Dear Princeton Families and Community Members,

While we were excited to start the new semester, the weather had other plans. I understand school delays and closures significantly impact our families, and I want to assure you that we never make decisions lightly. Our determination process is comprehensive and based on multiple factors, with student and staff safety always at the forefront.

When assessing whether to close or delay school, some things we consider include:

• Current temperatures and wind chill factors

• Weather predictions throughout the school day

• Road and driving conditions throughout the district

• Several staff members, including Mr. Fricke, Director of Operations, and myself, drive through the district to assess the road, parking lot, and safety conditions.

• Impact of possible delays vs. normal start times vs. early release times

• Overall safety for students who walk or wait for buses

School delays and closing decisions are never perfect, but they are always made with the best information available at the time and with our students' well-being as the paramount concern.

It's important to understand that keeping schools open, when safe to do so, serves many crucial purposes. Learning is done best in the classrooms. Many of our students rely on school breakfast and lunch programs for nutrition, and some find their classrooms provide warmth they may lack at home. Through the Princeton Closet, we provide winter clothing, including coats, hats, and gloves, to students in need.

I recognize that some families may sometimes disagree with inclement weather decisions, and I want to be clear: you always have the right to make the choice you feel is best for your child. As parents, you know your situation best.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our school community. Your trust and cooperation help us maintain a safe and effective learning environment for all our students.

Have a great weekend. Stay safe. Go Buckeyes!

As Always..Go Vikes!! #AAGV

G. Elgin Card

Superintendent

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 director 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 )

January 14 - Stewart - 11850 Conrey Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249; PTSO meeting follows Listening Session

January 21 - Woodlawn - 31 Riddle Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215

January 23 - Sharonville - 11150 Maple St, Cincinnati, OH 45241

January 28 - Princeton High School - Viking Room, 100 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246

January 29 - Lincoln Heights - 1113 Adams St, Cincinnati, OH 45215

February 3 - Princeton Administration Center - 3900 Cottingham Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45241

February 4 - Springdale - 350 W Kemper Rd, Springdale, OH 45246

February 6 - Glendale - 930 Congress Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45246

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

February 20 - Make up/Snow Day

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

MORE COMING SOON...

St. Monica’s Center - 10022 Chester Road - (Park on Douglas Street), Lincoln Heights

Evendale Recreation Center - 10500 Reading Road, Evendale

The Eckstein School and Cultural Arts Center - 44 Washington Ave, Glendale

Springdale Parks & Recreation Center - 11999 Lawnview Avenue, Springdale

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 Registration Night

March 3, 2025 - Pre-Kindergarten (see chart) and Kindergarten Registration (on-line) begins

• Pre-Kindergarten Registration IN PERSON
• Evendale Elementary - March 3
• Sharonville Elementary - March 3
• Lincoln Heights Elementary - March 4
• Stewart Elementary - March 4
• Glendale Elementary - March 5
• Springdale Elementary - March 5
• Heritage Hill Elementary - March 6
• Woodlawn Elementary - March 6

Stewart Elementary School

Sharonville Elementary School

Heritage Hill Elementary School

Glendale Elementary School

Springdale Elementary School

Innovation Center

Learning and Leading Together @ Heritage Hill Elementary

Click here for more Evendale news

Glendale Elementary’s Principal Tim Walker was happy to welcome back students on Wednesday, January 9th!

Click here for more Glendale Elementary news

Thanks to Allied Pump Rental for donating this truck and two engines to our Scarlet Oaks Industrial Diesel Mechanics program. #DiscoverYourGreatness

Click here to learn more about Scarlet Oaks

Click here to learn more about the Greak Oaks Career Campuses

Everyone was all smiles as we returned to school on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 for our first day of the new year! Wishing all of our families and the community a Happy New Year!

Click here for more Heritage Hill Elementary news

Our fifth graders at Heritage Hill appreciate Springdale Police Officer Riordan! He is a #DifferenceMaker! #AAGV

Winter Wind Down Students earned fun end-of-the-semester activities: Karaoke, Manicures, Holiday movies, and popcorn, “Minute to Win it Games,” Board games, Gym time, and more!

NEWSLETTER

Read more news from the Princeton Innovation Center by clicking here

Our students in Ms. Poe's Lincoln Heights Elementary School classroom took on the ultimate engineering challenge today—creating the tallest, most stable structures using only marshmallows and spaghetti! From leaning towers to sky-high masterpieces, their creativity and teamwork were off the charts. This hands-on activity isn't just fun; it's a lesson in problem-solving, collaboration, and thinking outside the box

Click here for more Lincoln Heights Elementary School news

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More PCMS News

Princeton High School and Princeton Communithy Middle School will hold a mandatory College Credit Plus (CCP) and Advanced Studies meeting on Thursday, January 16, at 6:00 PM in Matthews Auditorium. If your student is interested in participating in either program, please mark your calendar and plan to attend this important session. We look forward to seeing you there!

Do you have a PCMS, IC, or PHS student interested in taking College Credit Plus or Advanced Studies classes during the 2025-2026 school year?

If so, mark your calendar and attend the mandatory meeting on January 16, 2025, from 6:00-7:30 PM at Matthews Auditorium.

For more information, contact your counselor or click here: https://www.princetonschools.net/.../college-credit-plus-ccp

Princeton Performing Arts presents Auditions for Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" on January 14 & 15. Students should use the QR code for the Cast or Crew applications.

Performances for this show will be Thursday, April 24-Saturday, April 26th.

Dear Princeton Middle School and High School Parents/Guardians,

We are very excited to introduce our college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks! All of the SchooLinks features are designed with students in mind to help them achieve college, career, and life success. As a guardian, you will have the opportunity to join your student in their college and career exploration process and engage in meaningful conversations with them about their future. You will have access to SchooLinks through your own account.

SchooLinks allows you to:

• View the results of your student’s career interest, strength, and mindset assessments to learn more about their interests and potential career pathways.

• See which colleges and careers your student has favorited and set as goals.

• Check your personalized dashboard for upcoming events, important reminders, and to-dos for your student.

• Complete your own research on colleges, careers, and more to support informed conversations with your student.

• Compare college costs and explore expected financial aid, scholarships, and out-of-pocket expenses.

• Review your student’s course plans.

SchooLinks is a tool that provides a comprehensive view of your student’s future. It also strengthens your connection with their school counselor, as you can message them directly through the platform. Additionally, the counseling team uses SchooLinks to send important emails with valuable information to both students and parents.

To learn more about how to create your account, please watch this video and view this document.

We look forward to partnering with you and helping you support your student’s success!

Sharonville Elementary students are back and excited to learn! After Winter Break, our classrooms are bustling with joy—just like these two bright stars in their flamingo-themed classroom! 🦩💕

For more Sharonville Elementary School news, click here

Mrs. Clement's second grader class performed a science experiment on water cycles using the snow!

For more Springdale Elementary School news, click here

On January 14th, Princeton administrators will be at Stewart Elementary School from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. We want to listen to you and hear your thoughts on the upcoming levy, financial concerns, and the strategic plan. Help us shape the future!

Congratulations to our Viking Ticket Winners at Stewart Elementary School! These students were excellent at Thinking Win-Win!

For more Stewart Elementary School news, click here

Our Woodlawn Elementary students are learning that service comes in all forms! Our young Vikings show respect and gratitude by honoring local veterans throughout the year. These meaningful connections help our students understand the importance of service and sacrifice while giving them an opportunity to give back to those who have given so much for our country.

For more news about Woodlawn Elementary School, click here

• Princeton Music Department Website
• Princeton Music Boosters

REMINDER: Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 13, at 7pm in the Viking Room.

➡️ Raising Canes- Wednesday, January 22 from 2pm to 10pm. The flyer must be shown in store when ordering. For online orders, you can use the code RCFUND96 when scheduling in advance. 15% of sales will be donated back to PAB.

➡️ Third Eye Brewing- Thursday, January 30, from 5pm to 9pm. Door prizes.

Dates, times, and locations of Regular and Special Meetings of the Princeton City School District Board of Education for 2025 were approved by the board at the January 8, 2025 Organizational Meeting.

All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
All meetings are held at the Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45241.

REGULAR Board Meeting Dates 2025

January 8, 2025

February 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

April 14, 2025

May 5, 2025

June 9, 2025

July 14, 2025

August 11, 2025

September 8, 2025

October 13, 2025

November 3, 2025

December 8, 2025

SPECIAL Board Meeting Dates 2025

January 27, 2025

February 24, 2025

March 31, 2025

April 28, 2025

May 19, 2025

June 23, 2025

July 28, 2025

August 25, 2025

September 22, 2025

October 27, 2025

November 24, 2025

January 15: PHS only Early Release (1:40 PM)

January 16: College Credit Plus (CCP) Night - Mandatory Meeting, PHS, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
January 20: Dr. Martin Luther King Day - All District Offices and Schools Closed

January 27: Special Board of Education Meeting, Princeton Administration Center, 6:30 PM

The DAAP School of Art at the University of Cincinnati is offering an on campus, community-based art program entitled Saturday Art. The program runs for 8 Saturday mornings between February 15th and April 12th of this year, concluding with a final exhibition on April 12th. Saturday Art connects students with UC preservice art educators and will expand upon the art education in your school, providing an enrichment opportunity to students with a strong interest in the visual arts. The program creates a mutual learning experience for students and UC preservice art educators.

For more information, here is a link to the website: https://daap.uc.edu/community/saturday-art-program.html

Princeton City Schools

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Phone: (513) 864-1000

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