July 2024
Back to School
Dear Viking Families and Community Members:
Reminders of the First Days of School:
August 13 - All students in grades 1-5, 6, & 9 and all NEW students
August 14 - Grades 7-8, 10-12. (All students should attend, except PreK/ Kindergarten students)
August 15 - Preschool and Kindergarten students (All other grades continue attending)
As the new school year approaches, we know you may have questions. Our district website is a great source to help you find the answers and stay on top of your back-to-school "To Do" list. Whether you are brand new to the Viking Family or returning to Princeton City School District for another year, we hope this hub of information serves as a helpful resource for getting all the details you need for a smooth start to the school year.
For information on Back-to-School events, Meet the Teacher Nights or Schedule Pick Ups, click here.
Families with enrolled students will be getting information regarding bus passes emailed on July 31st.
I look forward to seeing you at the many upcoming community events, as we head towards the first days of school.
As Always...Go Vikes!
G. Elgin Card
Superintendent
State Report Card
September 15, 2023
On Thursday, September 14, the 2023 Ohio School Report Cards were released. This report tells us how our schools are doing by using a rating system of 1 to 5 stars, in half-star increments, with one star representing the lowest performance and five the highest, in different areas that the state measures, including early literacy and attendance.
Princeton City Schools is very proud of the growth and accomplishments of our schools. Based on the expected projections, overall, the District earned 4 stars on the rating scale, which means it exceeds state standards.
2023 Princeton City School District Report Card:
Overall - 4 Stars, Exceeds State Standards
Academic Achievement - 3 Stars, Meets State Standards
Progress - 5 Stars, Significant Evidence that the District Exceeded Student Growth Expectations by a Larger Magnitude
Gap Closing - 5 Stars, Significantly Exceeds State Standards in Closing Education Gaps
Early Literacy (K-3) - 2 Stars, Needs Support to Meet State Standards
Graduation Rates - 3 Stars, Meets State Standards
The 2023 report cards comprise five important parts, each getting its own star rating. The data shows the progress of districts and individual schools in raising achievement, closing the achievement gap, and preparing students for the future. Princeton’s Achievement component rating moved from 2 stars to 3 stars, which meets state standards.
For the second consecutive year, Princeton earned 5 stars in the areas of Gap Closing and Progress, which significantly exceeds state expectations.
The Graduation Rate component measures the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the five-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for 2022. While the District earned 3 stars in 2023, up from 2 stars in 2022, the weighted graduation rate was 90%. The Class of 2023 graduation rate was higher, which will be reflected in the 2024 Report Card.
There will not be a star ranking for the College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness component until the 2024-2025 school year. With Princeton’s strong Work Ethic Certification program, business partnerships, workforce programs, and Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps classes, high marks are expected.
Remember, these report cards are not the only way to judge a school. You can also talk to other parents, neighbors, students, and graduates to get the full picture. Checking out the school's website, visiting the school and meeting the teachers, and attending events like the annual State of the Schools Address, Festival of Arts, and monthly building Second Cups of Coffee meetings can provide a more comprehensive idea of how Princeton is “Empowering each student for college, career, and life success” every day.
If you would like to know more about what these stars mean, there's a guide called the "Guide to the 2023 Ohio School Report Cards'' that includes an overview and explanation of the key components of the report cards.
To see the ratings and data for Princeton City Schools, visit https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/district/overview/044677.