Dear Primary School Parents/Guardians:
 
I am so excited for this school year!  This will be my third year as Principal at Princeton Primary.  I look forward to seeing many of you in the upcoming school year.  I hope you had an enjoyable summer and are ready for a new school year.   

I am eager and excited to welcome you and your child(ren) to the new school year!  Thank you for trusting us with your child.   Princeton Primary is a great school with amazing staff.  My goal is for all students to enjoy school and feel safe.  Throughout the year, please feel free to reach out to me with any questions and/or concerns.  I am happy to help however I can.  

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! My name is Blake Karas, and I am honored and excited to introduce myself as the new Principal of Princeton Intermediate School.

For the past two years, I have had the privilege of serving as the 4th–8th Grade Principal at Minnewaska Area Schools. Prior to that, I spent my career working with students in various administrative and teaching positions, and I am thrilled to join the Princeton community. I grew up in Stanchfield, Minnesota, and graduated from Braham High School, so returning to this area feels like coming home.

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope your summer was filled with time to relax, recharge, and enjoy family and friends. We are excited to welcome students back to the Middle School and can’t wait to see our hallways filled once again with learning, laughter, and connection.

I feel very grateful to be part of such an amazing school community. I appreciate our opportunities to grow together, celebrate successes, and strengthen relationships with students and families.

Dear PHS Students and Parents/Guardians:

As principal of Princeton High School, it is my pleasure to welcome our students back to school. Along with the entire faculty and staff of PHS, I am looking forward to an exciting startup of learning and fall activities. Our teachers are committed to providing a positive learning experience and supporting all students in meeting their learning goals.

We hope you are enjoying your summer break.  We are looking forward to your return to school on September 1, 2026. We are excited and ready to start another school year.  

We have had some updates to the building this summer and look forward to showing you how nice it looks, thanks to our amazing custodial staff! The ALC school hours will again be  7:45 AM-2:35 PM.  Please plan accordingly. We are looking forward to having the building buzzing with the sounds of our students. They bring life to the building more than anything else!

Welcome, Family Center Students and Families!   

My name is Brian Julson, and I am the Community Education and Family Center Director.  I am extremely excited to welcome you and your child(ren) to the Family Center for the 2026-27 school year.  As a father who sent his children through our program, I know this time can be an exciting time, but also can be an anxious time for both students and parents. My hope is that this letter serves as a great resource as you begin to plan for the upcoming school year.  If more questions arise, please feel free to contact our office, and our Early Childhood staff can assist you.  

Dear Students and Parents of Grades K-8:

Welcome to a new and exciting school year at Princeton Online MN (POM)! We are honored to partner with you in your educational journey! 

We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready to dive into another fantastic year of online learning. The first day of school is Monday, August 31st, with staff available between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our team has been busy preparing engaging lessons and activities to ensure your educational journey is both enjoyable and enriching.

Dear Students and Parents of Grades 9-12:

We hope you and your family stay safe and healthy during your summer break. We are pleased to offer online programming to K-12th-grade students. The Princeton Online MN (POM) 9-12 program will start the new school year on September 1st. The Edmentum curriculum will be available on September 1st; however, teachers will not be available until September 2nd.  POM will continue to deepen learning, emphasizing the development of every learner's ability to succeed in an ever-changing world.