Cecilia Birge, Princeton High School (PHS) assistant principal since 2020, will be recommended by Princeton Public Schools Superintendent Carol L. Kelley to be the next PHS principal.

Kelley announced the selection in an August 30 email to the PHS community. Birge, whose appointment is expected to be approved by the PPS Board of Education at a special virtual meeting today, August 31 at 6 p.m., will succeed Frank Chmiel, who was dismissed in March of this year. Kathie Foster has served as PHS interim principal since April.

“After careful consideration of community input from surveys, listening to our staff, and a rigorous interview committee process, I am pleased to share that I will be recommending Cecilia Birge as the next principal of Princeton High School,” Kelley wrote in her announcement.

She continued, “During this selection process, Ms. Birge showcased her exceptional leadership qualities, along with her deep commitment to the success of all students, her passion for education, and her respect for the entire Princeton High School community. For these reasons, I know she will be successful as the next principal of Princeton High School.”

Community members are invited to attend the BOE special virtual meeting on August 31 at 6 p.m. through the Zoom link on the PPS website at princetonk12.org.