Dear Princeton Families, Staff, and Community Members,
Princeton City Schools is committed to our mission of “Empowering each student for college, career, and life success.”
On January 21, 2025, the United States Department of Homeland Security reversed previous guidance that limited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from conducting immigration enforcement activities in sensitive locations such as schools and places of worship. We recognize that this change may cause concern for some members of our school community.
We want to emphasize that all children, regardless of immigration status, are welcome in Princeton City Schools. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Plyler v. Doe (457 U.S. 202, 1982) guarantees that undocumented children and young adults have the same right to attend public primary and secondary schools as U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
As a district, we do not collect or maintain information about the immigration status of any student or their family members.
If your child is experiencing fear, stress, or anxiety related to this federal policy change, please reach out to the school-based mental health professionals or principal at your school for support.
To help us respond effectively and support all students, it is essential that all families keep their contact information up to date in FinalForms, including emergency contacts. Each student should have at least two emergency contacts, who can be family members or other trusted adults designated by the parent or guardian. You can update your emergency contacts in FinalForms or by speaking to the secretary at your school.
While the legal and enforcement landscape is fluid and changing, what has not changed is our commitment as a district to provide a safe, welcoming environment for all students.
As Always…Go Vikes!
G. Elgin Card
Superintendent