News & Features

Dr. Kathleen Foster steps in as Interim Superintendent

Aritra Ray • Andrew Kuo • Emily Kim

Eight years on, PPS’s DLI program continues to bridge language gaps

Daniel Guo • Matias Da Costa • Leila Guitton • Elif Cam

Families gather for annual ELL Parent Community Night

PHS Profile: Elizabeth Taylor

Mattias Blix • Matias Da Costa • Claire Tang

Meet the Candidates: 2023 Princeton Public Schools Board of Education election

Matias Da Costa • Leila Guitton

13 Million Dollar Referendum Up for Vote

Hangyeol Cheong • Daniel Guo

PHS welcomes first foreign exchange students since 2019

Claire Tang • Chloe Zhao

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Claire Tang • Elif Cam

Learning Labs debut at PHS

Meiya Xiong • Leila Guitton

Students see a familiar face in a new role: Cecilia Birge

Daniel Guo • Matias Da Costa • Joseph Hu

Club Culture Visual Mini-Introduction:

Chris Cheong • Mattias Blix

Pre-game ceremony pays tribute to detained PHS alumnus Evan Gershkovich

Jessica Chen • Shumona Bhattacharjya • Peter Eaton

Relaying messages from history: Holocaust survivor Eva Wiener speaks at PHS

Meiya Xiong • Leila Guitton

Decision to not renew Frank Chmiel holds after heated Donaldson hearing

Jessica Chen • Hangyeol Cheong • Daniel Guo

New venue astounds at prom

Carina He • Claire Tang

Completion of PHS Courtyard joins a larger effort to improve the school environment

Mattias Blix • Matias Da Costa

Former PHS Principal Frank Chmiel Shares Thoughts for Class of 2023

Major General Bowers visits his alma mater PHS during a recruitment stop

Hangyeol Cheong • Daniel Guo

PHS Alum Evan Gershkovich ’10 Detained in Russia

Jessica Chen • Chloe Zhao

PHS Profile: Kathie Foster's short time at PHS focuses on student well-being

Hangyeol Cheong • Daniel Guo and Mattias Blix

Crisis and chaos emerge due to NJGPA testing issues

Daniel Guo • Hangyeol Cheong

PPS Dismisses Frank Chmiel

Jessica Chen • Shumona Bhattacharjya

Chmiel removal sparks PHS protests

Flash Features: Dodge for a Cause

Claire Tang • Leila Guitton

Flash Features: PHS Science Bowl team fights for success

Claire Tang • Leila Guitton

PHS holds its 16th Annual Asian Fest, impressing attendees

Hangyeol Cheong • Daniel Guo

PHS continues its efforts for greater recognition of Black History Month

Katie Qin • Reed Sacks

Princeton Public Library offers “Chill Out Nights” for students

Elsa Barzilai • Anatasia Morozov

Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day Soap Sale

William Alena • Zee Arr

PHS Profile: Gary Harris pushes the importance of recycling

Matias Blix • Matias Da Costa

PHS begins transition to Scoir, a new college planning software tool

Leila Guitton • Meiya Xiong

PPS welcomes a new therapy dog, named “Tiger” by students

Matthew Chen • Johanna Mueller • Elsa Barzilai

HackPHS returns fully in person, the first time since 2019

Aman Kapur • Zoe Nuland • Wenya Huan

New security protocals announced at PHS

Leila Guitton • Asya Morozov • Meiya Xiong

With over twenty participating schools, PHS’ instant decision day college fair returns bigger than ever

Peter Eaton • Mattias Blix

PHS EMBRACES DIVERSITY THROUGH HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS

Hangyeol Cheong • Brandon Zhou

Jeffrey Lucker to retire, leave behind 54 year legacy at PHS:

Daniel Guo • Matias Da Costa • Reed Sacks

Meet the candidates! Princeton Public Schools school board election

Wenya Huan • Olivia Mao • Matthew Chen

Creation of a Student Council general body hopes to increase student engagement

PHS Profile: Brent Ferguson promotes student engagement in the classroom

Peter Eaton • Kush Sharad

New Year, New Wing

Daniel Guo • Chris Cheong

PHS debuts lunch changes

Olivia Mao • Matthew Chen

Jacqueline Katz brings her love for science to the classroom

Peter Eaton • Jessica Chen

PPS Math curriculum review initiates conversations about equity

Julie Liu • Anusha Vangala

PHS wins $100,000 grand prize in Samsung “solve for tomorrow" competition

Peter Eaton • Olivia Mao

PHS Profile: Dave Pollack brings his passion for music to the classroom

Chris Cheong • Brandon Zhu

Mr. PHS Pageant returns; Aaron Munford crowned winner

Courtyard grants: PHS envisions a new courtyard in hopes of improving students’ wellbeing

Janine Giammanco shares her passion for chemistry with students

Matthew Chen • Kush Sharad

NJ mandates the teaching of Asian-American history

Peter Eaton • Han Li

“World Cafe” event promotes discussion about sustainability at PHS:

Raymond Chang • Chris Cheong

PHS lifts mask mandate

New Tiger Cafe opens at PHS

Daniel Guo • Brandon Zhu

Travel restrictions lifted for PHS competition-based clubs

$17.5 million referendum prepares PHS for the future

Matthew Chen • Anika Hadap

PHS embraces student ideas through Black History Month celebrations

Peter Eaton • Oscar Alexandroff • Chris Cheong

PHS Profile: Timothy Campbell promotes activism among students

Laura Liu • Zoe Nuland • Brandon Zhu

Princeton Public Schools promote COVID-19 safety for students

Olivia Mao • Daniel Guo

SCHOOLWIDE ASSEMBLY CAPS OFF PHS’S CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

PHS Profile: Dr. Robert Corell challenges students to succeed

Peter Eaton • Zoe Nuland

2021 district testing report showcases PHS’s academic culture

Laura Liu • Jessica Chen • Jieruei Chang

PHS Profile: Katelyn Wagner shares her love for economics

Laura Liu • Matthew Chen • Brandon Taylor

Princeton Public Schools introduces new COVID-19 testing plan

Peter Eaton • Daniel Guo

New this year: PHS lunch free for all

Jessica Chen • Daniel Guo

PHS holds fall pep rally after a week of spirit events

Julie Liu • Laura Liu

Minority-oriented student programs promote inclusivity at PHS

Peter Eaton • Brandon Taylor

PHS Studio Band brings back the traditional Homecoming halftime performance

Gillian Bannet • Daniel Guo

Flash Features: PHS teachers awarded for dedication to student

Nate Myers • Peter Eaton

WELCOME BACK TIGERS EVENT KICKS OFF NEW SCHOOL YEAR

PHS students gain valuable experiences from summer jobs

New construction projects underway at PHS

Princeton Public Schools receives $2.9 million in federal COVID-19 aid

New schedule proposal stirs controversy at Board of Education meeting

PHS students partner with Egypt school to give virtual English lessons

PHS Profile: Mark Eastburn leads the classroom with passion and experience

Laura Liu • Peter Eaton

PHS expands cohort D to provide more in-person education

Princeton community holds vigil honoring Atlanta shooting victims

Chris Shen • Angelina Chen • Julie Liu

College Board eliminates SAT essay and subject tests to promote student wellness

PHS school nurses help the Princeton Health Department administer vaccines

Mercer County school districts push for teacher vaccinations in letter to Governor Murphy

PUMS Zoom bombing incident prompts district to strengthen cybersecurity

Abigail Bao • Peter Eaton

Princeton Public Schools shut down amid coronavirus spread

Angelina Chen • Alexander Leonard

Stanford survey results highlight student disengagement

Angelina Chen • Alexander Leonard

Superintendent Cochrane leaves behind a legacy of student wellness

Julie Liu • Olivia Mao

Lawrence Chen • Yilei Chen • Cherie Sun

Replacement PHS Profile: Natsuko Buurstra

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