Midway board appoints new middle school principals and renews Doctor Allen's contract

The Midway Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees held its April meeting, where several key decisions and updates were discussed. The board approved the appointments of two new middle school principals: Kayla Brown will lead Midway Middle School, while Dr. Heather Metzger will take charge at River Valley Middle School.

In a related personnel change, the current principal of Midway Middle School, Jay Fisher, has been appointed as the district's new truancy officer. This move aims to enhance student attendance and engagement across the district.

Trustees also received an update on cell phone usage within the district, following a survey conducted among teachers, parents, and students. While no decisions have been made regarding policy changes, discussions on this topic are ongoing.

Additionally, the board unanimously approved the contract renewal for Dr. Allen, ensuring his continued leadership and vision for Midway ISD.

For more details from the meeting, community members are encouraged to visit the news section of the Midway ISD website.