Paving is scheduled for Congress Avenue (the portion of State Route 747 running through Glendale) and by the Goodwill and Woodlawn Kroger on Monday, November 8.
Please watch for signs and do not park on Congress Avenue/SR 747 during this time, as crews will be milling and paving the road. Expect 5-10 minute traffic delays in the area.
https://www.princetoneducationfoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/princeton-advantage-scholarships/
The PEF is proud to offer multiple one-time, non-renewable $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from Princeton High School, Princeton students at Scarlet Oaks, and Princeton Innovation Center students. We feel strongly about helping our future Vikings get further education and trade skills beyond the halls of Princeton High School. Our scholarship is not strictly for attending a college or university; it can also be used for trade schools.
The scholarship form is due January 15, 2027.
We want to make you aware of potential transportation delays on Wednesday, October 21, due to Vice President JD Vance's scheduled visit to the Sharonville Convention Center.
The event begins at 11:30 a.m., with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. Increased traffic and temporary road closures associated with the Vice President's motorcade may affect Chester Road, Lippleman Road, and surrounding areas.
We do not anticipate significant disruptions to morning transportation for Princeton High School or Princeton Community Middle School. However, elementary midday bus routes, particularly stops and daycare locations along Chester Road, may experience delays.
Afternoon transportation may also be affected, especially high school dismissal and routes traveling through the Sharonville area.
Our Transportation Department will monitor conditions throughout the day and work to minimize disruptions. Families are encouraged to check the FirstView app for updates on their student's bus.
The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Princeton City Schools
UPDATE (10/26/26): The Friday, Nov. 6 performance of Alice's Not-So-Normal Wonderland has been rescheduled to Sunday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. in Matthews Auditorium.
Theatre Supporters,
It’s time to fall down the rabbit hole! 🐇🎭
We are so excited to announce that preseason ticket sales for Princeton High School Theatre’s fall production, Alice’s Not-So-Normal Wonderland, IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! https://cur8.com/20429/project/141812
As a special opportunity for our cast and crew families, staff, administrators, and theatre supporters, you get early access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public. https://cur8.com/20429/project/141812
🎟️ PRESEASON TICKET SALES
💵 Tickets: $5 each
🔑 Preseason Code: Alice
🎫 Purchase Tickets:
Use the code “Alice” at checkout to access the preseason sale!
General ticket sales will open to the public on October 12 at 12:00 PM.
Come join us for an imaginative and not-so-normal trip down the rabbit hole as our students bring Alice’s Not-So-Normal Wonderland to life!
🎭SHOW DETAILS
🗓️ November 7 at 7:00 PM, November 8 at 4:00 PM
📍 Princeton High School – Matthews Auditorium
🎟️ Tickets: $5
We are incredibly proud of the work our students have been putting into this production, and we cannot wait to share it with you!
Thank you for supporting Princeton High School Theatre and our talented students. We hope to see you in Wonderland! 🐇💙
As of Friday, October 9, there is still no agreement between First Student and its employees, and the transportation stoppage continues. I am deeply disappointed that a resolution has not been reached, particularly as we are now more than a week into this disruption. One positive development is that both parties continue to negotiate in good faith, and discussions are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, October 13. We remain hopeful that these continued conversations will lead to a resolution that restores reliable transportation for our students.
While Princeton City Schools is not a party to these labor negotiations and cannot interfere with the collective bargaining process, we continue to advocate strongly for our students and families. The District expects First Student to fulfill its contractual obligations, and we remain in direct communication with its management regarding the urgency of this situation.
Our commitment to Every Student, Every Opportunity remains unchanged. Our schools are open, our teachers and staff continue serving students, and we are working to minimize disruptions to learning.
We also recognize that this disruption extends beyond our classrooms and directly impacts parents and guardians in their workplaces. Families are adjusting work schedules, missing work, arranging transportation, and managing significant personal and financial challenges. We understand the strain this places on our community, and we share your frustration.
Please read carefully about a new transportation for students in Grades 7-12. Families can expect additional communication over the weekend regarding potential transportation plans involving Cincinnati Metro. We are finalizing details and expect to share more soon. For Monday morning, please plan on continuing your current plan for transportation. It is Cincinnati Metro policy to only provide educational transportation for students in Grades 7-12. The District is still working on securing alternative transportation options for elementary students.
FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12: To give us a better idea of your comfortability with utilizing Cincinnati Metro, please fill out a survey by going to the District website and finding the link in the District News story for this letter.
Parents and guardians experiencing transportation difficulties should continue contacting their child's school so we can identify barriers and help students remain connected to learning.
I sincerely thank our families for their continued patience and flexibility, and our teachers, staff, and community partners for their extraordinary efforts throughout this disruption.
We remain hopeful that Tuesday's negotiations will bring meaningful progress, and we will continue advocating for a resolution while pursuing every reasonable transportation alternative available to the District.
Our priority remains clear: Every Student, Every Opportunity.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mari Phillips
Superintendent, Princeton City School District
Dear Princeton Families,
As our District continues to navigate the challenges presented by the ongoing transportation stoppage, we remain committed to making decisions that prioritize the well-being of our students, staff, and families while maintaining as much consistency and stability in our operations as possible.
After careful consideration, Princeton City Schools has made the decision to cancel the Late Start Day for October 14, 2026. All schools will operate on their regular schedules, with normal start and dismissal times.
We recognize that the ongoing stoppage has already created significant disruptions to the daily routines of many of our families. However, we believe that maintaining a consistent schedule during this period is in the best interest of our school community. This decision aims to minimize further confusion, reduce the added logistical challenges for families, and provide students and staff with a greater sense of normalcy.
As per the Princeton City Schools Strategic Plan, Health and Safety remains among our highest priorities. We understand the frustration, inconvenience, and uncertainty this transportation stoppage has caused, particularly for families who rely on bus transportation to ensure their children can attend school each day. Please know that we recognize the impact this situation is having on the Princeton community. We continue to work around the clock to identify solutions that support our students and families, including securing alternative transportation.
I also want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding that you have demonstrated during this unprecedented disruption. I also want to extend my deepest gratitude to our teachers, staff, and school leaders for their continued efforts to support students and maintain a positive learning environment despite these challenges.
Together, as one Princeton community, we will continue to navigate these challenges with the best interests of our students at the center of every decision, ensuring Every Student, Every Opportunity.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mari Phillips
Superintendent, Princeton City Schools
Good attendance offers opportunities to learn, build relationships, and access important resources and support.
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #EverythingMatters #DifferenceMakers #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
Vikings - ¡Nos encanta tenerlos en clases!
Buena asistencia ofrece oportunidades de aprendizaje, crear relaciones, y acceder a recursos y apoyo importante.
Families impacted by the transportation stoppage can drop off student learning packets at their elementary school from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 8th during Elementary Conferences. If you did not schedule a conference, you can still drop off the packets in the office during this time frame. The office is also open to accept phone calls with attendance updates or questions.
We hope these efforts will help students stay engaged in learning and on track academically during the stoppage.
Academic excellence and keeping up with the curriculum is important. Thank you for your support in keeping students engaged and on track.
We recognize the challenges the transportation stoppage has created for our families and school community. Thank you to our Viking families, students, teachers, principals and staff for your patience, flexibility, and support as we continue working on alternative transportation solutions.
Every school day matters. While we understand the difficulties caused by the stoppage, we must continue to accurately record student attendance. Families can avoid unexcused absences by completing the Transportation Survey, available through your email or the district website.
To our students unable to attend school during this time: We miss you and look forward to welcoming you back!
Thank you for your continued partnership and understanding.
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #EverythingMatters #DifferenceMakers #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #EverythingMatters #DifferenceMakers #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
Are you interested in playing basketball this winter for the Little Vikes? There will be Little Vikes tryouts on October 25, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. in Viking Arena, located at Princeton High School. Tryouts are open to girls in Grades 2-6.
There will also be a parent information meeting the following night at 6 p.m. in the Viking Room at Princeton High School. At this meeting, girls will also be fitted for their uniforms.
Join now to be a part of the winning Lady Vikes tradition! As Always, Go Vikes!
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #EverythingMatters #DifferenceMakers #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
We recognize that in securing alternative transportation options, Princeton City Schools cannot put a full fleet back out for all of our students. When we are able to secure routes, we will inform those affected families of their secured route. We continue to work with transportation providers to identify additional options and restore service to as many students and activities as possible. Families who have not heard directly from our transportation team should plan to provide transportation for your students.
Please check your email or visit www.princetonschools.net for the latest information.
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #AAGV #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
Good afternoon Viking Families,
First Student Bus routes that are not operating this afternoon, September 29, 2026, include buses 15, 73, 63, 50, 81, and 51.
Bus 15 transports students home from PHS, PCMS, and Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
Bus 50 transports students home from Sharonville.
Princeton families whose students ride Bus 15 and 50 may receive additional information through the FirstView app or from their school. At this time, families of students who ride these routes should plan to have a parent/guardian or other approved adult pick up their student from school this afternoon. Please bring appropriate identification. We are only calling families on impacted buses; otherwise, you will receive only a text message and email to keep you informed.
If your student's bus is not listed above, transportation is operating as scheduled.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as the transportation team works to cover all service routes.
Thank you.
Transportation Alert for 9/29/2026: Please see your email regarding bus routes that are not operating this morning. This affects buses 73, 51, 63, and 81.
Families with students on those buses should plan alternate transportation if possible. Please call your child’s office if you can not transport your child to school. We will share an update at 12:45 PM today regarding these bus routes home. We apologize for the inconvenience this causes. Thank you.
Join us Wednesday, September 30, as our Princeton Vikings take over Chester Road for one of our favorite Homecoming traditions! Come cheer on our students, schools, teams, clubs, and organizations! At the conclusion of the parade, we’ll keep the Viking spirit going at our Community Pep Rally at Jake Sweeney Automotive Stadium! If you missed the grand opening this past weekend, come see the new field and concourse!
📍 5:30 PM – Participants arrive and park
📍 5:45 PM – Lineup at Princeton Community Middle School
🎉 6:00 PM – Homecoming Parade kicks off
🏟️ 7:00 PM – Community Pep Rally at Jake Sweeney Automotive Stadium
🚧 TRAFFIC NOTICE: Chester Road and the intersection of Sharon and Chester will be closed to traffic from 5:45–7:00 PM.
Wear your red and gray, bring your Viking spirit, and help us celebrate Homecoming together!
#VikeNation #PrincetonProud #PHSHomecoming #Homecoming2026
