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Battle Creek schools announce principals, honor staff and mark retirements
Summary
The board announced Courtney Shorter will lead the Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in July 2025 and Andrea Justice will serve as interim principal at Springfield Middle School starting Jan. 6; district leaders also presented 'Whatever It Takes' awards and recognized two retiring trustees.
At the Dec. 16 meeting, Battle Creek Public Schools announced leadership moves and recognized staff achievements.
Dr. Carter told the board that Courtney Shorter has accepted the K–8 principal role at the Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts and will transition to the position in July 2025 from her current role as principal at Valley View Elementary. Shorter spoke briefly, calling the…
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