Hope and Healing
August 11, 2022
Dear Princeton Families,
It is with deep regret that we inform you of a recent loss to our school community. Shannen Moore, a member of the PHS Class of 2023, died due to complications pertaining to her cancer. She left a positive impact on everyone with whom she crossed paths. The message that she always shared with others was to be kind. Shannen indicated that she wanted to be remembered for spreading kindness, and wished others would continue her mission of being kind to others.
The Princeton High School senior class rallied around Shannen throughout her fight. When you walk the hallways, you can still see the orange ribbons in her honor, on many of the staff and students' belongings, doors, and decor.
Services were held at Evan's Funeral Home in Goshen, Ohio. Information can be found here on this link.
This loss may bring emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school community, especially our students. The Princeton City School District Crisis Intervention Team, as well as staff from Talbert House, will be available to support staff and students in the coming days. If you need additional resources, you are welcome to contact the main office of Princeton High School at 513-864-1500 or the Innovation Center at 51-864-2501.
The school building welcomes any cards or tokens of support for the family and will make arrangements to get those to the family.
Sincerely,
Ron Bollmer and Kris Rojas
Principals of Princeton High School and Princeton Innovation Center
Grief Counseling
Please don’t wait for a meeting to get help if you need support, comfort, or someone to talk to about the recent events in our communities. We are here for you. Please call the Talbert House hotline at 513-281-CARE (513-281-2273) to speak to someone right away.
Additional Resources:
Helping Children Cope with Loss, Death, and Grief: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Community Outreach Prevention and Education (COPE)
Prevention services on topics including coping skills, anger and conflict management, depression, grief/loss, relationships, mental health education, stress, suicide, and substance use. As appropriate, students receiving COPE services participate in social skills groups to address the above topics. Bilingual Spanish-speaking facilitators are available.
Behavioral Health webpage for Princeton City Schools
County Crisis Hotlines Butler County Crisis Hotline - 844-427-4747- A 24-hour crisis hotline and heroin hopeline.
Clermont County Crisis Hotline - 513-528-SAVE (7283)- This is a free and confidential hotline available 24/7.
Hamilton County – 281-CARE - Call 513-281-CARE (2273) or text 4Hope to 839863 for help.
Emergency phone lines are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering crisis intervention, information, and referral services.ps for children and teens ages 3-18, who are grieving the death of a family member or friend.
Additional contact information for the Lindner Center:
513-536-HOPE (4673)
888-536-HOPE (4673)
4075 Old Western Row Rd.
Mason, OH 45040
Take a virtual tour of Lindner Center's signature programs
Children’s Grief Education Association
The National Center for Grieving Children & Families (Dougy Center)