Princeton had its humble beginnings in the early 1920’s. According to records found, a mother in the community, Mrs. Olivia Pyos, began to teach a kindergarten class in her home. When her family began to increase, she had to close the kindergarten. After the closing, a school was opened in the upper story of a building located on Lomb Boulevard. With the passing years, the number of pupils increased and the school was moved to the C.M.E. Church building on the corner of Washington Avenue and Ninth Street Southwest. As the children progressed, the parents thought they were too small to cross the busy highway to attend Washington Elementary School. Therefore, they successfully petitioned the Board of Education and solicited funds to move to another building. In the early 1930’s Princeton was moved to the Rising community. At that time the Princeton School building then consisted of four teachers, four classrooms and an office. Throughout the years, enrollment has increased steadily along with the growth of the facilities. In the beginning the philosophy of the school was based upon student preparation for adjustment to a democratic society and guidance in establishing appropriate behavior patterns necessary for responsible citizenship. The teachers and principal aimed for pupil growth beyond the limits of the textbooks. That dynamic vision still remains! In the past, the PTA played a major part in the success of the school. That reality still remains! Princeton has always had the grand tradition of being a school that emphasizes excellence in academic achievement, dress code, and behavior code. We welcome you to the rich heritage and tradition of an “ivy league” elementary school within the Birmingham City Schools System.
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