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Princeton Community Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
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Upcoming Events
We invite all families to join us! Come build community, learn about laws, programs and how to prepare for transitions. Dinner and child care will be provided!When: Every 4th Monday of the monthWhere: Princeton High SchoolTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 School year: 10/25, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24.
Deadline for Early Application at College of your Choice
The meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month. The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the PCMS den. The dates for the 2026-2027 school year are September 14th, 2026October 12th, 2026November 9th, 2026December 14th, 2026January 11th, 2026February 8th, 2026March 8th, 2026April 12th, 2026May 10th, 2026
August 10: Regular Board Meeting, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, 6:30 PM Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.
Location: Cafeteria / Arena Pic at 9:00AM
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We invite all families to join us! Come build community, learn about laws, programs and how to prepare for transitions. Dinner and child care will be provided!When: Every 4th Monday of the monthWhere: Princeton High SchoolTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 School year: 10/25, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24.
EventDeadline for Early Application at College of your Choice
half_dayThe meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month. The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the PCMS den. The dates for the 2026-2027 school year are September 14th, 2026October 12th, 2026November 9th, 2026December 14th, 2026January 11th, 2026February 8th, 2026March 8th, 2026April 12th, 2026May 10th, 2026
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Princeton City. Princeton Community Middle School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - No School; All Schools and District Offices are ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Testing location: Aux Gym & TBDBell Schedule: Regular Schedule
Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details. |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Testing location: Aux Gym & TBDBell Schedule: Regular Schedule
Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details. |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Testing location: Aux Gym & TBDBell Schedule: Regular Schedule
Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details. |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Testing location: Aux Gym & TBDBell Schedule: Regular Schedule
Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details. |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Testing location: Aux Gym & TBDBell Schedule: Regular Schedule
Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details. |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Fall Break (No Students)District-wide October 15-October 19: Fall Break (No Students) |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Professional Development (No Students)District-wide October 15-October 16: Professional Development (No Students) |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Fall Break (No Students)District-wide October 15-October 19: Fall Break (No Students) |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Professional Development (No Students)District-wide October 15-October 16: Professional Development (No Students) |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Fall Break (No Students)District-wide October 15-October 19: Fall Break (No Students) |
| Sun, Oct 18, 2026 | Fall Break (No Students)District-wide October 15-October 19: Fall Break (No Students) |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Staff Fall Break (No Students)District-wide October 19: Staff Fall Break (No Students) |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Conference Night Dinner Conference Night Dinners will be September 17th, 2026October 22nd, 2026November 19th, 2026February 10th, 2026 |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Conferences - Princeton City Middle School Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | Parent Mentor Support Group We invite all families to join us! Come build community, learn about laws, programs and how to prepare for transitions. Dinner and child care will be provided!When: Every 4th Monday of the monthWhere: Princeton High SchoolTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 School year: 10/25, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24. |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | Early Application DeadlineDistrict-wide Deadline for Early Application at College of your Choice |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Princeton Community Middle School PFO Board Meeting The meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month. The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the PCMS den. The dates for the 2026-2027 school year are September 14th, 2026October 12th, 2026November 9th, 2026December 14th, 2026January 11th, 2026February 8th, 2026March 8th, 2026April 12th, 2026May 10th, 2026 |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Regular Board of Education Meeting August 10: Regular Board Meeting, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, 6:30 PM
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day Breakfast & Honorary ProgramDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Senior Breakfast and Panoramic PictureDistrict-wide Location: Cafeteria / Arena Pic at 9:00AM |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | ASVAB TestingDistrict-wide Testing Location: Aux GymBell Schedule: Regular Schedule |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Conference Night Dinner Conference Night Dinners will be September 17th, 2026October 22nd, 2026November 19th, 2026February 10th, 2026 |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Conferences - Princeton City Middle School Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Parent Mentor Support Group We invite all families to join us! Come build community, learn about laws, programs and how to prepare for transitions. Dinner and child care will be provided!When: Every 4th Monday of the monthWhere: Princeton High SchoolTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 School year: 10/25, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24. |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - All Schools Closed |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Parent Mentor Support Group We invite all families to join us! Come build community, learn about laws, programs and how to prepare for transitions. Dinner and child care will be provided!When: Every 4th Monday of the monthWhere: Princeton High SchoolTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 School year: 10/25, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24. |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Early Action Application DeadlineDistrict-wide Deadline day for Early Action Applications |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Princeton Community Middle School PFO Board Meeting The meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month. The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the PCMS den. The dates for the 2026-2027 school year are September 14th, 2026October 12th, 2026November 9th, 2026December 14th, 2026January 11th, 2026February 8th, 2026March 8th, 2026April 12th, 2026May 10th, 2026 |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Regular Board of Education Meeting August 10: Regular Board Meeting, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, 6:30 PM
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 🎄2nd & 3rd Grade Holiday ConcertDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of Quarter 2/Semester - Late Start December 18: End of Quarter 2/Semester - Late Start: PCMS starts at 8:55 AMElementary Schools start at 10:00 AMAM Preschool will be in session. School begins at 10:00 AM.Princeton Innovation Center will be a remote day. Please check with the Innovation Center to learn more. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | All District Offices and Schools Closed December 24, 25, 30, 31 - All District Offices and Schools Closed |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | All District Offices and Schools Closed December 24, 25, 30, 31 - All District Offices and Schools Closed |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Sun, Dec 27, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | All District Offices and Schools Closed December 24, 25, 30, 31 - All District Offices and Schools Closed |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | All District Offices and Schools Closed December 24, 25, 30, 31 - All District Offices and Schools Closed |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | All District Offices and Schools Closed December 24, 25, 30, 31 - All District Offices and Schools Closed |
| Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
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| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | NO STUDENTS - Professional development Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 1st student day of semester 2 Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Princeton Community Middle School PFO Board Meeting The meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month. The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the PCMS den. The dates for the 2026-2027 school year are September 14th, 2026October 12th, 2026November 9th, 2026December 14th, 2026January 11th, 2026February 8th, 2026March 8th, 2026April 12th, 2026May 10th, 2026 |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Regular Board of Education Meeting August 10: Regular Board Meeting, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, 6:30 PM
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr DayDistrict-wide Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | Parent Mentor Support Group We invite all families to join us! Come build community, learn about laws, programs and how to prepare for transitions. Dinner and child care will be provided!When: Every 4th Monday of the monthWhere: Princeton High SchoolTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 School year: 10/25, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24. |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Princeton Community Middle School PFO Board Meeting The meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month. The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the PCMS den. The dates for the 2026-2027 school year are September 14th, 2026October 12th, 2026November 9th, 2026December 14th, 2026January 11th, 2026February 8th, 2026March 8th, 2026April 12th, 2026May 10th, 2026 |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Regular Board of Education Meeting August 10: Regular Board Meeting, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, 6:30 PM
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Conference Night Dinner Conference Night Dinners will be September 17th, 2026October 22nd, 2026November 19th, 2026February 10th, 2026 |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Conferences for Princeton High School, Innovation Center, & Princeton City Middle School, 3:00-7:00 PM February 10: Conferences for Princeton High School, Innovation Center, & Princeton City Middle School, 3:00-7:00 PM |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | NO STUDENTS - Professional development Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | NO SCHOOL - conference exchange day Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org
Review the school calendar for conference exchange day details. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day - All District Offices and Schools Closed February 15: Presidents’ Day - All District Offices and Schools Closed |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | 👨👩👧👦Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Parent Mentor Support Group We invite all families to join us! Come build community, learn about laws, programs and how to prepare for transitions. Dinner and child care will be provided!When: Every 4th Monday of the monthWhere: Princeton High SchoolTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 School year: 10/25, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24. |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | 👨👩👧👦Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Princeton Community Middle School PFO Board Meeting The meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month. The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the PCMS den. The dates for the 2026-2027 school year are September 14th, 2026October 12th, 2026November 9th, 2026December 14th, 2026January 11th, 2026February 8th, 2026March 8th, 2026April 12th, 2026May 10th, 2026 |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Regular Board of Education Meeting August 10: Regular Board Meeting, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, 6:30 PM
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | End of Q3 - Late Start March 11: End of Quarter 3 - Late Start: PCMS starts at 8:55 AMElementary Schools start at 10:00 AMAM Preschool will be in session. School begins at 10:00 AM.Princeton Innovation Center will be a remote day. Please check with the Innovation Center to learn more. |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | NO STUDENTS - Professional developmentDistrict-wide Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org |
| Sun, Mar 21, 2027 | Festival of Arts Setup will be on March 19, 2027. |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Parent Mentor Support Group We invite all families to join us! Come build community, learn about laws, programs and how to prepare for transitions. Dinner and child care will be provided!When: Every 4th Monday of the monthWhere: Princeton High SchoolTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 School year: 10/25, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | 🐣Spring Break🐰District-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | NO SCHOOL - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org
Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | NO SCHOOL - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org
Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | NO SCHOOL - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org
Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | NO SCHOOL - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Questions? Ask James Stallings - jstallings@vikingmail.org
Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Princeton Community Middle School PFO Board Meeting The meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month. The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the PCMS den. The dates for the 2026-2027 school year are September 14th, 2026October 12th, 2026November 9th, 2026December 14th, 2026January 11th, 2026February 8th, 2026March 8th, 2026April 12th, 2026May 10th, 2026 |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Regular Board of Education Meeting August 10: Regular Board Meeting, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, 6:30 PM
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Parent Mentor Support Group We invite all families to join us! Come build community, learn about laws, programs and how to prepare for transitions. Dinner and child care will be provided!When: Every 4th Monday of the monthWhere: Princeton High SchoolTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 School year: 10/25, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24. |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | IB Business exam (paper 1)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | IB Business exam (paper 2)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | IB Physics exam (paper 2)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | AP Human Geography examDistrict-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27
Review the exam notice for test format, materials allowed and preparation resources. |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | AP Government examDistrict-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | IB Chemistry exam (paper b)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | IB Chemistry exam (paper 2)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | IB English exam (paper 2)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | AP Calculus exam (AB & BC)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Princeton Community Middle School PFO Board Meeting The meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month. The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the PCMS den. The dates for the 2026-2027 school year are September 14th, 2026October 12th, 2026November 9th, 2026December 14th, 2026January 11th, 2026February 8th, 2026March 8th, 2026April 12th, 2026May 10th, 2026 |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Regular Board of Education Meeting August 10: Regular Board Meeting, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, 6:30 PM
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | IB Biology exam (paper 2)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | AP English Language examDistrict-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27
Review the exam schedule for testing time and room assignments. |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | IB Spanish exam (SL/HL/initio - listening - paper 2)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | AP Psychology exam District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27
Check the exam schedule for testing time and location details. |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | IB French exam (SL/HL/initio - reading - papers 1 & 2)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | IB French exam (HL/SL/initio - listening - paper 2)District-wide Questions? Ask Kate Lampe - klampe@vikingmail.orgSource - list of AP/IB exams for May 27 |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Parent Mentor Support Group We invite all families to join us! Come build community, learn about laws, programs and how to prepare for transitions. Dinner and child care will be provided!When: Every 4th Monday of the monthWhere: Princeton High SchoolTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 School year: 10/25, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24. |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | End of Q4/District-wide early release dayDistrict-wide District-wide early release day: May 28, 2027, Last Day for Students, K-12Dismissal times:PHS - 10:55 a.m. PCMS - 11:35 a.m. Elementary - 12:15 p.m. |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Last day for PCMS: Early dismissal at 11:35 AM District-wide early release day: May 28, 2027, Last Day for Students, K-12Dismissal times: PCMS - 11:35 a.m. |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 | Regular Board of Education Meeting August 10: Regular Board Meeting, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, 6:30 PM
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Princeton Community Middle School
Enrollment at Princeton Community Middle School stands at 1,318 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.