Dear Parents and Families of Princeton Community Middle School,
Welcome to a new and promising 2024-2025 school year! I wanted to communicate early this school year about our cell phone procedures that align with Ohio House Bill 250. PCMS cell phone procedures prohibit students from using cell phones, smartwatches, and iPads/tablets on school property during school hours. This includes hallways, the cafeteria, and the restroom.
The procedure also requires students to keep their cellphones in a “secure place like their backpack, sling bag, or purse.” Our cell phone discipline hierarchy for students who do not follow cell phone procedures:
One warning per class per semester → after school detention → referral
If a student is on an eHallPass and is seen with a phone, the current eHallPass will be
revoked, he/she will be returned to class, and given an after-school detention.
Students who do not follow school procedures for cell phones violate the student code of conduct 1.08 Unauthorized use of wireless communication devices or electronic devices/non-instructional items
Please find guidance from: Cell Phones in Schools: Model Policy
We are asking parents and families to review and discuss strategies with your students to make sure they are compliant with our cell phone procedures. Should there be a medical reason/IEP for an exception proper medical documentation is required and a plan is developed with our school nurse. If parents need to communicate with their student due to family situations that require updating, you should reach out to your grade-level counselor to develop a communication plan. The fewer distractions students have from the learning environment the better. Thank you for helping to create the best learning environments for all of our students by reinforcing with your students our cell phone procedures and their importance.
Mark your calendars for 2024-25 schedule pick-up days. These are self-guided tours. You will receive a map of PCMS and you and your student can walk and find their classes.
August 5th 4:00- 7:00 PM 6th Grade- We encourage families to arrive early to avoid congestion.
August 6th 5:30- 7:00 PM 7th and 8th Grade
Upcoming Dates/Back to School Resources:
August 13th 6th Grade/New students to Princeton First Day of School
August 14th 7th/8th grade First Day- 6th grade/new students continue to attend
August 20th Fall ELA MAP Testing
August 22nd Fall Math MAP Testing
Click Here for the Princeton City School District Back to School Hub
Click Here for PCMS Frequently Called Numbers
Click Here for PCMS After School Extended Day Program Information
Dr. Mackzum, Head Principal, PCMS- As Always, Go Vikes! #AAGV