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Board highlights summer reading, STEM bridge, mobile book center and community recognitions
Summary
Trustees heard presentations about summer programs — a third‑grade reading guarantee (May 28–June 13), EL newcomer summer school, a two‑week STEM bridge camp for incoming sixth graders, high‑school credit recovery options, and the Princeton Mobile Book Center; the board also recognized donors, teams and staff achievements.
The Princeton City School District presented a range of academic and community programs for summer 2025 and recognized student and staff achievements.
District staff described a third‑grade reading guarantee summer program running May 28–June 13 at Heritage Hill Elementary with hot breakfast and lunch provided and transportation available; the program will focus on foundational literacy skills and targeted remediation so students are on track by the end of third grade. An EL (newcomer English‑learner) summer program will run the same dates and times and provide pronunciation and language‑acquisition supports. Presenters said both programs emphasize engagement and individualized supports rather than repeating the regular curriculum.
The district-style STEM bridge camp for incoming sixth graders was shortened from three weeks to two as a cost‑savings measure after staff found the third week had low attendance; staff estimate 150–200 students typically participate and noted Title IV funds and community partners will support activities, including arts and social‑emotional learning. High‑school summer offerings include credit recovery (health course and ALEKS math support) and supports for English‑learner and special‑education students; transportation and meals will be provided for summer participants.
The board also announced the Princeton Mobile Book Center will run 12 dedicated stops in June (Monday–Thursday) and add a workforce outreach element to help families with job‑search paperwork and school‑year forms; presenters stated the mobile program has distributed over 500,000 books. In recognitions, the board thanked Chef's Cafe for donating $1,044.66 to Stewart Elementary to cover unpaid lunch balances and honored coaches, teams and an Eagle Scout student who built tuba racks for the high‑school band.
Next steps: staff will distribute registration materials and operational details; trustees encouraged outreach to families and board members offered to help run programs if needed.
