The first full week of October is officially the Week of Respect, but at PHS we like to call it True Blue Week to promote respect, acceptance and kindness throughout our school community.

Admissions officers from colleges and universities will host both in-person and virtual visits starting this week. The in-person visits will take place in the school counseling office. If the visit is virtual, we are encouraging students to visit the Learning Commons, cafeteria, under a tent (any here you can get wi-fi to connect) with their devices, so they can log in virtually for the visit.

Ada Metaxas, a senior enrolled in Princeton High School's three-year Research program,  has recently had her project accepted to the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. This is one of the top international research journals in the neuroscience field, making this publication a major accomplishment for any researcher, particularly a high school student.

PHS is planning a series of fun events tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 1 in the late afternoon and early evening. More details soon!

We are very excited for School Year 2021-2022! The PHS 9th grade orientation is scheduled for August 26 at 9:30 AM. Check-in starts at 9:30 at the PHS Performing Arts Center (the entrance is on Walnut Lane). Orientation for PHS transfer students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades will be held on September 9th.

We hope everyone is having a good summer. PHS is looking forward to welcoming students back in person in September. Meanwhile, seniors can sign up for senior portraits with Prestige Photography/Lifetouch by using code 60405. 

Stephanie Greenberg has been selected to be an assistant principal at Princeton High School. Ms. Greenberg currently serves as the PPS Supervisor of Humanities, Grades 7-12. She will assume her new duties on Monday, July 12.

“Stephanie Greenberg is an engaging and accomplished educator with experience, leadership, and a passion for learning that will be a tremendous asset to Princeton High School," said Dr. Carol Kelley, Superintendent of Princeton Public Schools. "I'm thrilled that she will be working with Principal Chmiel and the administrative team."

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Princeton High School commencement ceremony will be held Wednesday morning at 10 AM. The forecast shows a high probability of rain Tuesday afternoon, whereas Wednesday morning is anticipated to be 75 degrees and sunny.

PHS will collect computers and technology devices from all seniors and from students who are not returning to a PPS school in September. All other PHS students can keep their devices over the summer.

Julianna Krawiecki, PHS drama teacher, was recently honored to be the recipient of the Outstanding Teacher of Theatre Governor's Award for the 2020-21 school year. 

It’s a busy time at Princeton High School with AP exams in full swing, seniors ordering caps and gowns, and fields full of lacrosse and field hockey teams. Meanwhile, behind temporary walls, there is a parallel universe where entire portions of the building are being transformed.

Following a comprehensive selection process, Princeton Public Schools Frank Chmiel has been selected as the next principal of Princeton High School. Mr. Chmiel’s appointment was approved by the Princeton Board of Education on April 27. Mr. Chmiel will assume his role as principal on July 1, 2021.

PHS science teacher, Dr. Robert Corell was recently honored as an inspirational teaher by Alexa Podolsky, a PHS graduate and a senior at Cornell University. Ms. Podolsky was named a Merrill Presidential Scholar at Cornell. She recognized Dr. Corell as an inspiring high school teacher who encouraged her to pursue science.

Dear Princeton High School Families,

As the 1st semester is coming to a close, we are reaching out to see if any of our students in Cohort C would like to return to PHS for the 2nd semester. 

The 1st semester ends on Wednesday, February 3 and re-entry for the 2nd semester will be set for Monday, February 8.

The Princeton High School PTO will have a meeting at 7 PM on Thursday, January 14. Principal Jessica Baxter will give her last monthly update.

The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) has named PHS’s Head Strength and Conditioning Coach John Torrey its State Coach of the Year for New Jersey. This award is given annually to a high school strength and conditioning coach in recognition of achievements and passion for the profession. Award winners, selected from among the top coaches in each state, receive an award certificate and recognition at the National Conference Awards Dinner, to be held in Minnesota in June.

Congratulations to PHS Latin teacher Nolis Arkoulakis and his students.

This past Saturday the upper level Certamen team (think: quiz bowl for all things related to Latin) won the winter tournament, sponsored by the NJ Junior Classical League. The achievement was especially remarkable in that the entire affair was conducted via Zoom.

The Guidance Department and our PHS College Advisor, Ms. Shah, would like to invite all 9th and 10th graders and their parents to an Early College Planning Night on Monday, December 7 at 7 PM. If you are in 9th or 10th grade and did not receive the Zoom link please reach out to Ms. Shah (NipurnaShah@princetonk12.org) or Dr. Donovan (KristinaDonovan@princetonk12.org), Supervisor of School Counseling.