Information about Princeville

• Princeville is a rural town located in central Illinois, about 20 miles northwest of Peoria. The Princeville area is widely regarded as a desirable place to live and raise a family.

• It is close enough to enjoy the advantages offered by a bigger city like Peoria, yet able to provide the atmosphere of small-town America.

• Other reasons to live and go to school in Princeville include the quality of the school system, the values held by residents, and the community spirit.

• The community of Princeville offers grocery stores, hardware stores, restaurants, lumber yards, an automobile dealership, service stations, banks, and six churches. Medical services include two dentists, a medical clinic, five doctors, a fire department, and an award-winning ambulance service. Available recreational activities are: tennis courts, summer baseball and softball programs, and a public swimming pool. A public library is available, as are a civic association, an historical society, an amateur theatre guild, and the Rock Island Trail. Within minutes are 4 colleges, 10 parks, and 8 golf courses.

• Princeville and its surrounding communities have always showed dedication and support for their schools. Students from Laura, Edelstein, and Princeville receive a comprehensive and thorough education, as well as the opportunity to participate in many extracurricular activities.

• Princeville High School is a Tech Prep site, which means they have developed a program to provide students with a variety of school-to-work experiences throughout their high school career.

• The high school offers over 100 courses, both academic and vocational (including agriculture, business and computers, family and consumer science, and industrial technology). In these classes, students are shown the relationships between course offerings, the workplace, and school, and the possibilities they have for post-secondary education in related areas.

• In addition to the two computer labs in the computer department, Princeville has a technology/media center with computers in the library for use by all classes.

• Princeville Grade School students are also offered instruction in a variety of courses, including music, art, and computers in addition to the core courses (math, language arts, science, etc.).

• An educational foundation, the Princeville Resource Improvement and Developmental Endowment (PRIDE) has been formed by members of the community to provide resources for the continued success of our schools. Educational improvements will include:
• Student enrichment programs, including after-school and summer opportunities in science, writing, art, and vocational areas.
• Development of state-of-the-art laboratories and resource centers, including specialized technology and teaching materials.
• Parent/student programs on specific topics with recognized speakers and resources.
• Seminars, workshops, and opportunities for staff which enhance the art of creative teaching and development of instructional strategies and technologies.
• Activities and programs fostering an awareness and concern for environmental and societal issues.