Princeton Middle School Principal Charlie Bakker recently announced his departure from the district for a new position in Annandale.
In the Princeton School District’s newsletter, Tiger Times, on March 1, the district shared the news that Bakker has accepted a position as the principal of Annandale High School and will be leaving at the end of the school year.
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