EDUCATION
Princeton offers a supportive and enriching educational environment for its students. The town is part of School District 58 Nicola-Similkameen, which is dedicated to fostering personal excellence and lifelong learning.
Elementary Schools:John Allison Elementary: Located in the Allison Flats at the end of Corina Ave.
Catering to students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 and offering the "Strong Start" program for toddles. John Allison Elementary focuses on creating a nurturing and engaging learning atmosphere.
Vermilion Forks Elementary: Serving Grades 4 to 7, Vermilion Forks Elementary is located on the 3rd Bench and emphasizes intellectual, social, and emotional development, preparing students for the transition to secondary education.
Secondary Education:Princeton Secondary School: Known as the home of the Rapids, Princeton Secondary School accommodates students from Grades 8 to 12. The school offers a diverse range of programs, including athletics, trades, and fine arts, ensuring a well-rounded education. Additionally, The Bridge program supports adult learners who are completing their high school education.
Special Programs and Services:Aboriginal Education: The district is proud to serve students from local Bands and the Métis Nation, providing culturally relevant education and support.
French Immersion: Although primarily offered in Merritt, the French Immersion program encourages students to become proficient in both French and English, enhancing their bilingual capabilities.
Princeton’s schools are committed to creating a safe, caring, and motivating environment for all students. With a focus on intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, the educational institutions in Princeton are well-equipped to prepare students for future success. For more detailed information, you can visit the School District 58 Nicola-Similkameen website or the Princeton Secondary School website
RESTAURANTS / BARS / COFFEE HOUSES
Princeton offers diverse options for eating. Whether it's fine dining for the evening or a quick bite at the drive through, choices range from Japanese, Chinese, Italian and Greek cuisines or one of many fine Canadian-style family restaurants, smokehouses, pubs or coffee houses. National chain fast food restaurants are easily visible along Highway 3 and include A&W, Dairy Queen, Subway and Booster Juice.
ARTS & CULTURE
Riverside Community Centre: is a repurposed retired school that has developed into a unique art, culture, wellness and recreational space for the community to enjoy. In 2008 Riverside Centre opened its doors to its new community performing arts theatre. On weekends, the centre also hosts movies, with big sound on a large screen, showing a variety of pre-released movies for families, youth and adults. The Princeton Rotary Club hosts fundraising events throughout the year. One recipient of this fundraising went towards the renovation of a classroom into a kitchen and concession space that benefits the entire community. This space is used for Dinner Theatre Productions, cooking programs for children and adults, weddings, seminars and more.
Click here for Theatre/Centre information and bookings or contact the community recreation & cultural coordinator at 250-295-6067
