Attention Princetion Elementary Families:
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.
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.
Princeton Families,
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.
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.
Lil’ Vikings boys’ basketball tryouts, Oct. 10&17, 9–10 a.m., grades 2–5 at Princeton Community Middle School.
Students attend when schools create conditions that build confidence and motivation.
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #EverythingMatters #DifferenceMakers #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #EverythingMatters #DifferenceMakers #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
Vikings, we love having you in class! Chronic absence isn’t just skipping class—it’s lost opportunities to learn.
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #EverythingMatters #DifferenceMakers #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #EverythingMatters #DifferenceMakers #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
Hey Lady Little Vikes!
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!
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!
Starting as early as kindergarten, student attendance directly affects academic achievement. Success means showing up!
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #EverythingMatters #DifferenceMakers #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #EverythingMatters #DifferenceMakers #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
Students are more likely to attend school when they feel safe and supported. Success means showing up!
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #AAGV #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
#AsAlwaysGoVikes #AttendanceMatters #AAGV #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
Transportation Alert: First Student bus routes that are not operating the morning route today, September 30th include: 12, 13, 22, 25, 40, 50, 65, 66, 68, 80.
Families should find alternative ways to school. If there are updates for specific routes, we will contact the riders on those buses. School is open. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. Thank you.
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.
Vike Nation, get ready for the PHS Homecoming Parade!
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
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
First Student, Inc. school bus 21 is not running its Princeton High School route today, Friday September 25, 2026.
Students on buses 47, 73, and 82 are being picked up by alternative bus drivers.
We're working to minimize delays and find substitute drivers for the middle school and elementary routes.
We appreciate your patience as we get students to school safely and will keep you updated if those routes are impacted.
Buses are tracked through the FirstView app. If you're having trouble tracking your child's bus, try deleting and reinstalling the app. The PCS District Code is U6L1M.
We’re celebrating our Princeton City School District’s Technology Department!
Thank you for keeping our district connected, solving problems big and small, and supporting our students and staff each day.
We appreciate all you do behind the scenes to keep Vike Nation running and learning!
#AsAlwaysGoVikes! #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
Thank you for keeping our district connected, solving problems big and small, and supporting our students and staff each day.
We appreciate all you do behind the scenes to keep Vike Nation running and learning!
#AsAlwaysGoVikes! #EveryStudentEveryOpportunity
The Princeton Closet VAN will be at the People of Princeton event on Saturday, Sept. 26, to accept donations.
Please note: The Princeton Closet is open only on the SECOND Saturday of each month, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Princeton Closet Hours:
Mondays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesdays: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursdays: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays: ONLY OPEN ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sundays: CLOSED
Volunteers Needed: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544AAAB2DA2FDCF8-60145864-princeton/#/
UPDATE: The Evendale Police Department has notified us that road closures related to the Cooper Road water main break are expected to continue through the end of this week.
Evendale Elementary remains open and is operating on its normal schedule.
First Student Transportation will work around the road closures, but families should be prepared for possible bus delays in the Evendale area.
Evendale Elementary has water pressure and is NOT currently under a boil advisory. Students are encouraged to bring a full, clear water bottle to school each day this week.
We will continue to monitor the situation and share additional information if changes affect school operations, transportation, or water service.
Evendale Elementary remains open and is operating on its normal schedule.
First Student Transportation will work around the road closures, but families should be prepared for possible bus delays in the Evendale area.
Evendale Elementary has water pressure and is NOT currently under a boil advisory. Students are encouraged to bring a full, clear water bottle to school each day this week.
We will continue to monitor the situation and share additional information if changes affect school operations, transportation, or water service.
Princeton and Evendale Elementary Families,
Due to a water main break on Cooper Road in Evendale, road closures are in effect on Cooper, Winnebago, and Reading Roads, which may affect morning transportation on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
First Student Transportation is aware of the closures and will adjust bus routes as needed. Families should be prepared for possible delays for buses traveling through the affected area. Evendale Elementary School will operate on its normal schedule on Tuesday.
Evendale Elementary currently has water pressure and is not under a boil water advisory. A boil water advisory is in effect for an area south of the school area. As an additional precaution, we encourage students to bring a full, clear water bottle to school on Tuesday, September 8.
The District expects to receive another update regarding the water main break on Tuesday afternoon. We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate any changes that affect school operations or transportation.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Due to a water main break on Cooper Road in Evendale, road closures are in effect on Cooper, Winnebago, and Reading Roads, which may affect morning transportation on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
First Student Transportation is aware of the closures and will adjust bus routes as needed. Families should be prepared for possible delays for buses traveling through the affected area. Evendale Elementary School will operate on its normal schedule on Tuesday.
Evendale Elementary currently has water pressure and is not under a boil water advisory. A boil water advisory is in effect for an area south of the school area. As an additional precaution, we encourage students to bring a full, clear water bottle to school on Tuesday, September 8.
The District expects to receive another update regarding the water main break on Tuesday afternoon. We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate any changes that affect school operations or transportation.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Meet the new Lincoln Heights Elementary School Principal, Dr. Derrick Shelton!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Shelton as the new principal of Lincoln Heights Elementary School! Dr. Shelton brings more than 20 years of experience in education, having served as an elementary special education teacher, Intervention Specialist, and school administrator. Throughout his career, he has led schools in several states and supported successful school turnaround efforts focused on student achievement and school improvement.
His leadership has earned recognition, including the Administrator of the Year award from the Ohio Association of Black School Educators and the Leader Among Leaders award from Leadership Ohio. Under his leadership, two schools earned the equivalent of a four-star rating, and another was recognized as a Progress School of Honor by the Ohio Department of Education.
While Dr. Shelton is proud of his professional accomplishments, he considers his family his greatest accomplishment. He is the proud father of two accomplished daughters, father-in-law to an amazing son-in-law, and grandfather to six exceptional grandchildren.
Dr. Shelton is excited to join Princeton City Schools, especially the phenomenal students, staff, families, and community at Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
For Dr. Shelton, joining LHES and returning to the Lincoln Heights community feels like coming home.
Please join us in giving Dr. Shelton a warm Princeton and Lincoln Heights welcome!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Shelton as the new principal of Lincoln Heights Elementary School! Dr. Shelton brings more than 20 years of experience in education, having served as an elementary special education teacher, Intervention Specialist, and school administrator. Throughout his career, he has led schools in several states and supported successful school turnaround efforts focused on student achievement and school improvement.
His leadership has earned recognition, including the Administrator of the Year award from the Ohio Association of Black School Educators and the Leader Among Leaders award from Leadership Ohio. Under his leadership, two schools earned the equivalent of a four-star rating, and another was recognized as a Progress School of Honor by the Ohio Department of Education.
While Dr. Shelton is proud of his professional accomplishments, he considers his family his greatest accomplishment. He is the proud father of two accomplished daughters, father-in-law to an amazing son-in-law, and grandfather to six exceptional grandchildren.
Dr. Shelton is excited to join Princeton City Schools, especially the phenomenal students, staff, families, and community at Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
For Dr. Shelton, joining LHES and returning to the Lincoln Heights community feels like coming home.
Please join us in giving Dr. Shelton a warm Princeton and Lincoln Heights welcome!
🚌 As school gets underway, be sure to download the FirstView App, provided by Princeton's transportation provider, First Student!
📱This simple and secure app allows parents and students to track their bus, ensuring a safe and timely arrival to and from school. Get arrival notifications and be kept in the loop on all things transportation for your child!
To get started, download the app and create an account, using District Code: U6L1M. Once registered, you can set your notifications, customize said notifications, and start tracking!
To learn more and to download the app, visit MyFirstView.com or scan the QR code!
📱This simple and secure app allows parents and students to track their bus, ensuring a safe and timely arrival to and from school. Get arrival notifications and be kept in the loop on all things transportation for your child!
To get started, download the app and create an account, using District Code: U6L1M. Once registered, you can set your notifications, customize said notifications, and start tracking!
To learn more and to download the app, visit MyFirstView.com or scan the QR code!
