PDS Weekly Announcements

Thank you to those who joined us Monday evening for the launch of our new strategic plan, Connection, Purpose, and Learning That Lasts: The Path Forward for Princeton Day School. If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the remarks, a recording is available on the Family Portal. 

We welcome your questions, reflections, and feedback as we begin this next chapter together. Please share your thoughts through this brief feedback form.

As the school year is coming to an end, please be aware that the last day of bus transportation for all students will be Thursday, June 4.

Help us welcome new families to PDS by volunteering as a Parent Partner! It's a simple but meaningful way to help others feel at home in our community—connect with an incoming family, host a casual summer meet-up, and be a helpful resource during their first year.

Click here to sign up!

Thank you for your amazing support of our Blue and White Day cereal drive! Together, we collected 351 cereal boxes and shelf stable milk for Arm in Arm. Your generosity, whether for the Blue or White team, made this initiative a huge success. You've truly shown how our school community can make a meaningful difference through acts of kindness and service. Thank you again!

Join us for a Moving Up Coffee with your child's Dean for next September. You will learn about developmental changes common for this age, expectations and routines, how to work closely with your child's advisor to best support them throughout the year, and what you can expect from next year as a whole. Each event will run from 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. in the Linville Lobby of the Athletic Center. 

• 5/15 - 5th going into 6th 
• 5/18 - 6th going into 7th 
• 5/19 - 7th going into 8th

Imagine a place where creativity meets innovation, where science and art dance in perfect harmony. Welcome to the annual STEAMposium, a vibrant showcase of student projects that blur the traditional boundaries of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 19th, as the Middle School Library and Boulevard transform into a dynamic exhibition space for students from 12:40 - 3:30 p.m, with live presentations during Resource(12:45 - 1:25 pm) and from 2:25 to 3:30 pm. If family and friends are curious, come by between 2:25 - 3:30 p.m, when the STEAMposium opens its doors to everyone. The STEAMposium isn't just a fair, it's a launchpad for tomorrow's innovators and leaders.

The MS Book Fair, in partnership with Labyrinth Books, is coming to the MS library on Thursday and Friday, May 28 & 29! Expect raffles, prizes, and plenty of fun, plus a great selection of summer reading books for sale. A parent permission form for purchases will be sent out soon.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Authentic Connections High Achieving Schools Survey presentation. If you were unable to attend, we are sharing the Zoom recording for you to view at your convenience.

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Advanced Placement Exam period is underway and runs through May 29, 2026. Please review the guidelines and important information for your student in this letter.

Mon, 5/11

• Boys JV Tennis v. Lawrenceville at 4:15 p.m.

Tue, 5/12

• Girls Varsity Lacrosse v. Ewing at 4:00 p.m. on Smoyer Field
• Boys JV Tennis v. Pennington at 4:15 p.m.
• Varsity Baseball potential prep tournament date

Wed, 5/13

• JV Baseball v. WWPN at 4:00 p.m. - SENIOR DAY
• Boys JV Lacrosse v. PHS at 4:00 p.m. on Baker Field

Fri, 5/15

• Girls Varsity Lacrosse v. Peddie at 3:45 p.m. on Smoyer Field - Senior Day
• Boys Varsity Lacrosse v. Holy Cross at 4:30 p.m. on Baker Field

Join us in supporting World in a Backpack and Homefront NJ by donating school supplies from May 18-22. This student-led nonprofit expands access to education by collecting and distributing essential supplies to students and families in our community.

Accepted items: Pencils, pens, erasers, markers, notebooks, and lightly used backpacks

Thank you for helping ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.

You should have received an email from Ms. O with information about the end of year events. You can read the letter for additional information. You can always review our Senior End of Year Events webpage as well for continued updates.

We would love to have some of our Lower School students be a part of the fun as they escort and cheer our players onto the field! Show your Panther Pride by dressing in your PDS spirit wear. Come support our teams, gather with friends, enjoy the complimentary tailgate and CHEER ON OUR PANTHERS!!

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We’re excited to host our upcoming Middle and Upper School Book Fair! The fairs will be held in both the MS and US libraries. Students will have the opportunity to browse and purchase a variety of engaging books throughout the school day. This is a great opportunity to get a head start on summer reading!

A volunteer sign-up genius will be shared soon!

If you were unable to attend the PA Meeting with our College Counseling team on 5/6, we encourage you to watch the recording for valuable insights and information. Please view the full presentation here.