August 16, 2022 (Princeton, WV): On August 8, 2022, mold was discovered on surfaces in classrooms at Princeton Primary School. Mercer County Schools contacted the West Virginia Department of Education’s Office of School Facilities and representatives from that office inspected the school on August 10, 2022.
On August 15, 2022, Mercer County Schools received an Indoor Air Quality report from the Office of School Facilities. Their determination was that during the summer, mold formed because of an HVAC system failure to regulate humidity levels within the building.
In order for the removal of mold and repairs to the HVAC system to regulate humidity levels, Princeton Primary School will not open for in-person learning on August 26, 2022. The safety of our students and staff is paramount. Therefore, students and staff will work remotely until cleaning and repairs have been completed. During the cleaning process, all surfaces including walls will be treated. Any soft surface items with mold have been discarded.
Princeton Primary School teachers will contact students’ families to answer specific questions and arrange pick up of devices and other instructional materials.
A special Mercer County Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at MCTEC’s Seminar center to discuss personnel matters and the approval of a plan for the cleaning and repairs to the HVAC system of Princeton Primary School. Additional information on the reopening of Princeton Primary School will be shared after the board meeting.
School builds lasting friendships!
#MissingSchoolMissingOut
15 days until we see your smiling faces!
#MissingSchoolMissingOut
The countdown continues! We are excited to see our students!
School offers us so many opportunities! It is the place where we learn and grow in so many ways. Being present every day is the key to our future! Be COOL and come to school! #MissingSchoolMissingOut
Meet the Teacher! We can’t wait to see our students.
What is your favorite part of the school day? #MissingSchoolMissingOut
We are counting down the days!
We are counting down the days!
PPS Summer Thrive Academy "Ocean Fun!" starts next week! We look forward to seeing our students that have signed up for the program. If you haven't and are interested, please call the school. The program runs: June 6 - 9 & 13 - 16, 2022 (8:00 - 1:30).
Bus 621 will not run today, Wednesday, June 1st. This affects Mercer School, Princeton Primary, Princeton Middle, and Princeton High.
A piglet visited our Kindergarten/SpEd Wing today! The students voted to name her Daisey. This event was part of their reading Charlotte's Web in the classroom.
PPS Families -
Please be reminded that tomorrow, Friday May 27, 2022 is a 2 Hour Early Dismissal. Students will be dismissed 2 hours earlier than their regular dismissal time.
"Get Fit For Fun Day!"
More Pics!
"Get Fit For Fun Day!"
Special thanks to Tonya Osborne, School Nurse and Krista Kessinger, Mercer County Child Nutrition Director for planning and organizing this event.
Also special thanks to Evolution Health and Fitness, WVU Extension Service, Princeton Health and Fitness, Princeton Fire Department and the PSHS Tennis and Dance Teams for collaborating with our school to make this a GREAT event!
Mercer County Coalition For Healthy Communities community event for National Prevention Week. Today was "National Suicide Prevention Day, Everyone Plays a Roll". Chalk the Walk was today's community event. We focused on inspirational messages for PPS. Students from PSHS that helped decorate the sidewalks were Honor Society, Student Council, Key Club and art students.
Special thanks to Tonya Osborne, School Nurse and Amanda Showalter, School Social Worker for coordinating this event.
PPS Families,
Please be reminded that schools are closed tomorrow May 10, 2022 for Election Day.
PPS Families - The purpose of this post is to inform you of herbicide spraying on our fence lines and exterior areas at PPS. If you have a question, let us know.
May the 4th be with you!
STAR WARS DAY!
May the 4th be with you!
STAR WARS DAY!
