eNews for ending February 3, 2023
Messages from the Superintendent
February started with celebrating the Lunar New Year and kicking off Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month. I continue to believe that #historyis365 and applaud our Princeton educators for supporting and empowering each student for college, career, and life success.

Princeton City School District continues to recognize our amazing school counselors next week, February 6-10, during National School Counseling Week. Each student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement strategies, manage emotions, apply interpersonal skills, and plan for postsecondary options. School counselors are #HelpingStudentsDreamBig. So join us in applauding the hard-working counselors in our schools.
#DifferenceMakers - Buck, Ms. Ava, and Josh
Please take a moment to hear about this heartwarming story of our bus driver, monitor, students, and their connection to Mr. Buck Wilkins, a long-time Sharonville community member and Air Force Veteran. It's a true example of #OurCommunityisOurCampus and how the simplest gestures can make us all #DifferenceMakers.
We will also highlight bus driver Ms. Ava Turner and her monitor, Josh - both proud Princeton graduates next week, so stay tuned for their side of the story!

It's also Love My Bus Month, and we appreciate the important job of First Student and our transportation services to get our students safely to and from school.
Music Booster Bash - February 11, 2023
Today, February 3rd, is Last Day to order Tickets!
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Get your tickets for the
Princeton Music Booster Bash

Join us for our 65th Anniversary Music Booster Bash on February 11, 2023.
Tickets are $30 per person.

You will enjoy a reception starting at 6 p.m., a special student musical performance featuring the Vocal Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, the Chamber Orchestra, and full access to all the displays and history presentations throughout the evening.

We'll top off the evening with cake & coffee!

The dress for the evening is business casual.
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
Princeton High School A Cappella Choir under the direction of Mr. David Dendler
performed between bell changes
Friday, February 3, 2023
Hannah Feng
Human Resources



Clear the Air: Vaping/Substance Prevention and Awareness
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Princeton Administration Center
3900 Cottingham Drive
6:30 p.m.
Time is running out to register for the partnership breakfast! Make sure you are registered by Monday, February 6th! Over 100 students are preparing to attend, and they look forward to meeting with you!

Hear our special guest speaker John Cunningham, Director of Athletics at the University of Cincinnati. As the athletics director, Cunningham has focused attention and resources on student-athlete-centric initiatives such as reimagining the UC Student-Athlete Career Development Institute, prioritizing student-athlete mental health and wellness, and revamping the athletics department One Team DEI Committee.

You don’t want to miss his powerful message to the business community!
Autism Family Night Out
February 23, 2023
5:30-7:30 PM

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital will be co-hosting with Lockland Schools and Autism and WE on February 23rd from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Lockland Elementary.

We would love for any families from your school to join for the evening of fun. We’ll be sharing information about autism resources in the community, serving pizza, and providing fun activities for children.
Ohio Music Education Association Competition

Congratulations to the 95 Princeton High School band, orchestra and choir musicians who competed in 55 events for ratings in the OMEA District 14 High School Solo and Ensemble Competition at Anderson High School on Saturday. Our Vikings represented well earning 3 Good Ratings, 21 Excellent Ratings, and 30 Superior Ratings!
Princeton Softball Camp
February 18, 2023
PCMS Gym

Grades 3-5
10-11:30 AM

Grades 6-8
1-2:30 PM

$40 per participant
includes camp shirt
Important Dates

February 8, 2023 - Clear the Air - Vaping/Substance Prevention and Awareness, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241, at 6:30 p.m. 
February 9, 2023 - Business Partner Breakfast, PHS Cafeteria, 8:15 a.m.
February 9, 2023 - Elementary Conferences, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
February 11, 2023 - 65th Anniversary Music Booster Bash, Matthews Auditorium, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
February 16, 2023 - Professional Development for staff; No School for students
February 17, 2023 - Conference Exchange Day - No School
February 20, 2023 - President's Day - All District Offices and Schools Closed
February 23, 2023 - Elementary Conferences, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
March 2, 2023 - Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration information night, held in each Princeton elementary school
March 10, 2023 - End of Quarter - Late Start
Scarlet & Gray Gala - Saturday, March 11, 2023, The Delta Hotel by Marriott, 11320 Chester Road, 5:30-10:00 p.m.
March 19, 2023 - Festival of the Arts, Viking Village, Noon-5:00 p.m., Free, events, performances, and art displays throughout the day
March 23, 2023 - Early Childhood Literacy Fair & Enrollment/Final Forms support for the 2023-2024 School Year, Viking Village, 150 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246, 3:00-7:00 p.m.
it is almost time for preschool and kindergarten registration!

An informational night will be held on March 2nd from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in each of the eight elementary schools.

Families can then register their students in person at the welcome center on a first come, first serve basis. There will be designated days set aside for parents of each school to register, though these will not be the only times available for registration.

Welcome Center registration sessions will run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Schedule for PreK and Kindergarten Registration: 

March 6 - Heritage Hill
March 7 - Woodlawn
March 8 - Springdale
March 9 - Evendale
March 14 - Stewart
March 15 - Glendale
March 21- Sharonville
March 22 - Lincoln Heights

Additionally, there will be a Final Forms Fair on March 23rd in Viking Village for families to renew their Final Forms registrations for the 23-24 school year. 
Host Family Needed for International Student
Would you consider hosting an International Exchange Student?
We have a current exchange student, Alvaro, attending Princeton High School who needs a host family for the second semester. He is spending the school year with us from Spain. He would like to be placed with a family living in the Princeton City School District so he can continue participating in extracurricular activities.

Please call Mrs. Roddy at 513.864.1093 if you are interested in hosting Alvaro.
You are Invited to Attend
the Princeton Education Foundation
Scarlet & Gray Gala

Saturday, March 11, 2023
5:30 - 10:00 PM

Delta Hotel by Marriott
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