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NVUSD names Gregory Stevenson principal of Valley Oak High School and NVIS
Summary
The Napa Valley Unified School District board appointed Gregory Stevenson as principal of Valley Oak High School and Napa Valley Independent Study for the 2026–27 school year; Stevenson, with 20+ years in alternative education, pledged to build successful programs for students.
The Napa Valley Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Gregory Stevenson as principal of Valley Oak High School and Napa Valley Independent Studies (NVIS) for the 2026–27 school year.
Trustee Riser moved to appoint Stevenson and Trustee Water seconded; the appointment was approved by roll-call vote. The action followed a closed-session personnel recommendation read into the public record.
Stevenson addressed the board after the vote, saying he is "excited to be here" and described more than two decades in alternative education. "After more than 20 years in alternative education I remain deeply committed to creating pathways for students to succeed," he said, adding he is "truly honored to be selected" and will work to "move these kids forward and continue to build a program that's successful."
Why it matters: The appointment places an experienced alternative-education leader at the helm of a school serving students who benefit from nontraditional pathways; leadership changes can shape program priorities for credit recovery and independent study programs.
What’s next: Stevenson will assume the principal role for the 2026–27 school year; district staff and the board welcomed him and invited him to participate in upcoming community events and school activities.
