, just give your school office a quick call to update your information.

Together, we can ensure that our school remains a warm, welcoming, and secure place for every student in our Princeton family. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our children safe!

Join us Woodlawn Elementary Chipotle Fundraiser on February 12th from 4-8 at 10613 Springfield Pike from 4-8 PM. 25% of sales get donated to the Woodlawn PFO. Online orders for pickup should use CODE FE6QBF6! Thanks for supporting your community and our students! Go Vikes!

For more news about Woodlawn Elementary School, click here

Celebrate with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati's World Down Syndrome Race, taking place on March 23rd.

We are inviting Princeton’s Boys and Girls Cross Country and anyone else who would like to participate in this event. We are offering a special rate of $15 per participant, which includes race registration and a long-sleeve performance t-shirt.

Gold Key Winners:

Erica Knauls

Jade Lockett

Christian Carl Rivera

Silver Key Winners:

Bubek Chamiagai x 2

Skylar Friesner

Max Garcia

Antonia Martinez

Eliana Messer

Amelia Moore

Jahir Sanchez Romero x 2

Justice Cook

Elise Frederiksen

Summer Sandusky

Tyler Washington

Honorable Mentions:

Elvia Agustin Garcia

Kamaria Brown

Jordan Champion

Justice Cook

Ricky Cunningham

Korbyn Garcia

Max Garcia

Grace Hall

Zarri Israel

Khy’Lek Jarrett

Jayven Johnson

Haley Leach

Joseline Luna Vasquez

Amelia Moore x 2

Jabes Ortiz Barcelos

Siya Patel

Carlos Ramirez

Axel Ruiz

Lincoln Soots x 2

Kimraksmey Tea x 2

Jordan Trapp

Zaleah Walton

Exhibition at the Art Academy of Cincinnati: February 7 – February 16, 2025

Full list of artworks by PHS Award recipients here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IOaYTR1GNyOAGe0YV-Ugt789F5_6CypkBzAefioHwVI/edit?usp=sharing

Sunday, March 30

Noon to 5 PM

Viking Village

150 Viking Way

Free Music, Art, Entertainment and more

Princeton High School's Jazz Ensemble made a stunning impression, delivering a performance that preceded an electrifying show by the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra (CCJO) at The Redmoor on the evening of Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Read more

• Princeton Music Department Website
• Princeton Music Boosters

An evening of elegance presented by the Princeton Education Foundation. The Gala will be held on March 15, 2025 at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Sharonville. Join your fellow Princeton alumni, parents, staff, and community members for the biggest fundraiser for the Princeton Education Foundation. Dinner, entertainment, silent auction and more, to directly benefit the students of Princeton. Semi-formal attire requested, cash bar.

Date: March 15, 2025 5:30pm - 10pm

Location: Delta Hotel By Marriott, 11400 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 45241

Tickets can be purchased at:

https://app.galabid.com/pefgala2025

The Communications Department is looking for alumni who are willing to share their success stories in a short video that we will be filming in February 2025. If you are interested, please fill out this form:

If you have graduated in the past five years from Princeton High School, the Innovation Center, or The Great Oaks, please click on your class survey and answer a brief questionnaire. Thank you!

February 11 - Listening Session at Evendale - 3940 Glendale Milford Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241, 6:00-7:00 PM

February 12 - Wrestling vs. Walnut Hills 6:00pm - Matthews Auditorium We will recognize our seniors approx. 6:45pm prior to the start of the varsity match

February 13 - Bowling vs. Lakota East 4:00pm - Gilmore Lanes. We will recognize our senior bowlers approx. 4:00pm

February 13 - ALL STUDENTS have an Early Release:

Preschool Attendance - Canceled both AM and PM - No School

Students at the Innovation Center will work remotely

PHS Early Release - 10:45 a.m.

PCMS Early Release- 11:35 a.m.

Elementary Early Release - 12:25 p.m.

February 13 - Conferences for PCMS, Innovation Center, and PHS

February 13 - Listening Session at Innovation Center 3:00-4:00 PM* (note time change) - Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241

February 13 - Listening Session at Princeton Community Middle School - 200 Viking Way, 6:00-7:00 PM

February 14-17 - No school for students

February 14 - Professional Development Day for all staff

February 17 - President's Day - All District Offices and Schools are Closed

February 19 - Listening Session at Heritage Hill - 11961 Chesterdale Rd, Springdale, OH 45246, 6:00-7:00 PM

February 20 - Elementary Conferences

February 20 - Listening Session Makeup/Snow Day

February 25 - Listening Session at Woodlawn Recreation Center - 10050 Woodlawn Blvd. 6:00-7:00 PM

February 26, 2025 - Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten OPEN HOUSE Night, in each elementary school, 6:00-7:00 PM

February 27 - Elementary Conferences

February 27 - Listening Session at Sharonville Recreation Center's Meeting Room on the lower level - 10990 Thornview Drive, 6:00-7:00 PM

Princeton City Schools

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