Pre-enrolment and registration both start at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026. The deadline for all families to choose their school for the 2026–27 school year is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
If you are registering for Kindergarten or are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online.
Welcome
Princeton School offers programming for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 6. This includes our Neighbourhood program, our Cogito program for Kindergarten and Grade 1, and dedicated classrooms for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who have complex needs.
With approximately 220 students, Princeton provides a caring, safe, and close-knit learning community where every child is known, valued, and supported.
If you are registering for Kindergarten or are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online. A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic.
Future bus riders and their families are invited to the Edmonton EXPO Centre on Monday, August 24 for the annual First Riders event. This free back-to-school event helps students learn how to ride the bus safely through hands-on activities and guided bus tours.
The event is open to all K–6 students who are new to riding the school bus, along with Grade 7 students preparing to ride Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) for the first time.
Afternoon sessions run every half hour from 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Evening sessions run every half hour from 5:30– 7:00 p.m.
Please register by August 21 to save your spot.
For the 2025 - 2026 school year, Princeton School is full in planned classes in Grades 4, 5 and 6 in the regular program. We will now only accept resident students in these grades whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have newly moved into the school’s attendance area for the regular program. A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic. Non-resident students can enrol in another Division school with space in planned classes.
For the 2026 - 2027 school year, Princeton School is full in planned classes in Kindergarten and Grade 1 in the Cogito program. We will no longer accept enrolment requests for these grade levels in this program.
We are excited to announce that Princeton School will be offering Cogito programming for students in K-2, in addition to our regular program, in the 2026-2027 school year. Please contact the office at 780-476-2344 to learn more.
New registrants interested in the Cogito Program will be asked to provide a copy of their latest Progress Report. School Administration can use this to engage parents in a conversation about the child’s readiness for the expectations and demands of the program. Levels of achievement are not used as the sole determining factor for the child’s readiness for the program.
What is random selection?
Following the end of the registration period, if there are more Cogito applications than there is space, the school will follow a random selection process. Families will be notified of random selection results between April 13 - April 17, 2026.
What happens if my child is not accepted through random selection?
Applicants will remain at their current school if already enrolled. They may also attend their designated school, or any other Division school with space remaining. You do not need to register again; simply contact your second choice of school and they will let you know if they can accept your child. Please note that other Cogito sites will likely have undergone random selection and will not be able to accept transfers.
Can I add my child to a waitlist?
The Cogito waitlist for 2026 - 2027 opens after random selection is complete and closes in September 2026. No further students will be accepted into 2026 - 2027 Cogito classes after September 2026. Students can only be added to the waitlist while it is open.
Are there any tests or requirements to apply?
Cogito applicants in Grades 1 & 2 will be asked to email a copy of their most recent report card to the school. It is expected that applicants are learning at grade level. Kindergarten applicants must attend a Meeting for Success.
How many seats do you have available?
The number of seats available in each Cogito grade level depends on how many current students are returning for the new school year. We will not have an estimated number of available Cogito seats until late March, when pre-enrollment is nearing completion.
More information about the program can be found in the Cogito Program Handbook
Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!
Whether you are a returning family or new to Princeton School, welcome! We are excited to begin a new school year and look forward to partnering with you in your child’s learning and development.
At Princeton, we are proud to foster a warm, inclusive, and caring learning environment where students feel safe, respected, connected, and inspired to do their best. Guided by the Division’s core values of equity, integrity, collaboration, and accountability, we are committed to creating a community where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Princeton is home to three distinct and valued programs: Interactions, which supports students with autism; Cogito, a structured, content-rich program that emphasizes a strong academic foundation; and our Neighbourhood program, which serves the diverse learning needs of our community. Together, these programs create a rich and vibrant school community where every learner has opportunities to grow and thrive.
Our work this year continues to align with the Division’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, including its Vision, Mission, Values, Priorities, and Goals. Literacy and numeracy remain at the heart of our academic focus. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing engaging, high-quality teaching and learning opportunities that support each student’s growth and help build strong foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics.
We also recognize that success at school and in life extends beyond academics. We want our students to develop the skills and confidence to build positive relationships, work collaboratively, navigate challenges, solve problems, and develop resilience. These skills help students become capable, compassionate, and lifelong learners.
We know that relationships matter and that learning is a shared responsibility. When students, families, staff, and the wider community work together, we create the conditions for every student to reach their full potential. We invite you to be an active partner in your child’s educational journey and in our Princeton community.
Thank you for choosing Princeton and for entrusting us with the important responsibility of supporting your child’s learning and development. We are excited about the year ahead and all the possibilities it holds!
Yours in Partnership,
Darcy Crichton
Principal, Princeton School