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Once a Viking, Always a Viking...
District Home Page News
Former Vikings Reflect on Princeton Experience.   Former Princeton student-athlete, Josh Harrison ('05) discusses his experience and how Princeton prepared him for hard work and time management. Princeton Pride is not only in the Princeton and Cincinnati area, but stretches across the nation, including Pittsburgh. Pride is what allows individuals to be great; Josh Harrison is a perfect... more info


LHES SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS - FEBRUARY 2012
Lincoln Heights Elementary
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We Want To Learn. We Are Going to College. We WILL SUCCEED!
"Spread the Good News!" is Principal Miller's monthly newsletter for Lincoln Heights Elementary. Read more to learn about the great things that are happening at the school and the progress that is being made toward the targets that have been set for both student achievement and student behavior. Once you read it you will feel compelled to share the positive story about our successful school... more info


Class of 2012 National Letter of Intent Signing
District Home Page News
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Congratulations to our 2012 Senior Class of College Signees. On February 1, these outstanding student athletes signed their National Letter of Intent to play at the collegiate level in their respective sport next year. Morgan Bullock, California University of Pennsylvania – Soccer Jhalil Croley, Bowling Green State University – Football William Eddings, Northland Community & Technical... more info


PLAN A AND PLAN B COST REDUCTIONS ANNOUNCED
News of Districtwide Interest
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  January 27, 2012   Afternoon Princeton Family:  Our school board has diligently spent countless hours since November discussing, debating and ultimately deciding the cuts that we approved and announced today at the 1 p.m. press conference.    Please take a few minutes to review Plan A if the levy passes and Plan B if the levy fails.  These are detailed,... more info


LHES Spread the Good News - January 2012
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Take a look at Principal Miller's monthly newsletter to find out more about all of the exciting things that are happening at Lincoln Heights Elementary School. If you'd like to arrange a visit to the school, or have questions about our school improvement efforts, please contact Principal Brenda Miller directly 864-2400. We are always looking for new opportunities for our students! ...more info


MARCH LEVY PROPOSAL
Springdale Elementary
Board Passes March Levy Proposal The Princeton City School District's Board of Education unanimously passed the March 2012 levy proposal which will place a 6.5 Mill Operating ballot on the election schedule.  It will cost an owner of a $100,000 home $197.63 per year.  The last Operating levy was passed in 1999.  Recently, the Princeton Community passed a Bond levy,... more info


The Princeton Advantage - Get the Facts!
Lincoln Heights Elementary
The Princeton ADVANTAGE -- Continued Quality and Value At a Critical Crossroads That Will Define OUR Schools for Years Princeton Schools have been forced to adjust to the reality of school funding in Ohio by enacting $22.7 million in budget cuts since 2004.  A whopping $6 million of these reductions came this school year through painful, dramatic reductions in staff---including teachers. ... more info


LHES Spread the Good News - December, 2011
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Principal Miller's monthly newsletter for December, 2011. ...more info


Levy Community Forum Part 2
Sharonville Elementary
There will be a second community forum where all residents are invited to attend to learn about the levy, Plan A, Plan B, and the cuts associated with the plans.  Please come with questions and concerns on February 15th at 7 PM at Sharonville Elementary.  If you are not able to attend and you have questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Theroux at 864-2600.  I will do my best to... more info


Board Describes Plan A and B Cuts
Sharonville Elementary
PLAN A AND PLAN B COST REDUCTIONS ANNOUNCED   Sustain and Maintain Princeton PowerPoint Presentation    January 27, 2012   Afternoon Princeton Family:  Our school board has diligently spent countless hours since November discussing, debating and ultimately deciding the cuts that we approved and announced today at the 1 p.m. press conference.    Please... more info


Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - 3/1-3/3 7pm
High School
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, music by Andrew Lloyd Weber and lyrics by Tim Rice, will be presented March 1-3 at 7pm in Matthews Auditorium. PCMS students will be joining the PHS cast and crew for a grade 6-12 combined production. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for student or seniors. Tickets can be purchased at MatthewsAuditorium.com. ...more info


Boys Tennis flower fundraiser
High School
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The boys tennis program will be selling flowers over the next two months to raise money for their program. The team is working with Flower Power, an online organization that helps school activities with fundraising. Orders can be made at the link below, and 50% of the sales cost will be given to the Princeton Tennis program. All purchases will be delivered to your house within a couple of days of... more info


Sign up for the 5K Run/Walk For a Cause - 3/3
High School
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PHS's Pasta for Pennies campaign will be wrapping up their fundraising efforts for the 2011-12 school year with their annual 5K Run/Walk 4A Cause on March 3rd. It's a perfect opportunity to work off a few holiday pounds and help a great cause, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.Entry fee is $10 plus an additional $5 for a race t-shirt. The registration fee goes up to $15 on the day of the race,... more info


Teens for Jeans collection 1/30-2/12
High School
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PHS students will be collecting gently-used jeans for homeless teens in the greater Cincinnati area through a project called Teens for Jeans sponsored by Aeropostale. Collections have begun and will continue through February 12. Donate jeans and receive a 25%-off coupon toward a new pair at Aeropostale. Deliver your donations to the PHS library to pick up your coupon. ...more info


Senior timeline - updated
High School
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A number of senior dates have been finalized and posted online. Check out the senior page or the calendar of events to get all the details and a printable list of important senior dates. ...more info


Award-winning PHS art students
High School
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image by Carolyn Brausch
PHS's art department would like to announce the students who had their work recognized in the Regional Scholastic Art Competition. This is one of the most widely recognized art competitions for middle and high shcool students in the US. The competition begins at the regional level, and judges choose works or portfolios for three different awards: Honorable Mention, Silver Key, and Gold Key. These... more info


PCMS Dodgeball
Princeton Community Middle School
The National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring this year's DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT!!  We're hoping lots of teams sign up to participate. Games will be held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on February 23. The cost is $5 per person ($30 per team), and each team is guaranteed 2 matches. Each match is a best of 3 game series, and the finals will be held at the end of the quarter.... more info


Spring Sports News
Princeton Community Middle School
Sports All students who participate in a sport for PCMS have to have a current Physical Exam on the first day of tryouts or when the sport begins. Current means within the past year. If they played a Fall or Winter sport and turned in a physical to the team then it will be on record with the Athletic Department.   Girls Softball begins on February 21. Girls/Boys Track begin on March 5 and... more info


Spelling Bee Champion!
Princeton Community Middle School
Congratulations! PCMS school champion, seventh grader Michael Medoza, has qualified for participation in the WCPO-TV Region II Spelling Bee.   On Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s Harriet Tubman Theater, 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio. A complete list of the 61 school champions who have qualified appears... more info


Viking 50 Huge Success!
District Home Page News
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Viking 50, the popular annual Princeton Scholarship fundraiser, attracted a lot of energy on February 3. Over 140 people were in attendance for the delicious meal, the silent and live auctions, great raffle prizes and, of course, the basketball game! Thanks to the great turnout and everyone's generosity, we were able to raise over $17,500 for the fund. Our students will greatly appreciate the... more info


Flower Sale!
Princeton Community Middle School
Student Council will begin selling flowers for Valentine’s Day. The flowers will be on sale beginning February 6 and will run until February 13, during lunch. All proceeds will be used to help fund the Spring Fling in May. Watch for more details in the next few weeks. Student Council has a lot of great activities and ideas that they will begin developing in the next few weeks, so stay... more info


Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Princeton Community Middle School
BookFair Volunteers The PTA is holding its yearly BookFair from February 27 to March 9 in the library. Volunteers are needed to work during the day and also on the evening of February 28 during PRISM. If you would like to volunteer please contact Nadja Preston at 513-759-5757 or tpreston1@cinci.rr.com


Boys Tennis Sign Ups
Princeton Community Middle School
Boys who are interested in playing Tennis, teams will be forming and will be made up of 7th and 8th graders. All interested parents should contact Loni Becker at lbecker@princetonschools.net.


February Calendar Updates
Princeton Community Middle School
Calendar Updates February 3 PCMS Musical 4 The Musical                               8 Parent/teacher Conferences            14 Interim... more info


No School
Sharonville Elementary
No school on February 18th, 20th and 29th!


Girls soccer players help at St Joesph Home
High School
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photo from Tri-County Press article by Kelly McBride
PHS's girls soccer team recently the Saint Joseph Home, painting the nails of some of the female residents there. Luckily, Kelly McBride was on hand to cover the good-deed-doing for the Tri-County Press. Check out the full story and learn about the Saint Joseph Home at the links below.Be warned, however, that among the numerous photos with the full story is one of Princeton Educational Foundation... more info


Musical News!
Princeton Community Middle School
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, will be presented March 1-3 in Matthews Auditorium.  PCMS students are joining the Princeton High School cast and crew for a grade 6-12 combined production.  Stay tuned for ticket information and more exciting news about another wonderful Princeton musical performance!   ... more info


PRISM - update
Princeton Community Middle School
Important Music Event Date Changes PCMS Prism is now being held on Tuesday, February 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. This year our theme is “Under Construction” and will feature the 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Bands, Orchestras and Choirs as well as many other special presentations throughout the building. We hope to see you on February 28 (previously scheduled for March 8).   The Princeton Festival of... more info


Anthology of Poetry
Woodlawn Elementary
     Ms. Johnson’s  3rd grade class participated in a poetry contest. As a result 3 of her students poems were chosen to be published in a book. They will be published in Anthology of Poetry, and the students are: Kameron Tooson, Brooklyn Trabue, Jayden Turner, and Netana Geans. Congratulations to these students and all the others in Ms. Johnson’s class who participated in... more info


Bullying Prevention - for Parents
Princeton Community Middle School
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'Without Princeton' series of videos
High School
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Shawn McMullen continues to mine a conversation between PHS administrators and some recent graduates of PHS for more gems in the "Without Princeton" video series.The videos star Kimaya Hudgins (PHS 2009), Devon Pitts (PHS 2009), Nicole Donnelly (PHS 2010), Megan Piphus (PHS 2010), Claudia Saunders (PHS 2012), and Josh Harrison (PHS 2005 - video temporarily down for editing).All are available on... more info


'Without Princeton' Videos
Sharonville Elementary
Please click on the following link and then click on "Without Princeton" videos to see viewpoints about "What if there was no Princeton?"  A must see! Cut and paste this address into yoru browser!    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zExTs4eLyHw    More videos will be added so click back often!


Check Out Our Committee Minutes!
Sharonville Elementary
Our Committee Minutes, School Improvement Plan, and other information is posted on the left hand side under 2011-12 School Improvement Plan.  It is about half way down on the left hand side!  Click on that link and you will have access to our data and decisions made at Sharonville Elementary!  Welcome! 


Bond Levy March 6th!
Sharonville Elementary
Princeton City Schools has placed a bond levy on the March 6th ballot.   Please review the facts on the link below.  There will be several community forums that you may attend to learn more about the operating levy.  All community members are invited to attend any of the forums!  Please take the time and review the information, attend a forum, and become more informed... more info


Board Passes March Levy Proposal
Sharonville Elementary
The Princeton City School District's Board of Education unanimously passed the March 2012 levy proposal which will place a 6.5 Mill Operating ballot on the election schedule.  It will cost an owner of a $100,000 home $197.63 per year.  The last Operating levy was passed in 1999.  Recently, the Princeton Community passed a Bond levy, which is different from an Operating... more info


LHES RATED EFFECTIVE!!!
Lincoln Heights Elementary
The State of Ohio recently increased the rating for Lincoln Heights Elementary School from Academic Watch to Effective. That is a two level bump and came as a result of the better than expected growth made by the students of LHES in reading and math. Congratulations to the staff, students, families, and community partners who contributed to this outstanding achievement. While we are not where we... more info


Coffee Klatch..Various Dates
Sharonville Elementary
Parent and family members are welcomed to meet with Mr. Theroux to discuss and learn about Sharonville Elementary.  It is an informal dialogue with no agenda.  Please feel welcomed to attend any of the meetings: September 6 at 9:30 AM October 3 at 3:00 PM November 9 at 9:30 AM January 13 at 3:00 PM February 9 at 9:30 AM March 5 at 3:00 PM April 10 at 9:30 AM May 10 at 9:30 AM ... more info


Sharonville Elementary OAA Scores Increase Again!
Sharonville Elementary
Our Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) scores at Sharonville Elementary continue to climb as reported by the Ohio State Department of Education!  We have recieved the designation of "Effective".  Our school's Performance Index has risen to 97.5.  This was a 4.1 positive growth since last year.  It also was the biggest growth in all of Princeton City Schools.  We also earned... more info


Special Board of Ed meeting to discuss operating levy reducations - 1/25 - 5-7pm in Matthews Auditorium
High School
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Princeton Board of Education
Special Princeton Board of Education meeting to discuss suggested Finance Committee recommendations for operating levy reductions:  Wednesday, January 25 Princeton High School, Matthews Auditorium Public input from 5 – 7 p.m. Facts from the Princeton Board of Education Special Board Meeting on January 19, 2012: •      Jim Rowan and Amy Crouse presented the... more info


PFO Meetings! All are Welcomed!
Sharonville Elementary
Please come and join our Parent Faculty Organization!  Our families partner with our staff to learn about Sharonville Elementary.  We work together to fundraise and spend that money on our children.  We come together to learn about the decisions related to our children.  You may come to one or all of the meetings listed below!  All of the meetings start at 6:30 PM in the... more info


Clearing Up Late Starts!
Sharonville Elementary
The district calendar has a mistake on the late start dates.  Sharonville Elementary will have late start dates on October 14th, December 16th, and March 9th.  These dates are the end of the quarter.   Teachers will use this time to complete grades.  Students are to report to school at 10:00 AM on these dates. There will be a regular start, which is 9:00 AM,... more info


PRINCETON GRATEFUL for our 2011-12 corporate partners (info, websites below) ... STUDENTS, TAXPAYERS BENEFIT
District Home Page News
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Princeton instituted a corporate-sponsorship program in the 2010-2011 school year, which has saved taxpayers thousands of dollars through these donations, as well as better connect the district with the business community. The Princeton Board of Education honored these companies at a meeting earlier this year, and the district is helping to increase their visibility throughout the school... more info


Lincoln Heights Looking for Volunteer Listeners
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Do you have 20 minutes per week that you could share with a child? Lincoln Heights Elementary is looking for adults or high school/college students who are willing to listen to its children read. As we kick off our new school-wide reform "Success for All" it is more critical than ever that our students have an opportunity to practice reading outside of the classroom. Our goal is for all children... more info


New Reading Homework Requirements!
Sharonville Elementary
Sharonville Elementary staff wish to partner with our families to help our children increase their literacy skills.  We are increasing our academic rigor through our new reading program called Success For All.  All of our students need to read, be read to, or take turns reading and being read to at least 20 minutes a night ...Monday through Thursday!  The students reading... more info


Sharonville is now on Facebook!
Sharonville Elementary
Please join us on Facebook.  Sharon and then ville will get you in!  Welcome!


Calamity Day Information
Sharonville Elementary
Please click on the following link to learn about calamity...bad weather ....days. Please read the enclosed attachment.  It explains the procedures for bad weather days. Calamity Day Letter Sent Home 2011-12


Extended Day is Available at Sharonville Elementary!
Sharonville Elementary
The Blue Ash YMCA is offering an Extended Day Program at Sharonville Elementary.  Students may be dropped off starting as early as 6:30 AM and picked up by 6:00 PM.  There is a cost associated with the program which is based on income.  Vouchers are accepted.  If you are interested, please click the Extended Day link on the left side of the website.  Then click... more info