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Wilmington continues search for permanent middle school principal; semifinalists expected soon
Summary
The district is conducting a search for a permanent principal at Wilmington Middle School following the late-2024 departure of the previous principal. Interviews were held, survey feedback was collected, and semifinalists are expected next week.
Assistant superintendent (search lead) and Superintendent Dr. John Brand updated the committee on the ongoing search for a permanent Wilmington Middle School principal, noting that interviews have begun and semifinalists are expected next week.
Background: Principal Jeanette Quirk left the position in late summer 2024 and interim principal Brian Kyra is serving in the role. The administration convened a broad screening committee of parents, staff, and community members to review applications; Brand said the committee received 18 applicants and interviewed six candidates in initial rounds.
Why it matters: the search materials included survey feedback from parents, staff and other stakeholders that emphasized strong leadership, culture-building and improved communication as priorities. Committee members said they want a finalist who can strengthen middle-school culture and sustain positive transitions to high school.
Process: the screening committee will identify semifinalists; district leaders will advance finalists and bring finalists to the committee and community as appropriate. The administration plans to share the leadership-survey results with the middle-school community and will follow the schedule in the packet.
Ending: Brand thanked committee members and volunteers who served on the screening committee and said the district remains on schedule for selection and onboarding.
